- Original language title: Ultra. Dobiegniesz dalej nizh mysliz
- Author: Domaradka Violetta , Zakryevsʹkyy Robert
- Genre: sports
Annotation
In this book you will be able to find out the answer to the question: What is it ultramarathon running, what it takes to run an ultramarathon, what the diet of ultramarathon runners looks like, etc. In particular, the authors say that all ultramarathons combine two features: a distance longer than a marathon and continuity of effort. In an ultramarathon, you have to work until you run out of energy or until you reach your goal.
The authors introduce the reader to the magical world of ultramarathons, joy, fatigue, learning difficulties, and satisfaction from every step along the route. The book is a kind of diary of preparation for an extreme course by a couple of vegan ultramarathoners. "ULTRA" is an excellent guide for beginners and experienced athletes who dream of running in marathons and other races at distances greater than the marathon.
Authors of the book, Violeta Domaradzki and Robert Zakrzewski, are a couple vegan ultramarathons, founders of the "Run Vegan" foundation, organizers of "Vegan Race" and "Gorce Ultra-Trail", the most famous Polish ultra runners, who share their experience and advice. The book also includes advice from other runners, such as Patrytsia Bereznovska, Dominika Stelmach, Eva Mayer, Bartos Horchytsa, experts in the field of cardiology, orthopedics and psychology.
The book has 12 chapters, each of which corresponds to a month of the year and describes a separate aspect of training and practice. An important element of “ULTRA” is the part devoted to health and nutrition. Viola and Robert want to convince readers that their first start in an ultramarathon will be the beginning of a beautiful, long-lasting running story. If you are passionate about this sport, looking for inspiration and want to improve your skills, then you will like the book "ULTRA". It a unique story about the world of ultramarathon distances.
Impressions from the book
The book is written in very clear and simple language. It contains many interesting and useful for story runners, personal experience of the authors, useful running information, training methods, injuries, etc. It is a must-read for those who are fond of sports, especially running, and who dream of completing an ultramarathon at least once.
