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…
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Athletes, How Do You Support Your Mental Health Besides Exercising?
When you think about what you do to support your mental health, besides exercising, what did you come up with? How many did you come up with? As a professional in the mental health field, I recommend to everyone that we have at least 5 things that we can do for our mental health because … Continue reading Athletes, How Do You Support Your Mental Health Besides Exercising?
“Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners
I came up with the name Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching (I am also the founder and owner of Finish Stronger Counseling) from my experience and passion for running. To "finish stronger" means to end the session better than when it began. - Whether it is a race, training session, or a mindset coaching session. For … Continue reading “Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners
Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt”
https://youtu.be/MJSidanc0TA Watch my message, To All the Moms, here on my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe. Thanks so much! Note: I'm writing this from the perspective as a mother and an athlete, I feel the "mom guilt" creep in periodically, as I strive to balance training and motherhood. This short letter can be to … Continue reading Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt”
Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X
Follow my tweets, no drama, and no politics! Just running, nature, mental health, and all of the good stuff. https://twitter.com/beshortrunultra Related content Switch up your run to chase away anxiety and worry One way for runners to stay motivated Just checking in Being fearless, accomplishing a dream Cicada, in Western PA Subscribe for more free … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X
Tips on Running to Reduce Anxiety and Worry
Tips for if your runs have become hijacked by anxiety and worries If your runs have been overtaken, then you might have noticed that you've been struggling with anxiety and worry rumination in other areas of your life (work, school, family, and more), as well. Anxious thoughts during running might sound like Questioning fitness and … Continue reading Tips on Running to Reduce Anxiety and Worry
One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated
Moraine State Park, PA Stay driven to reach your goals There are many ways to stay motivated as a runner, but I'm only going to talk about one way, and I'm going to talk about it from a professional mental health counselor perspective. This short article isn't a therapy service, but it is a tip. … Continue reading One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated
Mindfulness Walk Activity
Years ago, just chilling out by the water Mindfulness and walking are highly beneficial to your mental health, especially when you do them routinely. Try combining them! Go on a walk. You can walk inside (yes, it still works) or outside, done alone, while walking the dog, or with another person. - just don't have … Continue reading Mindfulness Walk Activity