Today's title and topic is inspired by Kathryn Whitaker. Check out her website at https://teamwhitaker.org/the-team/
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Steph and Scott sit down to talk about some of the logistics surrounding Cloudsplitter in Norton, Va. The town, the course, crew access, and more. Enjoy!
Heather is plugging away and nailing her training with coach Liza Howard so we dive into an article that shares some thoughts on different activities that support running. Liza also finds some good science on slurpees and running in the heat! Enjoy the show.
Take away some tangible techniques you can implement into your life to improve your daily mindfulness. There are a couple challenge coming from today's talk:
-Take time to assess your thoughts and daily intake of TV, social media, news, etc. Create time to focus on being mindful and in the "here and now"
-Devote an entire weekend to NO TV and NO VIDEOS
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This podcast is short, sweet and to the point...it's a call to action for YOU and ME to keep moving forward and make our dreams come true!!!
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Chelsea is getting close to her first 50k so we let her ask her coach some questions on the lead up. There was also a bet made for getting long runs in. Enjoy!
Today I share a great quote and I'm not sure who wrote it but I love it!! Change is inevitable and sometimes we feel it coming on strongly. I wanted to acknowledge the thoughts most everyone has when approaching a change in our lives.
Becoming Ultra host and founder, Scott Jones, fields questions from the audience. Can I play kickball tomorrow night, just a few days after a marathon? How do I speed up recovery? What are best strength moves for uphill running? How many miles a week when I am not training for a specific race? We think you'll enjoy this one!
Trail etiquette is important for all the outdoors people to assure we are being respectful and diplomatic on the trails. Represent your outdoor recreation as a mountain biker, runner, hiker, backpacker, equine rider or hunter. The important thing to remember is that we all have love for the outdoors, which means we are not that different!
Check out the podcast The Hunting Collective EP:73 to learn more about trail etiquette coming from a hunting perspective.
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Today I define what I mean by being mindful. September will be full of mindfulness tips and I hope you can all implement these tips into your everyday life to improve your problem solving skills, relationships, self awareness and confidence!
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September will start the new monthly theme, which is MINDFULNESS! I'm starting this theme out by interviewing Jessica Vasa, who not only is one of my great friends but also has lots of experience and passion training people compassion and mindfulness strategies.
Be Ultra Podcast will have Jessica on as a regular guest to provide a different perspective and new skills we can all implement to Be Ultra!
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She also has a great blog focused on "kindness, purpose and people" at www.todaywasmeaningful.wordpress.com/
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Scott and Steph talk about the looming and evil hurricane threatening our trail campers from Florida as well as a weekend in the high country with little people, lunge miles, and more. Enjoy!
Wake up every morning being intentional with everything you do! Have a plan and execute!
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Be You, Be Brave, Be Fierce, Be Ultra
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Ellie and Chelsea seem to be getting much more out of Chelsea's training now that her schedule has calmed down a bit. A cool story how Chelsea's journey has inspired someone. A recap on Ellie's hurt ribs situation. A lesson on sheep dog's Scott got to share after an interesting education in the mountains recently! Enjoy the show.
Liza and Heather are plugging along getting ready for the Cloudsplitter race with lots of vertical gain but in the meantime we have a chance to talk about altitude for Leadville. How does heat help with altitude? Liza shares a Costa Rican running story involving a machete and speedy horse. Heather shares an article about performance fecal matter? Yep, you heard it right.. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to stop and enjoy the play!!
"Play isn't something separate from the daily grind of life. It is not something to finally get to when work ends. Rather, play like music, is a force that we feel in our bones and that whispers in our hearts. As kids demonstrate play is not over there, but forever here and now."
-Vince Gowmon
"It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous and downright irrational at times, silliness is the sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills of life." - Richelle E. Goodrich
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Scott and Steph give some love to some big events going on in the high country and talk about the week that was!
Quick tips for eating the things that are good for your mind and body!
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Howard Thurman- "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
Use this week to assess your life and ask yourself what you need to feel more alive!! Build a good foundation of good health to help you focus on your passion.
Ileana has made it to her big goal of running the TransRockies race and today we have our last coaching call before the run! Enjoy the show!
Heather shares her experience running with her dad in Tahoe. What she learned and where her training is going next with her coach, Liza.
Ellie has a fall. Chelsea goes far. A live coaching call two months from Chelsea's first 50k in Virginia!
Today I discuss ways to intentionally slow down and create a calming morning routine. Our world is so fast paced that we need to focus on ways to enjoy our mornings without rushing around and creating a hectic atmosphere.
School is starting!! For all of you that are going to school, teaching at school and who have children at school I hope you have a wonderful and fulfilled year!!!
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