Some people rely on aid station placement to some degree. For example, I know I want to eat a gel every 20 to 30 minutes I know I want to drink an entire bottle of fluid in an hour.
I rely on my watch not only to know if I am on race pace but also for proper and strategic eating and hydrating. Don’t squander the good work you’ve done during your taper in the last day or two.ĭO wear a watch. Discipline yourself to keep that to a minimum, making a conscious effort to sit and rest, with your feet up as much as possible. Race organizers don’t make that easy, by scheduling interesting expos and panel discussions the day before, where you are on your feet, walking around, expending energy. Take it easy the day and night prior to race day. The race ahead is long allow it to unfold, and remind yourself to appreciate and enjoy the journey.ĭO be gentle on yourself beforehand. Here, in an excerpt from the book, is his top race-day advice to help you run your best ultra-or at least finish.ĭO be patient. Now, the hordes of distance-running fanatics who look up to him can rejoice: the new Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunningis a comprehensive tome on the training, gear, and techniques that keep him going and going. A near-limitless body of knowledge that, if you were sharing a trail with him, Hal would gladly share.Hal Koerner manages to remain insanely competitive and also keep up a reputation as one of the happiest people on the planet.
Hal's Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to all things ultra. Start your ultra with confidence and finish it strong with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning! The guide offers three detailed training plans to prepare for 50K, 50–mile to 100K, and 100–mile ultramarathons. mental strategies to get you to the finish line.You'll find guidance on exactly what you need to know to prepare for ultramarathon, including: In his smart, down–to–earth handbook, Koerner shares hard–earned wisdom, field–tested habits, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra. Hal Koerner is among America's best ultrarunners with podium results in more than 90 ultramarathons. Don't learn the hard way: get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, written by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport. Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes.
0 kommentar(er)
