Category: Fun

Road Dog Podcast: mental wellness and ultrarunning

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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 →

Mindfulness Walk Activity

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset Coaching, Outdoors, Recovery, Rest, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultra Recovery, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 a conversation with the other person while doing … Continue reading Mindfulness Walk Activity →

Using the Ultra Recovery Massage Gun Post Ultramarathon

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Marathon Training, Massage Gun, Review, Running Gear, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Triathlon Training, Ultra Recovery, Ultra Recovery Massage Gun, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Wellness

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The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast with Eric Deeter: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)

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My friend, Eric Deeter, invited me back onto his podcast to have a conversation about all sorts of things, from what to do of you encounter a cougar to the advantages of swearing. What a fun episode! Here are a few of the topics we discussed • Strategies for getting through an ultramarathon. We specifically … Continue reading The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast with Eric Deeter: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022) →

Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, McConnell's Mill State Park, Moraine State Park, Motivation, North Country Trail, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Review, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Stephen, my wonderful husband of over a decade, completed the locally (Western Pennsylvania) known To Hell and Back run. He wanted to know if I'd like him to write about his day for my blog, and of course, I said, "yeah!" To Hell and Back - Solo Trail Run Report By Stephen Mick On Easter … Continue reading Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22) →

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Charleston, SC. Plus the proposal story. Plus running

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Pineapple Fountain Celebrating our 10th anniversary on Folly Beach, SC Stephen and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Charleston, SC (05/18-19/22) - with lots of running and walking. We got to stay for two days. The first day, we walked and ran about 7 miles. The second, about 10 miles. There's no better way … Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Charleston, SC. Plus the proposal story. Plus running →

BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)

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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) →

Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Runner, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Ciara Carter, Behavior Health and Fitness Coach, Marathoner, Podcaster Ciara Carter is a Behavior Health and fitness coach focusing on helping people understand their mind and body in action to overcome anxiety and depression while excelling in their lives. Her slogan Run Your Life is focused on being in the best physical and mental state … Continue reading Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter →

Old Trees and Stories

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Fun, Nature, Outdoors, Trailrunning, Trails, Uncategorized, YouTube

Do you marvel at nature? I do, especially at old trees. Pausing to Admire the Complex Details of Older Trees As I was running up a hill, the trees that line the trail caught my eye. With no leaves, you can see all of the characteristics of the trees. The textured bark, the twisted branches, … Continue reading Old Trees and Stories →

What Inspired Me to Become an Endurance Athlete 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 athlete 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 Endurance Athlete Mindset Coach? →