Jessi Morton-Langehaug | Why She Chooses Races That Terrify

Ultra running isn’t just about distance, it’s about confronting fear, pain, and self-doubt head-on. In this episode, we sit down with endurance athlete Jessi Morton-Langehaug, who has tackled some of the world’s most brutal events, including the Arizona Masters 300, Tahoe 200, and the legendary Badwater 135.Jessi shares how she turned a Lyme disease diagnosis and personal struggles into fuel for her running journey, why she seeks out races that scare her, and the mental strategies she uses when everything falls apart.Whether you’re a marathoner, an aspiring ultra runner, or just curious about the mindset behind running hundreds of miles, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, problem-solving, and redefining what’s possible.👉 Tune in to hear how Jessi proves that sometimes the scariest races bring out the strongest version of ourselves.Keywords: ultra marathon, Badwater 135, Tahoe 200, Arizona Masters 300, mental strength, problem-solving, endurance running, trail running, ultra running podcast, pushing limits