Tag: Ultrarunner Habits

Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me

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Here are some big client wins and things that people are saying about working together from the past few months. I work with runners and ultramarathon runners all over the U.S. on their mindset, mental wellbeing, and race performance. We discuss things going on in their day-to-day lives and the things that they may face … Continue reading Big Client Wins and What it is Like Working with Me →

Highball to Thurmond 50 Mile Race Day Visualization

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Race Day Visualization In this Race Day Visualization, you will visualize a number of mindset and race strategies that you can apply to your race.  I understand that everyone’s race plan may look differently, so you can use this visualization as a basic guide and form your own, specific to your strategies. Mindset and race … Continue reading Highball to Thurmond 50 Mile Race Day Visualization →

My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024)

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How thorough is your race preparation? How much research and planning do you do to set yourself up for a finish that you will feel great about? If your answer is "not enough," then check out this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few things that you need to … Continue reading My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024) →

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

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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 →

Sport Psychologist VS Licensed Professional Counselor

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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

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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 →

Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23

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Aid Station X-Rays Podcast is a newer show started by Val and Chris. They are both friends of mine, trail runners, endurance athletes, and parents. Val is newer to trail running, she completed her first 7 mile trail race a few weekends ago. She is already interested in trying an ultramarathon. Chris (AKA Captain Miles) … Continue reading Aid Station X-Rays Podcast with Val and Chris 08/29/23 →

13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Athletic Brewing Company, Backyard Ultramarathon, Behavior, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Exercise and Mental Health, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, How to Run 100 Miles, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Motivation, Race, Running, Sports Psychology, Trailrunning, Training and Fitness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized, Wellness, YouTube

What is a backyard ultra? The backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706 kilometres in less than one hour. The race is over when only one runner remains to complete a lap. This runner is marked as the winner and only finisher, with all other … Continue reading 13 Mental Aspects of the Backyard Ultramarathon for Life →