VINDURA was formed in 2016 as a way to bring adventure endurance events to Pulaski County in southern Kentucky, provide support to various local organizations and fund some of our own adventures. Our focus from the beginning has been trail runs, adventure races, off-road triathlons and orienteering style events. The roots of VINDURA are in adventure racing which dictate the style of low-key yet fun events.

We try to offer something for everyone, from the person who wants to finish their first 5K to some of the most competitive runners in the region.

Our staff are not only race directors but we also athletes. Aaron and Travis have been racing and training together since 2014 in both competitive road cycling and then adventure racing. In 2024, Lisa Hays joined the team as a staff member, racer, and running coach. The rest of our story is yet to be written as we are just getting started.

Team Leader/Cycling Coach

Aaron’s background is in cycling. Starting road cycling in 2006 to lose weight, Aaron went on to race road bikes, become a USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Certified Coach, and sit on the board of directors briefly of the Indiana/Kentucky Cycling Association. In 2014 he joined up with Travis to race a few adventure races which changed his passion from the road to the woods. Adventure racing has become life for Aaron and is the daily driver for pushing training. Aaron has raced in to USARA National Championships. Aaron serves as team director, navigator, cycling coach.

Co Leader

Travis Hall is a married father of two and works as a 4th grade Science teacher. He started out in athletics at a young age, excelling at team sports like football and basketball. Then after college Travis began to shift to adventure and endurance sports like kayaking and mountain biking. After discovering adventure racing Travis moved to training only for AR. As a part of Vindura, Travis helps put on races and build the Vindura name as the go to organization for adventure/endurance sports in the area.

Program Manager/Running Coach

Lisa Hays is the Program Manager at VINDURA, where she spearheads community engagement and orchestrates high-level endurance events. With a decade of experience as an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor, ISSA Running Coach, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Lisa specializes in bridging the gap between technical operations and deep human connection.

A Somerset resident since 2016, Lisa has been a staple in the local fitness scene, previously serving as the Group Fitness Director at Get Fit Athletic Club and delivering trauma-informed wellness programming in a clinical setting at Bespoke Treatment. Most recently, she served as the Customer Support Lead at Redefining Strength, where she mastered the art of building instant rapport and coaching global teams toward excellence.

As an athlete currently training for her next race, Lisa is a familiar face at VINDURA’s events. Whether she is coordinating logistics for a local race or preparing her presentation for the 2026 Fitness Business Association Virtual Conference, Lisa is dedicated to bringing world-class wellness and movement opportunities to the Pulaski County community. She is passionate about helping every individual become the happiest, healthiest version of themselves through the power of movement & the outdoors.