Episode 28. The Power of the S.O.S. and Race Reports!

In this episode, host Erin Quinn takes you inside her fourth finish of the legendary Survival of the Shawangunk's (SOS )— a grueling triathlon combining a 30-mile road bike, three lake swims, and nearly 20 miles of trail running through the mountains of New Paltz, NY. Erin shares an honest, in-the-moment race recap, including an unexpected battle with IT band and hip flexor pain from mile one, and the mental tools she used to keep moving forward anyway.Beyond the race story, Erin breaks down why keeping a training log and writing a post-race report is one of the most valuable tools in an endurance athlete's toolbox. She walks through how to set both performance and process goals, how to reframe negative thoughts mid-race, and how rooting for other runners can lift your own performance. Whether you're prepping for your first ultramarathon or your fiftieth, this episode is packed with real, practical mindset strategies for showing up on race day — messy training and all.For 1:1 coaching inquiries you can reach out to Erin via email erinmaryquinn@gmail.com or on her website erinmaryquinn.com For a link to her Race Report Forms she provides to athletes just click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQB_k4QIzmOL3HzjxqRiIiCGcgZPh3U2thF-qGCnuAM/edit?usp=sharing