Tag: Coping with stress as a runner

Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma

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Just wrapped up a fantastic conversation with Christian Barratt, who is the host of the Back of the Pack Ultra Gup Podcast. We dive deep into ultrarunning and mental wellness. I shared my journey into ultrarunning, the mental health benefits of running, and the impact of trauma on athletes. Christian and I explored the mindset … Continue reading Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma →

9 Simple Ways to Be Happier

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Exercise and Mental Health, Gratitude, Habits, Happiness, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health Awareness, Self-Care, Uncategorized, Wellness

What's up, runners?! 🍂🦃🍁🍃The holiday season is here and we tend to do a lot of reflection on the things that we are grateful for. 🙏 Hopefully this is something that you do throughout the year because practicing gratitude is strongly linked to lasting well-being and happiness. Studies show that fostering a sense of gratitude … Continue reading 9 Simple Ways to Be Happier →

My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire

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Photo from the race website How much race research and planning do you do to set yourself up for success? If your response is “I'm not thorough enough,” then complete this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few areas that you need to be thinking about, like logistics, pacing, … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire →

Burning River 100 Post-Race Questionnaire 2023

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Have you ever done a post-race reflection? Here's an idea, first, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes were. For the post-race questionnaire, think about what were the actual outcomes. I give my clients both a pre-race visualization and a post-race questionnaire. Below, you will read about why you should do … Continue reading Burning River 100 Post-Race Questionnaire 2023 →

Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Go Guarded, Half Marathon Training, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Outdoors, Review, Running Gear, Safety, Trail Safety, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtu.be/OsYG7JBFM9Y?si=abrL3QXIBj0D0Kdu Remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Being safe when we run If you feel uncomfortable when you run, I get it. Personally, I have a ton of anxiety when it comes to running alone, and I will even delay heading out on a run because if this. I'll either … Continue reading Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review →

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete and Runner Body Image, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, CrossFit, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Gym, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mood Boosting, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Weight Lifting, Wellness

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… →

Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

How will your training fit into your week? Have you ever felt disorganized, overwhelmed, and unsure of how you are going to accomplish everything? Training is one of the ways that we learn and become better athletes. It is mandatory for race success. As endurance athletes, where we sometimes struggle when it comes to training … Continue reading Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success →

Road Dog Podcast: Mental wellness and ultrarunning

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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 →

Mood Boosting Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners

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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 →

Why Don’t We Take a Shot?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Opportunity, Sports Psychology, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Why don't we take a shot? We miss opportunities in life when we pass on them. Speaking up at work This can be at work, like if we decide to stay quiet in a meeting because you question whether or not what you have to say is valuable information. What if what you have to … Continue reading Why Don’t We Take a Shot? →