Category: Ultramarathon Preparation

Phoenix Trail Fest 50k (Lake Lurleen State Park) Race Day Visualization

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Race Day Visualization In this Race Day Visualization, you will visualize a number of mindset and race strategies that you can apply to your race.  I understand that everyone's race plan may look differently, so you can use this visualization as a basic guide and form your own, specific to your strategies. Mindset and race … Continue reading Phoenix Trail Fest 50k (Lake Lurleen State Park) Race Day Visualization →

The Running Mullet Podcast: Winning Temptation 200k and race strategy

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Motivation, Race, Run IL, Running, Sports Psychology, Temptation 200k, Temptation 200k Preparation, The Running Mullet Podcast, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Winning an ultramarathon

Grayce, one of the hosts of The Running Mullet Podcast reached out to talk about my experiences running and winning Temptation 200k. She and the other host, Eric, were curious about the unique race and wanted to learn more, like what is it about the temptation part of the race? I was so excited to hear … Continue reading The Running Mullet Podcast: Winning Temptation 200k and race strategy →

My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024

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Have you ever written a post-race reflection? First-off, prior to your race, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes are. For the post-race questionnaire, think about what were the actual outcomes. I give my clients both a pre-race visualization and a post-race questionnaire. Below, you will read about why you should … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024 →

My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire

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Photo from the race website How much race research and planning do you do to set yourself up for success? If your response is “I'm not thorough enough,” then complete this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few areas that you need to be thinking about, like logistics, pacing, … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire →

Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon!

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Finish Stronger Mindset Community, Goals, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Client success story! 🎉🎊🎉🎊It is a privilege to work with Myah, who is now an ultramarathon runner! 🔥 We first met at a crazy run club challenge called the Most Magical Mile, which was held on the Rainbow Trail in Butler, PA. The challenge was to run as many loops as possible in 8 hours. … Continue reading Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon! →

My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024)

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How thorough is your race preparation? How much research and planning do you do to set yourself up for a finish that you will feel great about? If your answer is "not enough," then check out this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few things that you need to … Continue reading My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024) →

Attention: Runners Eager to Reclaim Their Running Routines!

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Endurance Runner, Half Marathon Training, Injured Runner, Marathon Training, Mother Runner, Motivation, New Runner, Opportunity, Plant-Based Runner, Running, Running Coach, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Vegan

** This giveaway has ended, but there is still an opportunity to work with Coach Kyle and myself. Reach out to Coach Kyle NOW. Tell him that Coach Shannon sent you. ** * Follow us on social media, so you can see when our next giveaway will be. * Coach Kyle Kranz and I teamed … Continue reading Attention: Runners Eager to Reclaim Their Running Routines! →

The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Mother Runner, Motivation, New Runner, Running, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Have you ever felt slow or you just plain know that you are moving slowly?Let's say this happens during a race or while in a group run. It is a common struggle for runners of all paces. I feel this every once and a while. It happened the other week when I was doing a … Continue reading The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle →

Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Runner Identity, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

Richard Gleave, host of the Choose to Endure Podcast, reached out to talk about mindset and mental strategies for his audience who are mostly back-of-the-pack ultrarunners. This was a great opportunity to share my thoughts, insights, and tips for the people who are out there the longest. I have definitely been there, as my past … Continue reading Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024 →

From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Running, Self-Care, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtu.be/GZUBZPRdIfY?si=LoBE5_MwTx1qd-54 I had a highly valuable conversation with a client this morning and wanted to pass it on. My client shared about someone in the running community who battled drug and alcohol addiction and turned to running as a way to help him with recovery.In the running and ultrarunning communities, I know that we have … Continue reading From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle →