The Ultra Marathon Bible: Your #1 Beginner’s Training Guide to Prepare, Run, and Survive Your First 50k to 100 Mile Race

by Samuel Nash

If you want to run your first ultra marathon, but are afraid of being unprepared for such an incredible adventure, then you need the secrets to success that this book holds.

Ultra marathons require a healthy body, a strengthened mind, and a solid resolve to see everything through from start to finish. However, you are not going to do anything you have not already done.

You just need to use your previous experiences and the new techniques you will learn from this book to help you carve the best path forward.

Inside, you’ll different types of races—and a guide on how to choose the best race for you4 critical elements that will help prepare your body and condition your mindThe importance of gear and a list of recommendations to ensure safety and comfortWhy you must have a loyal crew who will support you and help you run without worriesHow to mentally train for the race and win the battle of attrition inside your mind Mindful tips and best practices on the day of the race to help you have a strong startPost-marathon rest and recovery methods to help you recuperate better and organize your thoughts after completing your most fulfilling life event to date
And much more.

You are about to embark on the most remarkable quest of your career. It’s best if you come well-prepared with a guide that will make a significant difference in the outcome.

Discover how to make your first ultra marathon one for the books.

Genres: Nonfiction

154 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2022

Reviews

[Camden Schwiebert · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you title your book the Ultramarathon Bible, I would assume that you are writing a book filled with critical information gained from extensive experience with endurance races. This book lacked any real specific information on running a 50k or 100k. I know it is meant to be a beginners guide to the distance but most runners attempting a 50k or 100k have many marathons under their belt. This book was a waste of time, lacked humor and insight and I would not recommend to anyone, especially not to newbies to the ultramarathon world.

[Mae Larsson · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you're going to call your book the "bible" of some topic, it should have everything one needs to know about that topic. This book, however, was just a very basic, brief overview of running in general. It had very little to do with running ultras and did not offer anything valuable for people who already know how to take care of themselves on any hour+ run. It was more like a blog post than a detailed guide on ultra-running.

[Dean HOCK1NG · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel a bit harsh only giving this book 2 stars but I didn’t find anything too scientific or even different from the copious amounts of running advise in standard magazines and online

There were no personal stories to relate to and it came across a basic guide and a guide for someone completely new to running in my opinion

It is well written and it is a friendly approach but I just didn’t find it particularly interesting

[Mark McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of ultra marathon preparation, but a bit dated. In particular, I'd love to see more about the most current approaches to hydrating and fueling with modern products, how to utilize wearable technology in training (HRV, sleep, etc) and in ultras (battery life, alerts, etc), as well as more about the trend of barefoot/minimalists running.

[Beverly Miller · Rating 1 out of 5]

All of this stuff in this book is super basic and can be applied to any race. I was looking for something to take me from marathons to ultras, but there really isn't any new info in here.

It's a good book for a person who hasn't run longer distances at all and perhaps want to venture into a new distance, but it's really not helpful for transitioning from marathons to ultras.

[Jordan Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a novice ultramarathoner, this book was excellent. It goes through every aspect of the race, from choosing the right race for you, the training process, the race itself, and even what to do afterwards. Looking forward to taking this knowledge into my next race. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Kristy L. Ballenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great info for beginners!

This book is a great resource for someone looking to run their first ultra. It has great info on training, nutrition, and gear to get you to the starting line and through the race!

[Steven Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read!

I have run over 50 marathons and want to keep running marathons. This is a very well written and entertaining book and everything said can be applied to marathon training as well. For that, it is well worth the read.

[Tom Guilfoil · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to learn from as a beginner. It gives you a good foundation of what you need to do for nutrition and training. It walks you through what needs to happen to complete a race. And then how to celebrate after.

[Mary Sutay · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. It was very high level and probably things you already know. Some of the information is already outdated. Still, if reading about running is something that keeps you motivated, you can spend a couple hours doing that with this book.

[Alex Winschel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic information. If you have run numerous races in your life, there isn't much in here for you. This may be helpful to someone who is truly new to racing.

[Corey Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a WONDERFUL book!

This book nailed EVERY single aspect as a first time ultra marathoner! I can’t recommend this book enough for first timers!

[Susie Bannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A useful guide to running your first ultra, from nutrition to equipment needed and how to change your mindset. I liked the simple training plan included too. Now I just need to go and run the race!

[Peter Charles Spencer Clift]

Excellent first guide to Ultra

This UM Bible guide includes practical advice not spelt out in other guides I have read. Great general introduction to an amazing world.

[Jennifer Brogdon]

Like the subtitle says, this is for beginners. Since I’m up on the ultra marathon world, I did not learn anything new or glean much.

[Aleese Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love This!

I’m not much of a runner, but this book made me believe I can not only run regularly, but do a marathon!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

While most of the information in this book was common sense to a seasoned runner like me, it was still a good read for someone considering running an ultra. If anything, it reminded me of things I had forgotten about. Nice, quick read!