Train Your Mind and Go the Distance.
THE UNSTOPPABLE ULTRA RUNNER PODCAST
68. The Goal That Feels Safe vs. The Goal You Want
Find out the hidden cost of choosing the safe goal, why fear often disguises itself as being realistic, and how the goal you choose influences your race strategy, your confidence, and the relationship you build with yourself as an ultra runner.
67. There Is No Right Way to Do Ultrarunning
Discover how to identify the hidden rules that may be stealing your enjoyment of the sport, why there is no single "right" way to be an ultrarunner, and how creating your own definition of success can lead to greater confidence, self trust, and longevity in the sport.
66. Making Big Race Decisions When There Is No Right Answer
Find out why the problem isn't that you're bad at making decisions, but that the real problem is believing there's one "right" choice waiting to be found.
65. Why Finishing Your Race Isn't Selfish (Even When You're Last)
Discover what volunteers, crew members, and race directors really feel about you staying in the race, why the runners fighting to make the cutoff are often the most inspiring people on the course.
64. Why Mental Skills Matter Every Step of an Ultra
Learn how thousands of everyday decisions influence your performance and what it looks like to engage your mind from the very first step instead of waiting until the race is on the line.
63. How to Listen to Your Body During an Ultra
Discover how to tell the difference between what your body is actually communicating and the story your brain is telling about it, why so many runners regret dropping out the next day, and how to build a stronger relationship with your body so you can race with more confidence.
62. How to Create a Bigger Future After a Setback
Learn why creating a bigger future starts with refusing to let circumstances make your decisions for you.
61. If I Can't Run, Am I Still an Ultra Runner?
Discover why identity is self-assigned, not circumstance-assigned, and how to stay connected to the ultra runner you are even when you can't train, race, or finish the way you want to.
60. How to Make Peace with What You Can't Control
Discover the three mental mastery tools that helped me face an uncertain future, make difficult decisions, and find peace with a situation I never would have chosen.
59. The 5 Mental Skills Every Ultra Runner Needs
Discover the five mental skills I believe every ultra runner needs to race well and finish reliably.
58. 3 Things Holding You Back in Ultra Running
I’m breaking down the three biggest things I see keeping runners from reaching their true potential.
57. Running an Ultra When the Odds Are Against You
I’m breaking down what ultra runners can learn from one of the biggest long shot victories in sports and how to keep believing in yourself when the outcome feels uncertain.
56. How to Tell an Excuse From a Reason in Ultra Running
Learn how to tell an excuse from a real reason in ultra running so you can make smarter decisions, build self trust, and race with confidence.
55. Why Your Race Result Isn’t the Real Story
Discover why a finish time or DNF doesn’t define your race and how to take control of the story to improve confidence and performance.
54. How Doubt Shows Up in Every Training Phase (& What to Do About It)
Learn why doubt shows up in every training phase and how to handle it so you can trust your training and feel ready on race day.
53. DNF Post-Mortem: What Went Right and What to Do Next
Discover why a DNF is actually a sign that you’re closer to finishing than you think. I’ll walk you through the process of reflecting on your race, how to spot the wins that often get overlooked, and the one or two small adjustments that can make all the difference in your next race.
52. Handling Doubt Before a Race: 3 Questions to Replace “Can I Finish?”
I break down why doubt shows up so strongly before a race and what’s really happening in your brain when you can’t stop questioning whether you’ll finish.
51. Ultra Math: 5 Strategies to Master It in Your Races
I’m breaking down what ultra math actually is, why it can quietly derail your race if you’re not careful, and 5 strategies to master it.
50. The Truth About Aging in Ultra Running
I share six ways to think about aging that have helped me and my clients approach this phase with more clarity, intention, and confidence.
49. The “Experiment of One” Mindset for Ultra Runners
A lot of runners approach races like tests, whether they realize it or not. In this episode, I’m sharing a completely different way to think about races, one that takes the pressure off and makes ultra running more productive and a lot more enjoyable.