Your anxiety is lying to you. This topic of how helpful endurance events are in helping us manage and rewire anxious thoughts, and also, build better habits has been on my mind for years. I don't know if there is endurance athlete-specific research on this, but we know that running, exercise, and being outdoors is … Continue reading Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits
Tag: Ultrarunner Mental Toughness
Three mental strategies that can help you push through run struggles
https://youtu.be/46AWaIxRqOk Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. If you struggle mentally during a run, try practicing having a positive mindset, using mindfulness, and having fun. These three mental strategies can help you push through a negative mental rut during a run or workout session. They also benefit overall wellbeing and can be applied to … Continue reading Three mental strategies that can help you push through run struggles
JFK 50 Miler Front Runners 2021
Clips of this year's fastest runners, plus Adam Peterman and Sarah Cummings' post race interviews. My husband and I decided that our family needed a getaway and read that the elite field for JFK this year was stacked. Boonsboro, MD is a few hours away from us, the perfect distance for a day trip. https://youtu.be/_1xsIl2WgtM … Continue reading JFK 50 Miler Front Runners 2021
What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach?
"What inspired you to become an ultrarunner mindset coach?" This is a question that I get a lot. The first dozen or so times I had to pause and think about it. "Why did I?" Background Family, friends, and social media friends and followers would ask questions about wanting to try something new in order … Continue reading What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach?
BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021)
The virtual race began on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, and went through the 18th. This was a very hard virtual race. 267 miles is the sum of the three races that make up the Badwater Ultra Cup (Cape Fear, Salton Sea, Badwater 135). I had 16 days to complete this, all outdoors, and within the … Continue reading BADWATER 267 Mile Virtual Race Elite Report (04/2021)
Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races
Ultrarunners, taking care of your mental health is so important. Keep taking good care of it. I'm Shannon and on the side of mindset and mental wellness coaching, I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. As a coach, I believe that our mind is a tool that needs trained … Continue reading Improve Your Mental Health and Endurance for Races