Tag: Runner Goals

My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023)

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Holding a stick bug after one of my runs It is just a few days before the 2023 Burning River 100. The race starts Saturday, July 29th, at 4:00 AM. One thing that people always wonder is how to run 100 miles? Us ultramarathoners take it a step further and ask ourselves, how can we … Continue reading My Plan for Finishing Burning River 100 (2023) →

You Are More than an Athlete: What can you do when you are injured or need to step away?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Motivation, Recovery, Rest, Runner Identity, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellness

You are more than an athlete. Think about how many different roles you play in your life. ▪︎ Parent▪︎ Sibling▪︎ Family member▪︎ Son/daughter▪︎ Employer/employee▪︎ Community member▪︎ Friend▪︎ Role model... You may closely identify as an athlete, but there will be times where we can't exercise due to injury or participate in sports due to another … Continue reading You Are More than an Athlete: What can you do when you are injured or need to step away? →

What will you do today to Finish Stronger?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Couch to 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Half Marathon Training, Healthy Lifestyle, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

"Finish Stronger" It is one of my daily goals. Finish Stronger comes from having a growth mindset. I aim to finish my day or whatever I have going on stronger than when I started. It allows me strive to do great things without becoming overwhelmed. It navigates me through finding a balance in life and … Continue reading What will you do today to Finish Stronger? →

Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Runner, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Ciara Carter, Behavior Health and Fitness Coach, Marathoner, Podcaster Ciara Carter is a Behavior Health and fitness coach focusing on helping people understand their mind and body in action to overcome anxiety and depression while excelling in their lives. Her slogan, Run Your Life, is focused on being in the best physical and mental state … Continue reading Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter →

One Way to Spread Mental Health Awareness During a Race

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Exercise and Mental Health, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Race, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Wellness

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 →

[Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Badwater, Badwater 135, Badwater Cape Fear, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Fastest Known Time, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Only Eye Athletic's Podcast, Player Development, Podcast, Race, Road Dog Podcast, Running, Scarecrow Runner Podcast, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Trails, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

- - CAUTION - - These podcasts will: motivate, inspire, move you, make you laugh, make you run harder, and maybe make you cry. Some of them have multiple ways to listen (SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, PodBean, Spotify, etc...). Please keep in mind that this list may need updated as podcasts come and go. Let … Continue reading [Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts →