In this episode, Coach Christine shares the next part of the Top 100 Running Books list, covering books ranked 50 to 26. Before diving into the book discussion, she addresses the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in Appalachia and the southeastern US, encouraging the running community to come together and help those in need. For those looking to donate or offer support, check out the Hurricane Helene Relief Resources.

Coach Christine also reflects on her recent training for the Marine Corps Marathon 50k, sharing a personal lesson about relying on discipline when motivation fades. As the miles get longer, it’s crucial to put in the work during training to avoid penalties on race day. She offers practical and fun tips to banish long-run dread and gives a special shout-out to her other half for encouraging her through a tough run, even promising a post-run margarita!

The episode includes a recap of the Berlin Marathon 2024, celebrating all the runners who completed the race, and offers encouragement to those preparing for the upcoming Chicago Marathon, the next big race on the horizon.

Finally, we dive into books 50 to 26 from the Top 100 Running Books list. You can find the full list of books from 26-100 here.

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Links and Resources:

For donation information: Hurricane Helene Relief Resources.

For more about the Top 100 Running Books: Full list of books 26-100.

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