Episode
43. Loop Courses: How to Run Loops Without Dreading Them
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- Unstoppable Ultra Runner
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- Feb 4, 2026
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- 1453
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Summary
Loop courses tend to bring up one big worry for runners: boredom. Almost every time someone tells me they’ve signed up for a loop race, they immediately follow it with, “But what if I get bored?” I used to think the same way. Repeating the same terrain, passing your car every lap, and feeling like you’re not making forward progress can sound mentally exhausting before the race even starts. In this episode, I explain why boredom feels so threatening in loop courses, how the common strategies runners use to handle it actually make things harder, and three powerful ways to rethink loop races so they work for you instead of against you. For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/43 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. If you’re ready to stop repeating the same mental patterns in your races and start developing the mindset that lets your training show up when it matters most, I’d love to talk with you. Schedule a free consultation call with me here: unstoppable-ultra-runner.captivate.fm/book-a-call Click here to book your free consult call!