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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning by Hal Koerner
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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning

Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond

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Narrator Josh Bloomberg

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Length 5 hours 50 minutes
Language English
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Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, written by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport.

Hal Koerner is among America's best ultrarunners with podium results in more than 90 ultramarathons. In his smart, down–to–earth handbook, Koerner shares hard–earned wisdom, field–tested habits, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra.

You'll find guidance on exactly what you need to know to prepare for ultramarathon, including:

● best gear for ultrarunning

● fueling and hydration guidelines

● choosing an ultra

● trail–running technique

● first–aid advice

● beating altitude, storms, and heat

● race–day game plans

● crew and pacer tips

● mental strategies to get you to the finish line

The guide offers three detailed training plans to prepare for 50K, 50–mile to 100K, and 100–mile ultramarathons.

Start your ultra with confidence and finish it strong with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning!

Hal Koerner has raced ultramarathons across the globe and set fastest known time records on the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail. He was featured in the 2011 film Unbreakable: The Western States 100 and in 2014 was called "The Happiest Runner on Earth" by Outside magazine.

Josh Bloomberg has recorded audiobooks for most of the major publishers, lending his voice to many different genres. His versatility and acting background have helped him access the styles needed for a variety of works. He has narrated several notable works, including titles by Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling authors (some of them, under a pseudonym). He directed the audiobook for The Storm of the Century, written by Al Roker. He also announced the categories and nominees at the 2017 Audie Awards ceremony. Josh also performs on-screen, recently on the Netflix series Greenhouse Academy, and records commercial voice-over projects. Josh is a member of the Audio Publishers Association.

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"Hal's Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to all things ultra . . . A near-limitless body of knowledge that, if you were sharing a trail with him, Hal would gladly share." -UltraRunning Expand reviews
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