Category: Fun

When Your Run Coach Texts You

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mother Runner, Motivation, Oil Creek 100, Plant-Based Runner, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Vegan, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtu.be/IByGfYn82EM Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel My run coach, Kyle Kranz, text me one morning "Enjoy the hill workout today! Plugged in three half mile moderate grinds up a good hill, hope you enjoy it :-)" I made sure I got it done and enjoyed it. The not steep part … Continue reading When Your Run Coach Texts You →

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Review, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Shawn and I got together again to do another Trail Tales: ARP episode! If you've been struggling and dealing with one issue or setback after another, then consider listening to this episode. I share about not fun things that have popped up in my life and how they've impacted my running and racing. - Including … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast →

Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Crew, Fun, Have Fun, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Mother Runner, Motivation, Nature, Outdoors, Race, Run PA, Running, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Oh, the things ultrarunners will do. Ultrarunning can seem like a selfish sport, where it's all about the runner. It kind of is, but we all take our turn being crew members and pacers at ultra races, giving back and supporting other people's dreams. It's truly an amazing community. I'm sure you've heard of the … Continue reading Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like →

One Way to Spread Mental Health Awareness During a Race

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Exercise and Mental Health, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Race, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Wellness

Runners, here's an idea for spreading mental health awareness during a race Create and wear a small sign on your pack or clothing that will stir up thought and conversation about mental health. Use a popular hashtag and your social media handle. You could also incorporate a statistic. If you are raising funds, include that. … Continue reading One Way to Spread Mental Health Awareness During a Race →

Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Appalachian Trail, Baker Trail, Endurance Runner, Fun, Gerard Hiking Trail, Have Fun, Hike, Hiking in Pennsylvania, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Leave No Trace Principals, Mid State Trail, Nature, North Country Trail, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Outdoors, PA Grand Canyon, Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson Trail, Run PA, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon

Baker Trail UltraChallenge Some of the trails are home to PA's toughest ultramarathons, like the Triple Crown, Laurel Highlands, and Oil Creek 100. The trail information is from various state park websites, hiker blogs, and on All Trails. Gerard Hiking Trail Gerard Hiking Trail, Oil Creek State Park 36miElevation gain about 5591ftLoss about 5486ft Laurel … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt →

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 →

The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Leave No Trace Principals, Nature, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Running, Trail Etiquette, Trailrunning, Trails, Wellness, Zelienople PA

10.82 mile hike with my husband, Stephen, on the Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail in PA (10/11/2020). The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail The 8-10 mile trail circles Harmony, Zelienople, and Jackson Township with sections winding near and some overlooking the Connoquenessing creek. There are also connecting trails and out-and-backs. The terrain varies. There is single track, … Continue reading The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail →

How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Fun, Self-Supported Ultramarathon, Trail Safety, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

My women's unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) You should know what you're getting yourself into, and embrace the fact that you need to expect the unexpected. These are just a few things to consider when preparing for a self-supported 31-50 miler. I covered everything that came to my mind and went into a few details. … Continue reading How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler →