281. Alexi Pappas' Leadville 100 Adventure: Defying Limits As An Olympian Turned Ultramarathoner

Olympian and professional runner, award-winning writer and filmmaker, Alexi Pappas is not afraid to take on new challenges and test her limits. In this episode of the For The Long Run Podcast, Alexi recaps her experience completing the historic Leadville 100 Trail Run: 100 miles of high-altitude, extreme Rocky Mountain terrain. Underprepared and inexperienced at the ultra-distances, Alexi’s race was a rollercoaster of mental and physical challenges, as well as being a huge opportunity for learning and growth! In this episode we talk about: -running the Leadville 100: mistakes made and lessons learned -walking in races: a lesson in ego and humility -race cut-offs and pacing -overcoming mental and physical challenges in running -Alexi’s new book: Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers) Find Alexi online at https://www.alexipappas.com/ and pick up a copy of “ Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers)” today via amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593562747?tag=kirkus-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 or anywhere else books are sold. Follow Alexi on Instagram @alexipappas and For The Long Run @forthelrpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more! Goodr This episode is also brought to you by Goodr. Goodr have the slickest shades around, for only $25 and $35. They don't slip or bounce, and stay on my face way better than more expensive sunglasses. If you'd like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair (or two) and head over to Goodr and get 15% off your entire order with the code FTLR. Your face will thank you! Skratch Labs We are proud to be sponsored by Skratch Labs, a local, Boulder-based sports nutrition company. You can grab energy bars, energy chews, hydration mix, recovery drink mix, and super high-carb drink mixes for your big days from Skratch to fuel your training and upcoming adventures. Get 20% off your order with the code FTLR20 when you shop through this link . 2Before Thank you to 2Before for sponsoring the podcast. 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries. These are the most researched berries, and those studies are showing that these berries have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity. So go ahead and try some out over at 2before.com . The code FTLR will save you 30% on 20, 10 and multiserve packs. And remember, supporting our brand partners helps to support the greater For The Long Run team.