Month: June 2026

Rabid Raccoon 100 Post-Race Questionnaire

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, How to Run 100 Miles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Post Race Questionnaire, Rabid Raccoon 100, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Have you ever completed a structured pre or post-race questionnaire? If not, you’re about to discover one of the most powerful tools I use to prepare mentally and execute at a high level in ultrarunning. Before your next event, take time for a clear pre-race visualization. Define what success looks like for you. Then work … Continue reading Rabid Raccoon 100 Post-Race Questionnaire →

When Races Disappoint: Turning Frustration into Growth and Rediscovering the Joy of Running

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Have Fun, Manage Mental Struggles, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, New Runner, Running, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, YouTube

https://youtu.be/TxXj0xCTGTI?si=fRGD9_UPCQ8tIUh1 I recently heard from a runner who was feeling the weight of disappointment after a couple of races didn’t go the way she hoped. She had signed up excited, carried expectations into the day, and then felt let down (by the distance), by how things unfolded, and by herself for not staying consistent with … Continue reading When Races Disappoint: Turning Frustration into Growth and Rediscovering the Joy of Running →

Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Pre Race Questionnaire, Rabid Raccoon 100, Race, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Winning an ultramarathon

Have you ever completed a structured pre or post-race questionnaire? If not, you’re about to discover one of the most powerful tools I use to prepare mentally and execute at a high level in ultrarunning. Before your next event, take time for a clear pre-race visualization. Define what success looks like for you. Then work … Continue reading Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026 →