Tag: Mental Health Awareness

“Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners

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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 →

Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory

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Worksheet for identifying strengths and weaknesses as a runner. Think about your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas and record them in the chart below (download and print). While you are writing, notice things like whether you're being overly critical (negative self-talk) on yourself for weaknesses and needing to identify more strengths. Weaknesses are … Continue reading Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2)

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Watch "Facing My Fears By Going Back To The Mountain Lion Spot." https://youtu.be/JDaKu-iEcJQ Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel Professional disclaimer: I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and have been working in the mental health for well over a decade. In my counseling private practice, trauma is one of … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2) →

Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt”

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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” →

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

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Shawn and I got together again to do another Trail Tales: ARP episode! If you've been struggling and dealing with one issue or setback after another, then consider listening to this episode. I share about not fun things that have popped up in my life and how they've impacted my running and racing. - Including … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast →

Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck?

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We don’t always like to ask for help, a lot of times we’ll wait until we’re feeling completely overwhelmed by emotions and stress. While there are multiple reasons that we might behave this way, such as fear of failure or rejection, for example… however, this article isn’t about that. Let’s get right to the point. … Continue reading Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck? →

Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EvmQ5LC4Jg Please, support my YouTube channel by liking and subscribing How are you really doing? Here is something we can work to be slightly more mindful of... A common response when you ask someone how they are doing is "I'm okay." Sometimes the reply is "I'm good." Have you ever thought about how many times … Continue reading Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run) →

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 →