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“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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Couch to 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Fear, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Half Marathon Training, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Opportunity, Runner Identity, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

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 →

Heavy Rock Playlist for Running Hill Repeats (10/01/21)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Fun, Half Marathon Training, Heavy Rock Music, Marathon Training, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Running, Running Music, Trailrunning, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, YouTube

Heavy rock playlist for running hills. Daughtry; Shinedown; Motionless In White; Avenged Sevenfold; Trivium; Five Finger Death Punch; Breaking Benjamin. Do you have a favorite on this playlist?

Be Short Run Ultra – Strava

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Exercise, Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Marathon, Marathon Training, Motivation, Run PA, Running, Strava, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, Wellness

Let's connect on Strava! Go to Shannon's Strava I started my account in April of 2021 to participate in Badwater 267 VR Elite, which was a virtual race where we had 16 days to complete 267 miles. Strava helped with verifying everyone's stats. I really didn't need another running social media account, this is similar … Continue reading Be Short Run Ultra – Strava →

How to Be A Bada$$ Mother Runner

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Runner Identity, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Weight Lifting, Wellness

How do I find the time to run, workout, and race while being a mom? What's it like? Mamas (and everyone who is a parent), it boils down to loving what you do and the process of doing it. To me, ultrarunning is a lifestyle. It's valuable, there's a lot of meaning behind it. Read … Continue reading How to Be A Bada$$ Mother Runner →

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X

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Follow my tweets, no drama, and no politics! Just running, nature, mental health, and all of the good stuff. https://twitter.com/beshortrunultra Related content Switch up your run to chase away anxiety and worry One way for runners to stay motivated Just checking in Being fearless, accomplishing a dream Cicada, in Western PA Subscribe for more free … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X →

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – YouTube

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Fastest Known Time, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Goals, Habits, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Nature, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Running Shoes, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Vegan, Wellness, YouTube

My YouTube channel is full of videos from running trails and ultramarathons. I also treat the channel like a vlog, Random Run Chat (playlist), sharing about more personal details along the way. There is also information on mindset and mental wellness for ultrarunners, which helps people finish stronger in their race and in life. "Like" … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – YouTube →

One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Exercise, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Running, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized

Moraine State Park, PA Stay driven to reach your goals There are many ways to stay motivated as a runner, but I'm only going to talk about one way, and I'm going to talk about it from a professional mental health counselor perspective. This short article isn't a therapy service, but it is a tip. … Continue reading One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated →

Mindfulness Walk Activity

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized

Years ago, just chilling out by the water Mindfulness and walking are highly beneficial to your mental health, especially when you do them routinely. Try combining them! Go on a walk. You can walk inside (yes, it still works) or outside, done alone, while walking the dog, or with another person. - just don't have … Continue reading Mindfulness Walk Activity →

[Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Badwater 135, Badwater Cape Fear, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Fastest Known Time, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Only Eye Athletic's Podcast, Player Development, Podcast, Race, Road Dog Podcast, Running, Scarecrow Runner Podcast, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

- - CAUTION - - These podcasts will: motivate, inspire, move you, make you laugh, make you run harder, and maybe make you cry. Some of them have multiple ways to listen (SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, PodBean, Spotify, etc...). Please keep in mind that this list may need updated as podcasts come and go. Let … Continue reading [Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts →