Discover what’s really happening when cutoff becomes the center of your focus, and how small shifts in where you put your attention can completely change how you race. You’ll learn how to calm your mind, make better mid-race decisions, and finally run the race you’ve trained for instead of the one cutoff tries to control.

When you’re worried you won’t make cutoff, it fundamentally changes how you race. You stop making strategic decisions and start reacting instead. In this episode, I'll share the three-question strategy that's helped me through countless tight cutoff situations.

What's harder than running a hundred miles? Spending hours convinced you're letting everyone down. In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most destructive mental patterns in ultra running: the overwhelming guilt of disappointing your crew, pacers, and volunteers when your race isn't going as planned.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Just do it scared.” But pretending fear isn’t there or trying to push it away only adds more pressure. And it can steal the joy and focus from your race. In this episode, I break down a smarter way to actually “do it scared” by changing how you think about fear, noticing it, and using it as a guide instead of an obstacle.

Learn four specific race strategies that will enable you to stay mentally engaged when things get tough, and discover what's actually possible when you stop writing the story before it's over.

It’s normal to have legitimate concerns that something could go wrong during a race, but these worries don’t need to stop you giving 100% every time you run an ultra. Discover the secret to turning your race-day anxiety into productive preparation, leaving you ready to handle anything your next race throws at you.

In this episode, I share a story about a snake, termites, and the mindset shift that can transform how you approach challenges on the trail. I’ll walk you through why quitting doesn’t solve anything and how reframing your expectations about obstacles can transform the way you race.

In this episode, I’m exploring what it really means to give your all in a race. Once you understand how to define your all for yourself, you can stop second-guessing every mile and start building the confidence that comes from knowing you’ve given your best.

The difference between finishing and dropping isn’t avoiding lows. It’s spotting them early and responding. In this episode, I break down what a low is, why it happens, and how runners often mistake it for the end of the race. I’ll also guide you through the signs to watch for so you can recognize a low before it takes control.

In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, effective 5-step training plan specifically designed for the mental side of ultra running. I’ll show you how to shift your focus from “just surviving” the mental hurdles to actively building mental resilience, confidence, and race-day strategies that work.

In this episode, I share my own journey of letting go of the fear of being selfish and giving myself permission to run as much as I wanted. I talk about the ways this fear shows up and why it often costs us energy, results, and joy. Most importantly, I’ll help you rethink what it really means to be selfish and show you why your ultra running is not only okay; it’s a vital part of your life.

An ultra isn’t made up of a few big decisions. It’s the millions of micro decisions you make throughout the race. In this episode, I’ll explore why the "make-or-break" moment isn’t as dramatic as it seems and walk you through why extraordinary willpower isn’t necessary when you’ve already been practicing the right habits and decisions.

In this episode, I'm tackling cutoff prediction stress, which happens when you imagine being close to cutoff at some future point. Worrying about something that’s not happening yet feels necessary, but it's actually making things worse. Through six powerful mindset shifts, I'll show you how to stop this pattern before it wears you out.

In this episode, I’ll share how saying “I’m slow” created a self-imposed limit and influenced the way I viewed myself as a runner. Discover how changing the way you talk about your pace can transform your mindset - and your results.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five-step process that leads to every ultra drop. Because while dropping might feel like a single moment of weakness, it’s actually a five-step process that begins long before you reach that aid station.

In this episode, I share how believing your race could go better than expected isn't naive or arrogant - it's a legitimate possibility that changes everything. You'll discover why the hardest part isn't the running itself, but letting yourself believe things could go well. You’ll also learn practical tools to shift from constantly anticipating disaster to actually noticing what's going right, transforming not just your results but your entire race experience.

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most effective strategies for avoiding burnout: the planned break. Many runners fear taking a break, believing they’ll lose fitness or fall off track. But in reality, taking a break with purpose is essential for sustaining your passion and energy for the long haul. Without intentional breaks, you risk burnout, which can derail your progress and motivation.

Think you're burned out? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what burnout is and, more importantly, what it isn’t. You'll learn to distinguish real burnout from its common impersonators and discover why thinking everything is burnout can keep you stuck. You’ll also learn how to recognize when you’re really on the edge of burnout, so you can take action before it takes over.

Dropping out of races creates a particular kind of shame that goes beyond simple disappointment. But "What's wrong with me?" after DNFs keeps you stuck in shame and poor performance. Discover a simple three-column process to turn painful race experiences into actionable solutions and how to separate race outcomes from your worth.

You want to build a cushion on cutoff… what’s your strategy? Discover a new, patient approach that transforms the race from a survival battle into a controlled, strategic effort where you finish strong instead of just hanging on.