Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-Mile Race: New Edition with Write-In Training Journal (Paperback)
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Description
***Updated and expanded new edition***
An Updated, Interactive Guide to Take Your Running to the Next Level
With 20 years of running and competing around the world under her belt, Krissy Moehl is a top female ultramarathon runner, respected by her peers and an inspiration to runners everywhere. With enhanced chapter information, quotes from pillars in the sport and her updated training plans—including write-in running logs to keep track of progress—you’ll be able to train for your first ultra like a pro.
Moehl’s experience translates into the most effective and easy-to-follow training method, broken down into phases to help all runners take it to the next level and accomplish their goals. She will guide you on everything from choosing the right race for you to injury prevention and picking the right gear. She also shares her love of the sport by providing helpful tips, bonus content and personal stories. With this book, you will find all the resources and encouragement you need to succeed in challenging your mind and body with an ultramarathon!
About the Author
KRISSY MOEHL is an ultramarathon runner, coach, public speaker and race director. In her 20+ year career, she has run more than 100 races. She has 65 female wins and 2 outright wins. Moehl’s impressive record boasts first female finishes at the world’s toughest ultras, including two-time Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 165km, Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji 100-mile, Hardrock 100, Gaoligong 165km and several others. The Pacific Northwest is home for Moehl and her dog PD. To connect, find her at KrissyMoehl.com.
Praise For…
“Krissy has gone the distance and in this book she shares the lessons and insights of longevity and endurance to help you keep going.”
--Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author
“Krissy has been attacking the trails with grit and grace for two decades. Follow in her footsteps!”
--Scott Jurek, ultramarathon champion, bestselling author of Eat and Run and North
“Krissy has an extraordinary gift for teaching others how to follow in her unbelievably-fast footsteps.”
--Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run and Running with Sherman
“If you are an ultrarunner, or aspire to run longer distances, this book is as important to your success as your shoes."
--Kerry Gustafson, LAT, ATC, LMT, owner of Prime Sports Institute
“Regardless of where you are on your ultra journey, Krissy will help you both achieve and love the outdoors more. This is a must-read resource.”
--Scott Warr, creator of Trail Runner Nation Podcast
“Krissy knows everything about long-distance running, and this book gives all of her secrets away.”
--David Roche and Megan Roche, M.D., authors of The Happy Runner
“Not only is Krissy exercising her voice to educate, inspire and empower others, she represents what women are capable of and is a great role model for women, both on and off the trail.”
--Gina Lucrezi, ultrarunner and founder of Trail Sisters