Race – Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

Posted on June 1, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon, Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, 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 Gear and fueling Flat me It was going to be a rainy Spring day, so for this kind of weather I like to wear shorts and … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success

Posted on March 29, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

How will your training fit into your week? Have you ever felt disorganized, overwhelmed, and unsure of how you are going to accomplish everything? Training is one of the ways that we learn and become better athletes. It is mandatory for race success. As endurance athletes, where we sometimes struggle when it comes to training … Continue reading Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success →

Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report

Posted on January 9, 2023February 6, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Pennsylvania, Plant-Based Runner, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Sleeping in the back of the Jeep on the farm. Lovely view! Photo credit: Stephen Mick PC: Mike McNeil Butler County Milers and other ultra friends Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler, south section. 11:55:50 OA: 32/88 (16 DNFs) F: 11/31 PC: Stephen Mick About Baker Trail UltraChallenge https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/baker-trail-ultrachallenge-50m Lucky the Dwarf Goat joins us … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report →

How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?

Posted on July 19, 2022November 4, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Half Marathon Training, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Race, Running, Sports Psychology, Tough Mudder, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlete, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching 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 … Continue reading How Do You get Pumped Up to Race? →

Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)

Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Runner, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, Race, Review, Run PA, Run through the mud, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, YouTube

2021 results for all three race distances because it was a record year for DNFs. 50k: 196 had bib numbers assigned. 170 started. 28 DNF'd. Normally a handful of DNF's at most. 100k: 117 had bib numbers assigned. 107 started. 42 DNF'd. 39% drop is a new record. 100 miler: 94 had bib numbers assigned. … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021) →

Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

Posted on June 22, 2022August 30, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler, Motivation, Race, Review, Run OH, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Race Start https://youtu.be/mS7kATFfQGM Get Lucky 50/50 race start. Please visit my YouTube and subscribe! TIA! 10:23:33 Overall: 32/54 (1 DNF) Overall Female: 5th AG: 1st - got a bottle of wine! Blackberry Merlot from the local Dragonfly Winery est. 2017 50 mi PB/PR Worked my butt off for this. The out-and-back course Me and Bryan … Continue reading Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)

Posted on May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 135, Crew, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Have Fun, Motivation, Race, Running, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, YouTube

Attending The World's Toughest Footrace was truly a special experience, so I wanted to make it a part of my blog. Words can't express how incredible this trip was for me. I got to see friends and make new ones. I finally got to be a part of a race that I heard my friends … Continue reading BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021) →

Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Runner, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Ciara Carter, Behavior Health and Fitness Coach, Marathoner, Podcaster Ciara Carter is a Behavior Health and fitness coach focusing on helping people understand their mind and body in action to overcome anxiety and depression while excelling in their lives. Her slogan Run Your Life is focused on being in the best physical and mental state … Continue reading Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter →

Part of My Self-Care or Injury Prevention Routine: using Prevail Botanicals CBD salve and other products on my ankle

Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Plant-Based Runner, Prevail Botanicals, Race, Recovery, Rest, Review, Running Gear, Self-Care, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellness

In this video, I share about the care I've been giving my wonky ankle that I rolled badly while racing at Laurel Highlands in 2020. The roll happened early in the race, before the first aid station, as I was running downhill. My left foot landed on the edge of a rock that I didn't … Continue reading Part of My Self-Care or Injury Prevention Routine: using Prevail Botanicals CBD salve and other products on my ankle →

Race Start Mindset and Strategy

Posted on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Gratitude, Marathon, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mindset, Race, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, YouTube

Endurance racers, how do you feel at the start line of your race? Are you filled with excitement and gratitude or do you find yourself feeling nervous? Some nervousness is natural, you want to perform well, which can be a "positive stress". Your race start mindset and strategy is key, it helps set the tone … Continue reading Race Start Mindset and Strategy →