Category: Pennsylvania

Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2025)

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https://youtu.be/Fte-kiXQL4E?si=A18pPXLC-ABfaMS0 Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel! This was the first 100 miler that I decided to compete in. It was an excellent choice of race because I'm very familiar with the course and was getting my revenge for four prior DNFs here. Results I did it! I “struck oil.” “Strike Oil or Move On” … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2025) →

Oil Creek 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire (2025)

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With RD Heather Nelson Have you ever completed a pre or post-race questionnaire? Prior to your race, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes are. Complete the pre-race questionnaire and see if you have everything (or close to everything) covered. When it is done, you can give copies to your crew … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire (2025) →

Pre-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Have Fun, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Pre Race Questionnaire, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness, YouTube

Shannon Mick, Laurel Highlands Ultra 2020 https://youtu.be/-p8-vpdN2h0?si=a_lAj_KE847ljvol Thanks for supporting me on YouTube! I hope that I earned your "like" and "subscribe". Event Name, Date, Location. Laurel Highlands Ultra, 06/14/2025, Ohiopyle, PA to Seward, PA If you’ve not yet, please find and go through 3-5 written or video race reports of the event you’re participating … Continue reading Pre-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra →

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra Race Report 2025

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon, Goals, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Moraine State Park, Mother Runner, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Running Music, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtube.com/shorts/FveyXoOu5Og?si=5p_-rZQZ1XNDDN29 Thanks for supporting me through YouTube! Weather Sunny and 35° F to 71° F Results and summary Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler ⛰️🏔️⛰️🏔️ It was grueling. I set a goal that would be challenging, actually unachievable, but it was all for a reason. I thought, "why not? I'm going to find out what … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra Race Report 2025 →

Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100

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https://youtu.be/cAqMBQ5bpiA?si=A-LUj6LCoO0p9nFK Myah's finish line video with all five of her kids Typically, I don't post a lot about my clients because most of the work that I do is confidential, since mental health is usually involved. I did get permission from Myah to share some things about her journey, which has been an inspiring one. … Continue reading Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100 →

Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Have Fun, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mother Runner, Motivation, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, Plant-Based Runner, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

P.C.: David Schmude I never imagined not finishing this race I didn't "strike oil" this year. Many things went right. Hydration and nutrition were spot on, which was a huge goal going into this. No blisters or chaffing, thanks to Squirrels Nut Butter and Injinji socks. The weather was one of the better years. I … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022) →

Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023)

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Me and Stephen at the finish About This year, the UltraChallenge started at the northern trailhead in Forest County at 6:30 AM. Runners followed the Baker Trail south for 40 miles to Summerville, then turned east to Brookville, and ended at the Evangelical Methodist Church. The deadline for finishing was 8:30 PM. Packet pickup was … Continue reading Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023) →

Only Eye Athletics Podcast with Dean Banko 09/04/2023

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Dean Banko is the host of the Only Eye Athletic's Podcast. We met one freezing day at Rabid Raccoon 100 (2023), which is held in Western Pennsylvania. We are both part of the Butler County Miler's run club. Butler County Milers at Rabid Raccoon 100 (2023) When Dean heard about mine and Stephen's (my husband) … Continue reading Only Eye Athletics Podcast with Dean Banko 09/04/2023 →

Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fastest Known Time, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

Aid Station X-Rays Podcast is a newer show started by Val and Chris. They are both friends of mine, trail runners, endurance athletes, and parents. Val is newer to trail running, she completed her first 7 mile trail race a few weekends ago. She is already interested in trying an ultramarathon. Chris (AKA Captain Miles) … Continue reading Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23 →

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon, Manage Mental Struggles, Mindset, Moraine State Park, Mother Runner, Motivation, North Country Trail, Pennsylvania, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

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) →