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by Neal Jamison,Don Allison

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  • ISBN: 1891369377
  • Category: Sports books
  • Author: Neal Jamison,Don Allison
  • Subcategory: Individual Sports
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  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Breakaway Books (April 1, 2003)
  • Pages: 288 pages
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  • Rating: 4.8
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Neal Jamison's "Running Through The Wall" is a collection of several ultrarunners' stories about how they got into the sport, what motivates them to run . If this book doesn't plant the ultramarathon seed in you, nothing will.

Neal Jamison's "Running Through The Wall" is a collection of several ultrarunners' stories about how they got into the sport, what motivates them to run, and a race that they recently raced. The contributors are of varied backgrounds, skill, and accomplishments so it is almost inevitable that one of the stories will speak to you on a personal level. Most of the runners were initially incredulous that people actually RUN 50 or so miles until they themselves, of course, ran 50 or so miles.

In this book I lived through the miles with the different narrators.

Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon. by. Neal Jamison, Don Allison (Foreword). Running to the limits of human -endurance. For those who are not content to run merely 2. miles, there is ultramarathoning. In this book I lived through the miles with the different narrators. And as interesting as the experiences and the lore is for me the lessons that I can learn from each of them, some are practical tips that I myself can use and some others purely inspirational.

It is impossible to run ultra distances without coming away with at least one fascinating story. This book is full of them. Every person who finishes an ultramarathon has accomplished a great feat, simply because they finished. There are stories of fatigue, blisters, nausea, and despair. But the ultrarunner prevails to find hope, love, healing, self-discovery, friendship, selflessness, and in the end, for most, triumph. Learn what it feels like to run an ultra from the champions, the newcomers, and the veterans of the sport.

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Ultramarathon Stories from over 30 different ultrarunners. This book is a great inspiration not only to current ultrarunners, and to marathoners looking for the next challenge-but also to runners of all abilities, who will see that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the desire. What makes ultrarunners t. See all.

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Neal Jamison, Don Allison. Some of the biggest ultras are 50 or 100 miles long, races in which people run all day, through the night and on into the next day. What makes them tick? What thoughts go through their minds at mile 93? How is the pain different from that of a marathon? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? All these questions are answered in 35 interviews with ultramarathoners

I've run a couple marathons and have toyed with the idea of tackling an ultradistance race. This book is both inspiring and somewhat instructional as it seems that all ultrarunners suffer from the same issues! My only complaint is that, like many collections, it did get a little redundant at times.

I've run a couple marathons and have toyed with the idea of tackling an ultradistance race.

Before Neal Jamison’s final piece entitled The Finish Line, the reader is treated to Joel’s Story by Robert B. Boeder. In short, Joel Zucker was a three-time finisher of arguably the toughest 100-miler out there, the Hardrock 100. To fully appreciate Joel’s zest and overall charm, I recommend you read this story. I certainly do not have the penmanship to do it justice in this short blog post. Other notable contributors: Scott Mills, Greg Loomis, Kevin Setnes, Ian Torrence, Sue Johnston, Mike Dimkich (guitarist for rock band The Cult) and a Foreword by Don Allison

Running to the limits of human -endurance.

For those who are not content to run merely 26.2 miles, there is ultramarathoning. Some of the biggest ultras are 50 or 100 miles long, races in which people run all day, through the night and on into the next day. What makes them tick? What thoughts go through their minds at mile 93? How is the pain different from that of a marathon? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? All these questions are answered in 35 interviews with ultramarathoners. Ultramarathoning is the logical next step for those who burn with a desire to achieve and explore their limits. Every kind of ultra runner is included here, and this book will be an indispensable volume for anyone dreaming of running long.


Reviews about Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon (7):
Laitchai
I have made a goal for 2014. I am going to sign up for my first 50 mile race. I know that I may find myself experiencing a variety of emotions and problems though my training and on race day. Reading this wonderful collection of essays makes me feel like I will be able to handle it. I say this, because I have been given a glimpse into the minds of the ultra-runners who took the time to share their success, "failures", worries and dreams. Some of the runners featured have already made names for themselves and some will only be known for their running through this book. I enjoyed that. There were some stories that I could very easily relate with. Some of the stories were told by runners that are far better than I will ever be. Despite the differences in their goals, race or finish, they all shared something similar. You do your best to overcome whatever might lay ahead and take with you lessons learned, respect for the distance and great experiences shared with others who came for the same love of the sport. I would highly recommend this book.
Conjukus
I really enjoyed this book. I have been a runner my whole life. I have run cross country in school and now as an almost 40 father of 2 I try to blend work, family and time to workout together. I run two marathons a year and do a lot of cross training.

I always wanted to try something bigger to see what I am made of. I was intimidated to even think of a 50K. HOWEVER .... After reading this book I realize that aside from the elite runners, (Ann Trason, Tim Twietmeyer and Dean Karnes) who run 100 milers in the neighborhood of 14 hours! The sport of ultra running is an "every man" sport. It becomes not a quest for who is fastest, or even a competition of who slows down the least, but a competition of who won't quit.

The other inspiring difference of ultra running is that there appears to be genuine camaraderie between the competitors. It isn't about being "the ONE" who wins but more about being in the group who finishes. The runners seem to be competing less with each other and much more against the task at hand and themselves. This is especially motivating for a guy like me who will never "win" a race but can push might be able to push myself further than I thought possible.

So for better or worse I am planning to do my first Ultra in September this year, the Vermont 50
Rayli
In my current obsession with researching ultrarunning, having only discovered it existed a couple of months ago, this book has been one of the most inspirational. It's the personal accounts of real people - from elite athletes to Jo Average - sharing their own personal experiences of running 100 mile events, that somehow makes me believe I could do this too.

It's a book for people who want to get a little insider glimpse of what ultrarunning might be like, the high points and the VERY low points, what it means to the people who do it, why they keep going back for more. And for me, it's another little seed of possibility planted in my brain, of a new passion in my not too distant future.
Shezokha
Neal Jamison's "Running Through The Wall" is a collection of several ultrarunners' stories about how they got into the sport, what motivates them to run, and a race that they recently raced. The contributors are of varied backgrounds, skill, and accomplishments so it is almost inevitable that one of the stories will speak to you on a personal level. Most of the runners were initially incredulous that people actually RUN 50 or so miles until they themselves, of course, ran 50 or so miles. Ian Adamson sums it up best with "The main thing I came away with was that ultrarunning was for the lunatic fringe, and I wouldn't be caught dead near such an event. Little did I know that I would not only be running ultras within 15 years, but ultra distance running would become a passion, a lifestyle...a way of life for me." I am a budding ultrarunner myself (one 50 miler thus far) and I loved what this book provides: anecdotes, inspiration, motivation, and brief glimpses into the souls' of ultrarunners -- novice and veteran alike. Outstanding!
Xarcondre
If you want to know what ultramarathoning is like for the best of us and the rest of us, read this book. In it you'll find useful information, wise advise, heartrending lessons, outrageous personal victories, and a glimpse of the superhuman. If this book doesn't plant the ultramarathon seed in you, nothing will.
KiddenDan
I book this book because I was interested in learning more about ultra-distance running. I was not disappointed! The book is a series of short stories from runners of varied abilities and skills. I learned a lot about the mental and physical aspects of endurance running. The stories in this book has motivated me to try a few ultra and trail events recently and I plan on doing more in the future. If you are new to the sport, you can learn a lot from this book.
Anen
Most of the essays in this book are wonderfully written. I can only think of one or two that were poorly written and not exhilirating. This book is absolutely inspiring, and has inspired me to want to run an ultra myself. Of course, never having been in any race in my entire life, I have to run a marathon first, which I will be doing in October.

I love the fact that such a diverse group of people were called upon to contribute to this book. The diversity of it is definitely its strongest suit.
A fairly fast and entertaining read, the stories are unique to each runner but they all share a common passion for running ultras and tests of endurance. You learn a little more about their personal motivation and walks of life and how running and ultra distance experiences are shared.

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