I got a really nice GRT tumbler. My results Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Stats Elevation and Pace Analysis 12:35:3915:07 min/mi3rd F OA17/36 OA6,824 ft elevation gainFlood warningMud Flat me Gear It was going to be a rainy Spring day, so for this kind of weather I like to wear shorts and knee high … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)
Category: Manage Mental Struggles
The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAqTMFoiYg&t=424s 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 … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories
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
Mood Boosting Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners
https://youtube.com/shorts/I0DCkVM5sUo?feature=share 9 healthy habits that can boost your mood Practice gratitude 13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises and Activities Give compliments Experience and "go with the flow" Savor the little moments Mindfulness and walking Exercise Get enough sleep Choose foods that boost your mood Work towards meaningful goals Meaningful goals and why? Reasons Why I Run: … Continue reading Mood Boosting Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners
Mindfulness Walk Activity – Free Resource
Are you “mind full” or “mindful”? 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 … Continue reading Mindfulness Walk Activity – Free Resource
Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike
https://youtu.be/9P3V3PFVKTc I'm joining my friend, Chris, and several other runners across the nation to help raise awareness and funds to Stop Soldier Suicide. We're logging miles for Mike. Miles for Mike helps raise awareness and money in the fight against Veteran Suicide. Mike and Chris grew up outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. While Mike was 18- … Continue reading Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike
The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria
Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. On the side of being a mindset and mental wellness coach, I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria
The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)
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: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)
Why Don’t We Take a Shot?
Why don't we take a shot? We miss opportunities in life when we pass on them. Speaking up at work This can be at work, like if we decide to stay quiet in a meeting because you question whether or not what you have to say is valuable information. What if what you have to … Continue reading Why Don’t We Take a Shot?
How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?
https://youtu.be/eY0eUInNatc Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more mindset and mental wellness tips We all have that zone that we need to get into either when we're doing a difficult training workout or racing.. what do you do to get there? Answers are going to vary from person to person, there are technically no "right" … Continue reading How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?