Podcasts about arctic circle race

How do you survive the Scottish highlands? In this episode, I talk about my incredible experience at the Bear Grylls Survival Challenge. I share my insights and all the things I've learned throughout the five days of the grueling, tough, difficult and horrible but fantastic challenge. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.   Topics Discussed in this Episode: The overwhelming feeling of gratitude throughout the experience Why I wanted to do this challenge The Bear Grylls Survival Challenge vs The Arctic Circle Race The things you're taught at the Bear Grylls Survival Challenge What each day of the Bear Grylls Survival Challenge looked like What the rescue situation was like   Key Takeaways: We don't get tested in a very primeval way anymore in terms of what we can endure. The Bear Grylls Survival Challenge is an educational experience but also a test. And on the last night in the last day, you're put to the test by being left on your own to see how you can self-rescue. It's so clever what the brain does to you, the cognitive dissonance.   Action Steps: Try taking on a challenge to test yourself. Be out in nature.   Leanne said: "It was an extraordinary experience. Very humbled by nature. It's a real privilege to be amongst that land and those hills,  just feeling like I was part of something that was much bigger than me."   "It's a great example of what could happen when you get into your discomfort zone, and just being part of something that's much, much bigger than yourself, basically."   Thanks for listening!   If you've got any questions around this or if you want to talk to me about your own experience, send me an email.   If you're interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness.   If you've enjoyed what you've heard on this episode and it's added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don't forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.   Links to things mentioned in the show: Why More And More Of Us Are Taking Part In Extreme Sporting Events (Podcast episode with Spencer Locker) Taking Part In The World's Toughest Ski Race: The Arctic Circle Race (Podcast episode about the Arctic Circle Race in April)   More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer Leanne's Email

If you haven’t yet heard Sarah Williams’ interview of Leanne and Antonia about the Arctic Circle Race on the Tough Girl Podcast, here’s your chance to listen to it in this bonus episode. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why Leanne and Antonia decided to join the Arctic Circle Race (ARC) How they planned for the race The challenges involved in training How much it cost to do the race Tips for fundraising How they dealt with pre-race nerves Leanne’s and Antonia’s experience during the race The biggest challenge that they had to overcome in the ARC Training tips for those who want to do the Arctic Circle Race Key Takeaways: Training for the Arctic Circle Race is a challenge in itself. Cross-country skiing is all about the triceps. Posting in social media helps a lot in fundraising. Action Steps: If you’re planning to join the ACR do strength training and build up your triceps. Build tons of aerobic fitness by walking a lot and hacking movement into your day. Include hill runs in your training. Charge up and down hills carrying cross-country skis. When it comes to fundraising, don’t be afraid to ask people. Write to businesses with whom you have good connections for sponsorships. Bring proper food to the race. Leanne said: “We wanted to find something that did take us well out of our comfort zone, and from starting on roller skis to actually taking part in the race, it definitely did that.” Antonia said: “If you’re completely deconditioned and you want to take on an event like this, I think you need at least two years of preparation just to get your level of fitness up because, towards the end, I think it was our fitness levels that got us through it, not because we are great skiers.” Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: Tough Girl Podcast by Sarah Williams Sponsor Link Oura Ring - use discount code BODYSHOT for €50 off More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

What is it like to participate in the world’s toughest ski race? Would you be up for the challenge? Listen in as I tell you all about it and take you through the journey! Who knows? The Arctic Circle Race just might be the next extreme adventure you’re looking for! Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The Arctic Circle Race and why we did it How we prepared for the race My thoughts on the journey What the experience was like Key Takeaways: Both mental and physical endurance are very much needed to take on this kind of challenge. Incredibly powerful things happen when you push yourself into your discomfort zone. You don’t have to go as big as we’ve gone with The Arctic Circle Race, it might be learning an instrument, going online dating, learning a new language, or playing a sport. Taking on a challenge and achieving something is good for your confidence and your resilience. You get a bit more comfortable in very uncomfortable situations. You feel a little more comfortable with unpredictability, and life is unpredictable. A key part of resilience is not your toughness. It’s not what you can endure. It’s more around if you have the tools to cope with the various things that life throws at you and the emotional bandwidth to deal with them. Action Steps: If you are doing a fundraising event, set a really big target and don’t be afraid to ask people to support you. Do something that takes you into your discomfort zone. Have a think about what that thing might be and make sure it’s the appropriate level of challenge at the appropriate time. Leanne said: “[The Arctic Circle Race] is absolutely brutal. It’s the most extraordinary challenge. It’s more like the world’s toughest herring boning and walking race with bits of skiing.” “If you feel that life is pretty smooth and you want to test yourself in some way, then start to look at what you can do. Kick some ideas around.” Thanks for listening! If you want to ask any questions about this, give any feedback, or perhaps kick out some suggestions for future events that we could do or that you’re thinking of doing, we’d love to hear from you! Jump on to the Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page or drop me an email! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: Team Endurance’s Fundraising Page DNAFit Chuckling Goat Red Light Rising Techneco Homes Perfect Information Miguels Boxing Gym Oura Ring - use discount code BODYSHOT for €50 off Previous episodes mentioned that you shouldn’t miss: Why More and More of Us Are Taking Part in Extreme Sporting Events with Spencer Locker of Who Dares Wins More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot for Business Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

What does it mean to be a business athlete? And what is the “energy jar”? Take a listen and find out how these concepts can apply to you. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The concept of the “energy jar” What it means to be a “business athlete” How I’ve been preparing for the Arctic Circle Race Key Takeaways: The energy jar is a metaphor for the amount of energy that we have in our body. Our energy is a finite resource. The energy we have in our body is just in one place. We haven’t got separate pockets of energy that we can distribute or dip into. We need to see ourselves as business athletes. Action Steps: Take a look at your schedule, understand what are the peak points for you, and then figure out how you can get yourself fit so you can be in your prime when that peak time comes. After that peak period, take a little bit of time off and start to do more fun, relaxing things. Do lots of active rest. Don’t hit the gym as hard, and let your body recover. Learn to adapt your schedule according to how you’re feeling. Leanne said: “Why so many of us are falling out of love with life, why many of us are experiencing chronic stress, many of us are experiencing burnout, and that’s simply because we are not planning and pacing ourselves.” “If you start to think of yourself as a business athlete, then I think you’re going to start looking at things in a more intelligent way.” Thanks for listening! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard on this episode and it’s added value to you, share the episode with someone you think could benefit from it. And don’t forget to leave a rating or a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Links to things mentioned in the show: Team Endurance’s Fundraising Page Arctic Circle Race More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne SpencerRise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

Have you ever tried getting out of your comfort zone and into your discomfort zone? Find out how doing so can benefit you as you aim to become a better version of yourself. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/podcasts-blog for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: • Getting into your discomfort zone to build resilience, to build strength, to get more energy, and to get inspired • Cross-country skiing and the Arctic Circle Race • Some of the ways that you can take yourself into your discomfort zone Key Takeaways: • It’s important to do something not necessarily fearful but something that you are apprehensive about, something that takes you into your discomfort zone, and something that challenges you. • You need to stretch yourself in order to grow and develop, but it needs to be the right type of challenge at the right time. If you think about muscular training, we put our muscles under stress in order to get a positive outcome at the end, in order to grow and develop the strength and the fibres of that muscle. • Spiritually, we grow, we develop, we get more energised, we get more resilient and become stronger, happier people when we grow and test ourselves. Otherwise, we stale and we stagnate. • The benefits aren’t just strength, energy and resilience, but also the hormone response that we get from doing things like that. Action Steps: • Think of ways that you can take yourself into your discomfort zone and go. • Find a challenge. Find something that inspires and motivates you but also gives you a little bit of fear and go for it. Make a commitment and then broadcast that commitment so you can be held accountable, and go for it. • Leanne said: “Whatever it is for you, to get yourself out of what I call the velvet rut, which is things are pretty nice, they’re pretty comfortable, it’s quite warm and cozy but it’s a rut nonetheless, is find a challenge.” “It’s just such a good thing to do, to challenge yourself. If you’re not growing, you’re essentially dying; you’re moving backwards. We need to do these things to push ourselves… in order to develop as human beings.” Thanks for listening! Have a think about what your challenge can be and share it with me! Share your ideas and let us know what you’re up to! If you’re interested in finding out what your health IQ is, take the Health IQ test to find out, and get a free 39-page report built around our six signals, which are sleep, mental health, energy, body composition, digestion, and fitness. Links to things we discuss in the show: • Talk More from Leanne Spencer: Bodyshot Performance Bodyshot Performance Limited Facebook page Remove the Guesswork BOOK by Leanne Spencer Rise and Shine BOOK by Leanne Spencer   Leanne’s Email

Leanne was a City exec until March 2012, when she resigned after suffering from burnout and alcoholism. She spent a few weeks in rehab before coming out and redesigning her entire lifestyle at age 37. Leanne trained to be a personal trainer, and worked as a sole trader for a while before setting up her company Bodyshot Performance.  During that time, she build up a team and stepped away from personal training herself. She’s written two bestselling books, done a TEDx Talk, won a business award, contributed to Thrive Global and is paid to speak. Leanne, has run the London Marathon 4x, Completed the Scotland Coast to Coast Races 3x. Which involves – 105 miles across Scotland over two days via bike, foot and kayak. She’s also done, Man v Mountain – which is a 22 mile run up Snowdon and down via obstacle course. Leanne is currently training on roller-skis for the Arctic Circle Race for 2019 which is– a 160km cross-country ski race where participants are entirely self-sufficient (3 day event). Show notes Where Leanne is based, & her gorgeous dog! Who Leanne is ? Growing up and what life was like when she was younger Working in the city and balancing health and fitness Drinking, and having a party lifestyle in her 20s Deciding to leave the city and changing her life Giving up alcohol and deciding to do what she was passionate about - business and health Becoming a personal trainer and starting her company BodyShot Going to rehab for 6 weeks Not having a plan when she resigned from her job What she changed when she came out of rehab Doing her own personal challenges while being a PT Training for the London Marathon Her second marathon and the challenges she faced! Running in fancy dress, during the hottest ever London Marathon! Advice for other runners who want to do a marathon! Why having a coach is a good idea! Fundraising and fundraising fatigue Doing the Arctic Circle Race in 2019! Why she wanted to do this challenge!! Training via roller-skiing!! Planning as a pair for the Arctic Challenge Looking at funding and sponsorship The mental side of the preparation Fear… and why you have to be mindful of it - her tips and tricks for managing it Meditation and why having a daily session works for her Books  - Rise and shine & Remove the Guess Work Remove the Guess Work Podcast - what it is and who it is aimed for Being strong of mind, body and spirit Social Media Website - www.bodyshotperformance.com  Facebook - @BodyshotPT  Twitter @bodyshotpt  Instagram @bodyshotperformance  *********************************************** You can listen to the Tough Girl Podcast on the go via iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! If you have questions about me, the podcast, what I’m doing… then please check out my website If you want to do more to help increase the amount of female role models in the media, please, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, so you won’t miss a single episode. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with your friends, to spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  ***************************************************** If you have questions regarding the Marathon des Sables - Please read  - Tough Girl Sahara Challenge  If you have questions regarding climbing Kilimanjaro - Please read - Kilimanjaro Tips for The Top ***************************************************** Want to do more? Become a Patron and donate every month to help fund my mission If you want to support the mission - you can also donate via PayPal  ***************************************************