Tag: Ultrarunner Mama

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2)

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Watch "Facing My Fears By Going Back To The Mountain Lion Spot." https://youtu.be/JDaKu-iEcJQ Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel Professional disclaimer: I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and have been working in the mental health for well over a decade. In my counseling private practice, trauma is one of … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2) →

When Your Run Coach Texts You

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https://youtu.be/IByGfYn82EM Please, like this video and subscribe to my YouTube channel My run coach, Kyle Kranz, text me one morning "Enjoy the hill workout today! Plugged in three half mile moderate grinds up a good hill, hope you enjoy it :-)" I made sure I got it done and enjoyed it. The not steep part … Continue reading When Your Run Coach Texts You →

Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt”

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https://youtu.be/MJSidanc0TA Watch my message, To All the Moms, here on my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe. Thanks so much! Note: I'm writing this from the perspective as a mother and an athlete, I feel the "mom guilt" creep in periodically, as I strive to balance training and motherhood. This short letter can be to … Continue reading Active and Runner Moms Who Experience “Mom Guilt” →

1% Better Habits & Goals

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1%, think about it If we made a small change in our lives every single day, just 1% better, what would our lives look like? How much improvement would we see? How much closer would we be to our goals? We often don't notice tiny changes or progress until they build up over time. We … Continue reading 1% Better Habits & Goals →

Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like

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Oh, the things ultrarunners will do. Ultrarunning can seem like a selfish sport, where it's all about the runner. It kind of is, but we all take our turn being crew members and pacers at ultra races, giving back and supporting other people's dreams. It's truly an amazing community. I'm sure you've heard of the … Continue reading Musical Camping: What ultramarathon crewing is like →

Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3WaYnuDi4k Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel As runners, we need to make sure that we're protecting our body image and promoting body positivity. Acknowledge that all of our bodies are different, setting aside judgments, opinions, and expectations of what our body should look like as runners. Know that all of our bodies are … Continue reading Chat about Runner’s Body Image and Positivity →

Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners

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https://youtu.be/m06TjrECsJc Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel Here is a short talk about self-care, something that seems easy, but sometimes it's actually kind of difficult to do. Here's what I mean... We sometimes put our self-care last on our to-do list because we are busy or feel like we need to accomplish [blank] … Continue reading Self-Care and Healthy Habits for Runners →

Being Fearless, Accomplishing a Dream

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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 →

How to Be A Bada$$ Mother Runner

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How do I find the time to run, workout, and race while being a mom? What's it like? Mamas (and everyone who is a parent), it boils down to loving what you do and the process of doing it. To me, ultrarunning is a lifestyle. It's valuable, there's a lot of meaning behind it. Read … Continue reading How to Be A Bada$$ Mother Runner →

How I Prevail as a Mom, Business Owner, and Ultra Runner

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Hi, I'm Shannon! I am a mom, wife, daughter, sister, business owner, friend, community member, and ultramarathon runner. Holding all of these roles is a blessing, I try to give everyday a 100% effort. All of these roles are important and dear to me. How do I do it? How does holding and maintaining all … Continue reading How I Prevail as a Mom, Business Owner, and Ultra Runner →