Category: Nature

When you’re approaching mud on the trail, what do you do? Leave No Trace Principals

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anti Chafe for Running, Gerard Hiking Trail, Hike, Leave No Trace Principals, Nature, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Outdoors, Run through the mud, Running Socks, Trail Etiquette, Trail Safety, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, What to do if the trail is muddy, YouTube

When the trail is wet and muddy When you're trail running and you come up on a mud puddle or muddy section, what do you do? Do you go around, stepping off of the trail to avoid it? Do you go through it? What about leap over it? When people are asked this question, there … Continue reading When you’re approaching mud on the trail, what do you do? Leave No Trace Principals →

Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories

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https://youtu.be/ZnZbaEb5QFI Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. Do you marvel at nature? I do, especially at old trees. The ones in my two stories below have been around long before me, and probably long before these trails. If they could talk, I wonder what stories they would tell. These are things that I ponder … Continue reading Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories →

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) →

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 →

Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Nature, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Trailrunning, Trails, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EvmQ5LC4Jg Please, support my YouTube channel by liking and subscribing How are you really doing? Here is something we can work to be slightly more mindful of... A common response when you ask someone how they are doing is "I'm okay." Sometimes the reply is "I'm good." Have you ever thought about how many times … Continue reading Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run) →

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

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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 →