What does it really mean to belong at the front of the pack?

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, I sit down with elite ultrarunner Lotti Brinks to talk about the journey from showing up unsure, to racing with confidence against the best in the world.

We dive into her breakthrough performances, including major ultra wins, course records, earning a Golden Ticket, and racing at Western States. But more importantly, we talk about the mental side of elite racing, handling pressure, executing on race day, and learning to trust your training when it matters most.

This episode is for runners chasing improvement, confidence, and that feeling of belonging, whether you’re racing your first ultra or lining up at the front.

Keywords:
ultrarunning podcast, trail running, elite ultrarunner, Western States 100, Golden Ticket racing, mindset in ultras, endurance running, women in trail running, Pushing Horizons podcast, long distance running, confidence in racing

What happens when you stop waiting and start committing?

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we talk about the journey from triathlon to marathon running, the leap from half marathon to the full 42.2 km, and what it means to set a goal that actually scares you.

With Stockholm Marathon as the first full and another marathon planned later in the year, this conversation dives into training volume, mindset shifts, fueling, gear choices, and the mental strength required to keep going when things get hard.

This episode is for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone standing at the edge of a big goal, wondering if they’re capable.

Because most of the time, you already are.

Keywords:
marathon training, first marathon, Stockholm Marathon, endurance mindset, triathlon to running, long-distance running, fueling strategy, running motivation, mental strength, pushing limits, endurance podcast

What does it really take to go longer when everything inside you says stop?

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive deep into the mindset behind ultra-distance running, 200-mile races, and the quiet resilience required to endure multi-day events. This conversation explores mental toughness, suffering with purpose, sleep deprivation, endurance mindset, and why some athletes are drawn to distances where speed no longer matters.

We talk about:

• Why 200-mile races are more about survival than performance

• Mental strategies for pushing through extreme fatigue

• The emotional side of endurance running

• The role of community, compassion, and support in ultra racing

• What going longer teaches you about life beyond running

This episode is for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone curious about pushing limits—on the trail or in life.

Keywords:
ultra running, 200 mile race, endurance mindset, mental toughness, ultramarathon podcast, long distance running, resilience, suffering and growth, trail running, endurance athletes