Month: September 2026

Why Pushing Through a Tough Run Might Be a Good Thing

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Marathon Training, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Runner Self-Talk, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Stopping a training run because your mind wasn’t in the mood happens. You lace up, step out the door, and two miles in the thought hits: "I’m just not feeling it." That can happen for a lot of reasons. Life stress. Poor sleep. A heavy week. Weather. Comparison. Or your brain simply deciding that staying … Continue reading Why Pushing Through a Tough Run Might Be a Good Thing →

Mount to Coast R1 and T1 Shoes Review (2026)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater 135, Endurance Runner, Mount to Coast Shoes, Rabid Raccoon 100, Running Gear, Running Shoes, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized

Mount to Coast R1 Intro The Mount to Coast R1 is the brand’s flagship road ultra shoe, built specifically for the long haul on pavement and multi-day efforts. At roughly 8.5 oz (240 g) for a men’s US 9, it pairs a nitrogen-infused LightCELL midsole (claimed 50% lighter than traditional EVA with meaningfully higher energy … Continue reading Mount to Coast R1 and T1 Shoes Review (2026) →