Tessa Barrett is an elite runner and Olympic Trials Qualifier for the marathon. This week the Tidal Basin Trio sit down with the local legend, two time winner of the Marine Corps Marathon, and Cherry Blossom elite field athlete to discuss here running journey, her incredible back to back Marine Corps Marathon win, and her resilience to get her official OTQ after some unfortunate set backs.

Hosts: Jared McGrath, Sharon Schwei, Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

Guest: Tessa Barrett

For Credit Union Cherry Blossom Productions: Executive producer Jared McGrath and Supervising producer Sharon Schwei

For Castle on the Hill Productions: Supervising producer Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

Music: Beck Nebel, licensed through audiio

For more information on the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile, 5K, and kids races, go to www.cherryblossom.org

For more information on the Blossom Banter podcast, go to www.blossombanterpodcast.com