Randi is an adventurer at heart. Calling Colorado and the trails that wind through it home, Randi thrives exploring this great world with her own two feet. Ultra running is her primary discipline and she enjoys embracing the process of training - the countless hours exploring, getting lost, challenging herself, and seeking new adventures. While she spends the majority of her time running, she also enjoys traveling abroad with her husband, backpacking and skiing with their husky pup, and learning their newest hobby, mountain biking! An accountant by day, a true weekend warrior at heart, and an advocate for promoting women in trail running and the great outdoors in between; you can find her sipping on an IPA, and playing cribbage when her legs just can't go anymore.
Her race accomplishments include finishing first at TransRockies 6 day stage race in 2019 in the women’s open team category. She is excited to get back to racing in 2021.  Some of her favorite places to run include Switzerland, The Grand Canyon and the Rocky Mountains.  She is excited to explore Zion National Park, Moab, and Arizona in the coming year.
You can find her on Instagram @randi_whitley and Facebook: Randi Whitley
Questions we ask Randi include:
Take us back to your early days. How did you get your start in running and/or athletics?
Tell us a little bit about your path into trail running and the ultra scene.
Congrats on finishing first at the TransRockies 6-day stage race in 2019 in the women’s open team category! What was this experience like?
You travel quite a bit! How have you navigated this time without many races and the ability to travel? What are some lessons you’ve learned from your experiences traveling and favorite places you’ve been / trails you’ve run?
During SRC, we talk a lot about embracing our strength, body image, and mental well-being. Is this something you have ever been challenged with, and if so, how have you found ways to help?
You’ve started a pretty awesome community / IG account (Women of Running) and speak to the role. Can you speak more on this, your group runs, and the role that community plays in running?
What does your life look like outside of running? And/or what is currently making you thrive?
Looking back, what advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being “Strong” mean / look like to you?
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