Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running

by Meghan M. Hicks, Bryon Powell

Every year, countless runners, endurance athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts discover the sport of trail running. Whether they run for peace of mind, appreciation of nature, or competition, they find a sport unlike any other. Where the Road A Guide to Trail Running captures the excitement, intensity, and appeal of the outdoors. From training and preparation to overcoming nature’s obstacles, it’s all here, accompanied by detailed instruction, expert insights, and stunning color photography. Inside you’ll find these • Techniques for running over dirt, sand, roots, and rock • Equipment recommendations based on terrain, distance, and conditions • Safety guidelines for navigation, injury, and water crossings • Conditioning programs for all levels of runners • Strategies for improving race-day performance Whether you are an experienced road runner looking for new challenges or an extreme athlete pushing your physical limits, look no further than Where the Road Ends , the authoritative guide for conquering the trails, terrain, and conditions of the great outdoors.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction, Travel

240 pages, Paperback

Published April 5, 2016

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of this on Goodreads in exchange for an honest review.

I'm no trail runner (yet), but this is a VERY thorough exploration of the topic - from techniques for various terrains to tool/shoe choice and beyond. There are examinations of common running injuries, even. I loved that the authors included a portion devoted to taking care of our trails & environment as well as advice on fuel/hydration and shoe lacing. There are a lot of issues covered here that one forgets about until too late, usually! Overall, this seems like it'll be a resource I come back to when I get ready for my first trail race.

[Olena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for trail running enthusiasts that covers training schedule, competition strategy and injury prevention.

[Mees · Rating 3 out of 5]

This describes a level of trail running I don’t think I aspire to (more for the ultra crowd than the weekend warrior) but if you do, it’s very informative!

[Dragomir Draganov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Много добре структурирана и информативна книга, посветена на тънкостите на бягането сред природата извън населените места (т.нар. trail running). Независимо от това, че на някои места имаше твърде много детайли (например снимка, илюстрираща различни подходи за прескачане на паднал на пътеката дънер), авторите са се постарали да систематизират опита на много известни професионални 'трейл' бегачи и да го предадат на начинаещите любители. Според мен, най-голямото предимство на книгата е достъпният начин, по който са обяснени различните тренировъчни методи. Препоръките за изграждане на тренировъчен план, базиран на идеята за "периодизация" и разделен на различни "фази" в зависимост от момента на самото състезание, също заслужават висока оценка. Като недостатък мога да посоча недостатъчното внимание, посветено на въпросите за храненето по време на тренировъчния режим и за т.нар. "cross-training" - тренировките, различни от бягане. Въпреки това, книгата заслужава много висока оценка.

[Juan AM · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10. Libro interesante para los amantes del Trail Running o personas interesadas en dicha disciplina. Si bien en ocasiones se comentan obviedades, la estructura del mismo y los temas a tratar lo convierten en una lectura amena y motivadora.

[Leandro Cardozo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creo que es un libro que podría haber sido más corto. No está mal para reforzar algunos conceptos e inspirarse, pero no lo terminé disfrutando tanto. Algunas secciones son demasiado simples y no aportan lo suficiente. Sin embargo, algunos datos sobre los alimentos sí me fueron de utilidad.

[Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚 “Where the road ends: a guide to trail running” (Hicks and Powell) is another great TR book with lots of advice and pictures that make me want to travel to trail run. Highly recommend

[Yuri Vargas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Da consejos sobre el trail running pero sirve para el running en general. siento que es para una persona que apenas esta empezando en el running

[Sabine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Covers everything to know about trail running. Some of it is very basic knowledge but also some more advanced things. Something for everyone interested in trail running.
I found it a little too repetitive in the terrain section - that area could have been a bit more compressed.

[Mr Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book was good and held some helpful insights, overall much of it seemed to be common sense as well.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Longer than it needed to be with some common things on being in the woods and navigating thrown in. A fair deal of general running knowledge. Would have preferred more focus on trail running.

[Biblioteca Lardero]

Tanto si has decidido empezar a correr como si eres un experimentado corredor de montaña que quieres mejorar tus habilidades, este libro te ofrece los conocimientos esenciales que te ayudarán en este tipo de carrera, desde qué significa correr por la montaña, qué tipo de zapatillas necesitas, cuáles son las mejores técnicas para sacar el máximo partido a tu pisada,cuál es el equipamiento básico, consejos de hidratación y alimentación, planes para entrenar, orientación de salud y lesiones y una invitación a conocer carreras que te motivarán en tu objetivo.