Training Essentials for Ultrarunning- Second Edition

The benchmark book for ultramarathon training is back for a second edition. When elite and everyday ultrarunners alike want to improve their ultramarathon performance they turn to Coach Jason Koop for guidance and counsel. Training Essentials for Ultrarunning takes Coach Koop's time-proven and evidenced-based methodologies that have been honed over 20 years of professional coaching and delivers them to the masses. Regardless of if you are first-time ultrarunner, a seasoned veteran, or an ultrarunning coach, this resource is a must-have for all ultrarunners.

What you will gain from this book

• Proven training strategies for beginner and experienced ultrarunners
• Knowledge from domain experts and the latest research on all aspects of ultrarunning
• How to train for the mountains if you are a flatlander
• How to incorporate strength training for ultrarunning
• Effective, evidence-based mental skills for ultrarunning
• Protocols for training and racing in hot weather and high altitude
• How to design, test, and execute race-day nutrition and hydration strategies
• Train smart AND hard to make the most of your workouts, even for time-crunched ultrarunners
• How to balance racing and training and choose the right races for you

About the author- Jason Koop is one of the most sought-after coaches in trail and ultrarunning. He is also the Head Coach for CTS-Ultrarunning where he supervises the training and mentorship of the largest conglomerate of ultrarunning coaches in the world.

Publisher's note- An unformatted Kindle version of the book was inadvertently released on December 29, 2021. The correct format was released on January 3rd, 2022 for all new customers. Customers who purchased the Kindle version before January 3rd can download the correct version via the “Manage Your Content and Devices” page (www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/manage).