GRIT and HUSTLE: The Mindset of an Ultra Runner

FUELED WITH FIRE

About Jess Mullen, MS, RD, RRCA Certified Running Coach https://fitfirst.net/about-fit-first/ I’ll admit it. Like most people, I used to eat a lot of junk. At 20, I remember going for a 30-minute bike ride and promptly getting sick. It was a wake-up call–the first time I really thought about the importance of what I chose to put in my body. After studying accounting and working as a corporate auditor, I had a realization: I wanted to do something that would help real people. I went back to school and got a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science from Bastyr University, which combined a focus on whole foods with solid research. Since then, I’ve broadened my knowledge even further. As an inpatient dietitian at Stevens Hospital, I gained considerable experience with major medical issues, like diabetes and diverticulitis. Now, in private practice nutrition and as a fitness trainer and running coach, I work with people who have a wide range of abilities, needs and goals. As a long-distance runner, I have had years of experience experimenting with what works and what doesn’t. I have learned how to maximize my ability to burn fat and minimize stomach distress during long events. This has enhanced my my ability as a professional to support my clients improve body composition, health, energy levels and performance. I’ve tried lots of diet approaches myself, so I understand what it’s like. I continue to read as much as possible and keep an open mind. Overall, my philosophy is to build from the positive. What I really love most is helping active people figure out what works for them, and what they can sustain. I truly believe you can feel better, look better and perform better, even as you age. Resources Mentioned In This Show: Follow Jess on Instagram FUELhouse Gym Website Join the FH Community Friend us on Facebook: FUELhousegym Thanks for Listening! Now, Do This… Subscribe to the show on iTunes! Let us know what resonated for you in the comments below. Episode performance All time Plays