UltraRunning

UltraRunning: A Coach’s Handbook for Training, Racing, and Changing Your Life

Smart training for an ultramarathon

Are you ready for the epic challenge of running an ultramarathon? That’s any run longer than 26.2 miles. Whether it’s your first 50K, a 50-miler, or a 100-mile extreme challenge, this program has you covered—and it will fire you up to do the hard training to get you across that finish line.

I created UltraRunning after 25 years of racing and coaching athletes to complete extreme ultra-endurance events. This program is my guide for training, racing, and maybe even changing your life by proving to yourself that you can finish a run longer than a marathon.

You’ll learn how to:

• Run efficiently
• Win the mental game required to go long
• Progress from a 1-hour run to your first 5+ hour ultramarathon finish

This program is grounded in decades of ultrarunning experience—and fueled by my passion for helping you reach your ultramarathon finish, no matter what obstacles stand in your path.

What’s included

• Training Plan
  A 20-week plan designed to take you from a 1-hour run to completing a 50K or 50-mile ultramarathon. Includes guidance to extend the plan for even longer races.
• Racing Handbook
  A deep-dive into race selection, race plan creation, pre- and post-race rituals, race-day motivation, logistics, crewing, support teams, and post-race recovery. Includes stories and insights from my own ultramarathon experiences.
• Education
  Learn how to train smart, avoid common pitfalls, prevent overuse injuries and burnout, and master the mental game needed to push through adversity.
• Mind Training
  A powerful collection of mind hacks and training tools to keep you motivated—even on the hard days.
• Running Technique
  Lessons on efficient running form, paired with drills to improve technique and reduce injury risk.

Overcome the obstacles that stop others

This program doesn’t just show you what to do—it trains you to overcome the obstacles that stop runners from achieving ultramarathon goals.

I’ve seen these pitfalls derail many runners. Here’s where you’ll gain an edge:

• Mental: nerves, doubt, fear, burnout, stress, negative self-talk
• Injury: overuse injuries, trail falls, ankle turns
• Technique: poor running form leading to injury, slow times, missed cutoffs
• Knowledge: overtraining, junk miles, no cohesive plan, unrealistic goals
• Motivation: quitting under adversity, skipping training
• Preparation: mistakes in fueling, hydration, navigation, gear, logistics
• Communication: misalignment with partner or family about training demands, race plans, support roles

No stone is left unturned.

You’ll learn how to organize your life, your training, and your mindset to make your ultramarathon finish—or personal best—a reality.