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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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23:21

43. Loop Courses: How to Run Loops Without Dreading Them

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/02/04

Loop courses tend to bring up one big worry for runners: boredom. Almost every time someone tells me they’ve signed up for a loop race, they immediately follow it with, “But what if I get bored?” I used to think the same way. Repeating the same terrain, passing your car every lap, and feeling like you’re not making forward progress can sound mentally exhausting before the race even starts.In this episode, I explain why boredom feels so threatening in loop courses, how the common strategies runners

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42. What Missing Training Actually Means for Your Race

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/01/28

When you miss a week of training, a key long run, or a stretch of workouts, it doesn’t just disrupt your schedule, it rattles your confidence. This week, I talk about what’s really happening when missed training starts to feel like a disaster, and why that panic has very little to do with the miles you missed. This episode will help you rethink what “being ready” really means, let go of the false promise of perfect preparation, and show up to your race with more flexibility, confidence, and

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41. Choosing a Race You’ll Stay Committed To

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/01/21

Choosing a race is easy. Staying committed to it when things get hard is not. If you’ve ever found yourself coasting, quitting, or losing interest mid-race, this episode will help you understand why. More importantly, it will give you a clear framework for choosing races that energize you instead of draining you, so when things get hard, you actually want to keep going. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/41Connect with Susan:Instagram:

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24:59

40. Belonging in Ultra Running: Run Like You Deserve...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/01/14

If you've ever stood at a starting line feeling like you didn't belong, or felt like you were out of your depth while everyone else knew what they were doing, this episode is for you. I'm covering something that causes trouble for a lot of ultra runners: that nagging feeling that you don't belong in a race, or maybe in ultra running at all. Tune in to discover why waiting to feel like you belong keeps you stuck and how deciding you belong right now can free you to actually run the race you've

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39. Taking Care of Your Future Self

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2026/01/07

A year from now, there's going to be a version of you. She'll either be someone who's run the races and done the things you're dreaming about right now, or she'll still be sitting where you are today, wishing she had. In this episode, you'll learn exactly how to meet your future self, build her, and commit to her throughout the year. This approach works differently in your brain and heart than traditional goal-setting because humans are wired to take care of people they love - and your future

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38. Why Miracles Are Always on the Table (In...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/12/31

Do you believe extraordinary things can happen, even when everything looks hopeless? In this episode, I share why staying open to possibilities you can't currently see might be the most powerful mindset shift you can make as an ultrarunner. After 30 years in this sport, I've witnessed the impossible happen over and over again - runners finishing races that should have broken them, overcoming obstacles that seemed insurmountable, succeeding when failure felt inevitable. Some people call this

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37. Coming Back from a Break from Running

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/12/24

Coming back after a break in your training can feel like staring up at an impossible mountain. Whether it’s from the holidays or life getting in the way, the first run back can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I tackle the mental hurdle of returning to training after time off. A lot of runners fear they’re starting from scratch, but that mindset keeps you stuck. I’ll break down three common thought errors that make it harder than it needs to be. You’ll learn why your pre-break fitness wasn’t

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36. 3 Mindset Solutions to Self-Sabotage on Race Day

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/12/17

If you’re ready to stop fighting your own mind and start racing to your potential, listen in. I walk you through three common self-sabotage patterns ultra runners fall into and the specific tools you can use to turn each one around. You’ll learn how to stop taking every negative thought as fact, how to trust yourself without needing certainty, and how to move out of research mode and into confident execution when it matters most. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit

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35. How To Stop Procrastinating Your Runs and Get Out...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/12/10

In this episode, I’ll share how you can stop procrastinating and start running. This doesn’t rely on motivation or guilt. It’s a surprisingly simple mindset shift that makes procrastination lose its power. Discover how to build trust with yourself, create consistency without needing to feel motivated, and become the kind of runner who gets out the door - no matter the conditions. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/35 Connect with

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34. How to Run Faster by Managing Your Attention

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/12/03

Want to run faster? There's a mental power tool you're probably not using to its full strength, one that can make you faster but is instead slowing you down. The power tool we're talking about is your attention. It's one of the most important tools in your mental toolbox, and right now it might be working against you. So this week, you'll learn three specific skills for managing your attention that will help you run faster without increasing your leg speed. For full show notes, transcript PDF,

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20:50

33. Success vs Mental Strength: What Runners Get Wrong

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/11/26

So many ultra runners believe that mental strength is a shield against failure or a way to avoid the disappointment of a DNF. But what if that belief is the very thing holding you back?In this episode, we’ll talk about the real purpose of mental strength and why it’s far more valuable than a clean race record or a perfect finish. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/33 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly

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32. The One Percent Rule

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/11/19

What if you could carry a ton of doubt all the way to the finish line of your next ultramarathon and still have the race of a lifetime? In this episode, I’m sharing the one percent rule: a game-changing mindset shift that will change how you think about doubt forever. Instead of trying to feel perfectly confident, you’ll learn what actually matters when your brain starts questioning whether you can keep going. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit

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31. The Fantasy Race Fallacy

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/11/12

Most runners carry a secret fantasy race script in their heads: how things are “supposed” to go for the day to be a success. In this episode, I’m breaking down how that hidden fantasy race gets created, how it quietly sabotages even experienced runners, and how to keep your race from going off-script.For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/31Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook:

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30. Take Control of Pain and Discomfort in Your Next...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/11/05

Every ultra runner knows that point in the race when the pain feels like it might stop you. But this moment isn’t really about pain…and you have the power to control it. In this episode, I break down how to separate pain from discomfort. We’ll talk about the mental shift that helps you stop fearing pain and start managing discomfort with confidence. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/30Connect with Susan:Instagram:

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29. How To Stop Finishing So Close to Cutoff

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/10/29

If you’ve ever crossed the finish line barely ahead of cutoff, you know that stress can feel like it’s chasing you all race long. In this episode, I explore 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. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/29 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook:

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28. How To Stay in Control When Cutoff Fear Hits

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/10/22

When you’re worried you won’t make cutoff, it fundamentally changes how you race. In this episode, I'll share the three-question strategy that's helped me through countless tight cutoff situations, including making a critical cutoff at Massanutten 100 with just 15 minutes to spare. These questions work because they redirect your mind from catastrophizing to concrete actions you can control right now. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit

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27. How to Manage the Guilt of Disappointing Others

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/10/15

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. I'm sharing why this guilt trap is so insidious, how it makes dropping out feel like the "right" thing to do, and the crucial mental shifts you need to reclaim your race.For full show notes,

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26. How to Just Do It Scared

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/10/08

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. 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, you can show up mentally stronger and run with confidence - even when your nerves are at their peak.For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit

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25. Quiet Quitting & How to Stay In the Race

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/10/01

The difference between dropping from an ultra and quiet quitting is profound. When you drop, at least you make a conscious decision. When you quiet quit, you keep moving through aid stations, consuming calories, going through all the motions - but mentally, you've already thrown in the towel.Tune in this week to 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

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24. Make Worry a Strategic Ultra Advantage: Race...

Unstoppable Ultra Runner ·

2025/09/24

Ever had worries about your next ultra derail your race prep and ruin race day? The standard advice is to not worry and think positively, but that doesn't make the worry disappear… it often makes you worry even more. Instead of telling you to just worry less, I’m introducing you this week to a counterintuitive approach called strategic pessimism. Tune in to discover the secret to turning your race-day anxiety into productive preparation, leaving you ready to handle anything your next race throws at

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