Podcasts about baja divide

During Hour 3 Olympic gold medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer and pack-cycler Trish Holt joined the show discussing Trish's recent trek down the Baja Divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of 2024, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and share some personal insights from the past six months.  In this special solo episode, I open up about my experiences hiking the South West Coast Path, the lessons I've learned about health and fitness, and how I'm approaching financial planning and future adventures. From the challenges of dealing with health setbacks to the triumphs of completing tough hikes, this episode is an honest and raw look at my journey.  I also delve into thoughts on ageing, longevity, and the exciting plans I have for 2025, including more adventures, personal growth, and professional goals. If you're curious about what goes on behind the scenes of Tough Girl Challenges or simply want some motivation to tackle your own goals, this episode is for you. Join me for an honest conversation about health, money, and embracing the adventures ahead! *** Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon!  Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! *** Show notes Welcome to the reflections episode  Recording in the dead time between Christmas and New Year Who am I? The mission of Tough Girl Challenges Making assumptions - that you know a lot about me! Setting the scene Focusing on the previous 6 months (August 2024 - December 2024) Home on the Wirral The restful, calm bedroom where I work from  Giant map of the World  Snake plant  Peace Lilly Plant  Living at home since 2014 Keeping structured and focused during the interview My early 30s, banking, stress, travelling for 2 years Spending time in South America and designing life I wanted to lead  How podcasting has changed my life Starting podcasting in 4th August 2015  Goodpods list  Previous adventures and challenges  Running challenges - Marathon des Sables  Cycling challenges - Cycling from Vancouver to Cabo san Lucas 2018 Hiking and thru-hiking  Question from Adele Vickers  How my adventures and challenges have evolved over time  Feeling like a failure on the Appalachian Trail  The importance of showing up even when you don't feel like it Not enjoying the North Island of New Zealand (roads etc) Reflection on the Te Araroa Trail podcast episode  Enjoying spending time in the wilderness, solo Pursuing similar challenges in the future  Adventuring over the past 18 months none stop Achieving everyday and feeling like I'm making progress Working on balance  Documenting the journey so far Focusing on the South West Coast Path, health, fitness, financial goals, new job and future goals  Armchair Adventure Festival 2024  South West Coast Path (SWCP)  Zoe Langley-Wathen  Training and preparation for the SWCP  Dealing with severe anaemia and not going into the hike fully fit Documenting the trail daily and sharing on social media  Sponsored by ZOLEO #ChallengeWithZOLEO  Wearing INOV8 #gifted. Use TOUGHGIRL10 for a 10% discount  Tooth pain, teeth issues, visiting the dentist, needing a filling and root canal… Accommodation, distances, costs, walking with friends on the SWCP (James, Zoe, Gigi) Level of enjoyment (71%) fatigue (44%), ease of terrain (48%) Ankle issues, and focusing on bullet proofing my ankles going forward Overall throughs on the SWCP and why I highly recommend it as a hike  The reality of what people think thru-hiking is versus what it is actually like out on the trail The Salt Path - book & new film in 2025  Being home in September and focusing on health  Scientific research into ageing at 44 and me turning 44 in 2025  Caroline Paul: How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad'. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age. Ageing and adventuring - 16 adventures over the next 16 years  6 years until I'm 50 (WTF) Health, wellness & longevity  Needing to put money into my SIPP (Private Pension - Self Invested Personal Pension) Needing to make more money, without losing my freedom  Patrons & Patreon  Getting back into strength training, working with Franco - https://www.humalforces.com/  Dr. Stacy Sims - Leading Global Expert on Female Physiology and Endurance Training. Author of ROAR.  Lifting heavy weights, getting my protein in (with Protein Rebel) AIM Health where cutting-edge medical science meets holistic well-being  Seeing Dr Cathy  Treatment - Cryotherapy, Red Light Bed, Rebalance Bed, Hyperbaric Oxygen and Hydrogen Therapy & Compression Therapy  Feeling Amazing!! What 2025 is hopefully going to look like…. Work at AIM until end of April 25 (also doing strength training, editing podcast and vlogs etc), Travel/adventure from May to early September, work at AIM until next April 2026.  Summary of financial goals  Editing the Vlogs for New Zealand (22 for North Island and 27 vlogs for the South Island) and why I'm happy with what I've created.  Sponsorship for 2025 - podcast & vlogs with  INOV8 & ZOLEO Question around the feeling of failure - my response with tips and advice to help you The power of REFRAMING  My failure in boxing  Plans for 2025 - English Camino in Spain, The Fisherman's Trail in Portugal, spending time with Adelaide in Norway Not feeling excited about doing a long hike such as the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) GR10 - Through the French Pyrenees: Le Sentier des Pyrenees.  10 year anniversary of the Tough Girl Podcast!  Final 2 questions - what have I changed my mind on in the last year and books I've been reading  Running a 100 miler… THANK YOU for listening and supporting the Tough Girl Podcast The 10 year anniversary, a change in branding and the next decade… My word of 2025 - Longevity Needing to put legacy plans in place  Connect with me and watch the vlogs on YouTube  Support the work I do via Patreon    Previous Reflections/Solo Episodes    Aug 1, 2024 - Sarah Williams: Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures. Mar 14, 2024 - Sarah Williams - Reflections & Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. Nov 2, 2023 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for thru hiking the 3,000 km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. #ChallengeWithZOLEO Sep 10, 2023 - Sarah Williams - Solo Reflections: A Look Back at the End of 2022, Adventures and Challenges in 2023   Apr 26, 2016 - Sarah Williams - Shares her journey of getting to the start line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) & running the toughest footrace on earth!   Sep 19, 2017 - Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days!   Sep 4, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! Dec 25, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & Baja Divide    Social Media Website: www.toughgirlchallenges.com Instagram: @toughgirlchallenges Facebook: Sarah Williams   

During Hour 3 Olympic gold medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer and competitive cyclist Trish Holt joined the show discussing Trish's upcoming undertaking of pack-cycling the Baja Divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wanted to ride the Baja Divide? Well this week, listener Joe Hayden lets us know what it was like during one day of his trip doing exactly that. Joe is still out there riding the Baja Divide - having started his journey in Canada, crossed through the US on the GDMBR and is now in Mexico. A great adventure indeed. Check out Joe's progress via his instagram - @joe__haydenNow what's the best thing about taking a bike adventure - listen to the answers of previous guests Sheelagh Daly and Helen Dainty as they share their stories.  You can also check out their previous episodes on the podcast here:Sheelagh DalyHelen DaintyLet me know what you think the best thing about a bike adventure is - send me an email or message me on instagram - @seektravelrideLastly - if you want to help out the show be sure to check out our show sponsors Old Man Mountain via our dedicated link - www.oldmanmountain.com/seektravelride it lets them know that you heard about them from the podcast and and helps me out a lot! Support the showEnjoying Seek Travel Ride? Buy me a coffee and help support the show!Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail messageJoin the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

What's it like to bike tour across continents and through some of the most remote and rugged landscapes in the world?In this episode, guest Laura McMillan shares her experiences of doing exactly that. What is clear is Laura loves exploring the road less travelled. From taking on the Baja Divide, to the sparse landscapes of the Australian Outback, the challenging climbs of the Jordan Bike Trail, to navigating some of the most remote trails in Africa, Laura loves exploring the road less travelled. Tune in for some inspiration to put towards your own adventures. Keep up with her touring adventures via her instagram - @LauraBikesAndSnacksSupport the showEnjoying Seek Travel Ride? Buy me a coffee and help support the show!Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail messageJoin the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

What's it like to take a bike adventure on the Baja Divide? This week's mid-week episode features listener May Tettero sharing one day of doing just that with her son Sky. Do you want to share what it was like for one day on your own bike adventure? To be featured in this mid-week series of Cycle Shorts simply send me an email and let me know all about one day of your trip. Click to send me a text message and let me know what you think of the showSupport the Show.Enjoying Seek Travel Ride? Buy me a coffee and help support the show!Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail messageJoin the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

Growing up in the rural farm country of New England, you're bound to see scores of Jeeps, trucks, and more than a few tractors. Many people have them for daily transportation and working on and around their properties, and the Ladden family was no exception. Fascinated from a very early age while watching his dad with his Jeeps, it's a piece of family lore that Michael's first word was not “mom” or “dad” but “Jeep.” A pivotal moment in Michael's life came when he left his first significant job after college to explore Africa. This journey ignited a passion for Land Rovers, adventure travel, and a desire to live life on his own terms. Despite a successful career in real estate and hospitality, his adventurous spirit eventually led him to sell everything and embark on a 220,000-mile expedition across all seven continents. When the pandemic disrupted his global journey, Michael didn't let it deter him. Instead, he adapted his plans and turned his travels towards North and Central America. He has spent significant time exploring Baja California Sur, Mexico, riding the peninsula on a KTM adventure motorcycle and most of the Baja Divide by bicycle. In addition to his ground adventures, Michael is a private pilot and just released a book about his African adventures. He has visited 122 countries and proudly states he's been to nine out of ten of the worst ones! Get your Baja insurance here: ⁠ https://www.bajabound.com/quote/?r=fl... For more information about Slow Baja:⁠ https://www.slowbaja.com/⁠ More information on Slow Baja Adventures:⁠ https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures

Today, I'm excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and preparation for my upcoming adventure on the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. I recorded this episode, hours before I headed down to London to catch my flight to first Korea and then on to Aukland, New Zealand.  In this podcast, I'll take you through the meticulous planning and preparation that goes into making these epic adventures come to life. From the nitty-gritty details on my to-do list to managing setbacks and equipment challenges. I share the story behind my sponsorship with ZOLEO and the invaluable benefits I've gained from their products. I'll also break down my approach to planning big adventures. Starting by dividing it down into the mental, physical, logistical, and practical aspects, offering insights that hopefully will add value as you plan your adventures. Throughout this episode, I'll candidly share the intricacies and hurdles I've encountered and why I take full responsibly for all my decision, even when those decision put me under huge amounts of pressure/stress to deliver.  So, if you're curious about what goes into planning an adventure as massive as the Te Araroa Trail while running a business and keeping that business going while travelling. Then this podcast is a must-listen! Join me on my journey as I navigate the world of planning, preparation, and ultimately, adventure.  Follow my Te Araroa Challenge on Instagram @toughgirlchallenges. I'll be sharing daily updates on the main page and instagram stories. A massive thank you to ZOLEO for sponsoring the challenge #ChallengeWithZOLEO    *** This episode is sponsored by ZOLEO. #ChallengeWithZOLEO ZOLEO connects with your phone to provide seamless global messaging that follows you in and out of mobile network coverage — plus added safety features you can count on worldwide including industry-leading SOS alerting features. 24/7 monitoring and 24/7 access to non-emergency medical advice, check-in and weather forecasts. ZOLEO offers unmatched peace of mind for you and for everyone waiting at home.  Stay connected and safe while doing what you love.  www.zoleo.com  *** Show Notes Planning and preparation episode for the Te Araroa hike 10.50pm the day before heading down to London  Setting the scene - Working from my bed ‘aka my office' Why I'm not complaining - I'm just sharing the challenges and loving my life Blessed, lucky and very privileged 9th year of the Tough Girl Podcast in 2025 Why I'm grateful and full of gratitude - This is what I dreamed about Do I complain all the time? Vlog 5/17 Camino Frances Sharing the realities of what it is like while on challenges Why can I do so many challenges in a year? Planing, planning, planning and more planning  Pitching for work in 2024/2025 Having to look far ahead Planning to go to New Zealand since April/May time Future adventures and challenges need to be planned quite far in advance The work that goes on behind the scenes Working super far ahead to ensure Tough Girl Podcast episodes go live every week Being home in March and then away on the 1st April National Outdoor Expo 23rd - 24th March  Me putting pressure on myself  These are my choices  Wanting to walk the main 7 camino's by the end of 2025 Doing the Camino Primitivo as a training hike  Total Stats from the hike  I should have worked out the average time on feet Planning to do list and using my apple notes while hiking  Very specific to do list and really breaking it down into small manageable points Trying to reduce the overwhelm Setbacks and challenges over the past 23 days Having a detailed daily plan of what needs to be done e.g. 4 days to edit 16 days worth of vlogs into 7 vlogs and for them to be uploaded to Youtube.   Broken laptop and needing to send it off to be repaired - there were tears Editing and getting caught up with the vlogs Getting my laptop back up and running and setting everything up again from scratch  Editing - loving the creative process - the stress comes from not having the time to dedicate to it When good enough is good enough  Why I edit the TGP how I edit them.  Why my priority is my guest and their story.  Having challenging conversations and navigating through that Thinking about how to approach these topics, what's the best way to support the guests  The challenges of batch interviewing and having multiple interviews per day  Building work being done and not being able to record during the day Earning money and taking a one day job in Manchester with OfftoWork and the opportunity cost of earning money and not having time to do my podcast/editing work Taking responsibility for my choices What it means being a sponsored hike. Not all my costs are going to be covered.  First world problems  How did the ZOLEO sponsorship come about? Starting to use ZOLEO in April 2023 The benefits I've found  Needing to figure out a way to attach the ZOLEO to my pack when running Reaching out to ZOLEO for sponsorship, putting a pitch together and having a meeting. New Zealand - Land Safety Code  Carrying emergency food - apricots and walnuts  The hiking community and the amazing supportive people out there Sharon Evans @freewheelingkiwi  Breaking down the planning into 3 parts; mental, physical, logistical & practical  Starting to plan during the covid years How I start off my research and using apple notes  Facebook: Te Araroa Trail: Women's Group  Working backwards, dates, timeframe, flights accommodation, getting to the start line and getting home from the finish line, Having a plan B, C, D Discover how to get anywhere  Going from Auckland to the top of the North Island  Not being able to plan for everything  Using booking.com for accommodation - cheapest in the best location for me Insurance  Visa for New Zealand - British Citizens don't need a visa - they get a 6 month visa waiver Having another start date for the South Island  Booking the ferry to the South Island  Why sometimes you can't just go with the flow Gear - Upgrading my tent from a Terra Nova Laser 2 person tent to MSR 2 person tent (900g) the red palace. Can I get lighter in my gear? Maybe change my backpack next year Clothes and trainers provided by Inov-8 Get a 15% discount - using this link  The challenges with the waterproof trousers Food boxes? Why I don't do them  Facebook groups and why I don't like them in relation to challenges Wanting to figure out stuff for myself  Is it adding value - no - then step away Mental side of planning for a challenge and why I haven't done a huge amount this time The tools in my tool kit Why the TA is in my comfort zone (which doesn't mean it's not going to be tough or hard) Feeling mentally prepared and ready but thinking I could have done more Am I feeling physical ready for the challenge - yes and no…. Being joined by Sara Crosland for a walk Wishing I had longer to train and prepare, but doing the best I could do with the time available.  Working with my PT - Franco @HumalForces  Getting my hiker legs back after 7/10 days and being able to push bigger miles towards the end of the trip My weight and being very lean at the moment (which I like, but need to be aware of especially when taking on a big physical challenge like this) Having a vision board on my laptop and phone (created in canva.com) Flight on Sunday, Korea for 3/4 days, before flying to Auckland. You can follow along on Instagram @toughgirlchallenges Should I share my ZOLEO phone number and e-mail so people can contact me? Having tomorrow morning to do the final bits of work How to reach out - send me an e-mail sarah@toughgirlchallenges.com or send me a DM via Instagram  Thank you to ZOLEO for sponsoring the podcast and the Te Araroa Challenge.    Previous Challenge Solo Episodes  Apr 26, 2016 - Sarah Williams - Shares her journey of getting to the start line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) & running the toughest footrace on earth! Sep 19, 2017 - Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days! Sep 4, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! Dec 25, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & Baja Divide  

In 2022 Miron Golfman set a new FKT on the Baja Divide. Then he set his sites on an even bigger challenge in 2023 by attempting to race the Iditarod Invitational, the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and the Arizona Trail Race, all in a calendar year. A feat that I've never heard of anyone attempting before. For a full write up on todays episode along with photos and links from todays episode please visit www.BikesorDeath.com EPISODE SPONSORS None this week, but you can help sponsor next weeks episode! Find out more at www.Patreon.com/BikesorDeath

“Evan Christenson is a dirtbag who believes that the slower you ride, the more you take away. He's also a photographer and a burnt-out roadie who's bikepacked on four continents.” -Bikepacking.com We met in 2021 while Evan rode the Baja Divide on a 1700-mile first date with his new girlfriend. I was on the BajaXL Rally and was happy to share a little Fortaleza Anejo to celebrate our meeting. I was delighted to run into Evan again in February at Casa Concepcion. We were going in opposite directions this time, and we both had to get on the road. We recorded a quick conversation about Evan's Baja ride and his work for BikePacking.com.  Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanchristenson/ Check out his articles on Baja: https://bikepacking.com/?s=evan+christenson

You gotta do big things for your big birthdays (30, 40, 50, etc) and Justin decided to grab teammate and "go to" adventure buddy Brian Elander and ride the Baja Divide from beginning to end. He may have learned some things along the way.

Alenka Vrecek was born at the foot of the Alps in Slovenia, a part of former communist Yugoslavia.  She spent her earliest years idolizing the likes of Reinhold Messner and other great alpine climbers. Born with a spirit for adventure, she came to America at 20 years old with a backpack, a pair of skis, and a pocket full of dreams. Her run as one of the top ski instructors in Squaw Valley ended with an accident that left her with a shattered knee and torn ligaments. During her recovery from surgery, she got a cancer diagnosis that would change the course of her life. Barely through her chemo and radiation treatment, Alenka decided that the way to get clarity was to jump on her bicycle and ride solo from her home in Lake Taho to her home in Baja, Mexico via one of the most grueling trails on the planet, the Baja Divide. This is a story about one woman's quest to summit her own personal Everest. I love this episode so much.  I rode the Baja Divide shortly after my conversation with Alenka and I have no idea how she did it. Actually, I do. She's Alenka. Listen to the end. It's an amazing conversation with an inspirational woman. Support the show

RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCASTS EP.05.03 | MICHAEL LADDEN & ERIC ARCHER TALK PREPARING FOR THE BAJA DIVIDE------------------ GUEST------------------------Candi SkehanInstagram: @chicksdoit2Youtube: Michael Ladden @Drive The Globe  https://www.drivetheglobe.com/——————————— CONNECT ———————————

Anthony and James are joined by ultra-distance cyclist Lael Wilcox, winner of the Trans Am Bike Race, Baja Divide record setter, Tour Divide record setter, Navad runner up and founder of Lael Rides Alaska Women's Scholarship.Charlotte's BMX Freestyle gold medal-winning run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTBXNV40XIsThis episode is supported by H.V.M.N, the creators of Ketone-IQ.We hear a lot about ketones in the pro peloton, but what are they?According to the experts H.V.M.N, ketones are a natural source of fuel for your body. When stored carbs are depleted, your body starts to convert fat into ketones. Studies show that ketones are 28% more efficient than glucose, making them a super-efficient fuel source for the brain and the body.These benefits led H.V.M.N to create Ketone-IQ: a drinkable ketone designed to support energy, focus and endurance.Developed alongside the U.S. military, Ketone-IQ is one of the most powerful ketone supplements on the market. It's designed to elevate your ketone levels for up to 4 hours – much longer than other products. Plus, it's vegan, caffeine free, and compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency's guidelines. That's a major win for athletes.Ketone-IQ Shots are the best way to get your ketones on the go. They're portable, convenient, and fit perfectly in your pocket during a ride or a race.You can save 20% on Ketone-IQ using the promo code CYCLIST at https://hvmn.me/CYCLISTTo learn more about achieving your ultimate metabolic potential, subscribe to H.V.M.N's podcast “Health Via Modern Nutrition with Dr. Latt Mansor” on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. See hvmn.com for more detailsFor more on the Cyclist Magazine Podcast - https://www.cyclist.co.uk/cyclistmagazinepodcastSubscribe to Cyclist Magazine now - https://cyclistmag.co.uk/cyclistmagazinepodcast WATTBIKE ATOMClaim £250 off the Wattbike Atom with code CYCLIST250 applied at checkout on Wattbike.com and enter a competition to win a Wattbike Atom here: https://wattbike.com/pages/win-a-wattbike-atom-with-cyclist?utm_source=cyclist&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=win_wattbike_email&deliveryName=DM89232 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonia Colomo y Eloi Miquel (quienes ya estuvieron por separado en el programa) nos cuentan los primeros meses de su aventura por Baja California (México) desde que decidieran dejarlo todo para irse a viajar en bicicleta. Su primer destino ha sido la mítica ruta de bikepacking La Baja Divide, una ruta entre mares, desiertos y sierras montañosas, donde les ha pasado de todo. Hablamos de su experiencia, sus buenos y malos momentos, el set up de sus bicis y de cómo se gestionan un viaje de esta envergadura. Si quieres seguir sus aventuras puedes seguirles en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wheelprintstories/ y en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgTlKps5O6BOs5iKNNAa1Tg Si te gusta nuestro podcast la mejor forma de apoyarlo es siguiéndonos en las RRSS @ciclofactoria. También puedes meterte en nuestro canal de Telegram donde publicamos novedades y puedes proponer preguntas para las entrevistas. Canal: https://t.me/construyendoultraciclismo

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were face to face with a mountain lion in the middle of the night during an ultra-endurance bike race where you were poised to beat the entire field (including the men)? In this interview, professional ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox discusses this and sooo much more. Lael might be the toughest woman I've interviewed yet — and that's saying a lot. The Alaska (and Tucson) based athlete's many accolades include setting a women's record in the 2015 Tour Divide, setting the fastest women's time on the Baja Divide route in 2015, breaking the men's record on that same course in 2017, winning the 4400 mile TransAm bike race, which has you cycling across the United States, beating everyone including the men, and becoming the 2nd woman to every complete Switzerland's Navad 1000 bikepacking race- where she took second place. Lael doesn't just compete in bikepacking events - she also helps other people enjoy them. In addition to organizing women's bikepacking challenges, she is the founder of Anchorage GRIT, a middle school bicycle mentorship program for 7th grade girls in Anchorage, AK, and she also founded Lael Rides Alaska Scholarship. Plus, she's a total ray of sunshine. If you need a dose of optimism you are going to find it in this interview. Connect with Laelwww.laelwilcox.comhttps://www.instagram.com/laelwilcox/?hl=enhttps://youtu.be/oHEN9WpVaycIn this episode, we talk about…How Lael finds the motivation for things she doesn't necessarily enjoy (ie public speaking, mapping routes and social media) Why Lael has never had VO2 max testing, lactate threshold testing, or trained under the guidance of a coachHow she won the TransAm bikepacking race in 2017 Strategies for eating and sleeping during an ultraendurance race  What beginners need to know about bikepackingHow she handled a chance encounter with a mountain lion during a raceThe joy she takes in riding her bike and experiencing nature For full details CLICK HEREIf you want evidence-based insights on all things women's health and fitness, check out my friends at the Omnia Fit podcast Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it right hereSign up for my newsletter and get my FREE printable guide, 11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Better About Your BodyWant to know my secrets for getting published in top publications?They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's ConnectWebsite: https://pam-moore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/Support the show

In this episode of the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, I sit down with Ryan Van Duzer. Ryan, better known as Duzer, has been creating video for over 15 years now, having established himself as an adventurer that shows the highs and lows of any adventure he is on. From working in the Peace Corps, producing travel shows and surviving a survival show, Ryan has grown his YouTube channel, Duzer TV, to more than 141,000 subscribers. With his motto Get Out There, Ryan is on a quest to motivate people to get off their couch and get active, no matter whether it is a micro-adventure or a massive odyssey.    BTA's Newest Supporters: Jeff Phillips Tom Kom Mark Royden EPISODE 064: https://biketouradventures.com/interview-064/  To become a Bike Tour Adventures Patreon, follow the link below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures    Find Duzer at: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/duzer/  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/duzer  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/duzertv    Follow me at… WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv  ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852  Sponsors Redshift Sports Restrap Chiru Bikes 7Mesh Clothing Raceday Fuel Show Notes ~ 00m 00s     News and updates ~ 04m 00s     Intro to Ryan Van Duzer ~ 13m 00s     Peach Corps and deciding to ride a bike back to the U.S.A. ~ 25m 30s     Differences between solo and group touring ~ 36m 25s     Making his first bike touring video ~ 43m 40s     Getting into video production industry and going all-in on YouTube ~ 53m 00s     Audio-video equipment he uses ~ 01h 01m      Bikepacking the Baja Divide; Gear both necessary and unnecessary ~ 01h 08m     Designing the Priority 600x and Riding the Divide ~ 01h 18m      Talking tires, saddles and food ~ 01h 25m      Upcoming plans; charity work; love ~ 01h 30m      End notes and credits

In this episode of Bike Tour Adventures, I have the pleasure to interview Lael Wilcox. Lael is a professional ultra-distance adventure cyclist that has achieved so much in just a few short years. From breaking the women's record on the Tour Divide in 2015, coming first overall on the Trans-Am bike race in 2016, breaking the women's record on the Baja Divide in 2015 and the men's record in 2017 as well as numerous other races under her belt, Lael has proven to be one of the top female endurance cyclists in the world.   EPISODE 055: https://biketouradventures.com/interview-055/  ----more---- To become a Bike Tour Adventures Patreon, follow the link below: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures  ----more---- Find Lael at: WEBSITE: https://laelwilcox.com/   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laelwilcox/?hl=en  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lael.wilcox  ----more---- Follow me at… WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv  ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852  ----more---- Show Notes ~ 03m 10s     Intro to Lael Wilcox ~ 04m 30s     Early bike touring and bikes ~ 11m 30s      Seasonal touring ~ 15m 45s     First endurance race and cycling to the Tour Divide start ~ 21m 21s      Advice for people looking to get into ultra-distance cycling, her bikes and gearing ~ 26m 45s    Deciding which bike to use and bike setup ~ 32m 20s    The Alaska Pipeline Time Trial and food management ~ 38m 45s    Bike route development & the Baja Divide ~ 42m 00s    End notes and next episode ... Leah Goldstein 

It's PNEU!!! I'm back with my buddy Marty Johnson of Johnson's Garden Center in Wichita KS talking ultra-endurance cycling, and fueling the fire by growing your own grub.  Marty is a multi-time Tour Divide finisher, Baja Divide finisher, and former Cannonball 550 record holder.  When he's not riding a long long way, he's my Garden […]

This week we catch up with the Bike for Good Baja Divide Ride Border Angels Fundraiser group, type 2 fun, all the way! The Stuff We Talked About Bikes for Good: https://bikes4good.org/ Baja Divide Blog: https://bikes4good.org/trip-blog GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/paula039s-campaign-for-border-angels Photos week 1: https://www.funatakecyclecraft.com/baja-divide-in-pictures-week-1/ Photos week 2: https://www.funatakecyclecraft.com/baja-divide-in-pictures-week-2/ Headlines Where's the Beef? As electric vehicles become more … Continue reading E565 – Baja Divide →

Today's podcast guest is life-long cyclist Herb Bool. In 2018, at 55 years old, Bool rode the 1,700 mile Baja Divide in 35 days. Conceived by ultra-endurance bicycle racer Lael Wilcox and Nicholas Carman, the Baja Divide is: “A rugged 1,700-mile off-pavement bikepacking route down the Baja California peninsula, from San Diego to San José del Cabo. This route connects the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, historic Spanish mission sites rich with shade and water, remote ranchos and fishing villages, bustling highway towns, and every major mountain range in Baja California on miles and miles of beautiful backcountry desert tracks.” Bool met up with a group of a dozen riders massed to make the trek on New Year's Eve on the San Diego waterfront. They rode East and spent the first night together camped at a ranch just North of the Border as a group. They crossed into Tecate the next day and stuck together until they cleared the border town. As the group sorted themselves out, Bool settled in with a fast trio to ride the rest of the route. “We were on our bikes when the sun came up every day, and we would ride pretty much until the sun was starting to sink. It was an all-day ride every day.” The group averaged 55 miles a day for just over a month. Enjoy this warm recollection of 35 days in the saddle, pumping out 1700 miles on the Baja Divide -with the affable Herb Bool. Follow Herb Bool on Instagram Follow Herb Bool on Facebook Learn more about the Baja Divide

In this episode of Bike Tour Adventures, I speak with George Beesley, bike tour adventurer and fellow podcast host. With a start in finance, and most likely a cushy job paying good money, George decided to go on an adventure, and what better way to do that than to fly to the top of Alaska and start cycling south. Since that time, he started a podcast, which has since been revamped into an adventure business as well. To become a Bike Tour Adventures Patreon click this link: https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventuresFor links to George's social media and website, follow the episode 044 link posted below and you will find all their links at the bottom of the article.EPISODE 044: https://biketouradventures.com/interview-044/ Follow me at…WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show Notes~ 01m 30s     Who is George Beesley~ 12m 30s     Thoughts on adventure and bike travel~ 18m 00s     Talking about the environment and how much change one person can make~ 22m 30s     Talking about the bike tour and their bikes~ 34m 00s     Getting kit advice form Leah Wilcox in Alaska~ 41m 20s      Getting injured in Alaska~ 45m 00s     To Brooks B17 or not to Brooks B17?~ 49m 30s      Cycling from the Cassiar Highway to Banff and riding the GDMBR~ 01h 06m      Cycling the Baja Divide; What to choose GDMBR or Baja Divide?~ 01h 15m      Getting a bike stolen in Guadalajara~ 01h 25m      Spending a night with the Cartel~ 01h 40m      Creating the Call to Adventure travel company~ 01h 56m      How to learn more about George and his business Call to Adventure  

On this episode I share my interview with Sarah Williams, host of the Tough Girl Podcast & Founder of Tough Girl Challenges and we explore how Sarah came to create something that is 'tough and feminine'. Recognised by the Guardian in 2018 as one of the top 10 most inspiring contemporary female adventurers, Sarah epitomises everything that Tough Girl is all about. On work-life balance Sarah says; Work-life balance is this wonderful dream and these fabulous words which get banded about and is something that I massively struggle with as I don't really have it. Sometimes I like to think I have it but generally I go from one extreme to the other. Background Sarah has an on-line brand called Tough Girl Challenges which is all about motivating and inspiring women and girls. Encouraging them to dream big, to live their life to the fullest as well as to travel, to explore, to get fit and to go on adventures. She does this through a number of ways including; having a blog, a podcast, writing books and part of her mission is to increase the number of female role models in the media. Since setting up Tough Challenges in 2014, Sarah has regularly stepped outside of her own comfort zone. She has taken on a number of her own challenges including; running the Marathon des Sables, hiking the Appalachian Trail in addition to cycling the Pacific Coast Highway and the Baja Divide. Purpose The more women that go out there and complete challenges; this will have a knock on effect on other areas in society. The ripple effect will be huge and we will start to see a better balance in everything from politics to films, sport and coverage. Above all; it's important for women to see it to believe it. Sarah loves interviewing other women and sharing their stories for the Tough Girl Podcast. These women are completing inspirational challenges and therefore they are going to increase the number of female role models in the media. Tough and feminine is a thread that runs through our discussion which Sarah is hugely passionate about. Challenging some of societies models, norms and expectations that we've previously been encouraged to believe. Final take-away Write it down. Everything that you want to achieve in your life; take 1o minutes to write down those things. be proactive and start planning your life. Find out more Now, if you enjoyed the interview with Sarah then please do start a conversation with her on; Twitter - https://twitter.com/_tough_girl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/ Website - https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/ If you liked this episode you can leave the show a rating and review on iTunes or the platform that you use to listen to podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perfectimbalance4/message

How can you form the mental fortitude to overcome pain, discomfort and deprivation in order to meet your goals? Elite endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she adapts to natural elements, criticism and her own inner voice to triumph at some of the world’s toughest endurance bicycle races. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.MORE ABOUT LAEL WILCOXIn 2016, Lael Wilcox was the first woman and first American to win the 4200-mile Trans Am Bicycle Race. Lael also holds the women’s record for the Tour Divide, a 2,745 mile ride from Canada to Mexico. She also set the fastest known time for the 1,546-mile Baja Divide route from San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo. In 2019, Lael placed 2nd overall in the Silk Road Mountain Race, a 1,061-mile self-supported mountain bike race in Kyrgyzstan. She is the subject of the film I’m Not Stopping which follows her on the Navad 1000, a 670-mile race with 100,000 feet of climbing where she became only the second woman to finish it.Keep up with Lael and see updates on her 1,000-mile Alaskan cycling scholarship for women on her social media accounts.Follow Lael on FacebookFollow Lael on InstagramEpisode Topics and MentionsTrans Am Bicycle RaceTour Divide Baja DivideSilk Road Mountain RaceRace Across America I’m Not Stopping filmGnome, AlaskaAnchorage, AlaskaGRIT, Girls Riding Into TomorrowMentorshipSpecialized BicyclesBillie Jean KingLilly KingREIRace Around RwandaDenali Topical steroid withdrawalThe Strike Series by Robert GalbraithTakeawaysMaria It is so important to connect to nature - go on a bike ride, go for a walk, sit by a tree. Remember the enjoyment of self-sufficiency, but recognize the times you need help from others. People need both scenarios.KellyDeal with suffering by seeing what is good around you in nature, and find ways to be comfortable in the pain and discomfort. Reduce fear with facts and statistics. Quote of the Week“The world is big and the mountains are tall and the storms look scary, but as long as you keep moving, you get through it.” -- Lael WilcoxSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.

On the 5th Year Anniversary of the Tough Girl Podcast I’ve taken this as an opportunity to share more about what’s been going on over the past 12 months and sharing more about what’s been happening behind the scenes and answering questions from the patrons and members of the tough girl tribe community.    If you would like to listen to other solo episodes these can be found here:   2016 - Reflections for 2016 & Plans for 2017 (Released 30th December 2016)   2017 - Reflecting on 2017 and the plans for 2018 (Released 30th Dec 2017)   2018 - Reflections on 2018 and the start of 2019. Plus plans for Tough Girl Challenges. (Released 4th August 2019)   ********************************************************   Marathon des Sables - Sarah Williams - psychological demands and overcoming mental challenges, being interviewed by Ali Mahoney-Johnson (6th October 2016)   Boxing - Sarah Williams - answering all your questions about Boxing! (Released 8th December 2018)   Appalachian Trail - Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days! (Released 19th September 2017)   Pacific Coast Highway - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! (4th September 2018)   Pacific Coast Highway - Sarah Williams - Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! (Released 24th December 2018)   ******************************************************** New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The tough girl podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.     Show notes Who I am and what I do  A brief history of my background The start of Tough Girl Challenges in 2014 Personal challenges The mission of the tough girl podcast Why I started the Tough Girl Podcast Starting on the 4th August 2015 The lack of female role models Not wanting to complain about it Finding guests Doing batch interviewing Reflecting back over the past year August 2019 onwards Not having any plans in 2019 Pre-loading podcast content until the end of November Keeping my options open Working with Cicerone  Walking the Camino Portuguese Speaking with Kat Davies about walking the Lycian Way, Turkey Starting 2020 in Australia  The first 6 months of the year The challenges of adventuring with somewhere else Getting the balance right Using the world Harmony  Don’t compare yourself to other people Doing long solo trips and loneliness Training and working with a personal trainer Luxury Items…. Having doubts on the Overland Track Inspiration…. What would I do differently What I’ve learned about myself Being patience and enjoying the journey  Numbers from the podcast and Social Media! Hitting 1 Million downloads in December 2019 50,000 listens in 1 month…. What is next… What 2020 was going to be.. 10 year plan… Being at home  Wanting to be the most productive person I could be… Getting out of good habits Final 6 month of the year Not wanting to waste this time Needing a goal to work towards for the end of the year Focus on podcasting, health and building strength THANK YOU to YOU!! Getting closer to hitting 300 patrons - currently at 288 Patrons strong!!!  Being worried about Covid and it’s impact Focusing on what I can control    Social Media   ✩ Twitter - @_TOUGH_GIRL  ✩ Instagram - @toughgirlchallenges  ✩ FaceBook - @toughgirlchallenges  ✩ Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/Tough101/  ✩ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast?ty=h ✩YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges  

Stories in this episode take you into the doubts, feelings, and triumphs of women who tackle adventure for the first time. One is a jaunt across Glacier National Park, another is an overnighter to the next town, and the last is a 200-mile technical challenge along the Mission section of the Baja Divide — as a complete novice. It features Jessica Zephyrs, Hilary Oliver, and Diana Sacks.Find out more about this episode in our show notes.

In episode 17 we hear from successful podcaster and adventurer Sarah Williams. Sarah hosts the Tough Girl podcast, where she interviews inspiring and active women in an attempt to get more females in the spotlight. She is also the founder of Tough Girl Challenges, helping to motivate and inspire more women to be active and adventurous.Sarah also takes part in her own adventurous challenges including the Marathon des Sables and the Appalachian Trail. Sarah is down to earth about life as an adventurer and is candid about the choices necessary to fulfil her dreams.

  Pepper Cook is a legend in the bikepacking and touring community. She's known for her witty puns, quirky humour, and almost a decade of epic solo bike trips. I got to meet her at last years Bikepacking Summit where she was a presenter. I've been a fan of her for a long time and listening to her masterfully tell stories around a campfire goes down as a highlight of my life. She is as engaging and funny in person as you may imagine. The day before we recorded this episode she made a heartfelt post on instagram about some of her personal struggles with happiness and mental health. On this episode we unpack some of what precipitated that post and really shed light on the dichotomy between social media and what's going on in a person's real life. We also discuss the value bike travel has had on personal journey with mental health. These are important topics and I appreciate Peppers willingness to openly discuss some hard topics. We also discuss her recent sponsorship with Salsa Cycles, her nomadic lifestyle and recent move to alaska, as well as her most recent solo trip on the Baja Divide. Enjoy!

In this episode we meet Sarah Williams. I said when I started the podcast I wanted to feature a whole variety of different life challenges, and unconventional career change was up there. Sarah is well known in the world of female adventuring – you may have heard her Tough Girl Podcast and if you haven’t go give it a listen. A blogger, vlogger, podcaster and motivational speaker who has chalked up a lengthy list of long-distance endurance adventures, from hiking the Appalachian trail in 100 days to finishing the Marathon des Sables and most recently cycling the Pacific Coast Highway and Baja Divide solo. Sarah talks to me about the process of realising her well-paid, secure career in London was not making her happy and how she finally transitioned to a more unconventional life. It was not clean cut and many years later she still struggles to finance a fully independent life. Yet she is making it work and was amazingly open with what this looks like today. We talk about the many sacrifices she has chosen to make; what remain the hardest struggles; how she finances her work and life; and what happened in her most recent adventure along the Pacific Coast and Baja Divide. Sarah is a positive force with bucketloads of passion for shining more light on women and empowering us to seize the day and take on that challenge we’ve been thinking about. Make sure you check out the blog and show notes on ofmountainsandminds.com.

On this episode I share my interview with Sarah Williams, host of the Tough Girl Podcast & Founder of Tough Girl Challenges and we explore how Sarah came to create something that is 'tough and feminine'. Recognised by the Guardian in 2018 as one of the top 10 most inspiring contemporary female adventurers, Sarah epitomises everything that Tough Girl is all about. On work-life balance Sarah says; Work-life balance is this wonderful dream and these fabulous words which get banded about and is something that I massively struggle with as I don't really have it. Sometimes I like to think I have it but generally I go from one extreme to the other. Background Sarah has an on-line brand called Tough Girl Challenges which is all about motivating and inspiring women and girls. Encouraging them to dream big, to live their life to the fullest as well as to travel, to explore, to get fit and to go on adventures. She does this through a number of ways including; having a blog, a podcast, writing books and part of her mission is to increase the number of female role models in the media. Since setting up Tough Challenges in 2014, Sarah has regularly stepped outside of her own comfort zone. She has taken on a number of her own challenges including; running the Marathon des Sables, hiking the Appalachian Trail in addition to cycling the Pacific Coast Highway and the Baja Divide. Purpose The more women that go out there and complete challenges; this will have a knock on effect on other areas in society. The ripple effect will be huge and we will start to see a better balance in everything from politics to films, sport and coverage. Above all; it's important for women to see it to believe it. Sarah loves interviewing other women and sharing their stories for the Tough Girl Podcast. These women are completing inspirational challenges and therefore they are going to increase the number of female role models in the media. Tough and feminine is a thread that runs through our discussion which Sarah is hugely passionate about. Challenging some of societies models, norms and expectations that we've previously been encouraged to believe. Final take-away Write it down. Everything that you want to achieve in your life; take 1o minutes to write down those things. be proactive and start planning your life. Find out more Now, if you enjoyed the interview with Sarah then please do start a conversation with her on; Twitter - https://twitter.com/_tough_girl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/ Website - https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges/ Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/Tough101/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast?ty=h YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges If you liked this episode you can leave the show a rating and review on iTunes or the platform that you use to listen to podcasts. Get involved on social media and ask us a question or share your feedback using the hashtag #perfectimbalance. Check out all the episodes to date here Tune in next time to hear me talking with Mark Whittle, Founder of the Take Fl1ght podcast.

On the 10th September 2018 - I started my next challenge, cycling over 4,000km down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Diego, before crossing the border into Mexico to cycle the Baja Divide to Cabo San Lucas. During this podcast I share more about the journey and what I learned along the way! Show notes What this episode is about Flying of to Vancouver in September 2018 Check out the previous episode which is all about the planning and preparation before the trip Talking the talk and walking the walk Stepping outside my comfort zone Questions from the Tough Girl Tribe Choosing my bike…  Flying into Vancouver and buying a second hand bike Being scared the first time I rode the bike Navigation on the Pacific Coast Highway Packing…. being a minimalist and being conscious of weight Clothing and wanting to be warm at night Taking my laptop with me…. Trying to do two very separate challenges Borrowing an off road mountain bike Riding the off-road section and breaking my chain Breaking my back rack in the desert FASS Bike Shop - Baja California - deciding on options What would you do differently… Posting the bike back from Cabo San Lucas What I should have done! Navigation on the Baja Divide - Garmin etrex 10 Where I stayed and how I organised my accommodation Looking one day a head for camping What I packed and what I didn’t use Why I took my laptop with me Swapping bikes half way through Highlight from the trip Meeting awesome people to cycle with Biggest difficulty from the trip What I loved about the trip What I learned about myself Food and nutrition Bike repair and bike maintenance Safety while travelling Injuries and chafing   Check out the vlogs from the adventure on Youtube —>> https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges  Support the Tough Girl Podcast —>> Become a patron www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast

2018 CHALLENGE  Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! On the 4th September I will fly out to Vancouver. On the 10th September 2018 - I will be cycling over 4,000km down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Diego, before crossing the border into Mexico to cycle the Baja Divide to Cabo San Lucas. I will be sharing all of the planning and preparation as well as daily vlogging the cycling challenge! I can't wait to share this experience with you!  To support Tough Girl Challenges, please become a patron. Help me to increase the amount of female role models in the media.  Show notes What Caroline does The next challenge what it is and why I choose it! How it came about Getting outside my comfort zone Why the timing was just perfect Being inspired by Faye Shepherd 10th September…. How do you plan for a trip like this? Breaking it down and writing to do lists Paying for the big ticket items Equipment needs… Spot Tracker…. Buying a tent Support from the tribe with equipment Training and being in recovery from the Appalachian Trail Hip flexors and glutes Being a blue sky thinker Packing… and being more relaxed Throwing in a few more luxuries Not knowing how I’m going to pack stuff… The bike…. needing 2 bikes… Bike sponsorship…. Borrowing a bike and being able to post it back to LA US$90 Ride On - http://www.rideon.com  Buying a bike, getting a bike fit & accessories, maintenance for the bike Ignorance is bliss! Bike maintenance….  Pedals & bike loading… Rucksack on my back? Time pressure Saddle sores Self care Wanting a different pace Mileage and nutrition 6 months to get  my back balance back with nutrition Not having ridden on a loaded bike before… Crossing the border and why I’m a little apprehensive Social events while on the road Meeting up with Roz Savage - maybe? The difficulties of planning while on the road How much of the trip have I planned? Heading to Forks… Milestones… Reaching LA for Halloween.. What I’m most looking forward to on this trip Sharing my journey - “Document don’t create” (Gary Vee) My two fears…. cars & guns What if lists… and writing down all my fears Having back up plans Accommodation - Using warmshowers.org Budgeting and reducing all of my costs down Needing to be sensible  Looking for accommodation in LA What can the tough girl tribe do to support Managing the business while I’m on the road Designing my business so I can be on the road When I’m coming back to the UK Heading to India and taking a month of everything Trying to be relaxed The next mega milestone Connect with Caroline Wellingham IAPC&M Accredited Career Coach and NLP Practitioner looking to inspire, motivate and encourage women to find their dream career. Website -  http://www.raisethebarlifecoaching.com  Twitter  -  @raisethebarlife   Instagram - @raise_the_bar_life       

Show #73 – #nutstobutts – On this month´s Trail Show we set up shop in a new basement, Speshul 41 brings us up to speed, OOO eats the bar, D-Low goes on a landscaping retreat, mosquito repellents are considered, fires are put out, in studio guest Katie “Salty” Gerber shines some light on eating well […] The post The Trail Show #73: The Baja Divide Trail first appeared on The Trail Show.

We got the chance to talk to the inspiring Sarah Williams about her incredible journey and all the exciting things she is doing.   After working in finance for 8 years, Sarah quit her city job and spent 18 months travelling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and doing a ski season. When she returned, she started Tough Girl Challenges- a blog, podcast and tribe dedicated to motivating and inspiring women and girls. Through her Tough Girl Podcast, Sarah interviews inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challenges. She also uses the website and community to chronicle a yearly Tough Girl Challenge of her own. In 2016, she completed the Marathon des Sables (156 mi) and, in 2017, she hiked the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days! Her 2018 challenge will be to cycle the over 4,000 km of the Pacific Coast Highway from Vancouver to the Baja Divide starting this September!  As if that wasn’t enough, Sarah is also studying for her Masters in Women & Gender studies at Lancaster University.   What we chat about in the episode How she got into finance and why she kept climbing the corporate ladder How she realized that she was miserable and needed a change How she planned for quitting How she jumped without knowing what she wanted to do and how that affected her mindset How she traveled for 18 months without a plan and figured it out along the way How the idea of Tough Girl Challenges came about and how she started it What Tough Girl Challenges is all about and what her yearly challenges include Why she decided that she needed to have a Masters in Women & Gender Equality because of her platform How she monetizes her work through Tough Girl Challenges   Resources Mentioned in the episode: Patreon.com   How to reach out to Sarah: www.toughgirlchallenges.com

Lael Wilcox is an Ultra-Endurance Cyclist who has won both the Trans Am Bike Race and The Tour Divide. She was the first American to win the Trans Am and the first woman to win the Tour Divide. She also set world records for her time on the Baja Divide route. She is considered by many to be the best endurance cyclist in the world. Meet: Lael Wilcox