EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 1H 16M
Mental Performance for Ultrarunning and Training for 100 Milers with Sierra Morris
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
In this episode, Sierra Morris, weeks after her first 100-mile finish at the Vermont 100, unpacks the mental skills that helped her navigate one of endurance sport's toughest challenges. From managing self-doubt, handling pain, setbacks, and the inevitable emotional highs and lows that every ultrarunner faces.If you've ever struggled with consistency or wondered how the best ultrarunners stay mentally strong when things get hard, this episode will give you tools you can put into practice immediately.In this episode, you'll learn:-Why mental training is just as important as physical training.-A simple technique to stop negative thought spirals before they derail your race.-Why every emotion during an ultra is temporary—and how that knowledge can keep you moving forward.-How celebrating small wins during training creates stronger race-day resilience.-Practical strategies for staying consistent when motivation fades.-The mental tools Sierra relied on during her first 100-mile finish—and how you can apply them to your own racing.SHOW LINKSWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 20% discount with code EVERYDAYULTRA20: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharingFollow Sierra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shatteredrunner/Sierra's website: https://shatteredrunner.com/Sierra's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Go2v5rqzI8ZTWBF9UY8Ru?si=&nd=1&dlsi=e2f0419bc2224989
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