1001 Running Tips

Robbie Britton is a British twenty-four-hour runner and coach who has raced from 3,000 metres up to 261 kilometres in one single day, covered a marathon in 2:29 and raced the UTMB, Spartathlon and a whole host of other road, mountain and ultra-races along the way. He loves to race and to help others enjoy the same experience through his coaching. A popular magazine and website writer, Robbie has written for Runner’s World, Trail Running, Men’s Running and The Guardian, amongst others. www.fastrunning.com

• IntroductionAcknowledgementsFeedback and updates1 Basics  Starting outWhere to run?Goal setting and race choice2 Training  BasicsTraining plans and do you need a coach?Effort levelsTypes of session  The long runUltra-long runsThe chaos of periodisationStaying motivatedRest daysTaperingCross-trainingStrength and conditioning3 Skills and techniques  Fell, trail and mountain runningDownhill runningUphill running or hikingNavigation4 Environment  Hot weatherCold weatherRainAltitude5 The runner’s body  NutritionPre-race foodRace foodInjuryFeetMenstrual cycleSleep deprivation6 Racing  The pre-race toiletOn the start lineThe gun goes offWhen the going gets toughA racing mindMulti-day racingHow to run an ultra24-hour runningFKTs7 Kit and equipment  ClothingSustainabilityTechnologyHead torchesHiking poles8 Travelling  Training camps and adventuresRacing overseasFastpackingWhat to pack for an adventureBivvying and camping9 Stuff  Trail and track etiquetteRunning with your dogToilets on the runMusicSafety firstBloggingSocial media10 Reading list

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