Media Info- Books/ Videos/ Podcasts/ Online

Just a few recommendations

Books

Born to Run- Christopher McDougall- The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners and the greatest race the world has ever seen.

The Ultra Mindset- Travis Macy- An endurance champion's 8 core principles for success in business, sports and life.

The Oxygen Advantage- Patrick McKeown- The simple, scientifically proven breathing technique that will revolutionise your health and fitness.

Runner- Lizzy Hawker- A short story about a long journey.

A Life Without Limits- Chrissie Wellington- A world champion's journey.

Feet in the Clouds- Richard Askwith- A tale of fell running and obsession.

Ultramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes - Confessions of an all night runner.

The Road to Sparta- Dean Karnazes - A history of the Sparta Ultra Marathon, Pheidippides and Dean's Greek ancestry.

Run or Die - Killian Jornet - An exceptional athlete, a dominating force, an extraordinary person.

World's Ultimate Running Races- Collins - 500 Races, 101 Countries, Choose your adventure.

Complete Guide to Nutrition- Runner's World.

Books with training plans

There are also books with training plans.

A few recommendations (Available through Amazon)

Relentless Forward Progress-Bryon Powell

Ultra Marathon Training- Wolfgang Olbric

Run your first ultra- Krissy Moehl

Online training plans

A few recommendations (copy and paste in your browser).

http://www.erunningguide.com/running100-mile-ultramarathon-training-program-for-first-timers

http://www.ultraladies.com/free-training-plans.html

http://www.runnersworld.com/ultrarunning/the-ultimate-ultramarathon-training-plan

Online

Facebook Group - search for and join the- ultrarunningcommunity

irunfar - an website with ultra running news, kit reviews and features (US based).

www.runultra.co.uk - UK based website with news, features and races.

www.ultrarunningworld.co.uk - Ultra running news- UK based.

Magazines

ultrarunning.com - A US based monthly subscription site with hard copy through the post. Back issues available.

Trail Running Magazine- Printed copy or online copy

Videos/ DVD's

Running America- A story of Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich running across America.

The Barkley Marathons - Probably one of the toughest races in the world.

Dragon's Back Race - A race from North to South Wales.

The Montane Spine Race Film - A challenging winter race along the 268 mile Pennine Way in 7 days.

Unbreakable: The Western States 100 - A 100 mile US race with some of the best ultra runners in the world.

Podcasts

Talk Ultra -download from iTunes for free. A fortnightly show about ultra running with news, interviews and features with Ian Coreless.

Marathon Talk- About marathon running/ training

Marathon Training Academy

Running Stupid

Endurance Planet

The British Ultra Running Podcast

Apps

Map My Run - Plot routes/ maps

OS Maps - Buy an Ordinance Survey map and get a free map on your mobile/Plot routes

Fitness - 7M Workout

Strava - Logging run social media

Relive- This takes your Strava route and visually shows an aerial route of your run