Tag: Badwater

Volunteering at Badwater Cape Fear 2025

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater Cape Fear, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Race, Run NC, Running, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, Volunteer

My husband and I have been trying to get down to join Chris Kostman and his staff at Badwater Cape Fear for a few years, but unfortunate life events kept beating me down. We both did the race in 2017, 2018, and 2019. You can click on my race report links at the end of … Continue reading Volunteering at Badwater Cape Fear 2025 →

Badwater 267 Virtual Race: Multi-Sport Division Race Report 2025

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 267 VR, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Habits, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mother Runner, Motivation, Race, Review, Running, Uncategorized

I've participated in the Badwater 267 VR before, and even did the Elite version one year. I will link all of my race reports towards the bottom of this article if you want to see what the running division looks like. This virtual race is a fantastic way to kick off a new year. It … Continue reading Badwater 267 Virtual Race: Multi-Sport Division Race Report 2025 →

Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Badwater 135, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Running, Running in the Heat, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness, YouTube

Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Death Valley National Park, CA For most runner's, running in the heat presents a challenge. A physical one and a mental one. Physically, we slow down, which mentally affects us. The heat and humidity itself can make us want to mentally tap out, "It's too hot out, I can't do this." … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Running in the Heat →

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Athletic Brewing Company, Badwater, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Road Dog Podcast, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →

Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 267 VR, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Mother Runner, Plant-Based Runner, Podcast, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Running Shoes, Strava, Trailrunning, Treadmill Running, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Virtual Race, YouTube

What is Badwater 267 VR? The Badwater 267 Virtual Race is a virtual combination of running Badwater Cape Fear, Salton Sea and 135. Learn about the virtual race, here. Here's my 267 Mile journey Badwater 267 VR, 01/01/2022, Day 1, Run 1 A perfect run in the rain, very therapeutic. 54° F. My husband got … Continue reading Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022) →

Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Badwater, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

“You cannot expect to meet new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” Les Brown Sometimes you have to be your own sunshine. We can't fully control our environment and what's going on around us, but we can change what's going on within us. Ugly weather, pandemic, dealing with grief, loss, depression, … Continue reading Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes →

BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 267 VR Elite, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Mother Runner, Motivation, Race, Run PA, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Zelienople PA

The virtual race began on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, and went through the 18th. This was a very hard virtual race. 267 miles is the sum of the three races that make up the Badwater Ultra Cup (Cape Fear, Salton Sea, Badwater 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the … Continue reading BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021) →

Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Mother Runner, Motivation, Opportunity, Run through the mud, Runner Identity, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Volunteer, Wellness

Moraine State Park, PA As runners, we're all asked why we run "so much." When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves similar "why" 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 →

Everyday Running Legends and Badwater Month

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater Cape Fear, Podcast, Race, Review, Running, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Everyday Running Legends podcast is based in Melbourne, Australia. The podcast brings runners together as a community and gives them a voice. Runners can connect, share their stories, information, and inspire one another. Brodie Sharpe Brodie Sharpe is the founder and host of the podcast. He created it because of his love for running and … Continue reading Everyday Running Legends and Badwater Month →