Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning: Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond Paperback – 7 July 2023

Hal Koerner provides an honest, utterly readable and captivating blend of knowledge, experience and informed opinion to answer your every question and more . I have read and re read his book and treat it as therapy, education and a source of inspiration when I'm training and competing. A go-to reference that won't disappoint but will inspire. Together with Scott Jurek's book 'Eat and Run', this is all you will ever need to live in the world of Planet ULTRA.

If you are new to trail running and or long distance running this guide covers pretty much everything you could need to know and more. However if you are experienced or well read on the subject you may not find much here you don't already know. None the less it is still a good read and as the title states it is a field guide and makes a great go-to book for reference. It is well written with plenty of stories from Hal's many races to illustrate his points.

Enjoy reading this book a good insight to mountain running for people that lead a normal life

Planning my first ultra in May 2016 so have been cramming to get an early steer on training. This book is great. It balances the author's experience as a seasoned and very successful ultra athlete with advice written for the layman. Inspiring and confidence building - a must read for newbie runners who have an eye on events beyond 26.2 miles. The training plans are helpful too and give you guidance depending on your target distance.

I liked the book, it was a good ready BUT for me the mileage he is suggesting is way too high for the average runner looking to engage in ultra running for the first time. I don't know many who cover 70-80 miles per week without suffering injury or exhaustion so although I enjoyed it I will take away what I want from it and ignore the huge mileage suggested

I've been running for years but doing my own thing. This book was recommended by so many other runners I thought I would give it a go. It is the first book I have read in years and would recommend it. It shares tips and advice whilst not passing judgement and giving validation to finding your own way.

Pretty interesting, but also quite basic guide to what you need to consider when approaching ultra-marathons. For me it just scratches the surface on almost every topic, without going into enough detail to be really useful.Good for beginners, but if you've read any similar books you might find yourself wanting more.

Loads of great information and very well written interlaced with good stories. Thanks!