Unstoppable Ultra Runner

39. Taking Care of Your Future Self

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 self deserves that same care. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/39 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly

38. Why Miracles Are Always on the Table (In Ultrarunning & in Life)

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 hope, some call it delusion, but I call it a powerful mindset that works. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/38 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly

37. Coming Back from a Break from Running

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 actually your peak and how your experience can help you come back stronger and smarter. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/37 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly

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

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 https://www.susanidonnelly.com/36 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly

35. How to Stop Procrastinating Your Runs and Get Out the Door

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 Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly