How to Train for a Marathon Amid Natural Disasters + Final Top 100 Running Books

In this episode of Extraordinary Strides, Coach Christine Hetzel dives into how runners can navigate marathon and half marathon training when natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or power outages disrupt their plans. With Hurricane Helene hitting the southeast and Hurricane Milton on the way, Christine shares her personal experience of preparing and evacuating, offering advice on how to stay safe and adapt your training before, during, and after a storm. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for runners facing natural disruptions and provides tips for rebuilding your training after the storm has passed.

But that’s not all! We’re also wrapping up the final installment of the Top 100 Running Books list. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical advice, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Read the full guide on marathon training during natural disasters: Running Through the Storm
• Explore the full Top 100 Running Books list: Top 100 Running Books

Stay safe, stay strong, and as always, keep striding toward extraordinary things!

Chapters

• 0:00 Navigating Training Amid Natural Disasters
• 12:36 Must-Read Running Books for Inspiration
• 27:41 Inspiring Running Book Recommendations

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Hello, stride Collective Coach Christine here, and I want to welcome you back to Extraordinary Strides, where we turn the ordinary into extraordinary, one step at a time. Today's episode is coming to you with so much love and care because, like many of you, I am right now keeping an eye on the weather. And well, things are getting stormy around these here parts as I'm recording this. Many of you are already well aware of Hurricane Helene just swept through the southeast, leaving many of us in a bit of a scramble. And now here in Florida, we are awaiting Hurricane Milton, which could cause even more disruptions. And for many of us, natural disasters are not a rare occurrence anymore, whether it's hurricanes, wildfires, floods, blizzards or power outages. These events have a way of throwing our lives and our training completely off course, and I know firsthand how hard it can be to focus on something like an upcoming half or full marathon when you're more worried about the safety of your family, your home and your community. But I want you to know that in today's episode we are going to cover exactly what to do when mother nature throws a wrench in your training plans. So, whether you're already experiencing disruption or you're preparing to face some, or maybe you just want to keep this episode in your back pocket if the event ever happens that your training gets thrown off course. This will help guide you and to feel supported to adjust your training while staying safe. Before we dive into the advice and tips, I want to take a moment to share my own experience.

Speaker 1: 1:32

I've been watching these storms very carefully. We were able to secure our hurricane plans earlier this season, so when Hurricane Milton started developing, we were already in a pretty good place, and a quick shout out to my favorite meteorologist. We were already in a pretty good place and a quick shout out to my favorite meteorologist, mr Weatherman on YouTube, for keeping us all informed. We were able to see just what was heading our way, I think a little bit speedier than maybe most people were. So we just executed our official plan. We were able to make sure our families and homes were prepared and we packed our bags and headed out to, as I say, drier pastures instead of greener pastures. But I do realize that I'm incredibly lucky and blessed that we were able to do that, and I also know that many of you may not have had those same options. My heart goes out to each and every single one of you navigating this storm without the ability to easily evacuate. So for those still in the path of Hurricane Milton as I'm recording this, or as we're rebuilding from Hurricane Milton, when this is actually released, please do stay safe and keep your focus on what matters most your wellbeing and your loved ones. Because endurance training, marathon training, half marathon training it can and will wait, my friend.

Speaker 1: 2:43

So let's talk about what happens when a natural disaster like this messes with your training. Because us runners, we're creatures of habit and we don't want to have anything kind of thrown any monkey wrenches thrown our way. So it's hard enough to stay motivated during regular life. But when you're dealing with a storm or power outages or evacuation plans or wildfires and maybe air quality issues, here's how to proceed, whether you're in the middle of it, recovering from it or preparing for what's to come. So, before the storm or the natural disaster, I'm going to ask for you to consider throwing in that training as part of preparing for the unexpected.

Speaker 1: 3:21

So if you know a storm is coming at you or you have a natural disaster, with warning maybe the wildfires that kind of crop up and you can see if they're getting closer or changing the air quality in your area or blizzards have been predicted for your area, because this spans across all sorts of different natural disasters. If you have that lead time, add in that contingency plan. Do you have a treadmill or an indoor option? If the weather gets bad, can you switch up your running schedule to get those key workouts in before conditions worsen? You may have seen a lot of that on social media where a lot of the Florida runners were talking about switching up or getting in some other quality runs or their longer runs before the storm started to actually come in through those outer bands. So taking that into consideration, adding that prepping for the unexpected. Also, don't forget, when you're stocking up on the essentials like water, that you also need to make sure that you have the essentials for your training. So definitely, if you're packing an evacuation bag, always get to add some of those running gears with you.

Speaker 1: 4:22

But charging your garment, your smartwatches, your headphones, having those headlamps and safety vests for after the storm really important because you're not sure what conditions your trails or your typical running routes may be if again you're able to safely get out there to get running. So taking that into your contingency plan and into your hurricane plans or your natural disaster kind of storm plans always really important to do so. But if that doesn't happen or it does happen, we also know that what's really the most important through it all is safety first. Please do not feel so beholden to your training plan that you put yourself in harm's way. It is absolutely up top priority that you keep yourself safe. So if you need to skip runs for a few days, then so be it.

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This is not the time to take risks or push yourself. Maybe you haven't been sleeping as well. Potentially you're just higher stress. You have a lot of mental fatigue. Please take into account that. You can absolutely prioritize a little bit of extra rest. Or if you want to keep yourself busy, you have some of that pent up energy and you can't get out into the conditions outside. This is a great time to, instead of focusing on your running, incorporating some body weight exercises or yoga if that feels right for you. Sometimes keeping your body moving in small ways with what I love as exercise confetti can help you feel a little bit more grounded. And don't underestimate I cannot stress this enough the mental toll that natural disasters or waiting for that natural disaster to strike and all the questions that your mind may have can take on you. So take time to breathe, meditate, journal or text your friends, simply rest. All of these things can really help your mental health, because it's just as important as your physical health during these times of crises. Now, after the storm, rebuilding your training which may need to be done just as carefully and methodically as rebuilding, potentially, your community or your homes this rebuilding your training will take a back burner to all of those other essential aspects of life. So, again, if your home is safe, your community is safe and you're able to get back out there and we want to talk about rebuilding your training when it's all safe and you're able to get back out there. And we want to talk about rebuilding your training when it's all over and you're ready to lace up your shoes again.

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Take it slow. There's no need to jump straight back into your long runs or intense speed work. Start with easy runs, listen to your body and give yourself plenty of recovery time. You may need to adjust your race goals depending on how much training you've lost, and that is a okay. Flexibility is key. If you had to evacuate or have lost access to your usual training routes, you may need to get creative with your workouts, but remember even small steps toward success, your training and getting back on track count, so you're not starting from scratch. I do have more details on the blog. If you're self-coaching, exactly what you need to do. Potentially it may look like minimizing your taper time or maybe your taper altogether being something that you remove from your training if you need to make up for some lost time.

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If you have questions specifically on how to rebuild your training, please feel free to shoot me a message, whether or not you're working with me one-on-one. You know that if you're working with me one-on-one, my friend, that is absolutely important that you stay in communication with me as much as possible, because I am here to help you really flexibly change your training, to help you and help support you through this situation. But if we're not working together, still shoot me a message. I'm happy to help you get back on track, my friend. Now I know that all of this is easier said than done, so I want to clarify that right here. I want to emphasize that what's really important for your marathon, your half marathon or any race, is that they can wait. Please don't forget that your safety, your health and your well-being are what matter most right now, so please take the time to make sure you're in a good place before you stress out about your training. I am wishing you all nothing but safety and calm through this storm or any storm that life may throw at you. We are all in this together, and if you need support or advice, I'm here. You can also head to the website and that blog for the full guide on how to get your training back on track if it's been derailed by a natural disaster.

Speaker 1: 8:57

Now, on a lighter note, we have had three installments of our top 100 running books, and I know you've been waiting for the final installment. We have our list. We're officially counting down from 25 all the way to book number one. So whether you're looking for inspiration, training advice or just good stories to get lost in while you're waiting out the storm, I've got you covered. So, my friends, let's get moving on this incredible list as we get into top 25. And right out of the gate, we're going with our book number 25, choose Strong, the Choice that Changes Everything, by Sally McRae. This is a memoir shared by Sally McRae on her journey as an ultra runner and her philosophy of strength, resilience and grit of choosing strength, but not just physically, mentally and emotionally, and how this choice can help empower athletes to overcome obstacles and unlock potential both and off the race course.

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Coming in at number 24. Now, this one might be controversial that it even made the top 25 list, but really what I want to make sure, call out that I feel like in this top 25 are books that kind of change the game that really were pivotal as to how folks approached it. So for me is 24, chi Running by Danny Dreyer, because in Chi Running Danny Dreyer blends the principles of Tai Chi with running to create a more efficient, injury-free style. This book covers posture, alignment, breathing techniques and mindfulness. They're all aimed at improving running performance with reducing risk of injury. Coming in at number 23 is a classic Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear. This book chronicles a season with the University of Colorado's cross-country team under coach Mark Wetmore. Lear provides a candid look at the intense training, the highs and lows of competition and the brotherhood by elite collegiate runners as they chase greatness Again. I think that most folks will have this in their top 10. So definitely a classic.

Speaker 1: 11:08

Now number 22 is quite interesting and I'm going to tell you why it made my top 25. But first let me tell you what it is. It is Shut Up and Run by Robin Arzen. Robin Arzen is of Peloton fame. It's an energetic guide to running and encourages athletes to stop overthinking and start running with passion and purpose. This book mixes motivational advice, workout routines and personal antidotes, pushing readers to get out of their own way and achieve their goals. This hit my top 25 list because, while it may not be the most in-depth or the most detailed book out there, what I think it is is that it definitely shows how the game of running has changed through a lot of the fitness apps, specifically like Peloton. But also what I love about this book is that Robin had, for all intents and purposes, an incredibly successful career as a lawyer and chose to leave that behind to pursue her love for running and to create that love of running as her career. It was a bold, big, audacious risk and it's paid off for her, and I think that we know why. She is just an absolute ray of sunshine and tons of inspiration. So this definitely made my list for that reason specifically. If you have been kind of in a little bit of a lull in your life maybe personal, not just running. I definitely would recommend Shut Up and Run by Robin as one of the books that you should add to your list.

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Now, number 21,. Coming in again, we have a Kara Goucher book with the Longest Race. In this candid memoir we hear Olympic runner Kara Goucher reflecting on her career, her personal struggles with injury, betrayal and the doping scandals within the sport. Kara reveals her inner journey of reclaiming her passion for running and choosing integrity in the face of adversity. That is such a powerful word for me because I love the word integrity. It really, I think, goes hand in hand with our training and our running. And it's just again. She's such a powerhouse in the running world, such a great, well-written book.

Speaker 1: 13:17

Now we've got number 20, running for Good by Amy Marks Horse. In this book, amy shares her personal stories and motivational insights in running for good. This book encourages runners of all abilities to focus on personal growth, the joy of movement and the power of community through running, highlighting how running can contribute to mental and emotional well-being. You've probably seen a theme in this list, right? I think all of us that have fallen in love with running can say that it definitely is so much more than just a physical transformation.

Speaker 1: 13:50

Now, number 19 may not make it on anybody else's top 25 list except mine, but I read it at the right time. I had just started training for a marathon, so this book made me chuckle and giggle and I felt so like it was just completely relatable. So it will for no other reason, be in my top 25 because I read it at that perfect time. It was number 19, the non runners marathon guide for women by Dawn Dace. In this book, dawn is absolutely hilarious. It's a practical guide aimed at women who want to tackle a marathon without taking themselves too seriously. She shares tips and training plans and anecdotes designed to make long distance running feel approachable and fun, especially for beginners.

Speaker 1: 14:38

Number 18, we've got Better, faster, further, by Maggie Mertens. This is a new book and I absolutely loved it. The minute it's hit our bookshelves, I had to have it. In this book, award-winning sports journalist Maggie Mertens tells the propulsive edge of your seat story of how women broke into competitive running over the last century, getting faster and fiercer with every race and changing our understanding of gender and power and athletics and beyond. It's just the perfect timing for this book, as we truly see women breaking world records in every single race distance. So I think that if you need a little extra girl power, this is the book that you need to add to your list, my friends.

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Now number 17, run Like a Mother by Dibbity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea. This is, of course, of Run Like a Mother another mother runner podcast fame and in this book, these two mothers turned runners share their experiences balancing motherhood, training and racing. Now it is an older book. This book offers advice and it's encouragement and training plans tailored to specific challenges faced by mothers who run, but it's still a classic book. Even though I believe that, if you're a follower of the podcast, their lives have changed a little bit and maybe running is not at the forefront, I think you're still going to find it quite relatable, especially if you are one of these incredible superhero mother runners. So definitely check that out Now.

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Number 16, we've got Bravy by Alexi Pappas. In this book, olympian Alexi Pappas memoir, bravy explores her journey through mental health struggles, competitive running and the pursuit of creative dreams. Pappas shares insights on resilience, vulnerability and finding your voice, offering readers insight to live boldly. Why I love this book, why it made my top 25, is because we saw so much controversy about Simone Biles specifically pulling out of the Tokyo Olympics back in 2020 because of mental health and then coming back and setting the Olympic world on fire because of her. Research has now indicated that we are finding that more women are more willing to take those mental health breaks in their own personal careers and that it's truly, really helping them as they move forward, and I feel that Bravy does that for us in the running world, so definitely add this to your list Now.

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We were so honored to have this next author on the podcast, previously Running While Black by Alison Marinella Desir, and this powerful exploration of race and running. Desir discusses the barriers found and faced by black runners in a predominantly white sport. Of course, she also reflects on her own experiences and advocacy work calling for more inclusivity and equity in the running community. She was just so insightful. This must go on your list. If you are at all curious as to how to truly make this sport more welcoming across the board not just becoming more pace inclusive, but very race inclusive as well then add this to your must read list, but very race inclusive as well then add this to your must read list Again.

Speaker 1: 18:08

My top 25 list is compiled of books that I feel have either classically required to be on this list or that have kind of changed the name of the game, and for me, of course, there's no other that has done that quite as much for most of us runners than Jeff Galloway. Number 14 is one of my personal favorites of Jeff Galloway because it's mental. One of my personal favorites of Jeff Galloway because it's mental training for runners, and in this book Jeff talks about focusing on the psychological aspect of running and how to get past those mental hurdles that we so often have in our running. So he provides strategies for overcoming self-doubt, staying motivated during tough races and maintaining mental toughness throughout the training process. We are getting through this list, my friend Number 13,.

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We've got Endure Mind, body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson. That's a mouthful right. Well, in this book, endure explores the science behind endurance and human potential, combining research with storytelling, and Hutchinson delves into how the mind, body and environment interact to push the boundaries of physical performance and examines the limits of what athletes can achieve. You'll likely find that science shows that we're more capable than we could ever think possible. That science shows that we're more capable than we could ever think possible.

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Now, if you've been listening to me for some time, you'll know that you will not be at all surprised by this next author making it onto my top 25 list, because coming in spot number 12 is the Runner's High by Dean Karnazes. In this book, the Runner's High, ultramarathoner, dean K, reflects on the lifetime of extreme running experiences. The book is a celebration of the highs and lows that come from pushing our physical limits, offering insights into what motivates Dean and other extreme endurance athletes. I will say that no other author on my top 100 list writes as poetically beautifully as Dean does when it comes to describing his love for running and pushing through those limits. And they just it hits so perfectly. It's almost lyrical, it's poetic, it just screams off the page and he encapsulates what so many of us feel and maybe have a hard time actually putting words or forming our words around it. You know people ask us why we run and we're just because it's great or it makes us feel good, or whatever the case may be, but he actually is able to put it into these gorgeous words. You're gonna want to read this book to hear, if nothing else, how to describe your love for running.

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Okay, my friends, we are in number 11, once a Runner by John L Parker Jr. In this book, which is a novel, you will hear it's considered an absolute classic in the running community. You'll hear it very oftenly discussed. It tells the story of Quentin Cassidy, a collegiate miler who steps away from his team to train intensely in pursuit of his personal best. The book captures the singular focus and sacrifices required to compete at an elite level. Again, once a Runner is something that I think I heard of from the minute I started running. So many people talked about this book being on your must-read list.

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Now again, if anybody who knows me well, you will not be surprised that coming in at this list number 10 is Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall. Because I fell madly in love and thanksfully to this book, I have learned so much about burrow racing and have a podcast episode all about it. But in this book we get to meet Sherman, a adorable donkey, and he tells us the heartwarming story of his rescue donkey named Sherman and his transformation into becoming a long distance runner. Not Christopher's transformation he already was a long distance runner. Not Christopher's transformation. He already was a long distance runner. But the donkey's running with Sherman, highlights the healing power of movement and the unlikely friendships formed through endurance sports. Okay, we've made it to number nine.

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While this may not be a sit down you could read cover to cover I feel like this also came onto the scene and changed the name of the game, because it is no other than Run Fast, eat Slow by Shalane Flanagan and Elise Kopecky. Now, I have mentioned before if you know me well, I actually like their book Run Fast, cook Fast and Eat Slow, which is their second-up to this book, and I have it on my top 100 list. I like that one more because I'm all about getting in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. I feel like those recipes are a bit more simplified, but we're talking about pivotal books in the top 100. This is definitely the number one that I could think of of cookbooks that you must have in your arsenal, and in this book we hear Shalane Flanagan and her chef, elise Kopicki, combine their expertise to provide runners with nourishing whole food recipes designed to fuel performance. This book promotes balanced, healthy eating without restrictive diets, focusing on making food both delicious and nutritious and functional for athletes.

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Again, talking about podcasting, we have number eight, finding Ultra by no other than Rich Roll. And Finding Ultra is Rich Roll's memoir of personal transformation from an overweight, struggling alcoholic to an elite ultra endurance athlete. In this book, roll details how he adopted a plant-based diet, rebuilt his health and began competing in some of the world's toughest endurance events. Again, he has quite a bit of a following in the podcast world as well. In talking about plant-based athletes, we're going into number seven, which is North Finding my Way While Running the Appalachian Trail by Scott Jurek.

Speaker 1: 24:07

Again, I'm fascinated by these through hikers, be it the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail. And here we have Scott Jurek, who recounts in this great memoir about his attempt to set a speed record on the Appalachian Trail in North. And in this book, along with the physical and mental challenges of the ultra marathon, jarek reflects on his life and career, blending personal introspection with adventure. His other book was also on this list, where he talks about being a plant-based athlete, but he discusses it in North as well. So if you've been kind of teetering or flirting with becoming more of a plant-based athlete, I think you'll see that North is exactly what you need to get a little bit of inspiration and maybe push you towards that.

Speaker 1: 24:52

However, if you wanna know, something that I think that is exceptionally cool is specifically about the Appalachian Trail and the fastest known time to cover the trail. Scott Jurek, when he wrote his book, created his fastest known time by completing the Appalachian Trail, which is 2,189 miles in 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes. Absolutely incredible, right. Well, as I mentioned earlier, women are breaking records left and right, and that record was broken by no other than Tara Dower this year Actually not that long ago and I mean she blazed that trail this year actually not that long ago and I mean she blazed that trail. Her record is 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes, supported by about 50 people that crewed her, including pacers and friends. Her trail name is Candy Mama and she crushed it. So I want to, although she doesn't have a book yet. This is my plea, miss Tara we want a book, we can't wait to read all about it, and I love how she has her community that helps support her through this incredible world record beating time. Okay, that was a little aside, but I know again.

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We're going to keep going through this list because we're at number six the Rise of the Ultra Runners by Ada Herand Finn, and in this book, finn investigates the growing popularity of ultra runners and ultra running, the unique mindset and culture of those that participate. What I find fantastic about this book is that we see the change of how ultra running has grown from being a bit obscure, definitely something that was not heard of, to something that's permeated and entered into more of the common running world or running community lexicon. So I think that this again was one of those books that kind of changed the name of the game Definitely should be on your must-read list if you are even remotely considering ultra running at some point in your life. Which brings us to number five Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman. In this book, lauren's good for a girl is part memoir, part manifesto. She tackles gender equality in the world of elite running and in this book she reflects on her own career and the systemic issues faced by female athletes, offering her perspective on how to create a more equitable future in sports. Are you feeling a theme here? Some of these books are meant to inspire us, of course. Some of these books are meant to motivate us. Some of them are meant to give us some knowledge of how we can improve, but some of these books are here to also cast a very important spotlight that needs to be shown on how, while we love running, we should still strive to improve our community, strive to improve it, to be inclusive and to help break down any of these barriers that do exist.

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Okay, off my soapbox here, going on to a number four. This one's very interesting because I did not want to read this book. It just sounded not so fun, but everyone had it on their list so I felt like I had to read it. So this past year, during my training, I downloaded it onto audiobook and I can officially say that I do now understand what the fuss is all about, and it is no other than what I talk about when I talk about running, the Harukyu Murakami. Now, this book is a philosophical memoir and he blends his musings and writing and his running, and Murakami reflects on the discipline required for both pursuits of how running has shaped his life, offering meditative insights into the connection between physical and creative endurance. And he actually. I think what I loved most about this book specifically was that it reminded me that I am a creature of habit and how much I do love my creature of habit lifestyle and how I kind of felt a little bit of a bond with his, though he may be a bit more, a bit more structured than I am, but still I could see that that leaning towards having that structure. That can maybe make us a little boring, but that's okay.

Speaker 1: 29:01

Number three there is no doubt that I feel like there are very few people that would argue with me about this book and that is Choosing to Run by Des Linden. This book was phenomenal and it was written in such a great way because it was like a cliffhanger at the end of every single chapter and you couldn't wait to get back into it, every single chapter, and you couldn't wait to get back into it. And in this memoir, des shares her journey to becoming the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in over 30 years. She offers a behind the scenes look at her mental and physical preparation for this historic race, highlighting the importance of perseverance and grit. Guys, if you haven't listened to this book yet, if you haven't read this book, I will say this is one that you want to listen to as an audio book because Des herself narrates it so phenomenal.

Speaker 1: 30:00

I don't even know how to continue on this list. But again, number two talk about reading this list and reading the certain books that just kind of hit me at the right place, right time. I had just gotten into running when I came across this book. Never do I want to do like 95% of the things that are in this book, but nonetheless it shaped my perspective of the limits of what we can do, or maybe helped me to see that we really don't have limits as humans if we want to tackle something.

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And it is number two Ultra Marathon man by Dean Karnazes. Again, he writes so poetically about his love and his relationship to running. And Ultra Marathon man chronicles Dean K and his rise as an ultra runner record, recounting some of his most incredible feats, including running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. And this book is both an inspirational story of pushing boundaries in a window into the extreme world of ultra running. And it's funny and it does. It's actually more approachable than you would think and if friends, if you haven't read it, you have to to. It's just so good. Again, he talks about running in such a beautiful way.

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Okay, this book revolutionized running. Maybe some might say for not the better, because it started a worldwide trend in the running community which we have now seen a little bit of a pendulum swing away from that whole minimalist footwear. We now see people going into extra cushiony, supportive footwear. But nonetheless, this book was so well done, so riveting, has so much great insights and is no other than number one born to run by Christopher McDougall. In this book, christopher explores the secrets of the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico, known for their ability to run ultra long distances with ease and often in sandals, delves into the culture of ultra endurance athletes, the science of running and the idea that humans are naturally built and have evolved to run.

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Of course, this book sparked a minimalist running movement, and while I do not necessarily believe that we should all go out and barefoot run, I do believe that this book has some really great insights to offer. If nothing else, the biggest takeaway is that if you want to run, my friend, you were born to do so. So please, this is your time and this is your sign, to lace up and get out there. With that said, my friend, I have officially made my top 100 running book list, and sometimes I think that they may shift a little bit depending on where I'm personally at in my life with which book resonates most with me. I wanna hear what makes your top five of your running book list. So don't be shy, drop it into the Stride Collective community page, share a little bit with us. And again, of course, as we go through this list or as we wrap this up, I want to remind you that I hope that, for so many of you, you are able to rebuild, both through this community efforts and back to your training. But I want you to know that I'm here to be of a support, as the community is in general.

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So if you need the full guide on how to navigate your training during or after natural disasters, or you want to dive into this top 100 running books list, head over to the website extraordinarystridescom. Everything is there waiting for you. Please, please. I ask of you to take care of yourselves. Whether you're facing or rebuilding from the hurricane, a wildfire, a flood or just a rough patch in life. Know that you have a community here to support you every single step of the way. Please stay safe, stay strong and, as always, keep striding toward extraordinary things. I'll catch you next time, my friends.