Unstoppable Ultra Runner
av Susan Donnelly
82. How to Take On an Ultra That Intimidates You
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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 you’re asking:
*Why do I lose my confidence when a race gets hard?
Learn how to trust yourself and stay mentally strong when it matters most.
*How do I stop second-guessing myself before a big race?
Develop an unshakable belief in your training and your ability to finish.
*What’s the secret to pushing through when It seems impossible?
Master the mindset shifts that separate those who stop from those who keep going.
*How do I handle setbacks without falling apart?
Turn challenges into fuel, so you come back stronger every time.
*Why do I always play it safe instead of going after big goals?
Break free from self-doubt and run with the confidence to chase what you really want.
Hosted by Susan Donnelly, a veteran ultra runner with over 150 100-mile ultra finishes, Unstoppable Ultra Runner gives you the mindset focus you need to run your best races. As a coach, Susan has helped ultra runners of all levels—beginners to veterans—build confidence, increase performance, and go after big goals with a mental game that matches their physical training. Whether you’re aiming for your first finish or your fastest time, she’ll help you develop the mental strength to push past limits and run races you’re truly proud of.
Follow now and start training the one thing that’s been holding you back.
You can connect with Susan at www.susanidonnelly.com
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- 82. How to Take On an Ultra That Intimidates You · 16 minIs there an ultra you've been dreaming about running... but just thinking about entering the lottery makes you nervous? Maybe it's a tougher course, a longer distance, or a race…
- 81. The Power of Facing Your Worst-Case Scenario · 24 minWhat's the one thing you're most afraid of happening in your next ultra? Maybe it's missing a cutoff, getting injured, or wanting to quit when things get tough. Whatever your…
- 80. The Post-Race Blues: Why You Feel Empty After an Ultra · 21 minThe post-race blues are something many ultrarunners experience, but most of us simply push through them or sign up for another race to get excited again. The problem is that…
- 79. Race Crafting: Plan Your Ultra with Confidence · 24 minKnowing your cutoff times, organizing drop bags, and arranging crew support isn’t the same as having a complete race plan. You also need to know how you’ll handle challenges…
- Race Crafting: How to Build Your Ultramarathon Plan Before Race Day · 5 minYou’ve trained for months, prepared your gear, and mapped out your nutrition and aid station strategy. But have you actually planned how you’re going to run your race? In this…
- 78. How to Make the Leap from 50 to 100 Miles · 18 minYou’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…
- 77. Why “Go Out Slow” Isn't a Race Plan · 16 minYou 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…
- 76. “I Don't Want to Be Here”: How to Stay in the Race When You Want Out · 17 minThere 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…
- 75. Why a Bad Stretch Doesn't Mean Your Race Is Over · 18 minIn 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…
- 74. Your GPS Watch Is Lying to You · 21 minYour 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…
- 73. Training Plan Entitlement: The Trap That Can Cost You Your Race · 23 minTraining 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…
- 72. The Top 3 Distractions Stealing Time From Your Race · 15 minIf 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…
- 71. The Infinite Game: A Better Way to Approach Your Ultra Running · 20 minIn 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…
- 70. What Coaching Really Gives You as an Ultrarunner · 22 minWe 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…
- 69. "My Body Betrayed Me" (The Poisonous Thought Hurting Your Ultrarunning) · 21 minAfter 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…
- 68. The Goal That Feels Safe vs. The Goal You Want · 18 minThere'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…
- 67. There Is No Right Way to Do Ultrarunning · 20 minWhat 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…
- 66. Making Big Race Decisions When There Is No Right Answer · 19 minYou'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…
- 65. Why Finishing Your Race Isn't Selfish (Even When You're Last) · 17 minHave 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…
- 64. Why Mental Skills Matter Every Step of an Ultra · 20 minWhen 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…
