Tag: Ultrarunner Blog

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 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 →

Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike

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https://youtu.be/9P3V3PFVKTc I'm joining my friend, Chris, and several other runners across the nation to help raise awareness and funds to Stop Soldier Suicide. We're logging miles for Mike. Miles for Mike helps raise awareness and money in the fight against Veteran Suicide. Mike and Chris grew up outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. While Mike was 18- … Continue reading Stop Soldier Suicide: Miles for Mike →

The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

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Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. On the side of being a mindset and mental wellness coach, I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria →

Using a Massage Gun for Post Ultramarathon Recovery

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Marathon Training, Massage Gun, Review, Running Gear, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Triathlon Training, Ultra Recovery, Ultra Recovery Massage Gun, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Wellness

https://youtu.be/REFUWhQ7KmU Subscribe to my YouTube channel Please note: I am no longer an affiliate athlete of Ultra Recovery, but I provide my honest opinion. Update (06/05/23): I have no idea what happened with this product or the business. I have not heard from them for a long time and their website is no longer up. … Continue reading Using a Massage Gun for Post Ultramarathon Recovery →

Self-Care Assessment for Endurance Runners

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Recovery, Rest, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellness

https://youtu.be/PJhNCtXbSpQ Subscribe to my channel for mindset and mental wellness tips Use this assessment to check-in with yourself to see how you are doing with self-care. This resource is for informational purposes and is not mental health treatment. As people who highly identify as runners or athletes, we lean towards thinking about our self-care in … Continue reading Self-Care Assessment for Endurance Runners →

The Similarities of Being a Runner and Running a Business

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Running, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

A few weeks ago, I did a LinkedIn LIVE with my friend Eric Deeter. You might know him or recognize his name because I have been on his podcast, The Ultramarathon Mindset. Eric is an ultrarunner and mindset coach for business owners. During the 30 minute LIVE, we talked about running, ultramarathons, and how we … Continue reading The Similarities of Being a Runner and Running a Business →

Why Don’t We Take a Shot?

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Why don't we take a shot? We miss opportunities in life when we pass on them. Speaking up at work 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 … Continue reading Why Don’t We Take a Shot? →

How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?

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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 are technically no "right" … Continue reading How Do You get Pumped Up to Race? →

You Are More than an Athlete: What can you do when you are injured or need to step away?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Motivation, Recovery, Rest, Runner Identity, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellness

You are more than an athlete. Think about how many different roles you play in your life. ▪︎ Parent▪︎ Sibling▪︎ Family member▪︎ Son/daughter▪︎ Employer/employee▪︎ Community member▪︎ Friend▪︎ Role model... You may closely identify as an athlete, but there will be times where we can't exercise due to injury or participate in sports due to another … Continue reading You Are More than an Athlete: What can you do when you are injured or need to step away? →

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

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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) →