Mindset matters. - Especially when the miles go on forever, its night, and your body starts struggling. What do you think about yourself out there? You are as resilient as you believe you are. You’ll keep moving as long as you think you can. You can handle as much discomfort, doubt, and fatigue as you … Continue reading How We Think About Ourselves Impacts Athletic Performance
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Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026
Have you ever completed a structured pre or post-race questionnaire? If not, you’re about to discover one of the most powerful tools I use to prepare mentally and execute at a high level in ultrarunning. Before your next event, take time for a clear pre-race visualization. Define what success looks like for you. Then work … Continue reading Rabid Raccoon 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire 2026
Training for an Ultramarathon in the Winter?
Do you want to do a spring ultramarathon, but can't seem to find the motivation to train like you need to through the winter? I get it. The days are short, the trails are sloppy or frozen, and sometimes just getting out the door feels like a big win. But here’s the truth: That winter … Continue reading Training for an Ultramarathon in the Winter?
Maximum Mileage Running Podcast: Ultrarunning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and mental strength
If you’ve ever stood at a start line wondering, “Do I even belong here?” or quietly told yourself you’re “not a real runner”… this one’s for you. I sat down with Hannah Witt, who is a running coach, to talk about the silent struggle so many of us carry: Imposter syndrome. We dug deep into … Continue reading Maximum Mileage Running Podcast: Ultrarunning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and mental strength
Are There Shortcuts to Success in Ultramarathon Training?
Training seriously for an ultramarathon, especially if you are going to compete, is a full-time commitment (or close to it). Are there shortcuts to success? There is a stand-out number in experience research, which focuses on the prerequisites under which people achieve top performances. That number is 10,000 hours. There is another rule of thumb … Continue reading Are There Shortcuts to Success in Ultramarathon Training?
Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma
Just wrapped up a fantastic conversation with Christian Barratt, who is the host of the Back of the Pack Ultra Gup Podcast. We dive deep into ultrarunning and mental wellness. I shared my journey into ultrarunning, the mental health benefits of running, and the impact of trauma on athletes. Christian and I explored the mindset … Continue reading Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Ultrarunning and trauma
Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life
Some helpful performance-related stuff below (Download the free resource) Survey tools, like scales and writing exercises, can help you better navigate the mental side of your performance. This could be race, job, or life performance. You can take the mini survey below, grab a pen and paper. Think of this survey as a personal navigation … Continue reading Runner Performance Scale for Important Areas of Life
How to Move from a Fixed Mindset to Growth
What is a mindset and why does it matter? Could your self-beliefs impact your success or failure? According to Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, "your beliefs play a pivotal role in what you want and whether you achieve it. Dweck has found that it is your mindset that plays a significant role in determining achievement and … Continue reading How to Move from a Fixed Mindset to Growth
Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2025)
https://youtu.be/Fte-kiXQL4E?si=A18pPXLC-ABfaMS0 Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel! This was the first 100 miler that I decided to compete in. It was an excellent choice of race because I'm very familiar with the course and was getting my revenge for four prior DNFs here. Results I did it! I “struck oil.” “Strike Oil or Move On” … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2025)
Oil Creek 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire (2025)
With RD Heather Nelson Have you ever completed a pre or post-race questionnaire? Prior to your race, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes are. Complete the pre-race questionnaire and see if you have everything (or close to everything) covered. When it is done, you can give copies to your crew … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Pre-Race Questionnaire (2025)