Race Start Mindset and Strategy

https://youtu.be/NCmDW7qFaM8 Please, support my YouTube channel by liking this video and subscribing! Ultrarunners, how do you feel at the start line of your race? Are you filled with excitement and gratitude or do you find yourself feeling nervous? Some nervousness is natural, you want to perform well, which can be a "positive stress." Your race … Continue reading Race Start Mindset and Strategy →

Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes

“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 →

Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits

Your anxiety is lying to you. This topic of how helpful endurance events are in helping us manage and rewire anxious thoughts, and also, build better habits has been on my mind for years. I don't know if there is endurance athlete-specific research on this, but we know that running, exercise, and being outdoors is … Continue reading Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 1)

Trail running from Hells Hollow to Breakneck Falls and back. Shannon's experience of coping with anxiety, fear and a flighty nervous system. How she is finding healing.

Be Short Run Ultra – Strava

Let's connect on Strava! Go to Shannon's 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 … Continue reading Be Short Run Ultra – Strava →

When Your Run Coach Texts You

https://youtu.be/IByGfYn82EM Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel My run coach, Kyle Kranz, text me one morning "Enjoy the hill workout today! Plugged in three half mile moderate grinds up a good hill, hope you enjoy it :-)" I made sure I got it done and enjoyed it. The not steep part … Continue reading When Your Run Coach Texts You →

Laurel Highlands Ultra and an Ankle Injury (2020)

Start line The year of COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, the race was different from previous years, but it was still a great production. The race directors (RDs) worked closely with the park and followed multiple regulations and guidelines to keep everyone safe. The race is typically held in the summer (June), but this year it … Continue reading Laurel Highlands Ultra and an Ankle Injury (2020) →

To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time

Stats 52.75 miles16:25:57Avg pace 18:42 min/miBest mi 13:13 min/miElevation gain 8442 ftElevation loss 8337 ft https://youtu.be/ei6h9ke29Ts Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel Gear • MS Force headlamp (became useless. The light dimmed by the time I finished even though it had fresh batteries. I did have backup batteries) • Kogalla light … Continue reading To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time →

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Butler County Milers at the 2021 Baker Trail Ultrachallenge Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think about … Continue reading Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream →

How I Prevail as a Mom, Business Owner, and Ultra Runner

Hi, I'm Shannon! I am a mom, wife, daughter, sister, business owner, friend, community member, and ultramarathon runner. Holding all of these roles is a blessing, I try to give everyday a 100% effort. All of these roles are important and dear to me. How do I do it? How does holding and maintaining all … Continue reading How I Prevail as a Mom, Business Owner, and Ultra Runner →