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Unstoppable Ultra Runner

Your body isn’t the problem—your mind is. Ultra runners don’t stop because they’re too tired. They stop because doubt, fear, and hesitation convince them to quit. You’ve trained your legs, lungs, and endurance, but when things get tough, does your mindset hold up? True mental toughness isn’t about being fearless. It’s about knowing—deep down—that no matter what happens on race day, you have the resilience, grit, and mental strength to keep moving forward. Unstoppable Ultra Runner is for you if

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78. How to Make the Leap from 50 to 100 Miles

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/10/07

You’ve finished 50 miles, and now you can’t stop thinking about 100. But doubling the distance brings a whole new level of uncertainty. Do you need to run a 100K first? Are you really ready for 100 miles? And how do you prepare for a distance you’ve never experienced before?In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I would focus on if I were making my own leap from 50 to 100 miles again. I show you how to prepare for the challenges ahead so you can make strong decisions, adapt when things don’t

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77. Why “Go Out Slow” Isn't a Race Plan

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/09/30

You promised yourself you’d go out slow. And then the race starts. Everyone around you takes off, and suddenly you’re running faster than you planned because you don’t want to get stuck behind slower runners or feel like you’re already falling behind. Before you know it, the race strategy you meant to follow has disappeared in the first few miles. In this episode, I break down why telling yourself to “go out slow” isn’t enough to keep you from getting swept up in the chaos at the start of

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16:08

76. “I Don't Want to Be Here”: How to Stay in the...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/09/23

There comes a point in some races when you just don’t want to be there anymore. The miles feel monotonous, you desperately want them to be over, and suddenly being anywhere but where you are feels like the only thing you want.In this episode, I share why the urge to escape can become a real problem in an ultra. I explain why wanting out isn’t actually the problem, what the problem really is, and how learning to tolerate those uncomfortable feelings can help you stay in your race, be present even

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75. Why a Bad Stretch Doesn't Mean Your Race Is Over

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/09/16

In this episode, I’m breaking down the belief that once your race starts going downhill, it will keep getting worse. I explain why a few difficult miles aren’t enough to predict the rest of your race, why the lows you experience aren’t necessarily the start of a steady decline, and how this assumption can convince you that your race is over before it actually is.Learn how to replace “How am I going to do 40 more miles?” with a much more useful question: “What haven’t I tried yet?” so you can give

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74. Your GPS Watch Is Lying to You

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/09/09

Your GPS watch gives you pace, distance, heart rate, location, and more data than you could ever need during an ultra. But what happens when those numbers aren’t as accurate as you think they are, or when your brain interprets them in a way that sends you straight into panic?In this episode, I’m exploring why your GPS watch isn’t an infallible source of truth and why more data doesn’t necessarily lead to better decisions on race day. I show you where inaccuracies can creep into your watch data, how

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22:57

73. Training Plan Entitlement: The Trap That Can Cost...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/09/02

Training plan entitlement is the belief that choosing and completing the right training plan means you’re owed a good race. In this episode, I’ll show you why this thinking can undermine your self-trust, how handing your decisions and expectations over to a training plan can actually work against you, and what to do instead so you’re prepared to handle whatever happens on race day.Discover how to use your training plan as a tool without letting it make your decisions for you and learn how to build

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72. The Top 3 Distractions Stealing Time From Your Race

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/08/26

If you're constantly worried about cutoff, it's easy to assume you need to train harder or run faster. But you may already have more time available than you realize. The problem is that without noticing it, you could be giving that time away mile after mile to distractions that have nothing to do with getting you to the finish line.In this episode, I share the top three distractions I see stealing runners' attention and valuable race time, and explain how each one pulls your focus away from what you

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71. The Infinite Game: A Better Way to Approach Your...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/08/19

In this episode, I introduce one of the core philosophies behind my coaching: the concept of the infinite game. I explain why viewing ultra running as one long game, rather than a series of make-or-break races, changes everything. No single race can ever be a verdict on your ability, and changing your mindset on this lowers the fear of failure, and helps you race with more confidence, freedom, and enjoyment.When you stop treating every race like the final exam of your ultra running, you free

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70. What Coaching Really Gives You as an Ultrarunner

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/08/12

We often think coaching is about learning mental skills, improving race execution, or building better plans. But this week, I explain why some of the biggest breakthroughs in ultrarunning come from something much harder to measure: having someone who helps you stop holding yourself back, and gives you permission to chase the goals you really want.Whether you're preparing for your first ultra, returning from a setback, or wondering what's missing in your running, this episode will show you what

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69. "My Body Betrayed Me" (The Poisonous Thought...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/08/05

After a disappointing race, it's easy to look for someone or something to blame. You trained hard. You followed the plan. You did everything you could. So when your race falls apart, the thought, "My body betrayed me," can feel completely justified. But what if that seemingly harmless thought is quietly damaging your confidence, your motivation, and your future as an ultrarunner?This week, discover how to evaluate a disappointing race without turning against yourself, why taking responsibility gives

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68. The Goal That Feels Safe vs. The Goal You Want

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/07/29

There's a moment before every race where you make a bet on yourself, and most runners don't realize they're making it. Do you go after the goal you really want, knowing you might not achieve it? Or do you choose the goal that feels safer because you're afraid of falling short? That one decision shapes how you approach your race before you ever reach the starting line and says far more about what you believe you're capable of than most ultra runners realize.In this episode, I explore why so many

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67. There Is No Right Way to Do Ultrarunning

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/07/22

What if the biggest thing holding you back in ultrarunning isn't your fitness, your training, or your mindset, but a set of rules you never consciously agreed to? Many of us unknowingly carry beliefs about what an ultrarunner is supposed to do, what races we're supposed to run, how much we're supposed to suffer, or what success is supposed to look like. Over time, those expectations can quietly turn a sport we love into something that feels heavy.In this episode, hear some of the most common

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66. Making Big Race Decisions When There Is No Right...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/07/15

You've been training hard for a race when suddenly, an unexpected setback forces you to rethink your plans and you’re faced with a decision that feels impossible. Do you push through an injury and hope for the best? Downgrade your distance? Skip an event you've been training for all year? Every option has risks, the clock is ticking, and the pressure to make the "right" choice leaves you feeling completely stuck in decision paralysis.This episode will give you a practical way to stop spinning in

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65. Why Finishing Your Race Isn't Selfish (Even When...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/07/08

Have you ever considered dropping out of a race because you felt guilty for making everyone wait on you? You realize you're the last runner on the course, the aid station is packing up, and you don't want to keep the volunteers waiting any longer, especially when they've already given up their weekend to help.In this episode, I unpack one of the most common and powerful mindset traps ultra runners face: believing you're inconveniencing volunteers, your crew, or the race director by staying in the

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64. Why Mental Skills Matter Every Step of an Ultra

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/07/01

When most runners think about mental skills, they think about the big moments that require them. Pushing through pain. Digging deep when they want to quit. Finding the determination to make it to the finish line. But surprisingly, that's not where mental skills make the biggest difference. The truth is, your race is shaped long before you reach that dramatic moment.In this episode, you'll learn how thousands of small decisions influence your performance and what it looks like to engage your mind

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63. How to Listen to Your Body During an Ultra

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/06/24

You're deep into a race. Your legs hurt, your energy is gone, and every step feels harder than the last. Your body is telling you it's done, so it's done... right? Not necessarily. One of the biggest mistakes ultra runners make is assuming they know what their body is saying when they're actually listening to something else entirely.In this episode, I break down why so many runners struggle to know when to push and when to back off during a race. You'll discover how to tell the difference between

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62. How to Create a Bigger Future After a Setback

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/06/17

What do you do when it feels like everything you worked for has been taken away? Whether it's an injury, a surgery, a string of DNFs, or another setback you never saw coming, most runners fall into one of two traps: settling for a smaller future or becoming obsessed with getting back to who they used to be. In this episode, I share what I learned in the days after my hip replacement surgery and why I chose neither of those paths. Facing the possibility of losing the future I thought I wanted

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61. If I Can't Run, Am I Still an Ultra Runner?

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/06/10

If you can't run ultras right now, are you still an ultra runner? It's a question no runner wants to ask, but injuries, DNFs, setbacks, and major life changes have a way of forcing it into the spotlight. When running is a big part of how you see yourself, losing the ability to run can feel like losing a part of who you are. In this episode, I share my own experience of facing that question after two difficult DNFs, six months without running, and a hip replacement. You'll discover why identity is

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60. How to Make Peace with What You Can't Control

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/06/03

Six years ago, a surgeon told me I had only two years of running left before I would need a hip replacement. In an instant, the future I had imagined for myself as an ultra runner disappeared. What followed was six years of fear, grief, frustration, uncertainty, and countless moments when I wished things were different. I wanted a different outcome. I wanted a different reality. What helped me through wasn't avoiding that reality, it was learning how to accept it and keep moving forward anyway.

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59. The 5 Mental Skills Every Ultra Runner Needs

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/05/27

Every ultra runner faces the same mental challenges in a race: lows, distractions, problems, pain, and difficult decisions. The difference between runners who consistently struggle and runners who consistently finish strong often comes down to whether they know how to handle those moments effectively.In this episode, I’m breaking down the five mental skills I believe every ultra runner needs to race well and finish reliably. You’ll discover how these five skills work together as a complete race

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