Miles for Mike
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@milesformike
Honoring my brother Mike who died by suicide in 2017. Always supporting the military community through my trail miles. #milesformike #StopSoldierSuicide
Between @BrettBringsIt running in Oklahoma, Illinois & Oklahoma & recent sends to Iowa, NJ & Colorado, the #milesformike map is filling up! Let me know if I can send you a bracelet to continue to honor Mike and support the military community. Please Share! #StopSoldierSuicide
Anxiety as a runner is sneaky. (From my counseling website, not coaching) Your life can look completely fine on the outside, but inside it’s racing thoughts, a body that won’t settle, tight shoulders before a run, or that constant “what if something goes wrong?” feeling — even on easy training days. Performance anxiety before races, worry about injury, overthinking every workout, or the quiet dread that drains your motivation… sound familiar? The good news? Anxiety isn’t a flaw — it’s your brain trying to protect you. The better news? You can learn how to work with it instead of letting it run the show. In my latest article, I break down: Why anxiety shows up so strongly for endurance athletes. How it can sometimes motivate you… and when it starts holding you back. Practical tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT that actually fit a runner’s lifestyle. Plus real strategies you can start using right away — breathing techniques, worry time, grounding skills, and more. If anxiety has been stealing the joy from your runs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Read the full article here: finishstrongercounseling.com/2026/06/03/anx… You deserve to run with more freedom and confidence. Let’s help you finish stronger — on the trails and in life. #RunnersMentalHealth #AnxietyForRunners #UltraRunning #MentalStrength #FinishStronger
