The Trail Trash Podcast

Lexi with RoamLab: Living the Nomadic Ultra Running Lifestyle


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In this episode of the Trail Trash podcast, host Jason Atnip interviews Lexi from RoamLab, a couple who travel around in a truck converted into camper and participate in ultra running races. Lexi shares her running journey, starting from not being an athlete in school to picking up running in her twenties and then again in her thirties. She talks about how she and her partner Chris got into ultra running and their decision to jump straight into a 50K race. Lexi also discusses their camper van lifestyle and how it complements their love for trail running. She mentions the challenges they face in finding race opportunities and the flexibility they have in their schedule. Lexi shares their long-term running goals, including running a 100K race and potentially a 50-miler.

Takeaways

  • Lexi and her partner Chris travel around in a camper van and participate in ultra running races.
  • They jumped straight into a 50K race as their first ultra race.
  • Their camper van lifestyle complements their love for trail running and allows them to explore different areas.
  • They face challenges in finding race opportunities and have to be flexible with their schedule.
  • Their long-term running goals include running a 100K race and potentially a 50-miler.
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