About this episode

Wesley O'Driscoll interviews ultra runner Jessie Zapo about her experiences in running and art therapy.

A Conversation with Ultra Runner, Jessie Zapo. Jessie is an Ultra Runner living in New York, the founder of Girls Run NYC (formerly of Bridgerunners, Black Roses, and Adidas Runners) and an Art Therapist. In this episode we discuss: the Boston Marathon, finish lines, Des Linden, throwaway clothes, Cleveland, track and field day, volleyball, architectural drafting, dropping out of art school, Prospect Park, Mike Saes, favourite vegetables, the Williamsburg Bridge. Read our Newsletter.

People in this episode

Host: Wesley O'Driscoll

Guest: Jessie Zapo

Topics covered

• ultra running
• marathons
• art therapy
• New York
• sports culture
• women in sports

Keywords

• Jessie Zapo
• ultra runner
• Boston Marathon
• Girls Run NYC
• art therapist
• sports
• New York

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Girls Run NYC, Bridgerunners, Black Roses, Adidas Runners

Places: New York, Cleveland, Prospect Park, Williamsburg Bridge

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