In this episode of the MidPacker Pod, Troy Meadows talks with Jessica Vandenbush, a content creator, trail and ultrarunner, and all-around fun person. 

This was an enjoyable conversation centered around some of the unique things Jessica has done around building community and creating content in the running world and how she approaches balance in her life while finding time to pursue her passions. 

From creating the speed dating 5k to running the Jerome Aid Station at the inaugural Cocadona 250, where the town required them to have "quiet time" during the night section, to running hard races, Jessica has a way of leaning in and finding unique ways to solve problems that always come up when you are doing hard things.

Besides working for The North Face, Jessica is the Creator and Editor of Eat Clean Run Dirty, a print magazine focused on trail and ultra running, and just recently directed and produced the film Nettie from Ohio. A film about one woman's journey to get to the Western States 100 endurance run.

Jessica is pushing the envelope and paving the way for female creators in trail and ultra running, a predominantly male-dominated sport. She is doing it with a fun, no-nonsense attitude that is super refreshing. 

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