Tag: Female Athlete

Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Mother Runner, Motivation, Opportunity, Run through the mud, Runner Identity, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Volunteer, Wellness

Moraine State Park, PA As runners, we're all asked why we run "so much." When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves similar "why" questions. - "Aghhh, I've been out here for 30 miles and I still have 20 more to go! WHY am I doing this?!" I have … Continue reading Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep →

The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000 km & 2000 km

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Runner, Mother Runner, Race, Review, Running, The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Virtual Race

My bib About GVRAT The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (GVRAT) was an impressive event put on by Laz, Steve "durb," Terri, Bad Mike, Sandra, and Naresh. The goal was to bring runners together virtually during the time of the Coronavirus. The event took place May 1st to Aug 31st. It would be a summer … Continue reading The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000 km & 2000 km →

Ultramarathon Training Through My Pregnancy

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in CrossFit, Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Running, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, Vegan

Hi ultra ladies! I want to share my experience with you about how I continued to train through my pregnancy. In my opinion, there isn't enough information on exercising as a pregnant, ultra-endurance athlete. We train and prepare year-round for our events, and we go the extra mile to take care of our bodies. We … Continue reading Ultramarathon Training Through My Pregnancy →