https://youtu.be/TxXj0xCTGTI?si=fRGD9_UPCQ8tIUh1 I recently heard from a runner who was feeling the weight of disappointment after a couple of races didn’t go the way she hoped. She had signed up excited, carried expectations into the day, and then felt let down—by the distance, by how things unfolded, and by herself for not staying consistent with her … Continue reading When Races Disappoint: Turning Frustration into Growth and Rediscovering the Joy of Running
Tag: Ultramarathon
A foot race longer than a marathon.
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
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 … Continue reading Maximum Mileage Running Podcast: Ultrarunning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and mental strength
Do What You Can with What You Got: Building mental flexibility that wins races
https://youtube.com/shorts/31PUG82NF_I?si=Y7hI7DTVteeg1Xac Do What You Can Flexibility isn’t just a physical thing—it’s the mental superpower that keeps you moving when everything else is trying to stop you. In an ultramarathon, the race doesn’t care that the weather turned to crap, the trail is a river of slush, or that your quads are screaming because the course … Continue reading Do What You Can with What You Got: Building mental flexibility that wins races
How I run 100 miles without getting blisters on my feet
https://youtu.be/74AcIbrNBRs?si=pZtkbEuurfInmGz9 I hope I've earned your "like" and subscribe on YouTube 🙂 Blister issues while running? Maybe try these things that work for me. It took me a couple hundred mile races to figure out how to fully prevent blisters. My feet typically wouldn't blister during 50 milers, so it wasn't much of an issue … Continue reading How I run 100 miles without getting blisters on my feet
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
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)