Jes Woods: You’re Never Ready For 100 Miles

Jes is a New York City running coach involved in many different communities.

In this episode we talk about:

-sprinter and triple jumper to 100 miler

-New York City running communities

-getting into ultra running

-challenging yourself to inspire others

-a happier runner is a faster runner

-dealing with discomfort and fearing the unknown

-running Leadville 100 miler

-coping with pre-race anxiety

-creating running communities

-DNFs and time cuts offs

-the Leadville llamas

-flirting, naps, and aid stations in trail running

-failing publicly with no regrets

-never feeling ready for a challenge

Follow Jes on Instagram @jeslynnyc and For The Long Run @forthelrpod

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