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Bryon Powell's book "[http://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Forward-Progress-Running-Ultramarathons/dp/1891369903 Relentless Forward Progress]", subtitled "a guide to running ultramarathons" is one of the first books that focuses on providing systematic advice on ultramarathon running. The book includes a number of training plans that are mentioned above, but also includes a lot of breadth and depth. While I may not agree with all of the advice, it's a well written book that is well worth reading interested in running ultramarathons. I particularly like the way that Bryon has asked many authors to write up sections of the book to give their perspective. I'm especially impressed the way Bryon gave two different authors the chance to put forward their opposing views on the role of speedwork in ultramarathon running. I think that Byron's book is worth reading, even if you don't use one of his plans.(<jfs id="1891369903" n="" nonl="t"/>.) <br style="clear: both" />

Hal is an experienced, talented, and successful ultrarunner, having won many races. I had high hopes for [http://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon/dp/1937715221 Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning], and I think it does contain some useful advice and is worth a read. However, I feel that the book is based around Hal's personal experience which may not work for an average or novice ultrarunner. (<jfs id="1937715221" n="" nonl="t"/>.)

|[[File:FixingYourFeetCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px| If you've read my guide to [[Blister Prevention]] and [[Taping| Taping your feet to prevent or treat blisters]] and you still want to know more, then [http://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments/dp/0899976387 Fixing Your Feet] is the definitive book on the topic.]]|[[File:RunningThroughTheWallCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px|[http:<jfs id="0899976387" n="" nonl="t"//www.amazon.com/Running-Through-Wall-Encounters-Ultramarathon/dp/1891369377 Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon] is just that; it's individual runners experiences with ultrarunning. Not a huge source of information, but an entertaining read in places.>]]

|[[File:TheOatmeal.jpg|none|thumb|x300px|This is a comic book on running by The Oatmeal, and it's a great read. Of course, humor is a personal thing, so check out [http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running the online comic] to get a taste of the book. <jfs id="1449459951" n="" nonl="t"/>.]]|[[File:RunningThroughTheWallCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px|[http://www.amazon.com/Running-Through-Wall-Encounters-Ultramarathon/dp/1891369377 Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon] is just that; it's individual runners experiences with ultrarunning. Not a huge source of information, but an entertaining read in places. <jfs id="1891369377" n="" nonl="t"/>.]]|- valign="top"|[[File:EatAndRunCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px|[http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Run-Unlikely-Ultramarathon-Greatness/dp/0547569653 Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness] is part autobiography, part recipe book from the elite ultrarunner Scott Jurek. I found it fascinating to read about Scott's life, and [[Why Run Ultras| why he runs ultras]], and he does include several bits of ultrarunning advice. <jfs id="0547569653" n="" nonl="t"/>. ]]|[[File:UltramarathonManCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px| Another autobiography from a top ultrarunner, [http://www.amazon.com/Ultramarathon-Man-Confessions-All-Night-Runner/dp/1585424803 Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner] is a fairly easy read, though I found it provided less insight than "eat and run". <jfs id="1585424803" n="" nonl="t"/>.]]|- valign="top"|[[File:OldManAndTheSeaCover.jpg|none|thumb|x300px| This may seem like an old entry in the list of books ultrarunning, but I believe that [http://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Sea-Ernest-Hemingway/dp/0684801221 The Old Man and The Sea] provides greater inspiration and insight into the ultrarunning psyche than most books dedicated to the topic. <jfs id="0684801221" n="" nonl="t"/>.]]