Jennifer Russo discusses her experiences in ultra running, particularly in backyard ultra races. She shares her achievements in races such as the Long Haul 100 and Ohio's Backyard Ultra, where she finally won after multiple attempts. Jennifer also talks about the challenges she faces with stomach issues during races and her experimentation with different diets. She mentions her qualification for the US team in the Big's Backyard Ultra and explains the format of the race. Jennifer also discusses the difficulty of the course in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and the upcoming World Championship in 2025. Jennifer Russo discusses her experience running the Fort Frenzy race in Tennessee and the challenges of the course. Despite her busy schedule as a mother, race director, and coach, she finds balance and makes time for training.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Recent Success

06:35

The Unique Experience of Backyard Ultras

12:18

Strong Performances in Ohio's Backyard Ultra

15:14

Fighting to the Finish Line

19:37

Qualifying for the US Team in Big's Backyard Ultra

21:28

Uncertainty and Future Challenges

23:48

East Fork Race

28:02

Training for Races like Bigs

31:44

Finding Balance in a Busy Schedule

36:11

The Satisfaction of Being a Race Director

41:25

Balancing Training with Other Commitments

44:31

Running for Mental Health and Personal Growth

48:03

The Mental Challenges of Backyard Ultras

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