Hanny Allston - The Trail Running Guidebook: For all trail runners who want to Perform Wilder

For all trail runners who want to Perform Wilder

Hanny Allston

Second Female, Ultra-Trail Australia 100 km 2017

Winner, Ultra-Trail Australia 50 km 2016

Record Holder, Six Foot Track Marathon 2015

Record Holder, Overland Track Ultra 2013

Find Your Feet 107 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000 Australia

findyourfeet.com.au

Published October 2018.

Copyright Hanny Allston 2018.

This book is copyright. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism and review as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this book may be reproduced by any process without the express permission of the publisher.

ISBN Paperback: 978-0-6483929-0-3

Mobi: 978-0-6483929-1-0

Epub: 978-0-6483929-2-7

Managing editor: Belinda Pollard

Proofreader: Alix Kwan

CAUTION

I am not a doctor but rather a coach drawing from professional and personal experiences. I am writing this book for you based on this understanding. It will require you to listen to your body as well as the advice of other professionals around you. Furthermore, you should always consult your doctor or allied health professional before beginning a new exercise program.

Reactions to The Trail Running Guidebook

Darryl Griffiths, author & founder, Shotz Sports Nutrition Australia: For every action there is a positive and/or negative reaction. This certainly rings true with Hannys philosophy of life and running. Hanny covers all areas of mind and body, with a sound understanding that we are all unique and there is no one size fits all. This book is the go-to for any level of runner from beginner to elite.

Hannah Clark, elite Australian lightweight rower turned distance runner: I came to Hanny years ago with a simple request to help me to train for a trail marathon in the Swiss Alps. I had no idea that out of this would come not just a fantastic athletic experience, but the beginning of a relationship that would truly change my life. At the time, on paper I was a successful athlete, having represented my country on the international stage. The reality, however, was an individual who was over-worked, over-stressed, and broken. Years of following punishing, prescriptive training plans meant that I had lost my athletic intuition, my joy in movement, and even my sense of self.

Hannys training philosophy is worlds away from the accepted performance paradigm. Punishment is not the only way to achieve success. In fact, Hannys methods will enable you to see that through finding your sense of play and wonder, you can achieve greater things than you ever thought possible. This is the training philosophy for the real person where the stress of work, family and general life is actually accounted for. Whatever your version of success is whether that be elite performance or simply to get moving in the mountains Hanny will help you to achieve just that.

I hope you will find, as I did, that the positive impact of playing, performing and being wilder will extend far beyond just athletic performance. Hanny has truly helped me to find my feet in sport, and in life. So set your sights on your next adventure, feel your toes start to tingle with excitement and anticipation, and head off in the direction of your goal. I think that out there on the trails youll find your feet and even more.

Kellie Gibson, mother & businesswoman: I chose Hannys training planner in the lead up to the 2018 Ultra-Trail Australia 22 km. For me, it was the obvious choice in my return to longer racing after a period of burnout and recurring injuries. This was due to a combination of overtraining and life stressors.

Initially I had chosen the program to allow me to get through the training and event in one piece, but was blown away by the performance gains I made along the way. This meant shifting the goal posts and my expectations on what I could achieve on race day.

I thoroughly enjoyed following the Wave Training and always looked forward to the next session. The well-balanced approach of the structure allowed me to gain confidence throughout my training while providing adequate recovery and adaptation time between key sessions. This ensured I hit the start line feeling prepared, fresh, fit and confident, which is something I had failed to achieve for a very long time!

Hannys training program and this guidebook really exceeded my expectations. The guidebook was an excellent go-to for problem solving my challenges as they came up in training, such as nutrition and fuelling. I would recommend this program and guidebook to anyone preparing for a trail event who is wanting a well-balanced approach that is achievable in terms of volume while still making performance gains. Hannys program offers something for everyone and can be easily adapted to runners of all levels, lifestyles and goals. My confidence and motivation has continued to soar post the 22 km event! This is the best investment I have made in my running in a very long time.

Bonnie Davies, athlete & shift-working nurse: Recently I competed in my first trail marathon in South Africa. Apart from the occasional fun trot on the trails or short cross-country events, I really am largely committed to road running. Prior to the event I sought the advice and assistance of Hanny. Hanny provided valuable advice and also a copy of The Trail Running Guidebook . This book was my bible! I read and absorbed it, making notes. I took it with me, cramming the night before the event. I ran the event with Hannys words fresh in my mind and they were worth their weight in gold or silver, as I came in second female and sixth overall! Thank you Hanny.

Erika Brann, athlete & working mother: Some people have the ability to make you believe you can conquer the world. Hanny is one of those people. Whether it is a short conversation, a mentoring session, or even reading her blog, you come away thinking, Yes, I can! When can I start? Not only has Hanny helped me to achieve my running goals, more importantly she has given me the confidence to believe and trust in my own ability. She has empowered me to make smarter training decisions for myself and to realise that I am in the drivers seat. I have found the Wave Training Theory easy to follow and manipulate into my busy life. And I long for those Mission weeks! Her nutrition advice has helped me summit volcanoes, mountains and many ultra-running events. I really have come to realise that running well is so much more than just a spreadsheet. I believe that with the help of all Hannys resources, including the podcasts tours and this guidebook, she has helped me to nurture my true self.

Dr Chris Hayes, Pain Medicine Specialist: Hanny Allston has a passion for the planets wilder places and helping people to access them in relative safety. She has the gift of making her experience as an elite athlete understandable to the recreational trail runner. Endurance trail running will always involve discomfort, but applying the distilled wisdom of this guidebook will undoubtedly minimise the pain.

This book is the go-to for any level of runner from beginner to elite. Darryl Griffiths

Punishment is not the only way to achieve success. Hannys methods will enable you to see that through finding your sense of play and wonder, you can achieve greater things. Hannah Clark