Meet Tess Harvey!

Age:  32

Where do you currently live:  Wilbraham, MA

Occupation:  Research Manager

Family (kids, spouse, pets):  2 dogs

Have you been a part of TR2E? If so, how many years?  This is my first year!

Why did you choose to fundraise for Vermont Adaptive? Witnessing the ways that the outdoors change people—building confidence and feelings of self-efficacy as well as the healing power of fresh air, nature, and time outside—has meant the world to me and my connections. Vermont Adaptive is one way to help others who may not have the easiest path to outdoor recreation have those same experiences. 

Number of Ultras run: A lot. Do I have to count? Over 20. 

Name and date of first Ultra:  TARC Fall Classic 50k in September 2015

What is your best race experience:  The year after I faced hospitalization with pulmonary embolisms I trained hard and PR’d in every distance I touched (5k, half marathon, marathon, 50k, 50m) as well as finishing my first 100 miler. 

Who do you admire in the Ultrarunning community:  Emelie Forsberg displays such happiness and joy in every race and all her training, she embodies being connected to nature while still pushing her body to perform. I admire Courtney Dauwalter for the same reasons! 

What is your biggest fear:  spiders and heights freak me out!

What’s your favorite comfort food: Grilled cheese

What race is on your bucket list:  Maybe Western States one day would be exciting

What makes you happy: Watching my dogs play in the woods

What is your biggest pet peeve:  Traffic! 

What are your goals for Vermont 100? 

A: to finish under 28 hours with a smile 

B: To finish with a smile 

C: to smile

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: 

Hopefully still running in the woods with my dogs every day. 😊 

Thank you Tess for sharing a bit about you with all of us! We are super excited to meet you at Silver Hill and watch you crush the Vermont 100! Thanks for fundraising for Vermont Adaptive 💚and being part of Team Run 2 Empower!