Tag: Ultrarunner Community

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in About Shannon, Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Miles for Mike, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Running, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Stop Soldier Suicide, Suicide Awareness, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Gratitude, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Motivation, Podcast, Runner Identity, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Sports Psychology, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →

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 →

How Do You get Pumped Up to Race?

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Half Marathon Training, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, New Runner, Race, Running, Sports Psychology, Tough Mudder, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Training for a 10k, Triathlete, Triathlon Training, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

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? →

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) →

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

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anti Chafe for Running, Gerard Hiking Trail, Hike, Leave No Trace Principals, Nature, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Outdoors, Run through the mud, Running Socks, Trail Etiquette, Trail Safety, Trailrunning, Trails, Ultramarathon, Uncategorized, What to do if the trail is muddy, YouTube

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 →

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) →

Run. Thrive. Survive. Podcast with Ciara Carter

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Fun, Goals, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Runner, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Laurel Highlands Ultra, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mother Runner, Motivation, Podcast, Race, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness

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 →