Unstoppable Ultra Runner

Susan Donnelly

English Education Fitness Health & Fitness Running Self-Improvement

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Episodes 61

Avg. Duration 18m

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Since Apr 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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90%

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

What to Do After You Run a Race

Jun 10, 2026 2m Trailer

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…

61. If I Can't Run, Am I Still an Ultra Runner?

Jun 10, 2026 15m

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…

60. How to Make Peace with What You Can't Control

Jun 03, 2026 30m

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…

59. The 5 Mental Skills Every Ultra Runner Needs

May 27, 2026 22m

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…

58. 3 Things Holding You Back in Ultra Running

May 20, 2026 24m

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…

Are You Training Your Mindset for Ultrarunning?

May 19, 2026 2m Trailer

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…

57. Running an Ultra When the Odds Are Against You

May 13, 2026 29m

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…

56. How to Tell an Excuse From a Reason in Ultra Running

May 06, 2026 21m

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…

55. Why Your Race Result Isn’t the Real Story

Apr 29, 2026 26m

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…

54. How Doubt Shows Up in Every Training Phase (& What to Do About It)

Apr 22, 2026 23m

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…

53. DNF Post-Mortem: What Went Right and What to Do Next

Apr 15, 2026 19m

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:…

52. Handling Doubt Before a Race: 3 Questions to Replace “Can I Finish?”

Apr 08, 2026 19m

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,…

51. Ultra Math: 5 Strategies to Master It in Your Races

Apr 01, 2026 28m

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…

50. The Truth About Aging in Ultra Running

Mar 25, 2026 24m

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…

49. The “Experiment of One” Mindset for Ultra Runners

Mar 18, 2026 26m

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…

48. What Ultra Runners Can Learn from Olympic Champion Eileen Gu

Mar 11, 2026 19m

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…

47. How to Manage Fatigue Brain: Strategies for Ultra Races

Mar 04, 2026 24m

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…

46. Point-to-Point Courses: Face Your Fears to Grow as a Runner

Feb 25, 2026 25m

If you’ve been defaulting back to loop races because they feel safer, simpler, or easier to plan than point-to-point courses, this episode will help you see point-to-point races in a completely…

45. Self Validation: The Skill That Makes You Unstoppable

Feb 18, 2026 24m

If I could give you one skill to carry into every race, every long run, every moment of doubt for the rest of your running life, do you know what would it be?In this episode, I’m giving you the one…

44. Failing Better: How to Learn From a DNF

Feb 11, 2026 18m

In ultra running, failure is part of the sport. If you stay in this long enough, you will experience it. The real question is not whether you will fail, but whether failure will stop you or make you…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Unstoppable Ultra Runner have?

Unstoppable Ultra Runner has published 61 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Education, Fitness.

Is Unstoppable Ultra Runner still active?

Unstoppable Ultra Runner is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 18m.