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Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Motivation, New Runner, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Training and Fitness, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler (2022) This inventory-like activity can help you know what goals to set. It is good for just getting started in a sport or for someone who is seasoned and needs to reevaluate where they're at. We can all improve somewhere and this activity provides a little organization to go … Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory Worksheet for Athletes →

Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Runner, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, Race, Review, Run PA, Run through the mud, Running, Trail Running in Pennsylvania, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, YouTube

2021 results for all three race distances because it was a record year for DNFs. 50k: 196 had bib numbers assigned. 170 started. 28 DNF'd. Normally a handful of DNF's at most. 100k: 117 had bib numbers assigned. 107 started. 42 DNF'd. 39% drop is a new record. 100 miler: 94 had bib numbers assigned. … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021) →

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

Posted on 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! 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 I … Continue reading The Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022) →

What will you do today to Finish Stronger?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Couch to 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Half Marathon Training, Healthy Lifestyle, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Running, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

"Finish Stronger" It is one of my daily goals. Finish Stronger comes from having a growth mindset. I aim to finish my day or whatever I have going on stronger than when I started. It allows me strive to do great things without becoming overwhelmed. It navigates me through finding a balance in life and … Continue reading What will you do today to Finish Stronger? →

When you’re approaching mud on the trail, what do you do? Leave No Trace Principals

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When the trail is wet and muddy When you're trail running and you come up on a mud puddle or muddy section, what do you do? Do you go around, stepping off of the trail to avoid it? Do you go through it? What about leap over it? When people are asked this question, there … Continue reading When you’re approaching mud on the trail, what do you do? Leave No Trace Principals →

Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Charleston, SC. with Some running

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Pineapple Fountain Stephen and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Charleston, SC (05/18-19/22) - with lots of running and walking. We got to stay for two days. The first day, we walked and ran about 7 miles. The second, about 10 miles. There's no better way to explore than by foot, we run pretty … Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage in Charleston, SC. with Some running →

BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing, and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Badwater, Badwater 135, Crew, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Have Fun, Motivation, Race, Running, Running in the Heat, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, YouTube

Attending The World's Toughest Footrace, Badwater 135, was truly a special experience... so I had to make it a part of my blog. Words can't express how incredible this trip was for me. I got to see friends and make new ones. I finally got to be a part of a race that I heard … Continue reading BADWATER 135 Crewing, Pacing, and Adventure Photo Gallery (2021) →

Athletes, How Do You Support Your Mental Health Besides Exercising?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset Coaching, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Uncategorized, Wellness

When you think about what you do to support your mental health, besides exercising, what did you come up with? How many did you come up with? As a professional in the mental health field, I recommend to everyone that we have at least 5 things that we can do for our mental health because … Continue reading Athletes, How Do You Support Your Mental Health Besides Exercising? →

Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter

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Ciara Carter, Behavior Health and Fitness Coach, Marathoner, Podcaster Ciara Carter is a Behavior Health and fitness coach focusing on helping people understand their mind and body in action to overcome anxiety and depression while excelling in their lives. Her slogan, Run Your Life, is focused on being in the best physical and mental state … Continue reading Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter →

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 →