Tag: East Coast Trail and Ultra

Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3WaYnuDi4k Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel As runners, we need to make sure that we're protecting our body image and promoting body positivity. Acknowledge that all of our bodies are different, setting aside judgments, opinions, and expectations of what our body should look like as runners. Know that all of our bodies are … Continue reading Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity →

One Way to Spread Mental Health Awareness During a Race

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Runners, here's an idea for spreading mental health awareness during a race Create and wear a small sign on your pack or clothing that will stir up thought and conversation about mental health. Use a popular hashtag and your social media handle. You could also incorporate a statistic. If you are raising funds, include that. … Continue reading One Way to Spread Mental Health Awareness During a Race →

Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners

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https://youtu.be/m06TjrECsJc Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel Here is a short talk about self-care, something that seems easy, but sometimes it's actually kind of difficult to do. Here's what I mean... We sometimes put our self-care last on our to-do list because we are busy or feel like we need to accomplish [blank] … Continue reading Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners →

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Badwater 135, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Opportunity, Running, Self-Care, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

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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 as a Mom, Business Owner, and Ultra Runner

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Anxiety, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Prevail Botanicals, Rest, Runner Identity, Running, Self-Care, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →

The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hike, Leave No Trace Principals, Nature, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Running, Trail Etiquette, Trailrunning, Trails, Wellness, Zelienople PA

10.82 mile hike with my husband, Stephen, on the Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail in PA (10/11/2020). The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail The 8-10 mile trail circles Harmony, Zelienople, and Jackson Township with sections winding near and some overlooking the Connoquenessing creek. There are also connecting trails and out-and-backs. The terrain varies. There is single track, … Continue reading The Connoquenessing Valley Heritage Trail →

How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler

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My women's unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) You should know what you're getting yourself into, and embrace the fact that you need to expect the unexpected. These are just a few things to consider when preparing for a self-supported 31-50 miler. I covered everything that came to my mind and went into a few details. … Continue reading How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler →