Publisher's Synopsis
From first weighing close to 300 pounds to then being able to run 100 miles, Jordan Wickett's journey through the world of ultrarunning is both courageous and inspiring. The Ultraliving Lessons shares Jordan's adventures in ultrarunning and the uplifting lessons that he's learned from them. Part inspirational guide and part manual, this book has all the tools necessary for a runner to complete their first ultramarathon.
In addition to the captivating stories, The Ultraliving Lessons has a reference guide with all the technical information a runner needs to finish any ultradistance race. Complete with detailed advice on running gear, guidance on race-day preparation and nutrition, and input on how to build an ultrarunning toolkit, the guide is a wealth of ultrarunning knowledge. The guide also includes comprehensive and proven training plans for 50-kilometre, 50-mile, 100-kilometre, or 100-mile races, as well as an overview of the top personalities in the sport. A beginner can become an accomplished ultrarunner if they take The Ultraliving Lessons to heart. About the Author Jordan Wickett is an amateur ultrarunner with a number of podium finishes in Canada. He holds the record for the fastest known time without any support on the 138-kilometre Guelph-to-Goderich railway trail in Ontario. Jordan's website, jordanwickett.com, is dedicated to ultrarunning and receives thousands of visitors each year. Jordan lives in the Greater Toronto Area with his wife and three children.
