EP163 - Divide and Conquer: Lucja Leonard’s Test at the Divide 200

In this episode of Run the Riot, we dive into a fun conversation with Lucja Leonard, also known as the "Running Dutchie." Lucja shares her journey in ultrarunning, from her first steps into fitness to conquering some of the most challenging ultras, including the Bigfoot 200 and the Divide 200. We explore how she balances a minimalist lifestyle while traveling and training, the mental and physical grit needed for ultra-distance events, and how she stays motivated through the ups and downs of racing. Lucja also opens up about the life-changing experience of tackling 200-mile races, the unique challenge of running in remote environments, and how ultrarunning has shaped her confidence and mindset. We also chat about her plans for the new Arizona Monster 300 race and her previous experiences with races like Marathon des Sables. If you're looking for inspiration to push your limits or thinking about getting into ultrarunning, Lucja's story will leave you motivated to embrace the challenge! Links and show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/lucjal #runtheriot #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #Bigfoot200 #Summit200 #trailrunning #trailrunner #arizonamonster300