Podcast appearances and mentions of elise downing

Felicity Jones has been nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA for her role in The Brutalist, in which she plays Erzsébet, a Hungarian journalist who emigrates to the US in the late 1950s to join her architect husband. She joined Anita Rani to discuss her portrayal of this complex character and the other memorable roles she's taken on, from Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Jane Wilde Hawking.Zla Mavka is a non-violent all-female Ukrainian resistance group, fighting against Russian occupation. It spreads newsletters and shares experiences aiming to support others. Anita was joined by the Guardian's chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins, who has spoken to some of the members and Tetyana Filevska, the curator at the Ukrainian Institute, to find out more.Kate Fagan has been a US basketball player, an ESPN journalist and has written three non-fiction books. She joined Datshiane Navanayagam to discuss her first novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay.More people in their late 20s are still living with their parents – it's up by more than a third in nearly two decades according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Men are also more likely than women to stay in the family home, with 23% of 25-34 year old men living with their parents compared to 15% of women the same age. Anita spoke to writer and counsellor Lucy Cavendish who has two adult sons living at home, and Associate Professor and family therapist Dr Hannah Sherbersky.It has been reported that USA women's footballer Naomi Girma has agreed terms to join Chelsea FC for a world record transfer fee of £900,000 or $1.1 million. Anita was joined by Tom Garry, Women's Football writer at The Guardian.Elise Downing is known for running 5,000 miles self-supported around the British coast over the course of 10 months. She was not only the youngest person, but also the only female to have completed the challenge. Along the way she saw Britain at its wild and wonderful best. She has now written Walk Britain, packed with inspiring car-free ideas on how to get out and explore stunning locations – from the Cornish coast to the Yorkshire Dales and the Isle of Arran. She joined Datshiane to talk about some of the 90 different routes that can be completed on foot, all accessible by public transport.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Sarah Jane Griffiths

After 15 months of devastating conflict, a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, and three female hostages – Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher - have been released and are now back in Israel. This release is the first of several expected over the next six weeks, with a total of 33 hostages to be returned. Ninety Palestinian prisoners were released overnight in exchange for the hostages, the Israeli prison service has said - most of them women and teenage boys. The UN estimates that 1.9 million people in Gaza have been internally displaced since the start of the most recent conflict, some 90% of the population. The humanitarian situation remains critical, with widespread destruction and significant damage to infrastructure including hosptials and severe shortages of food, fuel, medicine, and shelter. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to BBC Chief Correspondent Lyce Doucet. We also hear from Ghada Al-Kourd in Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza strip, and Sharone Lifschitz, whose parents were taken hostage by Hamas in October 2023.Geneticists from Trinity College Dublin and archaeologists from Bournemouth University have found evidence of female political and social empowerment during Britain's Iron Age. DNA sampled from a burial site in Dorset shows that two-thirds of the women were closely related, suggesting that women lived in the same communities and passed on their land and wealth to their daughters, while unrelated men tended to join the community from elsewhere. This type of social structure, known as “matrilocality” is the first documented instance in European pre-history and challenges the assumption that most societies were patrilocal. Dr Lara Cassidy, an Assistant Professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin who led the research, discusses the findings. President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated today in Washington D.C. It is of course his second term, having previously served as the 45th US president, he will now also become the 47th. So what will a second Trump presidency mean for women, both in the US and around the world? Datshiane is joined by Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas and the BBC's Holly Honderich to discuss.Elise Downing is known for running 5,000 miles self-supported around the British coast over the course of 10 months. She was not only the youngest person, but also the only female to have completed the challenge. Along the way she saw Britain at its wild and wonderful best. She has now written Walk Britain, packed with inspiring car-free ideas on how to get out and explore stunning locations – from the Cornish coast to the Yorkshire Dales and the Isle of Arran.  She joins Datshiane to talk about some of the 90 different routes across that can be completed on foot, all accessible by public transport.Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam Producer: Louise Corley

Welcome to the National Running PodShow, Brought to you by Runderwear! A new innovative form of content which is a re-invention of the podcast format. For runners. By runners.Runderwear Competition Runderwear are kindly sponsoring this season of the National Running PodShow. Even more, they are giving away a £100 gift card in every single episode of the series. Fill out the registration form, through the link below, with your details. https://www.runderwear.co.uk/pages/podshow-giveaway-ep2If that isn't enough, Runderwear are offering an exclusive 10% discount on their full range of products when you use the code PODSHOW at checkout.https://www.runderwear.co.uk/?utm_source=nrs&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=podshow In this episodeINTRODUCTION 00:00 GUEST INTERVIEW (Pt1) 10:15Radio presenter and expert runner Vassos Alexander joins Elise Downing on the sofa to talk about his journey into the running world, and offers incredible advise that will help runners of all abilities.KIT REVIEW 21:00Want the low-down on running vests? What? When? Where? How? Join Kate from Harrier Trail Running who answers all of these questionsTECH REVIEW 26:19Runna are taking the running world by storm. Learn how in this episode when owner, Josh Patterson chats to Elise.GUEST INTERVIEW (Pt2) 33:35 RACE REVIEW 43:53The Wild Goat Festival falls more into an all-round event for the family. Last weeks guest, Steve Cram, tells us all about it. NUTRITION REVIEW 52:12We welcome Aaron onto the PodShow to give the 101 on supplements and how they can support your running.EXPERT ADVICE 56:32How can a running coach help you rewire? A running coach can take you to a different level. Jules is an expert coach and speaks to Mike and Elise about the support she offers clients.OUTRO 1:07:04Listen to the audio versionhttps://shows.acast.com/the-national-running-clubNational Running Show Websitehttps://nationalrunningshow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise Downing ran a lop of the coast of Great Britain, it was her first big adventure having only run a couple of half marathons before! Jumping in at the deep end however became an amazing experience which she recounted in her book Coasting. Elise was also the first Woman to complete the route, check out this amazing conversation with Elise who is so inspiring. Hosted By Ben Sheppard.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/Elise Downing - https://www.instagram.com/elisecdowning/We hope this conversation inspired you & we'll see you at an event soon, enter now @ runthrough.co.uk

Elise is a runner, author and all-round outdoors lover. In 2016 she became the first woman and youngest person to run self-supported around the coast of the UK – an adventure she was completely unqualified for, as an unexperienced runner whose athletic career consisted of one horrendous marathon dressed as a Crayola crayon. She is the author of best-selling book Coasting, which tells the story of her adventure and aims to show others that you don't need to be the best at something to achieve something big. You just have to be the one who does it. Buy her book, Coasting, at her website:www.elisedowning.com@elisecdowning (Instagram + Twitter) Born in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Gnarly Nutrition is committed to educating and inspiring athletes at all levels. Gnarly provides honest, effective and great-tasting nutrition that is NSF Certified and NSF Certified for Sport. Gnarly's full line features science-backed products free of hormones, GMOs, proprietary blends or anything artificial. Add Gnarly Nutrition to your training regime to ensure successful sends. Get 15% off your first order by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good morning everyone! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast. Today is Saturday and we have a book review and it's called "Coasting" by Elise Downing. Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from university; she had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship – and they were all making her utterly miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution: Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before. Over the 301 days that followed she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. Coasting is about putting one foot in front of the other, even when it feels impossible, and trying to enjoy it too. With heart and humour, Elise explores the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in total strangers and learns some home truths along the way. Give a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Cheers, Dean

The Girls Take Over!Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren and Nadia where they discuss and summarise their year of running.They tackle tough topics like equality in Cross Country, PMS and hair!They review Elise Downing's book Coasting and also set out to read Alexandra Heminsley's Running Like A Girl -if you can, pick up a copy and have a read ready for next time the Girls Take Over!We wish you a very merry Christmas! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last 88 episodes then why not give back and support the podcast for the cost of a coffee ~ https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathonersOne more episode coming this year,Cheers,The SMM Team

Kev and Clare chat with actual legit published author and adventurer extraordinaire, Elise Downing. She speaks about the epic challenge of running 5000 miles around the coast of Britain self supported, and trust me when I say there are many lols along the way.  They also talk bullying on and off social media, the training aids that you think are nonsense, and the (now) regular check in with Matt. It's a good one folks! 

Elise Downing was sat in her London grad job office, miserable with the corporate grind, when the idea of running around the UK first came to her. In 2015 the spent 10 months running a lap of the UK, gradually building up her mileage to running 30-40 miles a day and for the most part staying with friends or strangers.It was a trip that would teach her the power and presence of kindness in the UK, the joy of long distance adventures and that the hardest step is simply committing to it in the first place. Elise's book, Coasting, is a touching, witty and inspiring account of her travels and why every person, however ordinary they think they are, is capable of adventure.Elise's book is available to buy from Waterstones, Amazon, Blackwell's and most other book retailers.

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It's hosted by Liv Bolton. Elise Downing was in her early twenties and sitting miserably in an office when she decided to do something more than a little out of the norm. She looked at a map of Great Britain and wondered if anyone had ever run around the coast. As you do. A search online suggested not many had. A big running adventure like that would be a good reason to quit her job, she thought. Scoot to 2016 and Elise became the first woman and youngest person to run around the coast of Britain. A distance of 5,000 miles (!). She's now written a book, Coasting, about that epic adventure. I met Elise for a walk in Leigh Woods near Bristol on a warm but blustery day in August. I wanted to find out what it really takes to get to the start line of a huge challenge like hers, how her body coped covering up to 40 miles a day, and what life has been like since she stopped running around the coast. Post-adventure life is a part of the story that we don't often hear about. Elise is keen to share the message that anyone can go on a big adventure, you just have to be the one who actually does it. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Outdoors Fix and don't forget to listen out for Elise's tips and advice for those interested in trail running or making the outdoors a bigger part of your life! Also don't miss the birdsong at the end of this podcast episode for a short, calming escape from your busy day. Liv x The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix This episode of The Outdoors Fix was supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell. Merrell is launching a year-long campaign called #StepFurther to encourage people from all walks of life to get outdoors on a micro-adventure to experience the benefits for both their physical and mental health. The post Elise Downing: Life after running 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

Avid parkrunner Elise Downing joins us this week, she talks about her experience of running around the coast of Britain, why she decided to do it, how she ended up writing a book about it and how parkrun helped her return to running after injury. And we find out why the “always late” Vassos arrived at junior parkrun an hour early!

In episode #49 I speak with Elise Downing, Author of Coasting.  Elise ran 5000 miles around Britain and Coasting is her memoir of the journey.  Just six months after coming up with the idea to do this Elise set off with no ultra-running experience at all!  Coasting: Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (very) Loose plans is out now. Connect with Elise on:   Twitter Publisher: Summersdale Publishers 

In this episode I speak to Elise Downing. I first heard of Elise when her brilliant book Coasting landed on my doormat. Elise is the youngest person ever to run the coast of Britain, and she has written a masterful memoir of that experience, detailing the literal and figurative ups and downs in the kind of voice that makes you want to go for a pint with her. What makes that feat even more remarkable, as I discover during this discussion, is that she set out with very little preparation and absolutely no idea about what such a thing would entail. She tells me about that, about the enthusiasm of her mentor Anna McNuff (but also Anna's horror at how little planning Elise had done beforehand), how she trained “on the job”, on becoming a fully paid up member of the Yes Tribe, and the problem with cows…Find out more about what Elise has been getting up to, and buy her book. Like, now! Be inspired to take on your own adventure…Podcast listeners can claim the best discount we have for membership to Women's Running, which is 35% off. That's less than £2.95 a month! Just enter WRPOD at the checkout for your discount. Come and join Women's Running – we'd love to have you with us!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67575412)

In this episode I speak to Elise Downing. I first heard of Elise when her brilliant book Coasting landed on my doormat. Elise is the youngest person ever to run the coast of Britain, and she has written a masterful memoir of that experience, detailing the literal and figurative ups and downs in the kind of voice that makes you want to go for a pint with her. What makes that feat even more remarkable, as I discover during this discussion, is that she set out with very little preparation and absolutely no idea about what such a thing would entail. She tells me about that, about the enthusiasm of her mentor Anna McNuff (but also Anna's horror at how little planning Elise had done beforehand), how she trained “on the job”, on becoming a fully paid up member of the Yes Tribe, and the problem with cows…Find out more about what Elise has been getting up to, and buy her book. Like, now! Be inspired to take on your own adventure…Podcast listeners can claim the best discount we have for membership to Women's Running, which is 35% off. That's less than £2.95 a month! Just enter WRPOD at the checkout for your discount. Come and join Women's Running – we'd love to have you with us!Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we review the book 'Coasting' by Elise Downing. With Jak away, Char welcomes Bookhounds Pack Members Toby Fells and Tasha Thompson to the virtual podcast studio. As well as reviewing the book, their chat includes Toby (hypothetically) eating cavier and pooping his pants during an overly expensive ultra and the dilemma of whether to sleep in a wet tent or hangout with strangers every night (the tent won!). About the book: 'Coasting' by Elise Downing Running away from your problems doesn't solve anything - but sometimes it's more fun than dealing with them. Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from university; she had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship - and they were all making her utterly miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution: Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before. Over the 301 days that followed she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. Useful links: Bookhounds is a monthly book subscription box delivering running inspiration to your door. Join the club at bookhounds.club. Use the code WELCOMEBOOKHOUND12 to save 12% on your first subscription. Follow Elise Downing on Instagram and visit elisedowning.com. Connect with us all on Instagram @CharBinns, find Toby at @QueerRunnings and Tasha at @BlackGirlsDoRunUK. Bookhounds: The Run Down podcast is presented by Char Binns and Jak Smithson, in association with Bookhounds, the club for people who love reading and running. The podcast is edited by Char Binns. With music by Joe Smithson.

At the age of 23, Elise Downing became the first woman and youngest person to run the coast of Britain, covering over 5,000 miles in 301 days! In her new book, Coasting, she opens up about the highs and lows of taking on a life-changing challenge when you have absolutely no idea what you are doing. Elise's book is funny, relatable and honest. This episode of the podcast is no different! We discuss: Feeling lost and confused in your early twenties The obsession with being 'perfect' What you can achieve when you put your mind to something and don't give up Follow Talk Twenties on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktwenties/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/61822... Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_twenties LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk...

Elise Downing, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before, set off to run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Over the 301 days that followed she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. She became the youngest person and first woman to complete this journey. Her book about the trip is out now; Coasting (publishers Summersdale) "Coasting is about putting one foot in front of the other, even when it feels impossible, and trying to enjoy it too. With heart and humour, Elise explores the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in total strangers, and learns some home truths along the way." https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coasting-Running-Around-Coast-Britain/dp/1787839818 Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb5NC23-_94

Elise Downing is a runner, writer public speaker and most well known for running 5000 miles around the coast of Great Britain This achievement came as quite a surprise to everybody who knew her as prior to this the highlight of her sporting career had been running a marathon dressed as a Crayola crayon whilst crying! With no prior experience of ultra running, or solo adventuring 23 year old Elise set out on this challenge just knowing it was something she had to do and in August 2016, ten months after setting out, she became the first woman and youngest person to run a lap of Great Britain self-supported. I am am delighted to have Elise join me on the Start a Ripple Podcast to find out a little bit more about this mad adventure she embarked on! Find Elise on Instagram - @elisecdowningElise's website - https://www.elisedowning.com/Buy Elise's book 'Coasting' - https://www.waterstones.com/book/coasting/elise-downing/9781787839816This series is proudly sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, the outdoor experts working to change the fabric of outdoor retailing. Find out more about their sustainability mission and services on their website. Thank you for listening! If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! You can email India via finandflowuk@gmail.com or send a message via Instagram  @with_india / @finandflow / www.indiapearson.weebly.com/www.finandflow.co.uk~Music - Caleb Howard Almond ~

It's hard to overstate how ill prepared Elise Downing was to run around the coast of Britain.  But she did it, covering the five thousand miles in ten months.  Her very readable book about the adventure is published July 2021 and is called Coasting.  Here Elise reads excerpts from the book and how she went from jogger to ultra-runner.Elise's Website      Facebook      Twitter    InstagramBuy the book on AmazonIf you enjoy this podcast, please support the hosting costs by buying me a virtual coffee at www.ko-fi.com/sunartmediaCheck out our YouTube channel and website 

Elise Downing ran 5000 miles around Great Britain carrying everything she needed on her back in 2015, and although her adventures have been a little closer to home since then, they have taken her to trails, rivers and lakes across the UK. In this episode she shares how to she prepared (or rather, didn't) for her epic run, shares her top kit picks including Ultimate Direction Fast Pack Running Jackets Trail shoes Follow Elise at @elisecdowning and www.elisedowning.com Would love you to subscribe and leave a rating and review for the podcast, and keep an eye out for a new series soon... This episode is sponsored by Runners Need and Brooks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Run to the Hills Podcast, Tim and Chris chat about world records, strava and maps. In our interview with Elise Downing about her incredible 5000 mile run around the coast of the UK. As well as how to plan your own adventure!https://elisedowning.com/GB Mapometer - https://gb.mapometer.com/

Kia ora whanau. In 2015, having ran a marathon whilst dressed as a crayon, Elise Downing decided to set herself a bigger challenge. I mean, if you’ve run 42.2 in crayola cosplay anything else is gravy, right? To cut a long story short, in 2016 Elise ran the entire coast of Britain - London to London. That’s 5000 miles, 301 days, 7 pairs of running shoes, and according to Elise, approximately 987 slices of cake.Undertaking this type of challenge is undoubtedly life-changing and since this, running has become an integral part of Elise’s life. Elise has relayed her experience as a public speaker, motivating other young people to undertake challenges that they may have thought unthinkable. Elise was recently in New Zealand in her role with Breca Swimrun, handling social media and marketing for the company. Flying solo, Eugene met up with Elise in Ponsonby armed with a microphone and ginger slice to talk about Elise’s journey towards running around Britain, how the process has impacted on her wider life, dealing with recognition and how what started as a solitary undertaking exposed Elise to a multitude of people displaying kindness and community. We also ask, because we’ve always wanted too….just what is Swimrun? And how do you have a greatest run ever that isn’t running around a whole country? Enjoy!

Elise Downing ran the coastline of Great Britain. Five thousand miles over three hundred and one days.

Tough Girl Daily Podcast 6 Lessons from Running 5,000 Miles with Elise Downing   https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/Elise-DowningBLOG 

In this episode Kris and Will get to chat to somebody totally inspirational.  Elise Downing wasn't an elite athlete or even a regular runner when she decided to set off alone and run all the way around England, Wales and Scotland! Along the way she met some amazing people, saw some beautiful views and ate an awful lot of cake.  She also pushed through some dark days and in doing so displayed an awesome ability to endure hardship and find a way to enjoy even the most difficult times.

Part six of a six week series featuring winners of Willamette Week Give!Guide's Skidmore Prize in addition to organizations participating in this year's Give!Guide. This week features Skidmore winner Jasmine Petit of Outside In and a conversation with Elise Downing of Sisters of the Road from one of our Nonprofit Hour Live shows.

Elise started running in January 2013, on the back of a New Year’s resolution to run a half marathon, but she soon started to wonder how far she could run!  On November 1st 2015 she set off to run around the British coast. In August 2016, after 301 days, Elise returned to Greenwich having ran 5000 miles.  She ran self-supported, carrying all of her kit on her back, including camping equipment, and is the youngest person and only female to have completed this challenge. This adventure wasn’t about mile splits or Garmin stats. It wasn’t about being the fastest or the most athletic. It was about using running as a mode of transport by which to really explore both Elise’s home country and her own capabilities. The end result was a a great big British adventure, featuring a lot of cake and a terrible fear of cows. Show notes Getting to know Elise - what it was like growing up, not being sporty and being known as the girl who would always skip PE lessons.  Starting running in January 2013 on the back of a New Years resolution! Her running journey from her first half marathon to running the coast of Britain and how she found her love for running, eventually!  Trekking to Everest Base Camp and realising how much she enjoyed spending time outside How the challenge of running around the coast came about and how it suddenly became very real! Planning or not planning…  What her parents thought when she told them her plans!  November 1st - the start day!! The challenges she faced on the way including her fear of animals and how it got worse and worse as her challenge went on The people she met along the way and why they helped to made the trip Her favourite part of the coast line, when she wanted to quit and why she didn’t  The two week rule! Getting to the finish line! Top tips and advice for you to go on your own adventure    Social Media Links Visit her website here! Like her Facebook page & say hi to Elise on twitter @elisecdowning  Elise was raising money for Young Minds and Beyond Food to donate to these charities click here: - www.virginmoneygiving.com/runthecoast Learn more about the Tough Girl Podcast by visiting www.toughgirlchallenges.com  You can become a personal patron of the Tough Girl Podcast by clicking here!

Polly learned to fly when she was 50 years old and after qualifying, she went on to complete numerous flying challenges in order to raise funds for the charity - Flying Scholarships for the Disabled. In 2001 Polly completed a lateral solo circumnavigation of the world. At 59 years old on May 6, 2003, Polly took off from Birmingham airport seeking to become the first pilot to complete a solo flight around the world via both Poles in a single-engine aircraft! During this podcast we learn more about Polly, where her love of flying came from and why she doesn’t let fear stop her from going after her dreams. She shares personal stories and how she trained for over two years to prepare for this incredible journey. Now aged 72, Polly is still challenging herself and wants to encourage you to challenge yourself and to go after those dreams. It’s time to stop with the excuses and start believing in yourself.  Thank you to the Patrons and Supporters of the Tough Girl Podcast who have allowed me to produce this content. Your continued support is much appreciated. To become a sponsor - Learn more here Show notes Being brought up in Devonshire and spending time on the beach and in the hills Her adventures started when she was 45 years old and did a sponsored sky dive for charity! Heading off to Australia and having her first flying lesson aged 50 Remembering her first gliding experience and why it always stayed with her Doing 240 sky dives and why she loves a challenge Her faith and how it helps her  Why you have to make the effort and not sit back and wait for things to happen Her progression into flying Her first flying lesson and her first solo flight! Her newest challenge - Donkey training! Keeping calm and why it saved her life How one comment changed her life! Deciding to fly over the North Atlantic to America! Flying Scholarships for Disabled People Her first around the world challenge When she learned from her first trip and why preparation was so important Survival training! Her engine stopping…..while flying over the poles Why fear is an important part of life Dealing with an intruder Finishing her challenges and feeling let down at the end Why you have to keep looking forward and not looking back Her proudest moment Why you shouldn’t give up on your dreams!   Book -  Wings Around The World: The Exhilarating Story of One Woman's Epic Flight from the North Pole to Antarctica    Feeling inspired week after week?  You can do 3 easy things to help me continue to grow the podcast! 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 on iTunes! I read every single comment! Share the podcast with your friends, especially if you think it could help them, and spread the #ToughGirlPodcast love.  Your support helps me continue to grow the podcast and do inspiring things in this space! Already done all 3? You’re a rockstar! Thank you! Want to do more? Please become a Patron and donate a small fixed amount every month to help fund the runnings costs.  Next week we have Elise Downing coming on the Tough Girl Podcast to share her story of running 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain!

Martin speaks to Sprintathon organiser Mark Evans and coastal runner Elise Downing, the Berlin Marathon showcases everything great about elite marathoning, Yuki & Marders cut some phenomenal dancefloor shapes, the Fancy Bear saga sticks the spotlight on Brad and Dave, Ed looks to break the world marathon record by 35 minutes (at least), Steve Peters borrows a pair of my shorts, there’s a stacked Listener Podium, you Rate Your Run, flash you Marathon Talk Kit Around the World, and bag a couple of Xempo beauties.

In this Nonprofit Hour show we'll be hearing about a couple of nonprofits that are long established ones in the Portland area who are doing tremendously important work for people in vulnerable populations and doing it in a way that maintains their clients dignity and self worth. In the first half of the show Phil Busse spoke at our latest live recording event with Elise Downing of Sisters of the Road - a homeless support and advocacy group that has been operating in our city since 1979. It's been such a long standing foundation in our community that there's even a song written about them which we'll hear about during their interview. In the second half of the show we will learn about Rosehaven an organization that is approaching 20 years of serving women and children experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life challenges. We were joined in our studio by their Executive Director, Rebekah Albert to took us through the history of Rosehaven and painted a picture of the experiences their guests have faced and how they created a safe, respectful community with support and services to assist the women and children in regaining stability in their lives.

You guys show off your kit all around the world, Little Stoke parkrun needs your support, Facebook Friday is for the running fashionistas, you Rate Your Run, it’s a quiet week in the doping world, business as usual the the Dubai Marathon, Mo targets the World Half Marathon Championships, Dame Kelly targets the London Marathon, I speak to Elise Downing and you stand atop the podium.