Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Remember, You Can Do Hard Things!

July 11, 2024



In this episode Coach Angie shares four principles to help you embrace the truth that you can do hard things . . . and shares her favorite books on the topic. Plus, Trevor figures out how to do hard things the lazy way.



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Book List

When you do hard things you’ll definitely get resistance and push back from some people but you’ll also inspire more people to live courageous lives. I like to read memoirs of people who share the ups and downs on the road to success. There are some great books and podcasts out there about courageous people.



  • Let Your Mind Run by Deena Pastor
  • Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
  • A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
  • Running Outside Your Comfort Zone by Susan Lacke
  • The Long Run by Matt Long
  • Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer
  • Spartan Up by Joe De Sena
  • Unbroken by Laura Hildebrand
  • Out There by David Clark
  • What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney
  • It’s Great to Suck At Something by Karen Rinaldi
  • Do Hard Things by Steve Magness
  • Running Outside Your Comfort Zone by Susan Lacke
  • Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Basin
  • Endure by Alex Hutchinson
  • Choose Strong by Sally McRae
  • The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey
  • Bravey by Alexi Pappas
  • Out and Back by Hillary Allen
  • Comfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodrin
  • Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
  • Master of Change by Brad Stulberg
  • The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
  • Grit—The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
  • Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf
  • The Unstoppable Mindset by Alden Mills
  • Mindful Running by Mackenzie L. Havey