Episode 86: Tessa Chesser on Longevity, Real Talk in Running, and Learning How to Reset

In this episode, Megan interviews Tessa Chesser, an ultra runner and adventurer who recently completed some big races. Tessa shares more about these, as well as how she keeps it real in relationships, career, and life. This one's an episode you don't want to miss! Tessa’s bio: Tessa describes herself as a full time superfood slinger, attempted full time adventurer, ex collegiate soccer player turned ultra runner thrill seeker who enjoys a good cup of coffee and solid conversations with passionate people. She says, “I really only two things well, consumer packaged goods and athletics. As a wee one, my pop had us watching all the Bruce Lee movies and working out together as a family in the living room. Today, I not only try and channel his passion, but also the passion of what being outside gives me. The connection with nature has the ability to nurture my soul during stressful, complicated, and happy times. I enjoy pushing the limits of the mind body and soul as we are complicated specimens. I don’t always know what that means, or how it all works, but eventually one day the light bulb goes off and it’s magical.” Questions we ask Tessa include: How did you get your start in running? You’ve had quite a YEAR! You conquered two new distances, 110k and a 100 miler, and made podiums for just about every race. Can you tell us a bit more about the process of training and racing these new distances? Now that it is off-season, how are you taking time for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation? You’ve openly spoken about body image in running and amenorrhea, which have hit home for many of us. Would you mind speaking a bit more to this? In addition to some amazing trail adventures, you also have a pretty awesome job! Can you tell us more about the company you work for and work that you do? What is currently making you thrive / anything you’re psyched up about? What advice would you give to your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Any final shout-outs?