The Lazy Man's Guide to [ultra]Marathon Running: a Mad Mathematician's Research-based Easy Does It Method for Optimal Training Efficiency

Efficient training is effective training.Whether you seek the challenge of a half-marathon, marathon, or ultramarathon, or just to shave a few seconds off your 5k time, your goal should be safe and effective training.The Lazy Man's Guide to [ultra]Marathon Running: a Mad Mathematician's Research-based "Easy Does It" Method for Optimal Training Efficiencyis an all-in-one guide for smart training. This book covers the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of efficient training, with humor and humility, as well as first-hand stories of the author experimenting with these methods in his own runs and races. The book includes a foreword by the great Tom Osler (former AAU 25k, 30k, and 50 mile national champion, winner of the 1965 Philadelphia Marathon), and the appendix contains a complete copy of Osler's seminal work,the conditioning of distance runners.Plus, there's an entire chapter about the value of eating chocolate!This book is suitable for runners of all abilities, including those new to the sport. However, even experienced runners will find surprising, scientifically-based methods to boost their endurance. Although aimed at runners, this book is a great addition to the shelf of any athlete who wants to optimize their training.What if I’m not a runner?Completing a marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), or an ultramarathon (distance greater than 26.2 miles, often 50 miles or longer) is an amazing feat, and it is an amazing feat that can be accomplished by all. If you ever thought about running but thought that it was "too hard" or that you weren't "tough enough", this book is for you!What if I’m already a good runner?If you are a serious runner who is looking for that competitive edge, this book is for you as well! Professor Waterpeace shares a number of research-based efficient training methods and tweaks which will optimize the performance of even already experienced runners.Tell me again about the chocolate...Yes, there's an entire chapter about the value of eating (dark) chocolate as part of a