The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I just heard like the polls clicking in the background and I just got poll hangry." In this Episode Troy Meadows and Teresa Bowser discuss their experience running the Quest for the Crest 50k, sharing insights on the technical terrain, steep climbs, and challenging weather conditions. They also explore the unique running community and trail access in Western North Carolina. Troy and Teresa discuss their experience during a race, covering topics such as using poles, climbing, descending, aid stations, and the challenges of the course. They share insights on hydration, nutrition, and the mental and physical demands of the race. Troy and Teresa discuss their experiences at the Quest for the Crest 50K race, sharing details of the challenging course, aid stations, and the mental and physical struggles they faced. They also talk about their post-race recovery and future race plans. Teresa's Links IG - @teresabowserfitness Things we talked about during the episode. Optimal Human Health https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Hellbender 100 Run 828 Hardrock  Blue Ridge Parkway Mountains To Sea Trail Buncombe County Horse Trail Big Tom Trail Leadville 100 Looking Glass 100k Shut In Race If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  ⁠ Run Trail Life⁠ Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠ Freetrail⁠  Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ Troy Meadows Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Strava⁠ Freetrail Links:⁠ Freetrail Pro⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | YouTube trail running, ultra running, Western North Carolina, Quest for the Crest, technical terrain, steep climbs, running community, trail access, race experience, race, poles, climbing, descending, aid stations, hydration, nutrition, mental challenges, physical demands, ultramarathon, trail running, race experience, mental toughness, post-race recovery, future races