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Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Second Edition

By: Jason Koop, Jim Rutberg, Corrine Malcolm
Narrated by: Jason Koop
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The benchmark book for ultramarathon training is back for a second edition in an enhanced audiobook. The enhanced audiobook is a complete version of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning narrated by the author Jason Koop. It also contains interviews with endurance training icons like Stephen Seiler, Dr. Justin Ross, Dirk Friel, Inigo Mujika, Dr. Emily Kraus, Guillaume Millet, Stephanie Howe, and Dylan Bowman. The audiobook also comes with the complete set of tables and figures from the physical book available as a free digital download.

When elite and everyday ultrarunners alike want to improve their ultramarathon performance, they turn to Coach Jason Koop for guidance and council. 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 it to the masses. Regardless of whether 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
  • How to 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

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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The author has extensive knowledge but would recommend a professional reader of this valuable information.

Dead motivation

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Overall a good listen - lots of valuable info whether you are experienced or new to any distance running.

Long book akin to an ultra 😝

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Great book, plenty of detail (almost too much), a one stop shop for anything in the ultra running domain. Great resource for future reference.

Comprehensive

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Koop has a great voice for narrating his own book! Lots of science backed information for ultra runners (I can’t think of anything he didn’t cover), lots also applicable for marathon runners (me), and it’s punctuated with short interviews with various experts doing endurance research/other coaches so also really interesting as a fan.

Full of good information, even for marathon runners

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A must read for ultra running training and long distance training in general. A wealth of knowledge, will be coming back to this multiple times.

Essential resource for ultra running

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I would highly recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in Ultra. Amazing amount of practical info- I’ll definitely be circling back for a 2nd listen. Truly 5 stars

Packed full of real world no BS advice

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So much to learn if you are serious about running long distances. I’ve completed two 100kms trail run events in 2022 and 2023 and wished I had read this first. I’m just an average mid-aged working mother who likes the challenge of running at ease, and the beauty and fun of running in nature. I’m not a fan of listening to facts but this book has the right balance of researched, evidence informed materials and real life experiences. Such a comprehensive book that has given me greater confidence to make my own training plan and know I’ll do better in my next ultra trail event. Thank you

A must for endurance runners

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Personal attacks on credible sources always undermine the speaker, especially when they are misquoting the person they criticise.

Bitter recycled summary.

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