Trail and Ultra – Mindset and Mental Wellness Coaching

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

Posted on June 1, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon, Moraine State Park, North Country Trail, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Running Gear, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

I got a really nice GRT tumbler. My results Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Stats Elevation and Pace Analysis 12:35:3915:07 min/mi3rd F OA17/36 OA6,824 ft elevation gainFlood warningMud Gear and fueling Flat me It was going to be a rainy Spring day, so for this kind of weather I like to wear shorts and … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories

Posted on March 6, 2023March 29, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athletic Brewing Company, Badwater, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Motivation, Podcast, Running, Scarecrow Runner Podcast, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

It is pretty great how many inspirational runners are podcasters. Many of them are seasoned with experience in the sport and are professionals in the field, like dieticians, nutritionists, and coaches. We're blessed to have this community and that these runner podcasters spend their time, even if podcasting is just a passion project, to connect … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Marathons, ultras, mindset, and stories →

Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report

Posted on January 9, 2023February 6, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Baker Trail, Baker Trail Ultramarathon, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Pennsylvania, Plant-Based Runner, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Sleeping in the back of the Jeep on the farm. Lovely view! Photo credit: Stephen Mick PC: Mike McNeil Butler County Milers and other ultra friends Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler, south section. 11:55:50 OA: 32/88 (16 DNFs) F: 11/31 PC: Stephen Mick About Baker Trail UltraChallenge https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/baker-trail-ultrachallenge-50m Lucky the Dwarf Goat joins us … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 2022 Race Report →

The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast with Eric Deeter: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022)

Posted on August 25, 2022October 12, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Fastest Known Time, Fear, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Podcast, Running, Self-Supported Ultramarathon, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

My friend, Eric Deeter, invited me back onto his podcast to have a conversation about all sorts of things, from what to do of you encounter a cougar to the advantages of swearing. What a fun episode! Here are a few of the topics we discussed • Strategies for getting through an ultramarathon. We specifically … Continue reading The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast with Eric Deeter: Cougars, mantras, and swearing (2022) →

Why Don’t We Take a Shot?

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Opportunity, Sports Psychology, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Why don't we take a shot? We miss opportunities in life when we pass on them. This can be at work, like if we decide to stay quiet in a meeting because you question whether or not what you have to say is valuable information. What if what you have to say is more valuable … Continue reading Why Don’t We Take a Shot? →

How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?

Posted on July 19, 2022November 4, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Half Marathon Training, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Race, Running, Sports Psychology, Tough Mudder, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlete, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching https://youtu.be/eY0eUInNatc Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more mindset and mental wellness tips We all have that zone that we need to get into either when we're doing a difficult training workout or racing.. what do you do to get there? Answers are going to vary from person to person, there … Continue reading How Do You get Pumped Up to Race? →

Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)

Posted on July 17, 2022May 31, 2023 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, McConnell's Mill State Park, Moraine State Park, Motivation, North Country Trail, Outdoors, Pennsylvania, Review, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized

Stephen, my wonderful husband of over a decade, completed the locally (Western Pennsylvania) known To Hell and Back run. He wanted to know if I'd like him to write about his day for my blog, and of course, I said, "yeah!" To Hell and Back - Solo Trail Run Report By Stephen Mick On Easter … Continue reading Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22) →

Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022)

Posted on June 22, 2022August 30, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler, Motivation, Race, Review, Run OH, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

Race Start https://youtu.be/mS7kATFfQGM Get Lucky 50/50 race start. Please visit my YouTube and subscribe! TIA! 10:23:33 Overall: 32/54 (1 DNF) Overall Female: 5th AG: 1st - got a bottle of wine! Blackberry Merlot from the local Dragonfly Winery est. 2017 50 mi PB/PR Worked my butt off for this. The out-and-back course Me and Bryan … Continue reading Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

BADWATER 267 VR Elite Race Report (04/2021)

Posted on November 22, 2021January 12, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 267 VR Elite, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Mother Runner, Motivation, Race, Run PA, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Zelienople PA

The virtual race began on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, and went through the 18th. This was a very hard virtual race. 267 miles is the sum of the three races that make up the Badwater Ultra Cup (Cape Fear, Salton Sea, 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the actual … Continue reading BADWATER 267 VR Elite Race Report (04/2021) →

Heavy Rock Playlist for Running Hills (10/01/21)

Posted on October 2, 2021January 12, 2022 by be.short.run.ultra in Exercise, Fun, Heavy Rock Music, Motivation, Running, Running Music, Trailrunning, Uncategorized, YouTube

Heavy rock playlist for running hills. Daughtry; Shinedown; Motionless In White; Avenged Sevenfold; Trivium; Five Finger Death Punch; Breaking Benjamin. Do you have a favorite on this playlist?