{"product_id":"the-art-of-ultrarunning-tried-tested-strategies-for-long-distance-runners-paperback","title":"The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried \u0026 Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Sharman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDon Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eScott Warr\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 9.91 x 6.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45844055359532,"sku":"9781718252431","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/jW3Y4aCekD9781718252431.webp?v=1785032410","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-art-of-ultrarunning-tried-tested-strategies-for-long-distance-runners-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}