"The Art Of Ultrarunning" with Ian Sharman

About this episode

Ian Sharman shares insights from his book 'The Art of Ultra Running' and offers practical tips for runners.

Ian Sharman discusses his journey of writing 'The Art of Ultra Running,' sharing insights on pacing, mental strategies, and lessons from elite runners like Zach Bitter and Courtney Dauwalter. Learn practical tips for runners of all levels to improve performance and enjoy the sport. The book is out everywhere for preorder now!

People in this episode

Host: Athlete On Fire

Guest: Ian Sharman

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• pacing
• mental strategies
• elite runners
• performance improvement

Keywords

• ultrarunning
• pacing
• mental strategies
• Zach Bitter
• Courtney Dauwalter
• performance
• running tips

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Art of Ultra Running

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