Ultrarunning for Normal People: Life Lessons Learned On and Off the Trail

Synopsis

Whether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathonUltra-races—distances longer than 26.2 miles—aren&’t for &“normal people.&” Normal people have jobs, families, or a million other obligations that do not exist in the world of ultrarunning. Or that&’s what Sid Garza-Hillman thought as he faced the starting line of his first 50K.But the more he learned about the sport, the more he realized that ultrarunning is for more than elite athletes: moms, dads, grandparents, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and others successfully cross the finish lines of ultra-races around the world every year.In this book, Sid distills the life lessons he's learned from the trails—as a ten-time ultramarathoner and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K—to teach you how to:Move through the fear and mental blocks that prevent you from reaching your goals—on and off the trailSlow down and be present in a world full of endless distractionsTest your mettle and prove you&’re stronger than you ever knewCommit to a well-rounded—but realistic and adaptable—training planNot your typical ultramarathon training guide with rigid schedules and prescribed workouts, this book powerfully outlines the invaluable struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who dares to dive into the world of ultrarunning.

Copyright:

2024

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781958803684

Related ISBNs:

9781958803387

Publisher:

Blue Star Press

Date of Addition:

02/07/24

Copyrighted By:

Sid Garza-Hillman

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Health, Mind and Body

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.