Train Your Mind and Go the Distance.

THE UNSTOPPABLE ULTRA RUNNER PODCAST

Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

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.

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Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

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.

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Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

47. How to Manage Fatigue Brain: Strategies for Ultra Races

Fatigue brain is something every ultrarunner faces at some point, especially in longer races. It’s when physical and mental exhaustion starts to impair your decision-making, and you can’t think clearly or focus. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what fatigue brain is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to manage it during a race.

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Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

46. Point-to-Point Courses: Face Your Fears to Grow as a Runner

I’m breaking down the fears that keep runners avoiding point-to-point courses and showing you why those fears are not facts. If you’ve been defaulting back to loop races because they feel safer, simpler, or easier to plan, this conversation will help you see point-to-point races in a completely different light.

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Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

45. Self Validation: The Skill That Makes You Unstoppable

Discover three practical ways to start building self validation right now, including how to make your own decisions, how to validate your effort instead of just your results, and how to clean up your self talk so you become your own most reliable source of belief.

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Susan Donnelly Susan Donnelly

44. Failing Better: How to Learn From a DNF

Discover how to learn from a DNF instead of letting it hold you back, and how failing better helps you build confidence, race smarter, and keep improving as an ultra runner.

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