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My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024

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Have you ever written a post-race reflection? First-off, prior to your race, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes are. For the post-race questionnaire, think about what were the actual outcomes. I give my clients both a pre-race visualization and a post-race questionnaire. Below, you will read about why you should … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Post-Race Questionnaire 2024 →

My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Pre Race Questionnaire, Run IL, Running, Sports Psychology, Temptation 200k, Temptation 200k Preparation, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Photo from the race website How much race research and planning do you do to set yourself up for success? If your response is “I'm not thorough enough,” then complete this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few areas that you need to be thinking about, like logistics, pacing, … Continue reading My Temptation 200k Pre-Race Questionnaire →

The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Fear, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Mother Runner, Motivation, New Runner, Running, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Have you ever felt slow or you just plain know that you are moving slowly?Let's say this happens during a race or while in a group run. It is a common struggle for runners of all paces. I feel this every once and a while. It happened the other week when I was doing a … Continue reading The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle →

Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Anxiety, Athlete Identity, Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Back of the Pack Ultrarunner, Behavior, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Gratitude, Habits, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Runner Identity, Running, Running Coach, Seeking Help, Self-Care, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

Richard Gleave, host of the Choose to Endure Podcast, reached out to talk about mindset and mental strategies for his audience who are mostly back-of-the-pack ultrarunners. This was a great opportunity to share my thoughts, insights, and tips for the people who are out there the longest. I have definitely been there, as my past … Continue reading Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024 →

From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, Running, Self-Care, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtu.be/GZUBZPRdIfY?si=LoBE5_MwTx1qd-54 I had a highly valuable conversation with a client this morning and wanted to pass it on. My client shared about someone in the running community who battled drug and alcohol addiction and turned to running as a way to help him with recovery.In the running and ultrarunning communities, I know that we have … Continue reading From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle →

Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022)

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Have Fun, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mother Runner, Motivation, Oil Creek 100, Oil Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, Plant-Based Runner, Race, Review, Run PA, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

P.C.: David Schmude I never imagined not finishing this race I didn't "strike oil" this year. Many things went right. Hydration and nutrition were spot on, which was a huge goal going into this. No blisters or chaffing, thanks to Squirrels Nut Butter and Injinji socks. The weather was one of the better years. I … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022) →

Sport Psychologist VS Licensed Professional Counselor

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Athlete Perfectionism, Coping with Stress, Counseling, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Runner Identity, Seeking Help, Sports Psychology, Uncategorized, Wellness

What's the difference between a sport psychologist and a licensed professional counselor? And how do you know what service you may need? I notice a lot of confusion and misunderstandings between the two types of professionals, so I wanted to provide an understanding of how they are similar, different, and compliment each other. (Specifically for … Continue reading Sport Psychologist VS Licensed Professional Counselor →

Burning River 100 Post-Race Questionnaire 2023

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Burning River 100, Burning River 100 Preparation, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, How to Run 100 Miles, Marathon Training, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Post Race Questionnaire, Race, Running, Sports Psychology, Ultra Recovery, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Visualization, Wellness

Have you ever done a post-race reflection? Here's an idea, first, do a pre-event visualization and think about what your hopeful outcomes were. For the post-race questionnaire, think about what were the actual outcomes. I give my clients both a pre-race visualization and a post-race questionnaire. Below, you will read about why you should do … Continue reading Burning River 100 Post-Race Questionnaire 2023 →

Burning River 100 Race Report 2023

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Burning River 100, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, How to Run 100 Miles, Race, Review, Run OH, Running, Trailrunning, Ultramarathon, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

https://youtu.be/tJaPnvjuxqA?si=GWH4-ZMxOVjU4wOA Please, like and subscribe to my YouTube channel, I greatly appreciate your support! That building is the Sheraton Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Prior to the race, we stayed at the Sheraton Suites. These rooms sell out very fast for the race, so don't hesitate to book. There is a beautiful view of the … Continue reading Burning River 100 Race Report 2023 →

Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in 5k Training, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Fear, Go Guarded, Half Marathon Training, Have Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Manage Mental Struggles, Marathon Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mother Runner, Outdoors, Review, Running Gear, Safety, Trail Safety, Training for a 10k, Triathlon Training, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

https://youtu.be/OsYG7JBFM9Y?si=abrL3QXIBj0D0Kdu Remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Being safe when we run If you feel uncomfortable when you run, I get it. Personally, I have a ton of anxiety when it comes to running alone, and I will even delay heading out on a run because if this. I'll either … Continue reading Go Guarded Safety for Runners Product Review →