Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast I was back on Christian’s podcast this week (my second time). The first time we talked about ultrarunning and trauma; you can read that write-up here. This round was more race-specific: how I approached Rabid Raccoon 100, the small experiments that stuck (and the ones that didn’t), and … Continue reading Back on the Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Rabid Raccoon 100, Strategy, and the 24/7 Athlete
Category: Wellness
Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching for Ultrarunners: Building Resilience That Lasts Beyond the Finish Line
Ultrarunning pushes the body and mind to extremes. The miles pile up, the terrain tests every limit, and those inevitable low moments arrive when doubt, fatigue, or pain threaten to take over. As a mindset and mental wellness coach working with ultrarunners across the U.S., I help athletes develop the mental tools to not only … Continue reading Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching for Ultrarunners: Building Resilience That Lasts Beyond the Finish Line
Maximum Mileage Running Podcast: Ultrarunning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and mental strength
If you’ve ever stood at a start line wondering, “Do I even belong here?” or quietly told yourself you’re “not a real runner”… this one’s for you. I sat down with Hannah Witt, who is a running coach, to talk about the silent struggle so many of us carry: Imposter syndrome. We dug deep into … Continue reading Maximum Mileage Running Podcast: Ultrarunning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and mental strength
How I run 100 miles without getting blisters on my feet
https://youtu.be/74AcIbrNBRs?si=pZtkbEuurfInmGz9 I hope I've earned your "like" and subscribe on YouTube 🙂 Blister issues while running? Maybe try these things that work for me. It took me a couple hundred mile races to figure out how to fully prevent blisters. My feet typically wouldn't blister during 50 milers, so it wasn't much of an issue … Continue reading How I run 100 miles without getting blisters on my feet
Are There Shortcuts to Success in Ultramarathon Training?
Training seriously for an ultramarathon, especially if you are going to compete, is a full-time commitment (or close to it). Are there shortcuts to success? There is a stand-out number in experience research, which focuses on the prerequisites under which people achieve top performances. That number is 10,000 hours. There is another rule of thumb … Continue reading Are There Shortcuts to Success in Ultramarathon Training?
Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma
Just wrapped up a fantastic conversation with Christian Barratt, who is the host of the Back of the Pack Ultra Gup Podcast. We dive deep into ultrarunning and mental wellness. I shared my journey into ultrarunning, the mental health benefits of running, and the impact of trauma on athletes. Christian and I explored the mindset … Continue reading Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma
Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life
Some helpful performance-related stuff below (Download the free resource) Survey tools, like scales and writing exercises, can help you better navigate the mental side of your performance. This could be race, job, or life performance. You can take the mini survey below, grab a pen and paper. Think of this survey as a personal navigation … Continue reading Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life
Finish Stronger Mindset Community for Runners on Facebook
The Finish Stronger Mindset Community is a group full of awesome people over on Facebook. Like and follow Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching's page on Facebook before joining the Community. Go to Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching's Facebook page! If you give things your best effort, have a "finish stronger" mindset, or you just want to work … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Community for Runners on Facebook
9 Simple Ways to Be Happier
What's up, runners?! 🍂🦃🍁🍃The holiday season is here and we tend to do a lot of reflection on the things that we are grateful for. 🙏 Hopefully this is something that you do throughout the year because practicing gratitude is strongly linked to lasting well-being and happiness. Studies show that fostering a sense of gratitude … Continue reading 9 Simple Ways to Be Happier
Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me
Here are some big client wins and things that people are saying about working together from the past few months. I work with runners and ultramarathon runners all over the U.S. on their mindset, mental wellbeing, and race performance. We discuss things going on in their day-to-day lives and the things that they may face … Continue reading Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me