Category: Ultramarathon

My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023)

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Holding a stick bug after one of my runs It is just a few days before the 2023 Burning River 100. The race starts Saturday, July 29th, at 4:00 AM. One thing that people always wonder is how to run 100 miles? Us ultramarathoners take it a step further and ask ourselves, how can we … Continue reading My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023) →

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) →

The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Athletic Brewing Company, Badwater, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Podcast, Running, Scarecrow Runner Podcast, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAqTMFoiYg&t=424s It is pretty great how many inspirational runners are podcasters. Many of them are seasoned with experience in the sport and are professionals in the field, like dieticians, nutritionists, and coaches. We're blessed to have this community and that these runner podcasters spend their time, even if podcasting is just a passion project, to … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories →

Road Dog Podcast: Mental wellness and ultrarunning

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I was very fortunate to become a guest on Road Dog Podcast and was asked to discuss mental wellness and ultrarunning. It was a fun time! If you are unfamiliar with Road Dog Podcast, this is Luis Escobar (from the popular book Born to Run) and Kevin Lyons' show. Listen: 243: Shannon Mick Coaches Us … Continue reading Road Dog Podcast: Mental wellness and ultrarunning →

Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Race Strategy, 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 →

Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete and Runner Body Image, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Motivation, Player Development, Podcast, Runner Identity, Running, Seeking Help, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Isaiah interviews athletes and coaches, and was looking for a runner to interview, so he reached out when saw that I might be able to help. Isaiah Isaiah, professional counselor, host of Player Development Podcast, and professional athlete Isaiah is a professional counselor, personal coach, and professional athlete (Triangle Shooters), supporting people in Virginia. As … Continue reading Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development →

The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)

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My friend, Eric Deeter, invited me back onto his podcast to have a conversation about all sorts of things, from what to do of you encounter a cougar to the advantages of swearing. What a fun episode! Here are a few of the topics we discussed • Strategies for getting through an ultramarathon. We specifically … Continue reading The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022) →

How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?

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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 are technically no "right" … Continue reading How Do You get Pumped Up to Race? →

Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fastest Known Time, Fun, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, McConnell's Mill State Park, Moraine State Park, Motivation, North Country Trail, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Review, Run PA, Running, Self-Supported Ultramarathon, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Stephen, my wonderful husband of over a decade, completed the locally (Western Pennsylvania) known To Hell and Back run. He wanted to know if I'd like him to write about his day for my blog, and of course, I said, "yeah!" To Hell and Back - Solo Trail Run Report By Stephen Mick On Easter … Continue reading Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22) →

Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)

Posted on 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, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, 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) →