Tag: Run Pennsylvania

Post-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra (2025)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Goals, Have Fun, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Post Race Questionnaire, Race, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Running Shoes, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

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) →

Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Rabid Raccoon 100, Race, Run PA, Running, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, YouTube

https://youtu.be/cAqMBQ5bpiA?si=A-LUj6LCoO0p9nFK Myah's finish line video with all five of her kids Typically, I don't post a lot about my clients because most of the work that I do is confidential, since mental health is usually involved. I did get permission from Myah to share some things about her journey, which has been an inspiring one. … Continue reading Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100 →

Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athletic Brewing Company, Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mother Runner, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Me and Stephen at the finish About This year, the UltraChallenge started at the northern trailhead in Forest County at 6:30 AM. Runners followed the Baker Trail south for 40 miles to Summerville, then turned east to Brookville, and ended at the Evangelical Methodist Church. The deadline for finishing was 8:30 PM. Packet pickup was … Continue reading Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023) →

Only Eye Athletics Podcast with Dean Banko 09/04/2023

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Only Eye Athletic's Podcast, Pennsylvania, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Running Coach, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Dean Banko is the host of the Only Eye Athletic's Podcast. We met one freezing day at Rabid Raccoon 100 (2023), which is held in Western Pennsylvania. We are both part of the Butler County Miler's run club. Butler County Milers at Rabid Raccoon 100 (2023) When Dean heard about mine and Stephen's (my husband) … Continue reading Only Eye Athletics Podcast with Dean Banko 09/04/2023 →

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fastest Known Time, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Pennsylvania, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

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 →

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

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I got a really nice GRT tumbler. My results Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Stats Elevation and Pace Analysis 12:35:3915:07 min/mi3rd F OA17/36 OA6,824 ft elevation gainFlood warningMud Flat me Gear It was going to be a rainy Spring day, so for this kind of weather I like to wear shorts and knee high … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)

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Stephen, my wonderful husband of over a decade, completed the locally (Western Pennsylvania) known To Hell and Back run. He wanted to know if I'd like him to write about his day for my blog, and of course, I said, "yeah!" To Hell and Back - Solo Trail Run Report By Stephen Mick On Easter … Continue reading Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22) →

Initial Consultation for Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching: What to expect

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, New Runner, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

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 →

Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Perfectionism, Badwater 267 VR, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Running, Safety, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Your anxiety is lying to you. This topic of how helpful endurance events are in helping us manage and rewire anxious thoughts, and also, build better habits has been on my mind for years. I don't know if there is endurance athlete-specific research on this, but we know that running, exercise, and being outdoors is … Continue reading Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits →

Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Awestruck, Fun, Have Fun, Hike, Hiking in Pennsylvania, Nature, Outdoors, Trailrunning, Trails, Uncategorized, YouTube

https://youtu.be/ZnZbaEb5QFI Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. Do you marvel at nature? I do, especially at old trees. The ones in my two stories below have been around long before me, and probably long before these trails. If they could talk, I wonder what stories they would tell. These are things that I ponder … Continue reading Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories →