Tag: Seek Help

Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete and Runner Body Image, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Motivation, Player Development, Podcast, Runner Identity, Running, Seeking Help, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

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, professional counselor, host of Player Development Podcast, and professional athlete Isaiah 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 →

What Inspired Me to Become an Endurance Athlete Mindset Coach?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mindset Coaching, Pennsylvania, Run PA, Seeking Help, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

"What inspired you to become an athlete mindset coach?" This is a question that I get a lot. The first dozen or so times I had to pause and think about it. "Why did I?" Background Family, friends, and social media friends and followers would ask questions about wanting to try something new in order … Continue reading What Inspired Me to Become an Endurance Athlete Mindset Coach? →

HOW I RESHAPED MY RELATIONSHIP TO MY LIFE-THREATENING ENCOUNTER WITH A COUGAR (Part 2)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Fear, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Trailrunning, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

We all experience scary events, some are traumatic, terrifying, and shake us to our core. If it was a traumatic event, it literally reshapes both body and brain. A small way to address this reaction is to change your relationship or the way that you think about the traumatic event. Trauma can be treated a number of … Continue reading HOW I RESHAPED MY RELATIONSHIP TO MY LIFE-THREATENING ENCOUNTER WITH A COUGAR (Part 2) →

Idea for spreading mental health awareness during a race

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, Race, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon

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 Idea for spreading mental health awareness during a race →

Switch Up Your Run to Chase Away Anxiety and Worry

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Running

Tips for if your runs have become hijacked by anxiety and worries. If your runs have been overtaken, then it could be because you've been struggling with anxiety and worry rumination in other areas of your life (work, school, family, and more) Does this sound familiar? Continue reading to learn ways to regain control over … Continue reading Switch Up Your Run to Chase Away Anxiety and Worry →

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Pushup Challenge, Suicide Awareness, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized

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 →