Category: Mental Health Awareness

“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

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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 →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Books, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fear, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Mountain Lion, Nature, North Country Trail, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Safety, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trail Safety, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Watch "Facing My Fears By Going Back To The Mountain Lion Spot." https://youtu.be/JDaKu-iEcJQ Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel Professional disclaimer: I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and have been working in the mental health for well over a decade. In my counseling private practice, trauma is one of … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2) →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 1)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, McConnell's Mill State Park, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, North Country Trail, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Trail running from Hells Hollow to Breakneck Falls and back. Shannon's experience of coping with anxiety, fear and a flighty nervous system. How she is finding healing.

The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fastest Known Time, Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Podcast, Race, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Eric Deeter is the mind and voice behind The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast. Eric also blogs about topics like ultramarathons, goals, identity, and motivation. We had the opportunity to get together and chat about ultra stories for an hour, I'm sure we could have talked for much longer, as ultrarunners do, but podcast episodes are typically … Continue reading The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast →

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” →

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 →

Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

We don’t always like to ask for help, a lot of times we’ll wait until we’re feeling completely overwhelmed by emotions and stress. While there are multiple reasons that we might behave this way, such as fear of failure or rejection, for example… however, this article isn’t about that. Let’s get right to the point. … Continue reading Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck? →

1% Better Habits & Goals

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Behavior, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Runner Identity, Running, Self-Care, Ultrarunner Mindset, Wellness, YouTube

1%, think about it If we made a small change in our lives every single day, just 1% better, what would our lives look like? How much improvement would we see? How much closer would we be to our goals? We often don't notice tiny changes or progress until they build up over time. We … Continue reading 1% Better Habits & Goals →

To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time

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Stats 52.75 miles16:25:57Avg pace 18:42 min/miBest mi 13:13 min/miElevation gain 8442 ftElevation loss 8337 ft https://youtu.be/ei6h9ke29Ts Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel Gear • MS Force headlamp (became useless. The light dimmed by the time I finished even though it had fresh batteries. I did have backup batteries) • Kogalla light … Continue reading To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time →