Unstoppable Ultra Runner

57. Running an Ultra When the Odds Are Against You


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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 letting the odds dictate your decisions and start choosing to believe that success is possible, even before you know exactly how it will happen.

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