The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…

There are days that I miss my gym membership. It's rare, but sometimes I will still go as a guest. Over the past few years, I've been working out at home. On and off, I work with a running coach and hang out with the local run club. Here's a snap shot of my gym-goer … Continue reading The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…

Mood Boosting Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners

https://youtube.com/shorts/I0DCkVM5sUo?feature=share 9 healthy habits that can boost your mood Practice gratitude 13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises and Activities Give compliments Experience and "go with the flow" Savor the little moments Mindfulness and walking Exercise Get enough sleep Choose foods that boost your mood Work towards meaningful goals Meaningful goals and why? Reasons Why I Run: … Continue reading Mood Boosting Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners

The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. On the side of being a mindset and mental wellness coach, I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

Self-Care Assessment for Endurance Runners

https://youtu.be/PJhNCtXbSpQ Subscribe to my channel for mindset and mental wellness tips Use this assessment to check-in with yourself to see how you are doing with self-care. This resource is for informational purposes and is not mental health treatment. As people who highly identify as runners or athletes, we lean towards thinking about our self-care in … Continue reading Self-Care Assessment for Endurance Runners

Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler (2022) This inventory-like activity can help you know what goals to set. It is good for just getting started in a sport or for someone who is seasoned and needs to reevaluate where they're at. We can all improve somewhere and this activity provides a little organization to go … Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes

Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races

Ultrarunners, taking care of your mental health is so important. Keep taking good care of it. I'm Shannon and on the side of mindset and mental wellness coaching, I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. As a coach, I believe that our mind is a tool that needs trained … Continue reading Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races