This page is simply a list of my recommended reads for the runner, backpacker, or mountain athlete. I have personally read each book here and found it to be useful. Many I use in my coaching as well. Other recommendations below.

Uphill Both Ways: Hiking Toward Happiness on the Colorado Trail by Andrea Lani

Other Recommendations

Articles
SMART Goals
Love YOUR Strong
Locking Into Flow
You’re Excited, Not Nervous. You Just Keep Telling Yourself That.
The Racer’s Brain
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude
The ‘Gratitude Mile’ Might Be the Trick You Need to Power Through Your Long Runs
31 Benefits of Gratitude: The Ultimate Science-Backed Guide
Rest Days
Run Walk Strategies for Ultramarathon
Podcasts/Videos
Why do you run? Podcast
Creating a Vision and Goals for Running Podcast
What Reality Are You Creating For Yourself? Ted Talk
Redefining Our Pre-Defined Limits Podcast
Master the Mental Game Podcast
Find a Balanced Running Life Podcast
Self Talk and Visualization Podcast
Running Meditation Podcast for During an Easy Run
The World is Going to Challenge You to Fight for What you Desire Podcast
Boston Bound? Podcast
GRATITUDE JOURNAL Podcast
Overcoming Limits Podcast
Running, Risk, and World Travel Podcast
Tapping Into Your Personal Power Podcast
Facing Your Fears Podcast
How Leadville 100 Champion Katie Arnold Found her Flow Podcast
Perfect is a Lie Podcast
BEVERLEY ANDERSON-ABBS: WINNER OF JED SMITH 50-MILER, BARKLEY “FUN RUN” FINISHER AND MULTI RECORD-HOLDER
Some Work, All Play: Courtney Dauwalter Interview!