Tag: Trail and Ultra

Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes

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“You cannot expect to meet new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” Les Brown Sometimes you have to be your own sunshine. We can't fully control our environment and what's going on around us, but we can change what's going on within us. Ugly weather, pandemic, dealing with grief, loss, depression, … Continue reading Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes →

Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits

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Your anxiety is lying to you. This topic of how helpful endurance events are in helping us manage and rewire anxious thoughts, and also, build better habits has been on my mind for years. I don't know if there is endurance athlete-specific research on this, but we know that running, exercise, and being outdoors is … Continue reading Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits →

Three mental strategies that can help you push through run struggles

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https://youtu.be/46AWaIxRqOk Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. If you struggle mentally during a run, try practicing having a positive mindset, using mindfulness, and having fun. These three mental strategies can help you push through a negative mental rut during a run or workout session. They also benefit overall wellbeing and can be applied to … Continue reading Three mental strategies that can help you push through run struggles →

Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories

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https://youtu.be/ZnZbaEb5QFI Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. Do you marvel at nature? I do, especially at old trees. The ones in my two stories below have been around long before me, and probably long before these trails. If they could talk, I wonder what stories they would tell. These are things that I ponder … Continue reading Awestruck – Old Trees and Stories →

Power of Words to Heal by Eric Deeter

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https://youtu.be/kwtqkMEEibI Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel! By Eric Deeter Your thoughts and words can help your body heal. On the other hand, they can also slow down and hinder your recovery. The good news is that you can choose your thoughts and your words to help your body heal. If you are a … Continue reading Power of Words to Heal by Eric Deeter →

JFK 50 Miler Front Runners 2021

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Clips of this year's fastest runners, plus Adam Peterman and Sarah Cummings' post race interviews. My husband and I decided that our family needed a getaway and read that the elite field for JFK this year was stacked. Boonsboro, MD is a few hours away from us, the perfect distance for a day trip. https://youtu.be/_1xsIl2WgtM … Continue reading JFK 50 Miler Front Runners 2021 →

What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach?

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"What inspired you to become an ultrarunner 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 Ultrarunner Mindset Coach? →

BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021)

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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, Badwater 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the … Continue reading BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021) →

“Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners

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I came up with the name Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching (I am also the founder and owner of Finish Stronger Counseling) from my experience and passion for running. To "finish stronger" means to end the session better than when it began. - Whether it is a race, training session, or a mindset coaching session. For … Continue reading “Finish Stronger” Mindset for Ultrarunners →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2)

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Watch "Facing My Fears By Going Back To The Mountain Lion Spot." https://youtu.be/JDaKu-iEcJQ Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel Professional disclaimer: I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and have been working in the mental health for well over a decade. In my counseling private practice, trauma is one of … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2) →