Introducing Unstoppable Ultra Runner!
Most ultra runners don’t quit because their bodies give out—they quit because doubt, fear, and hesitation creep in. You’ve built the physical endurance, trained your body, and logged the miles. But when the pressure is on, does your mindset stay strong?
Real mental toughness isn’t about being fearless. It’s about trusting yourself to keep going, no matter what obstacles show up on race day.
I’m Susan Donnelly, and I coach ultra runners who are ready to push past their limits and turn bold goals into real achievements. Mental training was the game-changer that took my running to a new level—and if you’re serious about your training but still facing DNFs, it can change everything for you too.
Each week, I’ll show you how to strengthen your mental game to match your physical training—so you can race with more confidence, perform at a higher level, and take on bigger challenges with grit and resilience. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or your next PR, this podcast will help you push your limits and cross the finish line proud of what you’ve accomplished.
Enter to win a personalized, pre-recorded pep talk when you follow, rate, and review the show!
Listen to the first episodes:
1. The Missing Piece in Your Ultra Training: Learn about the foundational missing piece in your ultra training. I discuss the common patterns that stop ultra runners making it to the finish line, and you’ll walk away with a mindset tool you can use right away to start shifting your training and race-day results.
2. How to Stay in the Race When Your Brain Wants Out: How to tap into your powerful "why" – not just as a concept, but as a feeling that can become stronger than the urge to quit. When you master this, you don't just finish races – you become the unstoppable ultra runner for whom giving up isn’t an option.
3. The Real Risk Isn’t Ambition - It’s Holding Back: A practical five-step framework to make ambition feel safe, so you can chase those big, bold goals without apology. Because ultrarunning isn't about certainty or perfection—it's about guts, resilience, and taking leaps of faith in yourself when the outcome isn't guaranteed.
Here’s what you should do right now to sign up for your weekly dose of coaching from Unstoppable Ultra Runner:
1. FOLLOW IN APPLE PODCASTS
To follow in Apple Podcasts, visit the Unstoppable Ultra Runner podcast page and click on “Open in Podcasts” on the lower left.
This will launch the podcast in your Apple Podcasts app.
Click on “+ Follow” in the upper right and continue reading to find out how you can enter the giveaway!
(Note: If you’re on a PC, you can download the iTunes app and leave a review there! If you’re on Android, I would love for you to listen to the podcast via Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and give it a 5-star rating.)
2. RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST + ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Once you’ve listened to an episode or two, tap the stars and click on the “Write a Review” link on the Unstoppable Ultra Runner podcast page in Apple Podcasts to leave a review.
To celebrate the launch of the show, I'm going to be giving away a personalized, pre-recorded pep talk to three lucky listeners who follow, rate, and review the show.
To enter, please fill out the entry form here. You must submit an entry to win!
Any review qualifies you to win. Your honest feedback will help me create a show that supports you in solving your specific problems, and I want you to take an active role in its evolution.
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