Tag: Runner

A person who runs.

Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)

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2021 results for all three race distances because it was a record year for DNFs. 50k: 196 had bib numbers assigned. 170 started. 28 DNF'd. Normally a handful of DNF's at most. 100k: 117 had bib numbers assigned. 107 started. 42 DNF'd. 39% drop is a new record. 100 miler: 94 had bib numbers assigned. … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021) →

Plant-Based Running Coach – Kyle Kranz

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Plant-based running coach Kyle Kranz review. Visit Kyle's informative YouTube channel and follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Coach Kyle is professional, provides a high quality run coaching service, and is a kind person. Learn more about Kyle's services at kylekranz.com

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fun, Goals, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Review, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →

To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time

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Stats 52.75 miles16:25:57Avg pace 18:42 min/miBest mi 13:13 min/miElevation gain 8442 ftElevation loss 8337 ft https://youtu.be/ei6h9ke29Ts Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel Gear • MS Force headlamp (became useless. The light dimmed by the time I finished even though it had fresh batteries. I did have backup batteries) • Kogalla light … Continue reading To Hell & Back, Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time →

Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Crew, Fun, Have Fun, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Mother Runner, Motivation, Nature, Outdoors, Race, Run PA, Running, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Oh, the things ultrarunners will do. Ultrarunning can seem like a selfish sport, where it's all about the runner. It kind of is, but we all take our turn being crew members and pacers at ultra races, giving back and supporting other people's dreams. It's truly an amazing community. I'm sure you've heard of the … Continue reading Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like →

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

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 →

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 →

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

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Butler County Milers at the 2021 Baker Trail Ultrachallenge Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think about … Continue reading Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream →

Trail Tales: A Running Podcast

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Podcast, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

I sat down with Shawn, an ultra-Canadian friend, to talk about ultrarunning, mental health, and how the two connect. We met through LinkedIn and found out that we have a few things in common, like that we both love ultrarunning and that he drives past where I live when he vacations to Florida (which is … Continue reading Trail Tales: A Running Podcast →