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 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 →

Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt

Baker Trail UltraChallenge Some of the trails are home to PA's toughest ultramarathons, like the Triple Crown, Laurel Highlands, and Oil Creek 100. The trail information is from various state park websites, hiker blogs, and on All Trails. Gerard Hiking Trail Gerard Hiking Trail, Oil Creek State Park 36miElevation gain about 5591ftLoss about 5486ft Laurel … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Most Kickbutt Trails: 30 plus miles, lots of vert, and mostly dirt →