It is pretty great how many inspirational runners are podcasters. Many of them are seasoned with experience in the sport and are professionals in the field, like dieticians, nutritionists, and coaches. We're blessed to have this community and that these runner podcasters spend their time, even if podcasting is just a passion project, to connect … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories
Category: Badwater
Road Dog Podcast: mental wellness and ultrarunning
I was very fortunate to become a guest on Road Dog Podcast and was asked to discuss mental wellness and ultrarunning. It was a fun time! If you are unfamiliar with Road Dog Podcast, this is Luis Escobar (from the popular book Born to Run) and Kevin Lyons' show. Listen: 243: Shannon Mick Coaches Us … Continue reading Road Dog Podcast: mental wellness and ultrarunning
BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)
Attending The World's Toughest Footrace was truly a special experience, so I wanted to make it a part of my blog. Words can't express how incredible this trip was for me. I got to see friends and make new ones. I finally got to be a part of a race that I heard my friends … Continue reading BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)
Badwater 267 VR Race Report (2022)
What is Badwater 267 VR? The Badwater 267 Virtual Race is a virtual combination of running Badwater Cape Fear, Salton Sea and 135. Learn about the experience, here. Here's my 267 Mile journey Badwater 267 VR, 01/01/2022, Day 1, Run 1 A perfect run in the rain, very therapeutic. 54° F. My husband got some … Continue reading Badwater 267 VR Race Report (2022)
Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes
“You cannot expect to meet new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” Les Brown Sometimes you have to be your own sunshine. We can't fully control our environment and what's going on around us, but we can change what's going on within us. Ugly weather, pandemic, dealing with grief, loss, depression, … Continue reading Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes
BADWATER 267 VR Elite Race Report (04/2021)
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, 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the actual … Continue reading BADWATER 267 VR Elite Race Report (04/2021)
1% Better Habits & Goals
1%, think about it If we made a small change in our lives every single day, just 1% better, what would our lives look like? How much improvement would we see? How much closer would we be to our goals? We often don't notice tiny changes or progress until they build up over time. We … Continue reading 1% Better Habits & Goals
BEING FEARLESS, ACCOMPLISHING A DREAM
Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think about and you might be afraid of the process. I’m … Continue reading BEING FEARLESS, ACCOMPLISHING A DREAM
Reasons Why I Run: digging deep
As runners, we're all asked why we run or why we run so much. When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves the same questions. - "Aghhh, I've been out here for 30 miles and I still have 20 more to go! WHY am I doing this?!" I have … Continue reading Reasons Why I Run: digging deep
BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler Personal Highlights and Having a Blast 03/17/2018
Course: 51.4 miles. Beach community roads; single track trail; beach sand (40 miles). Race gear: AltraLP Neoshell (wind and waterproof); The North Face Gor-tex jacket; Ultimate Direction vest (carry a handheld bottle, supplements, clothes). Food, beverages, supplements: Tailwind; 4 GU Gels; SCaps; Tylenol; aid station food and Coke. Bald Head Island is a (large) vehicle-free … Continue reading BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler Personal Highlights and Having a Blast 03/17/2018
Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching 