Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

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

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

The Social Run Podcast

The Social Run podcast, give it a listen if you haven't. Stephen Cameron, creator and host, has a unique approach to his show. Listen Notes The Social Run (podcast) - Stephen Cameron The Social Run He interviews strong and inspiring runners whom he has met on either Twitter or Instagram. Get it? The Social Run. … Continue reading The Social Run Podcast

One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated

Moraine State Park, PA Stay driven to reach your goals There are many ways to stay motivated as a runner, but I'm only going to talk about one way, and I'm going to talk about it from a professional mental health counselor perspective. This short article isn't a therapy service, but it is a tip. … Continue reading One Way for Runners to Stay Motivated

Fastest Known Time, Gerard Hiking Trail

This is my official report for Fastest Known Time The run happened on 09/05/2020 Shannon Mick, Women's Unsupported, Gerard Hiking Trail Results 32.92 miElapsed time 08:15:0215:03 min/miBest mi 11:22 min/miFastest pace 6:41 min/miElevation gain 5591 ftDescent 5486 ft Route description and significance The Gerard Hiking Trail is in Oil Creek State Park, home of the … Continue reading Fastest Known Time, Gerard Hiking Trail

How to Check In with Someone You Feel Concerned About

10 questions to check in on someone's mental health If you are feeling concerned about someone and would like to ask them about how they are doing without seeming judgmental, try asking them one of these questions. 1. How are you feeling, really? (Mental and physical)2. What's taking up your headspace right now?3. What was … Continue reading How to Check In with Someone You Feel Concerned About

How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler

My women's unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) You should know what you're getting yourself into, and embrace the fact that you need to expect the unexpected. These are just a few things to consider when preparing for a self-supported 31-50 miler. I covered everything that came to my mind and went into a few details. … Continue reading How to Run a Self-Supported Trail 31-50 Miler

25 Pushups for 25 Days – Raising Awareness for Mental Health & Suicide

To help raise awareness for mental health and suicide, I will be doing 25 pushups a day, for the next 25 days. I’m INVITING YOU to do something to help raise awareness for mental health and suicide! Whether you choose to do this push up challenge, another awesome challenge, or share this post, I’d be … Continue reading 25 Pushups for 25 Days – Raising Awareness for Mental Health & Suicide

[Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

- - 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

Can I Run an Ultramarathon While Pregnant?

Hello, ultrarunning women! I'm writing this blog because there isn't much information covering the topic of ultrarunning during pregnancy. I've had friends reach out to me with questions because they're either expecting or are curious. When I was pregnant, I experienced all the niggles and anxiety of wanting answers, but I couldn't find them! I … Continue reading Can I Run an Ultramarathon While Pregnant?