Tag: Runner Healthy Lifestyle

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

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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 Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete and Runner Body Image, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, CrossFit, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Gym, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mood Boosting, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Weight Lifting, Wellness

There are days that I miss my gym membership. It's rare, but sometimes I will still go as a guest. Over the past few years, I've been working out at home. On and off, I work with a running coach and hang out with the local run club. Here's a snap shot of my gym-goer … Continue reading The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for… →

Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

How will your training fit into your week? Have you ever felt disorganized, overwhelmed, and unsure of how you are going to accomplish everything? Training is one of the ways that we learn and become better athletes. It is mandatory for race success. As endurance athletes, where we sometimes struggle when it comes to training … Continue reading Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success →

Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development

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Isaiah interviews athletes and coaches, and was looking for a runner to interview, so he reached out when saw that I might be able to help. Isaiah Isaiah, professional counselor, host of Player Development Podcast, and professional athlete Isaiah is a professional counselor, personal coach, and professional athlete (Triangle Shooters), supporting people in Virginia. As … Continue reading Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development →

Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike

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https://youtu.be/9P3V3PFVKTc I'm joining my friend, Chris, and several other runners across the nation to help raise awareness and funds to Stop Soldier Suicide. We're logging miles for Mike. Miles for Mike helps raise awareness and money in the fight against Veteran Suicide. Mike and Chris grew up outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. While Mike was 18- … Continue reading Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike →

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) →