{"product_id":"the-art-of-ultrarunning-tried-tested-strategies-for-long-distance-runners-9781718252431","title":"The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried \u0026 Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRun your next ultramarathon feeling cool, confident, and prepared.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Ultrarunning: Tried \u0026amp; Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners\u003c\/i\u003e compiles coaching strategies with illustrative stories from \u003cb\u003eprofessional ultrarunners\u003c\/b\u003e to create a \u003cb\u003econvenient resource\u003c\/b\u003e to help you improve your running. An \u003cb\u003eelite-level racer and coach\u003c\/b\u003e, author Ian Sharman provides practical guidance for runners at all levels; whether you are at the back of the pack or are going for gold, there's something to learn from his decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a long-distance runner, you know that the hurdles faced on the course aren't always physical. This book places an emphasis on the \u003cb\u003emental and tactical challenges\u003c\/b\u003e of long-distance running, covering training, racing, and longevity. Dive into the most difficult and complex elements of ultrarunning, with \u003cb\u003estories and insights\u003c\/b\u003e from famous ultrarunners: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZach Bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeff Browning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtney Dauwalter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEllie Greenwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiza Howard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnie Hughes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnton Krupicka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKarl Meltzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMike Wardian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the philosophies and strategies used by Sharman throughout his time as an ultrarunner and coach. \u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e discusses key training methods, some of which have been widely misunderstood--until now. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e delves into practical ways to improve your racing technique. \u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e looks beyond racing and offers advice on how to grow in the sport and how to keep enjoying it for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn from ultrarunners with decades of experience. Real race stories and training advice in \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Ultrarunning\u003c\/i\u003e help you steer your ultrarunning journey toward more meaningful success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Sharman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.91h x 6.91w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718252431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Sharman \u003c\/b\u003eis an ultrarunner, coach, and journalist from the United Kingdom who lives in the trail running hub of Bend, Oregon. He founded Sharman Ultra Coaching (SUC) in 2010, bringing together a team of some of the best ultrarunners as coaches. SUC has coached hundreds of runners, from back-of-the-pack participants to winners of the most prestigious ultras in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has written for a wide variety of running and fitness magazines, including an ongoing column in \u003ci\u003eUltrarunning Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e since 2013. He's also known as a frequent guest on ultra podcasts, especially \u003ci\u003eTrail Runner Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, in addition to hosting \u003ci\u003ePodiumRunner Magazine Endurance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePodcast\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharman was voted as high as second for \u003ci\u003eUltrarunning Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's Ultrarunner of the Year as well as fourth for Ultrarunner of the Decade for the 2010s. Some running highlights include the all-time record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning; four wins in the Leadville Trail 100 Run; three wins in the Rocky Raccoon 100, including setting the record; nine top 10 finishes at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, including being the only person to complete the race 10 times with a combined finish time of under a week; multiple top finishes at Comrades Marathon in South Africa, including a Wally Hayward Medal; and a marathon best time of 2 hours and 21 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ian Sharman \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48614346686621,"sku":"9781718252431","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_628c3fd3-cfaf-4afe-9088-7984dbd87cbc.jpg?v=1783464916","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-art-of-ultrarunning-tried-tested-strategies-for-long-distance-runners-9781718252431","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}