Post-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra (2025)

https://youtu.be/i-LajSfPkPs?si=2ipvHxnaaxherUBu Event Name, date, location. Laurel Highlands Ultra, 06/14, Ohiopyle, PA Pre-event, what were your hopeful outcomes? What were the actual outcomes? My perfect race was going to look like running a sustainable, yet uncomfortable pace for the majority of the race. Including proper pacing during the first 11 miles which has 3 HUGE climbs … Continue reading Post-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra (2025)

Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024

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

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

Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23

Aid Station X-Rays Podcast is a newer show started by Val and Chris. They are both friends of mine, trail runners, endurance athletes, and parents. Val is newer to trail running, she completed her first 7 mile trail race a few weekends ago. She is already interested in trying an ultramarathon. Chris (AKA Captain Miles) … Continue reading Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23

The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAqTMFoiYg&t=424s It is pretty great how many inspirational runners are podcasters. Many of them are seasoned with experience in the sport and are professionals in the field, like dieticians, nutritionists, and coaches. We're blessed to have this community and that these runner podcasters spend their time, even if podcasting is just a passion project, to … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories

The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. On the side of being a mindset and mental wellness coach, I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)

My friend, Eric Deeter, invited me back onto his podcast to have a conversation about all sorts of things, from what to do of you encounter a cougar to the advantages of swearing. What a fun episode! Here are a few of the topics we discussed • Strategies for getting through an ultramarathon. We specifically … Continue reading The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)

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?

Initial Consultation for Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching: What to expect

Endurance runners and ultrarunners, I offer a free, brief consultation for mindset and mental wellness coaching. Call, email, or private message me on social media to get ahold of me. Message Shannon Are you curious about what to expect when you contact me? Here's what we'll talk about: I will learn about your goals and … Continue reading Initial Consultation for Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching: What to expect