A Step Beyond: A Definitive Guide to Ultrarunning

A Step Beyond captures the world of ultrarunning in a single book. Included in more than 500 information-paced pages is * advice on training and racing * the physiology of the sport * the classic races * biographies of ultra greats * philosophy, history, humor * great photos, and much more. A Step Beyond has been the definitive text since its initial publication in 2002 and includes the most pertinent information about the sport of ultrarunning. Now in its fourth edition, all of the latest developments in the sport are covered.

Don Allison published A Step Beyond: A Definitive Guide to Ultrarunning in December of 2002. Now in its fifth edition, the book has sold more than 6,000 copies in more than 25 countries around the world. Don is also the former publisher of UltraRunning Magazine and co-founder of Coolrunning.com. A competitive runner for more than 30 years, Don has completed 55 marathons, with a personal best of 2:35:30, in Boston in 1988. In addition, Don has completed several ultramarathons, Ironman triathlons, and in 2006 cycled nearly 4,000 miles across the U.S.A. As a race director, Don originated and directed the Bay State Marathon in Massachusetts, the Breakers Marathon in Rhode Island, and most recently, the Eastern States 20 Mile in New Hampshire. Away from running, Don is a board certified veterinary technician.