Tag: Ultramarathon Training

The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for…

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete and Runner Body Image, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, CrossFit, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Exercise and Mental Health, Gym, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mood Boosting, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Weight Lifting, Wellness

There are days that I miss my gym membership. It's rare, but sometimes I will still go as a guest. Over the past few years, I've been working out at home. On and off, I work with a running coach and hang out with the local run club. Here's a snap shot of my gym-goer … Continue reading The Gym is Not a Place for Vanity. It is a Place for… →

Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success

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How will your training fit into your week? Have you ever felt disorganized, overwhelmed, and unsure of how you are going to accomplish everything? Training is one of the ways that we learn and become better athletes. It is mandatory for race success. As endurance athletes, where we sometimes struggle when it comes to training … Continue reading Visualize How Your Race Training Fits into Your Week for Success →

Ultrarunner Talks Body Image – Player Development

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

Race Start Mindset and Strategy

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https://youtu.be/NCmDW7qFaM8 Please, support my YouTube channel by liking this video and subscribing! Ultrarunners, how do you feel at the start line of your race? Are you filled with excitement and gratitude or do you find yourself feeling nervous? Some nervousness is natural, you want to perform well, which can be a "positive stress." Your race … Continue reading Race Start Mindset and Strategy →

Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022)

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What is Badwater 267 VR? The Badwater 267 Virtual Race is a virtual combination of running Badwater Cape Fear, Salton Sea and 135. Learn about the virtual race, here. Here's my 267 Mile journey Badwater 267 VR, 01/01/2022, Day 1, Run 1 A perfect run in the rain, very therapeutic. 54° F. My husband got … Continue reading Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022) →

A Simple Mental Strategy for Finishing Your Run When You Feel Like Quitting

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A simple mental strategy for going further when you feel like quitting a long run is to break it down into chunks. This is a common strategy in ultramarathon running. We can mentally manage a shorter distance, even more so distances we already know that we can go. When you don't feel like completing all … Continue reading A Simple Mental Strategy for Finishing Your Run When You Feel Like Quitting →

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 →

Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races

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Ultrarunners, taking care of your mental health is so important. Keep taking good care of it. I'm Shannon and on the side of mindset and mental wellness coaching, I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. As a coach, I believe that our mind is a tool that needs trained … Continue reading Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races →

Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run

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https://youtu.be/AJknY2TO47M Thank you for supporting me through my YouTube channel. Tempo runs can seem daunting to tackle because you know the tempo part will be uncomfortable, and if you're like me, you want to nail it, which adds pressure. - Additionally, I did this on the treadmill, which can be mentally challenging in itself. Mentally, … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run →

Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory

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Worksheet for identifying strengths and weaknesses as a runner. Think about your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas and record them in the chart below (download and print). While you are writing, notice things like whether you're being overly critical (negative self-talk) on yourself for weaknesses and needing to identify more strengths. Weaknesses are … Continue reading Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory →