Dr. Jess Mena, DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and this time we are talking about she went from an ultramarathon newbie to dropping two hours off her 50k time. Jess breaks down her race and improvement with her unique blend of insight, wit, and high-energy.

Here is a poem Jess wrote after her experience:

That sound of dirt under my feet

The smell of crisp mountain air

Mountain rugged dirt roads

That stimulates the senses aware.

My soul overwhelmingly full

My legs on agonizing fire

The spirit in complete peace

Nature, it endlessly inspires.

Leave the straight hard lines

Leave the concrete busy place

Barrel up and down mountains

Follow the winding road at whatever pace.

Follow it to the sea.

Follow it to a lake

Whatever you do

Enjoy the ride without mistake.

Thank the earth

Thank the sky.

That you have had the opportunity

To run on trails up this high.

Follow Jess at www.instagram.com/tempo_with_jess.

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