How To Run Your First Ultra-Marathon: From 10K to 50 Miles in Six-Months.
By Craig Palmer
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Plain and simple - a man's experience about his prep and race. Liked the narration. I wish there were more tips and tricks but I think it is the actual training and participation that teaches us more than any book. Well done Craig!
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How To Run Your First Ultra-Marathon - Craig Palmer
From 10k to 50 Miles
Or
How To Run Your
First Ultra-Marathon
Copyright © 2014 by Craig Palmer
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From The High Country
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Book design and layout by Craig Palmer.
First Edition
This book is based on the knowledge and experience I’ve gained during my six-month journey from hiker to ultra-runner, and all information is provided in good faith, but I am not an expert of any kind.
The information in this book is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. It is not a substitute for qualified medical advice. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. The author and publisher advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the activities described in this book, be sure that your equipment is well maintained and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training, and fitness. The exercise and dietary suggestions in this book are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or dietary regimen that may have been prescribed by your doctor. As with all exercises and dietary programs, you should first get your doctor’s approval before beginning. Reliance on any information provided by the author is solely at your own risk.
Table of Contents
Preface
What is an Ultra-Marathon?
Can You Run 50 Miles?
Before You Begin
Friends and Family
Getting Started
Training Schedule
Safety
Injuries
Diet
Running Fuel
Exercises
Sleep
Race Preparation
Race Day
Recovery
My Race Experience
Final Thoughts
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Preface
In December 2013, I was snowshoeing along a quiet mountain trail with friends when someone suggested I should enter the local ultra-marathon in the summer. My first thought was that I had never run a regular marathon – not even a half marathon! This had to be a joke. Still, the more I thought about the race, the more