The Run, Shattered Podcast

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By: Sierra Morris

The Run, Shattered Podcast is all about highlighting the mental skills and techniques marathon and ultramarathoners use to shatter their race, goals, and limits. Your host, ShatteredRunner Sierra Morris, interviews runners of all levels about their experience using mental skills, so you can be more intentional during training, when you toe that start line, when you cross that finish line, and everything in between. As an experienced long-distance runner and mental performance and resilience specialist, Sierra is committed to helping you master your mind and shatter your race!

Shattering my First Ultra Lake Martin 50 with Sierra Morris
#6
Last Sunday at 1:13 PM

In this special solo episode, Sierra shares what it took to mentally and physically train for her very first ultramarathon and the mental skills she used to finish 1st female, 2nd overall, and set the 4th fastest course time for women.

You'll hear Sierra talk about building confidence to face the unknown, how to use self-talk statements to stay focused and present, and more mental skills that she trained to shatter Lake Martin 50 mile.


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Running the Boston Marathon 7 Years Later with Dr. Jonathan Jenkins
#5
04/11/2026

Sierra connects with Dr. Jonathan Jenkins about the difference in his training and racing the Boston Marathon seven years apart.

JJ shares how he managed life changes between his races, ways to reflect and build resilience, and more mental skills that helped him PR Boston years later.

Dr. Jonathan Haywood Jenkins, Psy.D., CMPC, is the founder of Mental Fitness & Psychotherapy, LLC., a member of the Harvard Medical School teaching community, and serves on the medical teams of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. An endurance athlete himself, JJ has run the...


Being a Running Realist at Southern States 200 with Ashlie Ithurburn
#4
03/21/2026

In this episode, Sierra talks with Ashlie Ithurburn about the mental skills training and other strategies that helped her finish 1st female at Southern States 200 in 2024.

You'll hear more about the importance of imagery, contingency planning, and strategy and how Ashlie used each to shatter her race.

Ashlie is an experienced ultrarunner who has finished in the top 10 at almost every 200-miler, 100-miler, and 50-miler that she's ran and holds the FKT for the Pinhoti Trail. She's a native of California who now proudly calls Alabama home where she found her love for trail running...


Finding Optimal Focus for UTMB with Marisa Romeo
#3
03/07/2026

In this episode, Sierra connects with Dr. Marisa Romeo about her experience using mental skills at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB) and how she helps others train their mental skills.

Marisa dives into her optimal racing zone using focus tactics, imagery, and enjoying all aspects of the training process.

Marisa is a coach, athlete, educator, partner, daughter, and foodie. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with a doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology, her passion is helping athletes and performers develop mental skills that support both high performance and personal growth. She grew up c...


Being Inspired and Inspiring Others with Stephanie Engblom at Twin Cities Marathon
#2
02/21/2026

In this episode, Stephanie Engblom shares her running journey and all the mental skills she used to shatter her very first marathon - Twin Cities Marathon in 2025.

Steph and Sierra talk about finding inspiration within the community, learning that pain can be productive, and the importance of reflecting on training and race day.

Steph is a mom of two and a two-time marathoner. She found running during a major weight-loss journey and it became the thing that helped her rebuild trust with her body and her mind. She’s passionate about making running feel accessible for...


Pushing Limits at the Marine Corps Marathon with Jamal Olatunde
#1
02/07/2026

In today's episode, Jamal Olatunde shares his go-to training and racing mental skills he used at for the Marine Corps Marathon in 2025.

Jamal talks about learning from failures, the importance of having a flexible mindset throughout training, and embracing race day energy. All of which he used to shatter his race.

Jamal grew up playing football, baseball and running shorter distances in track, and I couldn't fathom running anything over 800m. In college, he walked on to the West Point football team but didn't have much of a career there. After graduating, running strength training, and...


Running With a Big Why at the Zion 100-Mile Challenge with Sarah Bursten
#9
12/27/2025

In this episode, Sarah Bursten shares her experience training and racing at the Zion 100-Mile Challenge in 2025.

Sarah talks about "stacking bricks" through training, her favorite mantras, and the unexpected challenge and the friends she made during race weekend that helped her shatter her goal.

Sarah is an endurance runner, a business owner, and a mom of two littles. Her running journey became profoundly meaningful after a cancer diagnosis in 2021. Facing that challenge led her to running her first marathon, earn the Six Star Medal, and conquer a 100-mile ultramarathon. Her story is a testament...


Embracing a Positive Mindset at Every Woman's Marathon with Vicky Hurd
#8
12/20/2025

In this episode, you'll hear Vicky Hurd talk about her journey into running and the mental skills she used to shatter her first marathon experience at Every Woman's Marathon!

Vicky highlights the importance of practicing a positive mindset throughout training, the self-talk that worked for her, and how she leaned on her family, run club, and the Fuel Goods team along the way.

Vicky was so inspired by all of the women training for their fall marathons and running Every Woman’s Marathon last year that she decided to start her own running journey after ha...


The Power of Reframing and Curiosity at the Lake Martin 100 Miler with Kristi Confortin
#7
12/13/2025

In this episode, Kristi Confortin shares her training and racing experience at the Lake Martin 100 Miler in 2023 and the mental skills she used to shatter her first 100 miler!

Kristi highlights how she reframed unproductive thoughts, ran with curiosity, and the major impact of her Trail Sisters community that pushed her to go for big goals and adventures with confidence.

Kristi is an avid trail runner, rescue dog mom, and chocolate milk connoisseur who finds her greatest joy exploring the winding paths of the Catskills Mountains. As the leader of Trail Sisters Catskills, she fosters community, co...


Becoming a Runner at Every Woman's Marathon with Lynn Morris
#6
11/29/2025

In this episode, Lynn Morris (my mom!) discusses her journey to becoming a runner AND marathoner in just one year, crossing the finish line at Every Woman's Marathon just a couple weeks ago.

Lynn trusted her training, found confidence in herself, leaned on her support, and proved that she can do anything!

Lynn is a wife and mother of 3, plus 2 dogs and a cat, adventurer, explorer, artist, childhood abuse survivor, published children's book author, Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, and breast cancer survivor. Instead of things happening to her that she must endure, she chose...


Trusting Yourself and Your Training at the Chicago Marathon with Helen-Hanson Smith
#5
11/14/2025

In this episode, Helen-Hanson (HH) Smith shares her training and racing experience at the 2024 Chicago Marathon and the mental skills she used to shatter her very first 26.2!

You'll hear HH talk about running for herself through sobriety and recovery and the ways she learned to trust her training that led her to an incredible race day experience.

HH is a runner from Lower Alabama who has been pounding the pavement for over a decade. What began as a simple way to move her body grew into a powerful practice of resilience, discipline, and joy. Alongside...


Mindfulness at the REVEL White Mountains Marathon with Mik Van De Veer
#4
11/01/2025

In this episode, Mik Van De Veer shares her experience training for and running the REVEL White Mountains Marathon earlier this year and the mental skills she used to confront unproductive thoughts to shatter her race.

You'll hear Mik talk about her experience with burnout leading up to this race and how she used mindfulness and acceptance techniques to work with her mind rather than fight against it.

Mik is a marathoner, ultra marathoner, run coach and sorta-cyclist who is very familiar with the heartbreak that comes with chasing big goals and the hard inner...


Building Confidence for the Unknown in FKT Efforts with Cody Taylor
#3
10/18/2025

In this episode, Cody Taylor shares his wild running adventures and the mental skills he used to complete not one but two (so far) Fastest Known Time (FKT) efforts on the Bruce Trail and the International Appalachian Trail.

You'll hear how Cody prepared for these weeks-long efforts and how he maintained his confidence and composure to set both Fastest Known Times unsupported, especially when things didn't go to plan.

Cody Taylor is a former touring musician turned ultra runner who has gone all-in on every path he’s taken. After going from not being able to...


Self-Talk and Embracing Community at the JFK 50 with Kevin Chiang
#2
10/04/2025

In this episode, Kevin Chiang talks through his experience training for and racing the JFK 50 Mile in 2023 and the mental skills he used to finish with less than 5 minutes to spare before the cut-off.

You'll hear about how Kevin managed his expectations, the self-talk that helped him when things didn't go to plan during training and his race, and how he consistently embraces the running community and the joy to keep running.

Dr. Kevin Chiang is a sports medicine physician, educator, researcher, and runner currently based in Dallas, Texas. His running journey began in the...


Mindset Shifts and Lessons Learned at the Austin Marathon with Hannah Lindsey
#1
09/20/2025

In this episode, Hannah Lindsey shares her experience training for and running the Austin Marathon in 2024 and the mindset shifts she made along the way to reach her goal.

You'll hear Hannah talk through how she kept her confidence strong by turning a not-so-great race into lessons learned and what helps her run on the treadmill for hours!

Hannah is a former D1 swimmer turned runner, a 3-time marathoner, 4-time half marathon finisher, and helps lead The Ballston Runaways, a run club based in Arlington that meets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

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Welcome to The Run, Shattered Podcast!
09/18/2025

The Run, Shattered Podcast is all about highlighting the mental skills and techniques marathon and ultramarathoners use to shatter their race, goals, and limits. Your host, ShatteredRunner Sierra Morris, interviews runners of all levels about their experience using mental skills, so you can be more intentional during training, when you toe that start line, when you cross that finish line, and everything in between.


As an experienced long-distance runner and mental performance and resilience specialist, Sierra is committed to helping you master your mind and shatter your next race!


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