Tag: Endurance Runner Mental Wellness

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 →

Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Some helpful performance-related stuff below (Download the free resource) Survey tools, like scales and writing exercises, can help you better navigate the mental side of your performance. This could be race, job, or life performance. You can take the mini survey below, grab a pen and paper. Think of this survey as a personal navigation … Continue reading Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life →

Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Running, Seeking Help, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Here are some big client wins and things that people are saying about working together from the past few months. I work with runners and ultramarathon runners all over the U.S. on their mindset, mental wellbeing, and race performance. We discuss things going on in their day-to-day lives and the things that they may face … Continue reading Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me →

Ultrarunners, Let’s Continue to get Outside of Our Comfort Zones!

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Seeking Help, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Hi! I have kind of a cool announcement to make, and it is due to all of your support. Over the past year and a half, I've seen more growth and potential in my Finish Stronger Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching business (and the work that I'm doing through Coach Kyle Kranz run coaching, as … Continue reading Ultrarunners, Let’s Continue to get Outside of Our Comfort Zones! →

My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024

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Have you ever written a post-race reflection? First-off, prior to your race, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes are. 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 … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024 →

Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon!

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Finish Stronger Mindset Community, Goals, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Client success story! 🎉🎊🎉🎊It is a privilege to work with Myah, who is now an ultramarathon runner! 🔥 We first met at a crazy run club challenge called the Most Magical Mile, which was held on the Rainbow Trail in Butler, PA. The challenge was to run as many loops as possible in 8 hours. … Continue reading Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon! →

Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Runner Identity, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

Richard Gleave, host of the Choose to Endure Podcast, reached out to talk about mindset and mental strategies for his audience who are mostly back-of-the-pack ultrarunners. This was a great opportunity to share my thoughts, insights, and tips for the people who are out there the longest. I have definitely been there, as my past … Continue reading Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024 →

Sport Psychologist VS Licensed Professional Counselor

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What's the difference between a sport psychologist and a licensed professional counselor? And how do you know what service you may need? I notice a lot of confusion and misunderstandings between the two types of professionals, so I wanted to provide an understanding of how they are similar, different, and compliment each other. (Specifically for … Continue reading Sport Psychologist VS Licensed Professional Counselor →

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 →

Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Pennsylvania, Plant-Based Runner, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Sleeping in the back of the Jeep on the farm. Lovely view! Photo credit: Stephen Mick PC: Mike McNeil Butler County Milers and other ultra friends Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler, south section. 11:55:50 OA: 32/88 (16 DNFs) F: 11/31 PC: Stephen Mick About Baker Trail UltraChallenge https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/baker-trail-ultrachallenge-50m Lucky the Dwarf Goat joins us … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report →