Tag: Athlete

A person who actively and competitively participates in a sport.

Strava

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Exercise, Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Marathon, Marathon Training, Motivation, Run PA, Running, Strava, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, Wellness

Let's connect on Strava! I started my account in April of 2021 to participate in Badwater 267 VR Elite, which was a virtual race where we had 16 days to complete 267 miles. Strava helped with verifying everyone's stats. I really didn't need another running social media account, this is similar to not needing another … Continue reading Strava →

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Podcast, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, Wellness

Shawn and I got together again to do another Trail Tales: ARP episode! If you've been struggling and dealing with one issue or setback after another, then consider listening to this episode. I share about not fun things that have popped up in my life and how they've impacted my running and racing. - Including … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast →

Musical Camping: Ultramarathon Crewing

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Race, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Oh, the things ultrarunners will do. Ultrarunning can seem like a selfish sport, where it's all about the runner. It kind of is, but we all take our turn being crew members and pacers at ultra races, giving back and supporting other people's dreams. It's truly an amazing community. I'm sure you've heard of the … Continue reading Musical Camping: Ultramarathon Crewing →

Extra Self-Care and Healthy Habits, Something We All Need.

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Uncategorized

Short talk about self-care, something that seems easy, but it's actually kind of difficult to do. I feel this topic is covered so much, but yet, we all still struggle with it. I can't think of a single person, myself included, who could be practicing self-care more frequently or in a way that's more beneficial. … Continue reading Extra Self-Care and Healthy Habits, Something We All Need. →

Trail Tales A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Podcast, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

I sat down with Shawn, an ultra-Canadian friend, to talk about ultrarunning, mental health, and how the two connect. We met through LinkedIn and found out that we have a few things in common, like that we both love ultrarunning and that he drives past where I live when he vacations to Florida (which is … Continue reading Trail Tales A Running Podcast →

How I Prevail

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Motivation, Prevail Botanicals, Running, Uncategorized

Everyday, I strive to give my 100%. Ultramarathon trainingParentingBeing an awesome wifeRunning my businessCaring about othersConnecting with GodGrowthLearningUnderstandingSelf-care When I can't give 100%. I restI reset however I need toI reflectFeel whatever I need to feelTry to figure out what went wrong, if anythingGrowthLearningUnderstandingTry not to be so hard on myselfTry to accept the advice … Continue reading How I Prevail →

YouTube

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Exercise, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Race, Running, Uncategorized, YouTube

My YouTube channel is full of short clips from running trails and ultramarathons. I also treat the channel like a vlog, sharing about more personal details along the way. "Like" the videos to help other runners find them and "subscribe," so that you can learn about what's going on in my neck of the woods. … Continue reading YouTube →

Reasons Why I Run: digging deep

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Motivation, Running

As runners, we're all asked why we run or why we run so much. When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves the same questions. - "Aghhh, I've been out here for 30 miles and I still have 20 more to go! WHY am I doing this?!" I have … Continue reading Reasons Why I Run: digging deep →

Switch Up Your Run to Chase Away Anxiety and Worry

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Running

Tips for if your runs have become hijacked by anxiety and worries. If your runs have been overtaken, then it could be because you've been struggling with anxiety and worry rumination in other areas of your life (work, school, family, and more) Does this sound familiar? Continue reading to learn ways to regain control over … Continue reading Switch Up Your Run to Chase Away Anxiety and Worry →

The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000 km & 2000 km

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Uncategorized

About GVRAT The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (GVRAT) was an impressive event put on by Laz, Steve "durb," Terri, Bad Mike, Sandra, and Naresh. The goal was to bring runners together virtually during the time of the Coronavirus. The event took place May 1st to Aug 31st. It would be a summer full of … Continue reading The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000 km & 2000 km →