Unstoppable Ultra Runner

You've had your eye on a dream race for years, but somehow, every time registration or lottery season comes around, you find another reason to put it off. The timing isn't right, you're not ready, or life gets in the way. You tell yourself you'll do it next year, but next year comes and goes, and you're still no closer to the starting line.

I've fallen into this trap myself, and I see it happen to ultrarunners all the time. The problem isn't necessarily your motivation or ability. It's that you're planning one race season...

Is 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 with tight cutoffs. You want to take on the challenge, but the thought of actually getting into the race feels overwhelming. If this is you, I want you to listen in.

You'll discover how to turn an intimidating ultra into a challenge you know how to approach. I share how to identify what's making the race feel overwhelming, work through the unknowns one by one...

What'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 worst-case scenario is, you probably do everything you can to avoid thinking about it. But what if avoiding that fear is actually giving it more control over your race?

Deliberately facing your worst-case scenario can be one of the most powerful things you do to prepare for an ultra. Join me this week to discover how to take the power away from your biggest race...

The 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 chasing your next goal doesn't necessarily fix what's missing. In this episode, I'm exploring why that empty feeling happens, how it can affect your motivation for future races, and why the way you celebrate your accomplishments matters more than you might think.

Discover how to move past the post-race blues without rushing into your next challenge. I share practical ways to reflect on your race...

Knowing 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, make decisions under pressure, and adapt when things don’t go as expected. In this episode, I’m introducing Race Crafting, the race-planning process I’ve developed through more than 150 100-mile finishes and years of coaching other ultrarunners.

I share how Race Crafting helped one of my clients finally finish Superior 100 on her fourth attempt after three DNFs, and why having a plan can make such...

You’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 episode, I’m introducing Race Crafting, my signature process for building a complete ultramarathon race plan. Through this coaching package, we’ll create your pacing strategy, map out your course, prepare for challenges, and build a mental plan for the moments when things get hard. You’ll leave with a roadmap for your race and a clearer understanding of the decisions you’ll make along t...

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 go to plan...

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 a...

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 when you’...

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 yourself th...

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 your brain tu...

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 the kind of self-trust that doesn’...

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 need to be doing right...

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 yourself to learn from every experience, and keep growing...

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 coaching really gives you as an ultrarunner. I share what my own recovery taught me...

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 you more control instead of less, and how building trust with your body can help you...

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 ultra runners hold themselves...

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 assumptions in ultrarunning that may be stealing your...

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 indecision, let go of the need for certainty, an...

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 race. I explain why those thoughts feel so convincing...

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 from the very first step instead of waiting until the race is...

Ready to have races you’re proud of?

The answer isn’t asking more of your body - It’s using the untapped potential of your mind.

I can help you harness that potential in my 1:1 Mental Mastery Coaching for Ultrarunners. This is a six-month coaching program where we build the mental skills experienced ultrarunners use to handle difficult races well.

If you’re ready to stop repeating the same mental patterns in your races and start developing the mindset that lets your training show up when it matte...

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 what your body is actually...

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 forced me...

Every race gives you experience.

Few runners turn that into improvement.

The Ultrarunner’s Mastery Debrief Template helps you evaluate your races like experienced ultrarunners do - identifying what worked, what didn’t work, and what to do differently next time. Use it after races or key training runs to turn every effort into better performance.

Get yours for free here: https://unstoppable-ultra-runner.captivate.fm/mastery-debrief-template

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 self-assigned, not...

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.

In this episode, I share...

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 system and why mastering them changes the way you race.

For full...

You want more from ultra running. You want to get faster, finish more reliably, and enjoy this sport at a higher level. But if you’re stuck getting the same results race after race, despite all your physical training, there may be bigger obstacles holding you back than your mileage, nutrition, or gear.

This week, I’m breaking down the three biggest things I see keeping runners from reaching their true potential. You’ll learn how to identify what’s really holding you back, why mental mastery is essential to closing the gap between where you are...

What do you do when the odds say you probably won’t succeed? In this episode, I’m breaking down what ultra runners can learn from one of the biggest long shot victories in sports and how to keep believing in yourself when the outcome feels uncertain.

When you’re facing a race that feels intimidating, whether it’s a new distance, a comeback after a DNF, or a goal that feels bigger than anything you’ve done before, waiting for proof that you can succeed will keep you stuck. The real shift happens when you stop l...

Every ultra runner worries about making the wrong call in a hard moment. Did you back off for a legitimate reason, or did you let yourself off the hook with an excuse? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most important mental skills an ultra runner can build: how to tell the difference so you can stop second guessing yourself and trust your decisions.

You’ll discover two simple tests to help you tell whether you’re acting from an excuse or a valid reason. I’ll show you how to make clearer...

That number next to your name, or those three letters DNF, can feel like they define your entire race. In this episode, I’m diving into why that happens and why it sticks with you, even when you know it doesn’t tell the whole story.

You’ll discover how to take control of the story of your race so the result stops holding power over you. I walk you through a simple process to help you look at your race differently, recognize the strengths you showed even in a tough result, and build a versio...

Why does doubt keep showing up during training, even when you’re doing everything right? You build belief in yourself, only to have it knocked down again by a new wave of doubt that makes you question your progress. In this episode, I break down the hidden pattern behind training doubt and why it can make you feel unprepared, no matter how much work you’ve put in.

You’ll learn how doubt shows up differently in the build, peak, and taper phases, and why it doesn’t actually mean anything has gone wrong. When you unde...

A DNF often feels like the ultimate failure, but what if it’s actually the key to unlocking your next finish? In this episode, I’m diving into a pattern I see with so many of my clients after a DNF: viewing it as a setback instead of a sign that you are getting closer to your goal. So this week, 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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That question, “Can I finish?” has a way of taking over your thinking before a race. It feels important, like if you could just answer it, the doubt would go away. But the more you try to solve it, the more it pulls you into worry, keeping your focus on something you can’t actually control instead of the race itself.

In this episode, I break down why doubt shows up so strongly before a race and what’s really happening in your brain when you can’t stop questioning whether you’ll finish. I walk you thr...

Ultra math is something every ultrarunner does. We rely on it, we stress over it, and more often than we’d like to admit, we regret the decisions we make because of it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what ultra math actually is and why it can quietly derail your race if you’re not careful. You'll learn five strategies to take control of ultra math instead of letting it control you. From what to do before the race to how to handle calculations in the moment, these tools will help you make better...

I’m talking about something every runner who stays in the sport long enough will face: aging. Not as something to cope with, but as the next challenge to meet.

I share six ways to think about aging that have helped me and my clients approach this phase with more clarity, intention, and confidence. Because aging doesn’t remove you from ultra running. It asks something different of you. And when you approach it as something to master, not manage, this phase can become one of the most meaningful and rewarding parts of your time in t...

A lot of runners approach races like tests, whether they realize it or not. You train, prepare, and show up feeling like everything is about to be graded. Did I do enough? Am I ready? What if I blow it? 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.

Instead of seeing a race as a test you either pass or fail, I want you to see it as an experiment. Your race plan is no...

What if the key to running your best race is not training harder, but training your mind? When things get tough deep into an ultra, the real challenge is not your legs. It is the thoughts in your head and how you respond to them.

In this episode, I share what ultra runners can learn from Olympic champion Eileen Gu. She approaches her mind the same way she approaches her sport, as something she studies, tinkers with, and improves over time. If you have ever tried to distract yourself from negative thoughts during a race...

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.

Racing with fatigue brain can lead to mistakes, like making impulsive decisions or doubting your ability to finish. But here’s the good news: it's not some mysterious, uncontrollable force. With the right strategies, you can still ra...