Month: November 2021

Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler Stories (2021)

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Part of the Butler County Milers crew Before the race started, we were standing around and I happened to look down at my legs, a tick was crawling up my left leg. I pinched it, tossed it into the grass and checked myself for more nasty bloodsuckers. The rest of the time that we stood … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler Stories (2021) →

What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mindset Coaching, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Seeking Help, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

"What inspired you to become an ultrarunner mindset coach?" This is a question that I get a lot. The first dozen or so times I had to pause and think about it. "Why did I?" Background Family, friends, and social media friends and followers would ask questions about wanting to try something new in order … Continue reading What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach? →

BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 267 VR Elite, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Mother Runner, Motivation, Race, Run PA, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Zelienople PA

The virtual race began on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, and went through the 18th. This was a very hard virtual race. 267 miles is the sum of the three races that make up the Badwater Ultra Cup (Cape Fear, Salton Sea, Badwater 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the … Continue reading BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021) →

Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races

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Ultrarunners, taking care of your mental health is so important. Keep taking good care of it. I'm Shannon and on the side of mindset and mental wellness coaching, I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. As a coach, I believe that our mind is a tool that needs trained … Continue reading Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races →

Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run

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https://youtu.be/AJknY2TO47M Thank you for supporting me through my YouTube channel. Tempo runs can seem daunting to tackle because you know the tempo part will be uncomfortable, and if you're like me, you want to nail it, which adds pressure. - Additionally, I did this on the treadmill, which can be mentally challenging in itself. Mentally, … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run →

“Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners

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I came up with the name Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching (I am also the founder and owner of Finish Stronger Counseling) from my experience and passion for running. To "finish stronger" means to end the session better than when it began. - Whether it is a race, training session, or a mindset coaching session. For … Continue reading “Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners →

Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory

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Worksheet for identifying strengths and weaknesses as a runner. Think about your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas and record them in the chart below (download and print). While you are writing, notice things like whether you're being overly critical (negative self-talk) on yourself for weaknesses and needing to identify more strengths. Weaknesses are … Continue reading Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory →