Tag: Runner Mental Wellness

Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review

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https://youtu.be/OsYG7JBFM9Y?si=abrL3QXIBj0D0Kdu Remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Being safe when we run If you feel uncomfortable when you run, I get it. Personally, I have a ton of anxiety when it comes to running alone, and I will even delay heading out on a run because if this. I'll either … Continue reading Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review →

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 →

13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life

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What is a backyard ultra? The backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706 kilometres in less than one hour. The race is over when only one runner remains to complete a lap. This runner is marked as the winner and only finisher, with all other … Continue reading 13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life →

Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes

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Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler (2022) This inventory-like activity can help you know what goals to set. It is good for just getting started in a sport or for someone who is seasoned and needs to reevaluate where they're at. We can all improve somewhere and this activity provides a little organization to go … Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes →

What will you do today to Finish Stronger?

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"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? →

Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep

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Moraine State Park, PA As runners, we're all asked why we run "so much." When we're on a long run and in the pain cave, we ask ourselves similar "why" questions. - "Aghhh, I've been out here for 30 miles and I still have 20 more to go! WHY am I doing this?!" I have … Continue reading Reasons Why I Run: Digging deep →