Local Legends - Episode 28 with Izzy King
Isabel King, better known as Izzy, has an impressive race history. She started riding in 2017, in 2021 did her first gravel race, and in 2022 competed in the Lifetime Grand Prix along side the fastest racers in the nation.
Race Results
2023 Belgian Waffle Ride, Scottsdale - 6th place
2022 Lifetime Grand Prix - 16th place of overall
2022 Filthy 50 MTB - 2nd place expert women
2021 Vail Lake XC MTB - 1st place, Cat 1
2021 Unbound Gravel - 8th place
2021 Crusher in the Tushar - 6th place
2021 BWR, San Diego - 4th place
2021 Leadboat Challenge (Leadville & SBT Gravel) - 7th place
2021 Filthy 50 MTB - 4th place expert women
Izzy is no stranger to working hard and playing hard as a D1 soccer player and getting a MBA, Izzy is committed to her craft and aims to excel to be the best. She is dedicated to working hard and consistently.
Besides being a total badass, one big reason I wanted to invite her to be a Local Legend is her attitude toward riding and life. She is well known on social media with and she puts her heart on her sleeve sharing the pain, fun, and glory through it all - the good, the bad, the ugly. Although she competes against the gods, she is someone many can relate to and her smile and charisma is genuine and gives her the warmth.
I was very grateful to have this time with Izzy and talk more about what she makes of all this gravel racing and training. Her goal to find a balance with training and life and how she has evolved as a racer learning about training, racing, and nutrition. I also enjoyed talking more about her soccer experience because being a D1 athlete is no joke and to play at that level requires practice and dedication.
Follow Isabel King at king_iz on Instagram
Enjoy my next Local Legend.
