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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 or wished you could just get out of your head, this episode will show you a different path.
For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/48
Connect with Susan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly
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Introducing: 1:1 Mental Mastery Coaching for Ultrarunners
My 1:1 Mental Mastery Coaching for Ultrarunners is a six-month coaching program where we build the mental skills experienced ultrarunners use to handle difficult races well.
Click here to book your free consult call!
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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 or wished you could just get out of your head, this episode will show you a different path.
For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/48
Connect with Susan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly
Mentioned in this episode:
Introducing: 1:1 Mental Mastery Coaching for Ultrarunners
My 1:1 Mental Mastery Coaching for Ultrarunners is a six-month coaching program where we build the mental skills experienced ultrarunners use to handle difficult races well.
Click here to book your free consult call!

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