“I used to just wing my mileage and burn out. DSS gave me structure — and I finally ran a marathon without hitting the wall.”
“I’ve been running ultras for years but always faded late. The DSS system taught me how to suffer on schedule — now I finish strong, not broken.”
“I’m a busy dad with a full-time job. DSS plans fit my life instead of taking it over. I finally feel like an athlete and still have time for family.”
“After my back injury, I thought my running days were done. DSS’s strength + mobility focus gave me confidence — I just set a new 10K PR.”
“DSS gave me back my confidence. I didn’t just survive my 50K — I raced it. Suffering wasn’t random anymore. It was scheduled.”
“Suffer on schedule. Perform without excuses.”
Motivation fades. Structure wins. daily scheduled suffering—led by a uesca certified ultra running coach—builds discipline, grit, and results from your first ultra to your fastest marathon.
Discipline. Endurance. Execution.
Daily Scheduled Suffering isn’t a workout — it’s a war plan.
DSS is ultra running and mindset coaching for those who train with purpose, suffer on schedule, and evolve through discipline.
Not Elite? Not a Problem.
Just Show Up and Suffer.
Daily Scheduled Suffering isn’t about running 100 miles or lifting insane weight.
It’s about showing up when it’s hard, when it hurts, when your excuses are louder than your drive.
You don’t have to be fast. You don’t have to be fit.
You just have to be willing.
This is the gateway to grit.
This is your starting line.
“Discipline is the Distance.”
Built By a Marine. Forged in Pain. Powered by Purpose.
This isn’t coaching from the sidelines. This is real-world structure and strength-delivered by someone who’s lived it.
I’m Charles. a Marine Veteran. I’ve trained through injuries, chronic pain, and every excuse you can think of.
I created DSS to give runners the mindset, structure, and discipline they’re missing—not just to finish races,but to become something harder to break.
Led by Charles Cottrell—UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach and ultra runner.
Ready to stop dabbling and start committing?
❌ No Fluff
❌ No One-Size Fits All
❌ No Motivational Nonsense
The DSS Mission.
Daily Scheduled Suffering exists to build unbreakable athletes — physically and mentally.
We believe discipline is the foundation of real freedom.
Suffering is not the enemy — it’s the path.
DSS was built for runners who refuse to quit.
Who face hardship head-on.
Who choose growth through structured discomfort.
This isn’t just about training. It’s about transformation.
This System is for you if…
🟧 You’ve pushed your limits through pain but still feel stuck, watching progress slip further away.
🟧 You crave clear, consistent structure—not empty pep talks or fleeting motivation.
🟧 You’re tired of quitting the moment things get tough, ready to break the cycle of giving up.
🟧 You want grit that builds resilience and strength, not gimmicks promising quick fixes.
🟧 You need a reliable system designed for real growth, not another excuse to delay your goals.
Not for you if…
❌ You need motivation to show up
❌ You expect comfort in your training
❌ You quit when it gets hard
❌ You want results without sacrifice
This journey demands consistency, resilience, and a willingness to embrace discomfort. If you're not ready to push through challenges and fully commit, this isn’t the path for you.
“Pain is guaranteed. Progress is earned.”
Ready to stop circling the same mountain?
This isn’t coaching. This is committment.
Base Grit: The Grind Plans
Pre-built ultra training plans designed to push limits.
No fluff. Just the schedule you need to suffer on time.
Self-Guided Training
Choose from 50k, 100k, 100 mile & strength plans.
Download instantly & start today.
$29 / plan
FULL LOCK-IN
$125/month
This is the full-stack DSS experience—for athletes ready to go all in. Includes weekly plan delivery via TrainingPeaks, custom strategy, deep coaching access, and race-week check-ins. You’ll also get mindset sessions and form reviews. If you want full accountability and full performance, this is it.
✅ Custom training plan updated weekly
✅ Plans delivered and adjusted through TrainingPeaks
✅ Unlimited email access for coaching questions
✅ Personalized race strategy planning
✅ Race-week check-in calls (as needed)
✅ Mental toughness sessions (monthly)
✅ Plan adjustments within 24 hrs
This tier is for serious athletes only. Full Lock-In means no excuses, no shortcuts, just results.
7-Day Mental Dominance Challenge.
This isn’t a motivation plan. This is a war protocol. Seven days. Seven brutal, honest gut checks. You either dominate the day-or the day breaks you.
What you'll get:
Smash through your mental walls—master discipline that outlasts pain and fatigue.
Train your mind to own discomfort without flinching—embrace the suck, dominate the day.
Build ironclad routines that force consistency even when motivation crashes.
Activate relentless focus to obliterate distractions and zero in on your goals.
Learn battle-tested mental hacks tailored for ultra runners who refuse to quit.
Develop warrior-level grit that carries you through the darkest miles and hardest moments.
Turn suffering into your weapon—transform every struggle into unstoppable momentum.