Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Butler County Milers at the 2021 Baker Trail Ultrachallenge Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think about … Continue reading Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X

Follow my tweets, no drama, and no politics! Just running, nature, mental health, and all of the good stuff. https://twitter.com/beshortrunultra Related content Switch up your run to chase away anxiety and worry One way for runners to stay motivated Just checking in Being fearless, accomplishing a dream Cicada, in Western PA Subscribe for more free … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – Twitter – X

Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – YouTube

My YouTube channel is full of videos from running trails and ultramarathons. I also treat the channel like a vlog, Random Run Chat (playlist), sharing about more personal details along the way. There is also information on mindset and mental wellness for ultrarunners, which helps people finish stronger in their race and in life. "Like" … Continue reading Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching – YouTube

The Social Run Podcast

The Social Run podcast, give it a listen if you haven't. Stephen Cameron, creator and host, has a unique approach to his show. Listen Notes The Social Run (podcast) - Stephen Cameron The Social Run He interviews strong and inspiring runners whom he has met on either Twitter or Instagram. Get it? The Social Run. … Continue reading The Social Run Podcast

[Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

- - CAUTION - - These podcasts will: motivate, inspire, move you, make you laugh, make you run harder, and maybe make you cry. Some of them have multiple ways to listen (SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, PodBean, Spotify, etc...). Please keep in mind that this list may need updated as podcasts come and go. Let … Continue reading [Mostly] Trail & Ultramarathon Running Podcasts

Can I Run an Ultramarathon While Pregnant?

Hello, ultrarunning women! I'm writing this blog because there isn't much information covering the topic of ultrarunning during pregnancy. I've had friends reach out to me with questions because they're either expecting or are curious. When I was pregnant, I experienced all the niggles and anxiety of wanting answers, but I couldn't find them! I … Continue reading Can I Run an Ultramarathon While Pregnant?

OSS/CIA 50 Mile Night Run Race Report (6/9-10/2018)

Pre-race Location Prince William Forest, Triangle, VA. Weather 83° F day. Sunny and humid. 68° F night. Thunderstorm and flood watch. Humid. Course 50.6 miles [according to my GPS watch]2 25.7 mile loops on single track trail. Some parts of the trail were rocky. Fire roads were paved and gravel. 8,891 ft of ascending. 8,946 … Continue reading OSS/CIA 50 Mile Night Run Race Report (6/9-10/2018)

Everyday Running Legends and Badwater Month

Everyday Running Legends podcast is based in Melbourne, Australia. The podcast brings runners together as a community and gives them a voice. Runners can connect, share their stories, information, and inspire one another. Brodie Sharpe Brodie Sharpe is the founder and host of the podcast. He created it because of his love for running and … Continue reading Everyday Running Legends and Badwater Month

Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k 05/12/18

On our way to Blue Ridge. But first... Devil's Backbone. 100k racers Elite runners Stephen and I My race stats DNF due to missing the cutoff time by 5-ish minutes. Mile 30.09:07:00.68 / 89th place. My gear Ultimate Direction vest and 8 oz. handheld (Tailwind); 1.5 liter Platypus bladder (Tailwind); Altra KingMT. trail shoes; Black … Continue reading Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k 05/12/18

Badwater Cape Fear at 18 Weeks Pregnant (03/16/19)

View from the dock of our beach house, Marsh Onward. Location Cape Fear, Bald Head Island, NC Marsh Onward Weather 60° F partly sunny. Light breeze with a 15+ mph head wind coming from the north end of the cape. This weather is typical for this race. Old Baldy The course 10 miles of paved … Continue reading Badwater Cape Fear at 18 Weeks Pregnant (03/16/19)