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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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Summary

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.

©2021 Jason Koop (P)2021 Jason Koop
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Interesting listen

Definitely will listen to this book again as there is a lot of information to take in. Due to this I will probably buy the hard copy as back up.

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Is there anything that’s not in this book? Nope

If you have something you want to know about ultrarunning, it’s in this book, somewhere. Helped me plan my training for my first ultra (next week) & covered a lot of topics I didn’t even know I needed to know. The bonus, the author is a really good narrator.

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Really enjoyed this one

Very thorough but learned so much I implement in my training right away. With so much different believes around it is good to have a book that has combined experience with science

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Essential

An absolute vault of information and insight to help even the most experience or well read ultra runner prepare for their next race, next season and every season to come.

No stock training plans, this is so much more than that and so much information that is transferable back to road running or other endurance endeavours.

Story rated 5 stars in the place of scientific evidencing and comprehensive supporting literature!

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Fantastic

An excellent primer, bringing expert knowledge, lived experience and evidence together into one package. Lots to takeaway from this.

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Truly a goldmine of information for new runners!

If you are new to the sport of ultra marathon running and seeking a comprehensive guide covering everything from nutrition to mental fortitude, then this book is a must-read! Despite having been involved in the sport for a couple of years, I found myself learning a wealth of new information that will undoubtedly elevate my performance among fellow runners.

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A Valuable Run Coaching Tool

‘Bro science' & the baseless opinions of those with large followings online get too much airtime these days. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Real science and the guidelines of this book will get YOU and your ultra-running clients consistent results out on the road and trails.

Whether you’re an experienced ultra-running coach, or just starting out; Coach Koop has put everything you need (and may even already know) into an easily digestible valuable coaching tool.

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I really needed that book

I really love this book. it is so informative and useful for a weekend warrior like me. it's just fantastic to listen.
that's the only book I've enjoyed so greatly when it comes to ultra running.
LOVE IT 😊

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Outstanding!

Super informative, to the point and very in depth. Look forward to implementing everything I’ve learned into my training.

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Great listen while training/running...

I would have never thought this audio format would work for this book. I first bought the printed version, but found that the combination of audiobook and physical copy would even be better.

Now I use the physical copy as my reference guide and listen to the audio book (or specific chapters) during my long runs or training sessions.

The audio book includes several guest speakers from the world of exercises science to go over a specific subject within the grand scope of the chapter in a bit of a podcast-style interview. This way the audiobook becomes so much more than a boring read, but turns it into a great format to gain knowledge about ultrarunning.

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