In this episode, Teresa Bowser shares her powerful journey of overcoming eating disorders and addiction through fitness and ultra running. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the resilience she built, and how endurance sports became a path to healing. We dive into the mental toughness required for ultra marathons, the importance of structured training, and the supportive trail running community. Teresa’s story is one of strength, discipline, and the pursuit of passion.
Connect with Teresa:
📌Facebook:Teresa Bowser
📌Instagram:@teresabowserfitness
📌Website:Appalachian Footprints
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Teresa Bowser's Journey
06:05 The Struggle with Eating Disorders
12:48 Battling Addiction and Finding Fitness
19:04 Transitioning to Ultra Running
27:08 The Power of Community and Support
32:14 Embracing the Challenge of Endurance Racing
39:11 The Role of a Pacer in Ultra Races
44:12 Getting Started: Entry Points into Ultra Racing
49:55 The Importance of Training Discipline
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