Runners work hard physically by logging the miles and workouts needed to prepare the body for running 26.2 miles. Training cycles can last anywhere from 12 weeks to 12 months, depending on one's base fitness.
With that said, it is often quoted that running, particularly endurance racing, is 80 percent mental. It is a mind game. Thus, when the mind weakens, we runners need to find ways to keep it strong, nix self-doubt, trust the training and believe in the power and capacity of the body to complete any task we strive to achieve.
Leading up to the Vermont Infinitus Trail Marathon, I carefully selected two entertaining and inspiring trail running memoirs to read. Though I was super psyched and felt more than ready for the race, a little mental pick-me-up did the body and soul good! Plus, I do love a good running tale <3
The first book I read was North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail by Scott Jurek, whom I admire greatly. Reading about his attempt to break the AT speed record put things into perspective - if he could run 50 miles every day for six months, I could run 26.2 miles in less than six hours. Thank you, Scott, for pulling me toward my dreams and sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings in this remarkable, must-read story.
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With that said, it is often quoted that running, particularly endurance racing, is 80 percent mental. It is a mind game. Thus, when the mind weakens, we runners need to find ways to keep it strong, nix self-doubt, trust the training and believe in the power and capacity of the body to complete any task we strive to achieve.
Leading up to the Vermont Infinitus Trail Marathon, I carefully selected two entertaining and inspiring trail running memoirs to read. Though I was super psyched and felt more than ready for the race, a little mental pick-me-up did the body and soul good! Plus, I do love a good running tale <3
The first book I read was North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail by Scott Jurek, whom I admire greatly. Reading about his attempt to break the AT speed record put things into perspective - if he could run 50 miles every day for six months, I could run 26.2 miles in less than six hours. Thank you, Scott, for pulling me toward my dreams and sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings in this remarkable, must-read story.
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The second was The Pants of Perspective: One Woman's 3,000 Kilometer Running Adventure Through the Wilds Of New Zealand by Anna McNuff, a recommendation by a fellow female running friend. In addition to elevated excitement levels about my upcoming marathon as I scrolled though the pages of my Kindle, reading this one provided nostalgic reminiscing - in 2011-12, my husband and I spent three months living in a camper van exploring the North and South Islands of this breathtaking country. Thank you, Anna, for being a badass woman, for conjuring sweet memories with my husband and for making me laugh and cry.
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I hope that these books provide faith and smiles to fellow runners training for long races, experiencing burn out or simply wanting to indulge in running adventure stories and elevate their already chart-topping levels of excitement for their upcoming race!
Happy reading and running,
Brynn :)
Happy reading and running,
Brynn :)
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