Category: Marathon Training

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

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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

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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 →

Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt”

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https://youtu.be/MJSidanc0TA Watch my message, To All the Moms, here on my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe. Thanks so much! Note: I'm writing this from the perspective as a mother and an athlete, I feel the "mom guilt" creep in periodically, as I strive to balance training and motherhood. This short letter can be to … Continue reading Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt” →

Simple Advice to New Runners Preparing for their First Marathon

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My first trail marathon, The North Face Endurance Challenge D.C., 2015 Do you want to begin training for a marathon, but aren't sure where to start? Here's my simple advice to you. While doing your research, keep in mind that there's misinformation, bad advice, and myths about preparation and running. This article covers training basics … Continue reading Simple Advice to New Runners Preparing for their First Marathon →

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Badwater 135, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Opportunity, Running, Self-Care, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Butler County Milers at the 2021 Baker Trail Ultrachallenge 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 … Continue reading Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream →

Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep

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Moraine State Park, PA As runners, we're all asked why we run "so much." When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves similar "why" 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 →

[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 →