Podcast appearances and mentions of Ray Zahab

This week we are chatting with Ray Zahab about his epic journey across Ellesmere Island with his adventure partner Kevin Vallely! The adventure has been years in the making and I want to give Ray and Kevin a BIG CONGRATS for getting it done! They battled the brutal weather of the Arctic, had Arctic Wolves walk right into camp, and persevered for 28 days. I hope you enjoy the episode!!

This week we are joined by adventurer, photographer, ultrarunner, and awesome guy Howie Stern!! Howie just finished photographing the first part of Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely's expedition crossing Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. In this episode we'll talk all about this expedition and the first one Howie went on with Ray in Baffin Island. We also talk about what the brutal cold feels like, the challenges of getting to these remote places, and what it's like to be approached by Arctic Wolves!! This is an awesome episode and Howie is a great guy I could listen to for hours and hours! Be sure to check out his photography, it is beyond excellent! MORE FROM HOWIE STERN: Website: https://www.howiestern.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howiesternphoto?igsh=Zzk5ZDRqNHYxbWQ=

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In 2024, Ray was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration, from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He has ran 17,000+ km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.

Adventure personified! Ray Zahab's story is one of pure inspiration. On this week's Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, he opens up about his incredible journey from unhealthy habits to conquering some of the planet's most challenging landscapes. Ray also shares his passion for empowering youth through free outdoor expeditions with impossible2possible, fostering resilience and a love for the planet. From battling cancer to running ultra-marathons across deserts, Ray's passion and determination are truly remarkable. Join us for a conversation you won't forget. We also get a visit from Happy Trails Racing to share their newest races for 2025. Find out all about Ray at: https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab Sign up for Happy Trails Racing's new races: https://www.instagram.com/happytrailsracing Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2025-membership

#402: Ray Zahab 6 -- Our Kapik1 Backpack Trip through Death Valley by Chris Ward

“During chemo, I could have stayed on the couch binge-watching Netflix. Instead, I chose to walk 500 meters, then build from there. Every step reminded me that I could still fight and get stronger.”​In this episode of The Ageless Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Ray Zahab—a professional adventurer and ultra-endurance athlete who has crossed some of the world's harshest environments, from the Sahara Desert to the Arctic tundra. But Ray's most inspiring journey isn't just about extreme landscapes; it's about how he used the resilience forged in those adventures to overcome some of life's toughest challenges, including a battle with lymphoma.Ray shares his incredible story of transformation—from a pack-a-day smoker in his late 20s to one of the world's most accomplished ultra-endurance athletes. He opens up about his fight with cancer, how his mindset from years of extreme expeditions helped him navigate treatment, and the life lessons he's learned about resilience, purpose, and living fully.What You'll Learn in This Episode

In this episode of The 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Ray Zahab, a world-renowned ultrarunner and explorer, to talk about resilience, transformation, and pushing beyond perceived limits. Ray shares how he went from an uninspired lifestyle to conquering some of the world's most extreme environments, running over 17,000 kilometers across deserts and completing unsupported expeditions to the coldest places on Earth.   We dive into Ray's journey of self-discovery, his transformative first ultramarathon, and his monumental 7,500-kilometer Sahara Desert crossing, completed in a little over 100 days. Ray discusses the mental and physical challenges of endurance expeditions and how he thrives in environments where most wouldn't dare to venture.   Check out Ray's instagram https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab/?hl=en   About Us

Send us a textPlease Visit AdventureDiaries.com/StartWelcome to another episode of Adventure Diaries! Today, Chris sits down with Valerie Gagne, aka The Running Panda, an elite athlete turned seasoned adventurer. Valerie's journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of exploration. From competing at a national level in cross-country skiing and rowing to undertaking solo expeditions in some of the harshest environments, Valerie shares her story of pushing personal limits and embracing adventure as a way of life.In this episode, Valerie opens up about her early love for sports, her Olympic dreams, and the pivotal moments that shifted her focus from competition to adventure. She recounts the life-changing experience of participating in an Impossible to Possible (I2P) expedition through the Atacama Desert, where she learned to embrace teamwork, vulnerability, and collaboration. Valerie also takes us through her solo ski expedition around the Eye of Quebec, an incredible 190-kilometer journey through challenging winter conditions, where she built confidence by mastering essential survival skills.We explore:Valerie's early life in an athletic family and her passion for outdoor sports.How setbacks in competitive sports led to her transition into adventure.The role of I2P in teaching resilience, teamwork, and leadership.Mentorship from adventurer Ray Zahab and its impact on her journey.The challenges of solo expeditions, including battling slush, injury, and solitude.How adventures cultivate mental strength, self-reliance, and problem-solving skills.Valerie's plans for future Arctic explorations and her love for local “backyard” adventures.Valerie's story is an inspiring call to embrace both small, local adventures and bold, life-changing expeditions. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or seeking motivation to step outside your comfort zone, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.Links and Resources:Follow Valerie: Instagram and TikTok - @_therunningpandaLearn about Impossible to Possible: Impossible2Possible.comExplore Valerie's Adventures: Eye of Quebec, Lake Baikal, Baffin IslandCall to Action:Feeling inspired? Start your own adventure—whether it's a backyard hike or a polar expedition. Sometimes, the biggest rewards come from simply taking that first step.For more episodes and show notes, visit AdventureDiaries.com. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!Support the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

We've featured a lot of people who have taken on epic challenges, but this guest, Ray Zahab of Quebec, Canada, has done dozens and dozens of them. When we recorded this, Ray had just completed a couple of weeks before a crossing of Death Valley from north to south. I'm very familiar with the Badwater 135, which just completed, but that is run on roads. I didn't even know it was a thing there to run the shortest route between two points, completely off-road. The terrain is seriously rugged, and it's pretty hot, and Ray ran it with limited re-supplies in 53:35:21. In case you're wondering, he drank 75 liters of water. He's also run across the widest park of Death Valley west to east, crossing two mountain ranges, in 35 hours. He's run 7500 km across the Sahara Desert in 111 days, 1850 km across the Namib Desert in Africa, 1200 km across the Atacama Desert in Chile, and 2000 km across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. That's the hot, dry stuff. He's crossed Baffin Island in northern Canada nine times in winter and trekked from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole on snowshoes pulling his supply sled. And I'm just scratching the surface. Here's the WASP comeback story angle: Ray did this last Death Valley project a little more than a year after completing six months of debilitating chemotherapy for a rare form of lymphoma. What's very cool about Ray is how he shares his projects with schoolchildren with live links, and he has been running his foundation, impossible2Possible, to introduce kids to the kind of adventuring he does and reach beyond their perceived limits. The foundation takes kids to wild places so they can challenge themselves, and it doesn't even charge them to be there! Yes, they're free! Ray and his wife have been raising two daughters who get to experience the outdoors unlike the way Ray was when he was younger and was an out-of-shape, pack-a-day smoker. So there's another comeback. His brother inspired him to get outdoors and Ray now encourages everyone to also do so, including with his expedition company, KapiK1, which leads trips to remote and beautiful places like Baffin Island, the Atacama Desert, and the Gobi Desert. Even though we had a fairly short conversation, you might still find yourself listening in amazement to all that Ray does and get pumped up by his incredible level of energy and excitement.Ray Zahabrayzahab.comimpossible2possible.comkapik1.comrzahab@impossible2possible.comFacebook and LinkedIn Ray ZahabInstagram and X @rayzahabYouTube @rayzahab1944Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

#389: Ray Zahab 5 -- Crossing Death Valley by Chris Ward

Ray Zahab on Long Distance Running Expeditions in Both the Hottest & Coldest Places on EarthRay Zahab, renowned for his record-breaking feats and indomitable spirit, has conquered some of the world's most treacherous terrains, from the blistering deserts of the Sahara to the icy landscapes of the Arctic. Through his incredible adventures, Ray has not only shattered endurance barriers but has also inspired countless individuals worldwide to push beyond their limits and embrace the transformative power of perseverance.In this captivating podcast episode, we uncover the essence of Ray Zahab - a man fuelled by passion, resilience, and an unwavering determination to redefine human potential. Ray stands as a beacon of inspiration and an embodiment of what it means to embrace life's challenges fearlessly. Join us as we explore the depths of his accomplishments, the magnitude of his impact, and the lessons we can all glean from his extraordinary journey.Follow Ray on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab?igsh=MTgxdmJoeDI5MHduZw==Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rayzahabCheck out Ray's website:https://www.rayzahab.com Check out my social media channels for trip photos, articles I write, video reels and podcast updates.https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jbadventurerCheck out all my podcast episodes through the playlist linked here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdWkde9gml__GpO_JouKEWl1UdckeYDeg&si=w9jDkhiQ6Xj7Gzl8

Welcome to the first fireside chat of our five-part series! Today, we are joined by Ray Zahab, a Canadian adventurer renowned for his accomplishments as an ultra-distance runner and as the founder of the non-profit organization, Impossible2Possible. Being a local legend isn't just about winning titles or setting records. It's about making a profound impact on your community and inspiring others. Living Your Greatness has teamed up with Nomades du Parc and Chelsea Athletica to present the "Local Legends" speaker series, part of the Ciele Tuesday Trail Running events in Chelsea.  _ Host: Ben Mumme YouTube Twitter Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Ray Zayab  Instagram Twitter Website _ Partners: Nomades du Parc x Chelsea Athletica x Ciele Athletics Nomades du Parc  YouTube Instagram Facebook Website Chelsea Athletica Instagram Website Ciele Athletics YouTube  Instagram Website #legends #athletes #nationalpark #gatineau #podcast

Send us a Text Message.Discovering Adventures Near and Far with Ray Zahab on Adventure DiariesThe Allure of Local and Global ExpeditionsWelcome to another thrilling recap of the "Adventure Diaries" podcast, where we unravel the spirits and stories of those who dare to explore. In a compelling episode with host Chris Watson, explorer and guide Ray Zahab shares insights that beckon both the seasoned traveler and the curious backyard adventurer.Venturing to the Edges of the EarthRay Zahab, a seasoned guide with his company Kapik1 regularly takes adventure-seekers to some of the most breathtaking spots on the planet. In this episode, he highlights two of his favorite destinations: Baffin Island and the Atacama Desert. Described by many as mesmerizing, these locations offer unique experiences that captivate the essence of adventure.The Beauty of Backyard ExplorationYet, Ray's call to adventure isn't limited to remote expeditions. He passionately advocates for exploring one's local environment. Sharing an anecdote from his own life, Ray talks about a spontaneous adventure across a national park in Quebec, right in his backyard. He and his friends traversed the park from north to south during the summer just "for kicks," discovering that true adventure can be just as profound close to home.A Call to Pay It ForwardThe episode closes with a poignant 'pay it forward' tradition, urging listeners to contribute to their communities. Ray emphasizes the importance of giving young people the chance to learn and explore outdoors. Supporting local outdoor groups and advocacy efforts can make a significant difference in enabling the next generation of adventurers.Join the AdventureChris Watson wraps up by inviting listeners to join limited-participant expeditions and events organized through Adventure Diaries. For those eager to dive deeper, these exclusive gatherings offer intimate and transformative experiences.This episode of "Adventure Diaries" with Ray Zahab is more than just a podcast; it's a gateway to appreciating the world both far beyond our reach and right under our feet. Whether you're planning your next big adventure or looking for hidden gems nearby, Ray's stories remind us that adventure is everywhere.For more enthralling tales and opportunities to explore, tune in to "Adventure Diaries" and consider venturing out—whether into the unknown or your neighborhood.Support the Show.Thanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

From Directionless to Navigating Deserts & Frozen Tundra   This might be the best episode we've ever done of She Talks Business. I'm stoked to have special guest and old friend Ray Zahab on the show to talk about his incredible transformation from a pack-a-day smoker to an ultra-distance runner and explorer. We even dive into how he applied the same mindset he had around transforming his life the first time to how he approached battling cancer.  Who is Ray Zahab?  Let me tell you a little bit about Ray. He is a Canadian explorer, an ultra-distance runner, and the founder of the nonprofit Impossible to Possible. In addition to being an adventurer, author, youth advocate, and runner, Ray speaks around the world. He has appeared on several talk and news programs and in print media globally. He continues today with life as an adventurer and as a volunteer. With Impossible to Possible, his first race would begin a lifelong journey of discovery and learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things. The Catalyst  On the show, I ask Ray what the spark was that inspired him to go from sitting on his couch day after day to believing he could run across the Sahara Desert. Like most of us, Ray saw someone, his brother, who seemed happier and doing well in his life, and Ray wanted to feel good, confident, and passionate just like his brother. He started doing what his brother was doing. He got in shape. He started racing mountain bikes and running, and then, after a few years of trying new things, he started doing and winning ultramarathons. And that's how he found his sport.  This idea of wanting what someone else has is something I see all the time with business owners who align themselves with coaches and advisors. The hardest thing to do once you've found your role model is to commit to doing what needs to be done to accomplish the same goals.  Explorer Mindset = Entrepreneurial Mindset You will be so inspired by our conversations about motivation, resilience, the importance of continuing to learn, and Ray's views on mindset and limitations. This episode is really, really interesting because we go from Ray overcoming dissatisfaction in his everyday life to learning how to navigate life with cancer and undergoing cancer treatments to the mindset needed to undergo and keep going on an expedition. It's just really fascinating, inspiring stuff!  I know you'll find this episode as incredible as I did, so please give it a listen and then share it with your people!     What's In This Episode Ray's journey from being a pack-a-day smoker to an adventurous ultra-marathon runner Redefining human potential and limitations Ray's approach to staying active during chemotherapy Importance of remaining humble and open-minded for personal growth The entrepreneurial spirit is believing that with enough time and effort, you will succeed    What To Do Next Visit lisalarter.com/e154 for all resources from this episode.

This week we are joined by absolute LEGEND Marshall Ulrich!! Adventure Racing, Ultra running, Death Valley, the 7 Summits, if you name it Marshall has taken it on! He's a true adventurer by all meaning of the word, an explorer of our external world and his own internal world. He's created races, helped teach kids on expeditions, wrote a couple incredible books ("Both Feet on the Ground" and "Running on Empty"), and crossed jungles, deserts and mountains. For this episode, I brought on my friend Ray Zahab as co-host. Ray has known Marshall for years and these two have probably crossed Death Valley more times than any other human in history. They keep getting drawn back to the place and I was so excited to hear their reflections on it! A most humble, amazing human being. I'm so honored to have Marshall on the show and beyond excited to share this episode with all of you!! MORE FROM MARSHALL: Website: https://marshallulrich.com/ Route 66 Ultra: https://route66ultrarun.com/ Books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/marshall-ulrich/260203/

Elliot Cardin est de retour pour une troisième fois à Pas sorti du bois! Son dernier passage remonte au mois de juin 2021, alors qu'il venait tout juste de participer à la Western States 100. Beaucoup de choses se sont passées pour lui depuis, alors on a pris le temps de prendre des nouvelles. On est revenu sur sa saison 2022 où il s'est démarqué sur des ultras roulants et rapides comme la Black Canyon 100k et le légendaire JFK 50 mile, en plus de s'imposer sur les sentiers sauvages et techniques de l'Ultra-trail Harricana 125k qu'il a remporté. On plonge également dans sa saison 2023, qui a commencé en lion avec un exceptionnel chrono de 8h10 sur la Black Canyon 100k, avant de vivre deux courses plus difficiles sur le Madeira Island Ultra-trail (MIUT) 115k et la TDS dans le cadre de l'UTMB. Il y a quelques semaines, Elliot a rendu honneur à ses immenses mois d'entraînement en décrochant une impressionnante 2e place sur la Gorge Waterfalls 100k, une course bien connue qui se déroule chaque année en Oregon. On parle de progression, d'entraînement, de préparation mentale, de professionnalisation du sport, de nutrition et de coaching, lui qui a revu ses façons de faire depuis qu'il est accompagné par le grand Ray Zahab. Un grand athlète, mais surtout un maudit bon gars à découvrir dès maintenant. Bonne écoute!CréditsPhoto : Somer KreismanDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2024

Don't forget to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fractel.com.au⁠⁠⁠ for an exclusive 15% discount on your order. [⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠⁠](⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheRunningDeepPodcast⁠⁠⁠) Ray Zahab's transformation from a pack-a-day smoker to an ultramarathon runner epitomizes the resilience of the human spirit and the power of personal reinvention. Driven by a quest for meaning and purpose, Ray embarks on monumental expeditions, chasing the distance as a testament to his newfound appreciation for life's possibilities. Confronting challenges with unwavering determination, he draws profound lessons from his battles with cancer, emerging stronger and more resilient. Through his expeditions, Ray experiences life's most memorable moments, shaping his perspective and instilling in him a deep sense of gratitude. As a father, he values the impact of his expeditions on his children, inspiring them to embrace life's adventures with courage and resilience. Behind the scenes, Ray meticulously plans his expeditions, navigating the logistical complexities with precision and foresight. Through his journey, Ray inspires others to persevere through adversity and embrace the journey towards living a full and purposeful life. Want to connect with Ray? Instagram https://www.rayzahab.com/ Expedition List and Running Achievements of Ray Zahab: **Expeditions/Running:** - **Running the Sahara Expedition (2006):** - **Coastal Trails of Canada Expedition (2007):** - **Ultra Running Project with ONExONE Foundation (2008):** - **South Pole Quest Expedition (2009):** - **Atacama Extreme Expedition (2011):** - **Arctic 2 Atacama Expedition (2016):** - **Traverse of Namibia Expedition (2018):** - **Lake Baikal Run (2010):** - **Gobi Desert Crossing (2013):** - **Other Crossings and Challenges:** - Completed multiple crossings of Baffin Island, including the Akshayuk Pass and the Paalik Valley. - Participated in various expeditions and challenges in Death Valley National Park. - Engaged in adventure travel-based expeditions through KapiK1 Expedition Co. **Note:** These achievements and expeditions highlight Ray Zahab's remarkable endurance and commitment to exploration and raising awareness for various causes, including water crises and youth education. We greatly appreciate your support for the podcast: - Take just 2 minutes out of your day to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. - Support us by subscribing and reviewing on iTunes or Spotify. - Spread the word by sharing and tagging us online!

Summary:The Adventure Diaries podcast successfully concluded its first season, featuring 15 remarkable guests who shared their unique stories, adventures, and personalities. The podcast extended gratitude to guests like Ash Dykes, Ann Daniels, Dr  Niall McCann, Clay Hayes, Ray Cash Care, Terry Virts, Tahir Shah, Sean Conway, Jan Bakker, Ray Zahab, Chris Christensen, Jeff Johns, Geoff Holt, Bruce Luyendyk, Ben weber.  . An announcement was made about the upcoming Season 2, set to launch in Spring 2024, promising another set of 15 incredible guests and stories. Season 2 will explore a wide range of adventures, including the first descent of the Essequibo river, the impact of micro-adventures, long-distance running in remote areas, kayaking across the Pacific, cycling without GPS, climbing in the big mountains, and more. It will also delve into conservation efforts, wildlife trafficking, and personal exploration adventures like traversing Botswana's Okavango Delta and polar trekking in Norway. Additionally, the season will cover the art of documentary filmmaking and photography, with insights from National Geographic photographers and the challenges of capturing historical wildlife shots. The personal motivations, fears, inspirations, and triumphs behind these adventures will be a central theme. Chris Watson, the host encourages listeners to leave reviews on Apple or Spotify, follow on Instagram, and join the adventure letter for updates.Key Takeaways:Successful First Season: The Adventure Diaries podcast wrapped up its first season with 15 guests sharing diverse and inspiring stories.Season 2 Announcement: Season 2 is anticipated in Spring 2024, promising new adventures and stories from another 15 guests.Diverse Adventures: The upcoming season will cover a wide range of activities, from river descents and micro-adventures to extreme sports and conservation efforts.Personal Stories: A focus on the personal aspects of adventuring, including motivations and challenges faced by the adventurers.Educational Content: Insights into documentary filmmaking and photography, especially related to adventure and conservation.Community Engagement: Listeners are encouraged to engage by leaving reviews, following on social media, and subscribing to the adventure letter for updates.The podcast aims to inspire and educate its audience through the personal and adventurous stories of its guests, highlighting the beauty of exploration and the importance of conservation.Support the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

This week's episode is with legendary explorer and adventurer Ray Zahab! In this episode Ray digs deep on some bigger ideas and concepts from his years of adventure, including courage, curiosity and contentment. We also chat a bit about his passion for putting on expeditions (like the Kapik1 expedition to the Atacama I was lucky enough to join last November) and reflect on what big adventures he is aiming his energy towards next. As always, Ray is encouraging, full of energy and passion for life, and just one of the best humans on Earth!! Thanks for sharing again Ray!! Hope you all enjoy the chat as much as I did!! (PHOTO CREDIT - Jesse Delgrosse

SummaryRay Zahab, an extreme adventurer and ultra runner, shares his journey from being a two-pack-a-day smoker to becoming a renowned explorer. He discusses his transition to ultra running and the impact it had on his life. Ray also talks about his organization, Impossible to Possible, which takes young people on educational expeditions around the world. He shares his experiences in various expeditions, including the Sahara desert and the Arctic, and highlights the importance of exploring one's own backyard. Ray's positive attitude and determination to live life to the fullest despite health challenges serve as an inspiration to others.TakeawaysTransitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to extreme adventure can lead to personal transformation.Expeditions can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and making a positive impact on issues like the water crisis.Exploring one's own backyard can be just as rewarding as traveling to far-off places.Having a positive mindset and embracing challenges can lead to extraordinary achievements.Support the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

When you open Ray Zahab's website you will find these three words. CHALLENGE. DISTANCE. DISCOVERY. Exactly what he takes on, on a very regular basis. He takes on new challenges that usually include running long distances and discovering not only the cultures and geography of the places he goes but also, what it takes to truly conquer the challenge in any given location for any distance, in any amount of time. And we're talking 17,000 km's PLUS in some of the world's hottest and driest deserts to some of the coldest places on earth. How does he accomplish this? He never underestimates his ability to complete the task. Anything's possible is an understatement for Ray and he thinks anyone can do anything as long as they put their minds to it and truly find a passion for it. Listen as Ray shares his “why”, his story and his outlook on life … in the NOW.

Recorded a few days before flying to South America to join Ray Zahab on a KapiK1 Expedition!! Pre-Expedition nervousness before we head to cross the Atacama Desert. Why do we step outside our comfort zones? What are we hoping to discover?

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Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despite facing personal challenges, including a lymphoma diagnosis in 2022, he continues to embark on extreme journeys and shares his adventures to motivate others. Ray's Instagram: @rayzahab Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase ⁠⁠Vertx⁠⁠: Code fieldcraft for 20% off ⁠HOIST Hydration⁠: Code fieldcraft10 for 10% off ⁠Ketone-IQ⁠: 15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT ⁠Oakley⁠: 15: off with code FIELDCRAFT15 ⁠Ten Thousand⁠: 15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT ⁠KC Hilites⁠: Code: fieldcraft for 10% off ⁠Anthem Snacks⁠: Code FIELDCRAFT15 for 15% off ⁠USCCA⁠ ⁠Kifaru⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Youtube⁠ ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Instagram⁠ ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Website

Dave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Ray Zahab.  Ray is a Canadian Explorer, ultra-distance runner, and Founder of the non-profit impossible2Possible.   He is one of the more remarkable adventurers having run long-distance adventures across the world, including the South Pole, Siberia, and the Atacama Desert in Chile. In 2007 he crossed the Sahara with Charlie Engle, and Kevin Lin.

In February, Valerie, Ray Zahab, and Kevin Valley crossed a section of Baffin Island in the Canadian arctic on skis. A 7-day expedition was made even more impressive since Ray was accomplishing this adventure after being diagnosed with cancer in September and going through chemo treatments.Valérie has been an athlete all her life, competing in cross-country skiing and rowing internationally. Since retiring from high performance sports, Valérie has competed in various ultramarathons and has been on multiple expeditions to some of the most remote places on earth, including the Atacama desert and the Canadian Arctic. Valérie has also guided expeditions in the Canadian Rockies, Siberia and Death valley for various non-profits organizations, and for renowned adventure companies including National Geographic and Kapik1 expedition company.Valerie's goal through crossing Baffin Island on skis was to inspire people to reach beyond their perceived limits, get out there and accomplish what they thought might be impossible.Learn more:https://www.tiktok.com/@therunningpandahttps://www.instagram.com/_therunningpanda/www.kapik1.comhttps://www.impossible2possible.comSponsor Messages:Wonderul PistachiosThe key to any good adventure, big or small, is having great snacks. Keep yourself full and focused on all summer adventures, from dropping the kiddos off at camp, to running between meetings with Wonderful Pistachios They come in a variety of flavors and sizes, perfect for enjoying with family and friends or taking them with you on the go. Unlike meat, protein-powered pistachios are naturally cholesterol-free and add fiber to your day. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it mean to get outside of your comfort zone? It could be starting a new job, trying a new sport, meeting new people or maybe it's going on an adventure filled with unknowns. Whatever it is, if we decide to go there, we will come away with some valuable lessons and likely learn something about ourselves.Today on Just In Stride we'll enter the mind of a great Canadian explorer, adventurer and ultra runner, Ray Zahab.You might know Ray from his book and documentary Running The Sahara but his list of accomplishments goes far beyond that. He's conquered deserts in blistering heat and the arctic in sub zero temperatures, conditions many of us will never get a chance to experience. But through his foundation Impossible2Possible, he's able to share his love for expeditions and adventure with a youth ambassador team, teaching them resilience, perseverance and dedication.------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Ray Zahab, Canadian explorer, expedition leader, ultra marathoner, and creator of Impossible to Possible. Ray shares his story on how he found his way to the pursuit of the ‘impossible' after feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied with the direction of his life. This has led to his exploration of extreme environments, and extreme undertakings as a test of his personal and physical limits. They discuss Impossible to possible, a charity set up to provide kids the opportunity to experience the outdoors, and Ray's most recent undertaking, his cancer diagnosis and how he has navigated this. Ray is just the best human, and you're really going to enjoy this conversation.Ray can be found at https://www.rayzahab.com/Impossible to possible https://www.facebook.com/Impossible2Possible/Ray on IG https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab/channel/?hl=enRay has been recognized as one of Canada's top explorers, he has done a solo expedition across the Arctic, an expedition in Baffin island, Trans Namibia, and moreRay trains and strives to have extraordinary experiences in the world. He's the author of Running for My Life, a story of his metamorphosis from a pack-a-day smoker to an endurance athlete capable of such extreme feats as a 7,500 kilometer run across the Sahara. His treks are driven by an intense personal feeling for the environment; the Sahara trek, for instance, highlighted the worldwide challenge of water.Ray is the founder of Impossible2Possible, and sits on the board of directors of the Ryan's Well Foundation and ONExONE Foundation.  Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products with the code MIKKI20 at www.nuzest.co.nzCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz

This week we are once again honored to be joined by world renowned adventurer Ray Zahab! Over the years Ray has taken on expeditions all across the globe. He's crossed vast deserts and arctic regions, taken on every possible weather challenge imaginable, and has dived deep into his capability to endure. This past year turned his challenges inward when he was diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma. In between chemo treatments he kept active, including leading an expedition on a winter crossing of Baffin Island. In this episode we talk about what it's like to take those lessons one learns through adventuring and apply them to serious challenges one faces in life. Ray has a wealth of knowledge and is a gem of a human being. I am honored to get to chat with him for the show and truly proud to share this episode!! MORE FROM RAY: Website: https://www.rayzahab.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab/?hl=en Kapik1: https://kapik1.com

Watch this episode to hear how purpose turned a pack-a-day smoker into an ultra distance running champion. Ray Zahab is the Founder of impossible2Possible, a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. In this episode, he shares how he turned his life around at the age of 30, and how his expeditions prepared him mentally to conquer cancer. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 About Ray Zahab 01:47 An excerpt about Ray from Anita's book Purposeful Empathy 05:47 Ray reflects and describes how he radically changed his lifestyle 07:40 Ray's message to people who want a more fulfilling life 09:52 Ray's experience with cancer and cancer treatments 14:32 How Ray's expeditions have taught him resilience 17:43 Ray's organization impossible2Possible 21:24 About Kapik1 - an expedition and coffee company 24:46 What motivates Ray to go on extreme expeditions? 26:32 How empathy plays a role in Ray's work and life 29:50 Ray Zahab's Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH RAY ZAHAB ✩ Website: https://www.rayzahab.com/about/  ✩ KAPIK1 Website: https://kapik1.com/  ✩ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-zahab-974a5429/  CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com   ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/   ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Join Scotty and ultra legend Ray Zahab for a long run in which they discuss his life in running, his expeditions, his youth organization Impossible to Possible, his recent cancer diagnosis and much much more! Learn about Impossible 2 Possible here: https://www.impossible2possible.com/ Learn about all things Ray here: https://www.rayzahab.com/ Ray's books are here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Ray-Zahab/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARay+Zahab This epiosode brought to you by our friends at Trail Transformation!  Mention TJM to get 10% off:  https://www.trailtransformation.com/ This episode brought to you by UCAN.  Try some of their products today by clicking here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles/ Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off. Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/        

Great sit-down with Howie Stern the man behind your most favorite running images. We talk about how he got in to this world, going all in with no back up plan, and his trip to the Baffin Island with Ray Zahab. Image Credit Keela KcCleneghan https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_and_jack/?hl=en Follow Howie https://www.instagram.com/howiesternphoto/?hl=en Like.Share.Subscribe. Buy a Shut Up and Run Sticker https://www.etsy.com/listing/1337351928/running-sucks-sticker-3-x-2 Buy us a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ctht7bh7gnZ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejuniperlab/ Follow us on Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TheJuniperLab Follow Mike https://www.instagram.com/thelowcarbrunner/?hl=en Follow Derrick https://www.instagram.com/derricklytle Support us by buying what you already love. Invader Coffee https://bit.ly/3BGctP3Subscribe on SpotifyRSS feed https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165109.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuniperlab.substack.com

Mon ami Ray Zahab est de retour pour son troisième passage à Pas sorti du bois, mais cette fois en Facebook Live pour répondre à vos questions! L'Anglo-Québécois qui vit en Outaouais n'est rien de moins qu'une légende de l'ultramarathon et des expéditions longues. Nommez un désert aride et reculé : il l'a probablement traversé à la course. Nommez une région arctique et éloignée : il l'a probablement traversée lors d'une expédition en autonomie. Et il ne fait pas que compléter des aventures, il fracasse des records! Depuis son dernier passage au podcast en septembre 2022, la vie de Ray a pris une toute autre tournure, alors qu'il a été diagnostiqué avec une rare forme de cancer du sang. Ne reculant devant aucun défi, Ray s'est remonté les manches et a décidé d'affronter cette épreuve de la vie de la même manière qu'il affronte les rafales de 150 km/h dans l'Arctique : en serrant les dents et en transformant les défis en opportunité. Entre ses traitements de chimiothérapie, Ray continue de faire des expéditions extrêmes et à inspirer les gens qui le suivent dans ses aventures. Un grand homme, un athlète légendaire et surtout, un être généreux, à découvrir ou redécouvrir! Bonne écoute.*Veuillez noter que l'épisode se déroule principalement en anglais. L'objectif du balado a toujours été d'aller à la rencontre de personnes impliquées dans la course en sentier au Québec et ailleurs dans la francophonie. Ray Zahab est un grand Québécois qui fait rayonner notre culture et notre nature aux quatre coins du monde. Bien qu'il maîtrise le français, nous avons préféré enregistrer l'épisode en anglais pour qu'il puisse être libre d'exprimer ses idées de la manière la plus naturelle possible pour lui.CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2023

Sandi Nypaver is an ultramarathon runner, running coach, and adventurer. She did sports in school. But it wasn't until she went on a youth expedition with  Impossible to Possible that she got a taste of the mindset to test her limits. (Ep. 129 is where Ray Zahab talks about starting the organization of Impossible to Possible.)Sandi decided to do an ultramarathon. So she signed up for a 100 mile race and ended up winning.

Ray Zahab has run in some of the most extreme places and conditions in the world. From the Sahara Desert to Death Valley and most of the major deserts in the world, he's crossed them on foot in the hottest parts of the year. On the other extreme, he's done multiple Arctic treks, including a world record to the South Pole.He uses running and adventure as a way to instruct and inspire students around the world who follow his adventures and interact in real time with him. And he founded Impossible to Possible, an organization that takes students out of the classroom to experience their own adventure challenges. 

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out on an expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. 111 days and 7,500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, Africa they completed their journey by stepping into the Red Sea. The expedition had the trio running an average of 70kms a day without a single day of rest, for 111 days. National Geographic tracked the expedition by web, as well as the documentary film ‘Running The Sahara', produced by Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, was created in an effort to raise awareness for the drinking water crisis in North Africa. After witnessing and learning about the water crisis in North Africa, Ray decided to leverage his future adventures to help raise awareness and funding for causes, like this one, that he supports and believes in. In fall 2007, Ray ran the three coastal trails of Canada back to back and each leg virtually non-stop, for a total distance of 400 kms. Logistics were as much of a challenge as the run, and Ray ran The Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island, East Coast Trail Newfoundland and West Coast Trail in British Columbia, with just enough time to travel in between. In spring 2008 Ray partnered with the ONExONE Foundation for a unique ultra running project. Accompanied by a team of runners, Ray ran an average 80 kms per day in each of Canada's 13 Provinces and Territories in 13 days. Once again logistics were a huge challenge. School visits were arranged along the way, students participated and communities became engaged in the run which supported the work of ONExONE, which supports various charities addressing children's issues globally. In Saskatoon alone, several thousand students and 27 schools were involved in school rallies and a city wide relay with Ray and the team. In 2008, Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P) (impossible2possible.com) an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. Youth Ambassadors are selected from around the world, and then participate, at no cost, in all aspects of the expedition, from logistics and running to creating educational content and team support. All of the i2P Youth Expeditions have included various challenge based initiatives through an Experiential Learning Program, in which thousands of students participate as active ‘team members' during the expeditions, from classrooms all over the world. This program and its technology is also provided at no cost to the students or schools participating. Since its inception, i2P Youth Expeditions have included 14 gruelling expeditions; Baffin Island, Tunisia, the Amazon, Bolivia, India, Botswana, Utah, Peru, Chile, Italy, California, Greece, Death Valley and Canada. The programs and expeditions are 100% free of cost.   SOUTH POLE QUEST EXPEDITION   In 2009, Ray and two fellow Canadians, Kevin Vallely and Richard Weber, broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition by a team to the Geographic South Pole. In the process, Ray trekked this traditional route from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, a distance of 1,130 kms, solely on foot and snowshoes, without the use of skis. Students from all over North America joined the team on a daily basis, a program provided through impossible2Possible, as the trio continued their southern trek. The students received daily communications and actively took part in every step of the trek. Essentially becoming “teammates” of the expedition, and teammates of the Guinness World Record achieved. In winter 2010, Ray and Kevin Vallely ran the length of frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia, 650 kms, over the course of 13 days, totally unsupported. Once again communication with satellite video conferencing to schools brought the expedition into classrooms, and classrooms onto the expedition.   ATACAMA EXTREME EXPEDITION   In February 2011 (Summer), Ray became the first person to run the length of the “driest desert on Earth”, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, solo. Temperatures exceeded 50c as he ran and navigated the 1,200 kms in 20 days with minimal daily re-supply, and with emergency supplies on his back. Thousands of students joined this journey, again under his i2P organization, via live web and video conferencing. In August 2011 (Summer), Ray and Will Laughlin ran from the north park boundary to the south park boundary of Death Valley National Park, totally off-road. The 237 km run saw temps reaching over 120 degrees F. This would be followed in 2015 with an abbreviated off- road crossing from north park boundary, exiting at the Badwater Basin after crossing the Devil's Golf Course. Beginning June 23rd 2013 (Summer), Ray ran over 2,000km, solo, across Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, with minimal daily resupplies. Support team included both a film crew and photographer who recorded not only the expedition, and created an archive sharing the stories of the people and culture of Mongolia to schools around the world. In February 2014 (winter) Ray completed his 4th unsupported crossing of Baffin Island through the Akshayuk Pass (he would go on to complete 8 unsupported crossings in various seasons). In January 2015 (summer) Ray ran 1,000km across the Patagonian Desert, and then in summer 2015 Ray did a partial crossing of Death Valley National Park, his second project in the area.   ARCTIC 2 ATACAMA EXPEDITION   In February 2016, Ray Zahab (CAN), Jen Segger (CAN) and Stefano Gregoretti (Italy) set out on a unique and challenging expedition that spanned 100 degrees celsius on the thermometer. The team journeyed from -50°C (-58F) to +50°C (120F) over 1,500km, on mountain bikes and foot, crossing both Baffin Island in Canadian winter, and the Atacama Desert in Chilean summer. This would mark Ray's second crossing the length of the Atacama Desert. In February 2017- Ray Zahab and Stefano Gregoretti would go on to complete the second and third stages of a three part expedition in the Canadian Arctic after a near disastrous start in which Ray broke through a frozen river in the Torngats Mountain Range. The duo rallied back to ski unsupported across Baffin Island, and then fatbike across the Northwest Territories along the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road (500km). Beginning mid January 2018 (Summer), Ray once again teamed up with Stefano Gregoretti to run the length of Namibia, crossing the Namib Desert, approx. 1,850km. Summertime temperatures were intense, and terrain was a mix of cross country, open desert, canyons, gravel roads and track. September 2018, Ray completes his 7th crossing of Baffin Island, in 25.5 hours, coast to coast through the Akshayuk Pass. Fall 2018, Ray, along with close friends, establish KapiK1 Expedition Co, with the goal of giving people the opportunity to join them on adventure travel based expeditions to many of the regions of the world Ray and his team have previously explored. www.kapik1.com In winter (February 2019) Ray and teammate Stefano Gregoretti attempted an unsupported crossing of the Kamchatka Peninsula in far east Russia. After 19 days of brutal conditions, the team (no longer unsupported) was prevented from moving forward due to dangerous and fast flowing open rivers, and were unable to achieve their goal of reaching the east coast. July 2019 (summer), Will Laughlin and Ray Zahab successfully transect Death Valley, from west to east, across the Panamint Mountain Range, Death Valley Basin, and the Amargosa Mountains. It took the duo 35 hours to complete the crossing, moving virtually non stop, taking breaks only at resupply caches. September 2019, Ray completes 8th crossing of Baffin Island, Akshayuk Pass. His brother John joined him, almost 20 years since he first inspired Ray to change his life and pursue a life in the outdoors. They completed their run in roughly 25 hours. January 2020, Ray successfully completes a solo traverse from the island community of Qikiqtarjuaq, across the sea ice to Baffin Island, and onto Pangnirtung Fjord. It was the first January crossing for Baffin, and took 5 days, dragging all of his supplies with him. Intense cold, little daylight, boulder fields, overflow and heavy winds were among the challenges. This was Ray's 9th crossing of Baffin. July 2021, Ray and Will Laughlin abandon an attempted retracing of the 2011 North to South crossing of Death Valley, off road. After the first 24 hours of moving non-stop, temperatures reached a world record high, and became too dangerous to proceed. At Furnace Creek, recorded temps reached 134F. March 2022, Kevin Vallely and Ray have to cut their attempted crossing of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic short due to several ongoing setbacks. The duo plans a return to complete their expedition in collaboration with friends who live in the region. July 2022, Ray and Stefano Gregoretti successfully complete a West to East crossing of Death Valley NP, at its widest point in summer. They collected ongoing weather data as they made their transect, for use in a future impossible2Possible Youth Education program. They planned for 48 hours but were able to complete the transect in 34 hours, with resupplies 20-30km apart along the way. Ray has also found the time to write two books about his life and adventures. Running for My Life published in 2007 and Ray's second book, geared at youth readers, Running to Extremes, which recently became a National Best-Seller in Canada. Both books focused on Ray's transition from an unhealthy life- both physically and emotionally, to ultra runner and beyond- and the philosophy that we are ALL capable of achieving the extraordinary in our lives. He is currently writing his third book. In addition to being an adventurer, youth advocate and runner, Ray speaks around the world at events such as TED, IOC World Conference, Idea City, The Economist World in 2010 and 2011, World Affairs Council, and numerous Apple Distinguished Educator events internationally, as well as numerous corporate events. He has been interviewed and appeared on several talk and news programs including CNNi, CNN, The Hour, CBC, CTV, BBC, Jay Leno, OLN and Discovery, and has connected his expeditions live, using satellite to both mainstream and social media. He has also appeared in print media globally, and has been interviewed on numerous popular podcasts. Ray was the host of Project Guatemala which aired on OLN, and co hosted-guided a few episodes of Finding Sarah on OWN. Outside of his own organization Ray has volunteered as a board member, Ryan's Well Foundation, volunteered as Athletic Ambassador of the ONExONE.org, and SpreadTheNet. He has previously volunteered with Run For Water, The Assembly of First Nations, and various other initiatives. Ray received the ONExONE Difference Award in 2007, and the Torchbearers Award in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In spring 2012, Ray was invited by H.E. Tsogtbaatar Damdin (Minister of Environment, Mongolia) to join their Internal Advisory Committee. In 2015 and 2019 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In December 2015 Ray was presented with the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada by the Governor General of Canada. In 2018 Ray was named Explorer in Residence by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He continues today with life as an adventurer and as a volunteer with impossible2Possible. Transitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to ultrarunning races to ‘Running The Sahara' would begin a lifelong journey of discovery. A journey of learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things…a message he continues to share with his two young daughters! Please scroll to bottom of this page for chronological list of projects and expeditions!

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of the non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran almost 20,000km across the world's deserts, and performed unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.  He and family live in Chelsea, Quebec.In this episode we talk about:How Ray decided to quit smoking at the age of 30 and take up adventure sportsThe personal revelations he received after winning his first ultra, the Yukon Ultra (100 miler)Why he loves to explore the most extreme climates on the planet at the most extreme times of yearHis passion for youth, commitment to involving schools in his expeditions, and his charityThe wisdom and perspective he brings as he faces a recent diagnosis of cancerWhat's coming up next including a new book and new expeditions!Ray's buoyancy and passion for life and what he gets to do with his are readily apparent as you listen to him talk.Connect with Ray:Facebook: ray.zahabInstagram: @rayzahabWebsite: rayzahab.comimpossibe2PossibleKapik1 CoffeeConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Kim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer, long-Distance Runner, author, speaker, and founder of the non-profit organization Impossible2possible. In 2015 he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, a decoration awarded to those who have demonstrated an outstanding level of service or set an exemplary standard of achievement to benefit or honor Canada. In 2009, Ray was part of a trio that broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition to the Geographic South Pole. He was the first to run across the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world. And, famously, in 2007 he was part of an ultrarunning trio that crossed the Sahara Desert in 111 days as documented in the film: Running the Sahara. His accomplishments are many, and the list goes on and on. According to his website, he has journeyed over 17000 Kilometers (over 10,500 miles) on his expeditions around the world. In this interview, Ray claims that the number might be a little low. Enjoy the show! Great Ultralight Backpacking Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW  

L'aventurier et ultramarathonien anglo-québécois Ray Zahab est de retour à Pas sorti du bois, tout juste 1 an après son premier passage au balado. L'entrepreneur derrière la fondation Impossible 2 Possible et l'entreprise d'aventure et de torréfaction Kapik1 était de passage à l'Ultra-Trail Harricana pour offrir une expérience caféinée aux gens présents. L'épisode a été enregistré directement sur le site de l'événement, dans le kiosque Kapik1 au beau milieu de l'ambiance de l'UTHC. En plus de jaser de sa récente expédition dans la Death Valley, on aborde son rôle d'entraîneur auprès d'Elliot Cardin, qui a remporté l'épreuve de 125 kilomètres à peine quelques heures avant que l'on commence à enregistrer. Ray est également l'entraîneur de Yanick Fournier, donc Ray aborde la force mentale à travers les épreuves, à peine 5 minutes avant que l'athlète de Bromont nous rende visite par hasard dans le kiosque et dans l'épisode. Comme Ray en était à son second passage au balado, j'ai pu creuser certains sujets plus précis avec lui, donc celui de la paternité. Après avoir compétitionné sur les plus grands ultramarathons du monde, plus tôt dans sa vie, Ray vit maintenant cette compétitivité à travers ses filles qui performent à un haut niveau en course de canoë-kayak. Une discussion hyper intéressante avec un grand homme, qui vous inspirera à coup sûr. Bonne écoute!*Veuillez noter que l'épisode se déroule principalement en anglais. L'objectif du balado a toujours été d'aller à la rencontre de personnes impliquées dans la course en sentier au Québec et ailleurs dans la francophonie. Ray Zahab est un grand Québécois qui fait rayonner notre culture et notre nature aux quatre coins du monde. Bien qu'il maîtrise le français, nous avons préféré enregistrer l'épisode en anglais pour qu'il puisse être libre d'exprimer ses idées de la manière la plus naturelle possible pour lui. Je vous rassure, Pas sorti du bois ne deviendra pas un balado anglophone. Par contre, quand une occasion comme celle-ci se présente, on saute et on se débrouille ;-)CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2022

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Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer, adventurer, and ultra-distance runner who has run across the Sahara Desert and broken the world speed record for an unsupported expedition to the South Pole. He's also the co-founder of impossible2Possible, a non-profit whose mission is to educate, inspire, and empower young people to learn more about the world and themselves by participating in free adventure-based expeditions.In this episode, you'll hear from Ray Zahab on:(00:07:50) His personal transition. Ray recalls how he went from being a heavy smoker and drinker to a competitive mountain biker and ultra-runner. Plus, he explains how the sense of achievement he felt after completing and winning his first race inspired him to run 4500 miles across the Sahara Desert. (00:16:28) Running the Sahara. We talk about the documentary film narrated by Matt Damon that tracked Ray and his fellow runners' Saharan journey from Senegal to the Red Sea and helped raise awareness of the drinking water crisis in North Africa. (00:49:25) Overcoming the fear of failure. According to Ray, there's no such thing as failure, there's only a first attempt at learning, and he encourages listeners to have the courage and confidence to take the first step on the path to pursuing their goals.(00:54:42) Getting comfortable with discomfort. He emphasizes the importance of resiliency, self-reliance, and developing the skillset to cope with the more difficult and challenging situations in life.(01:02:23) The winner's mindset. We discuss overcoming the mental barriers that stand in the way of success, and Ray shares a motto that motivates him to strive for excellence.

In questo episodio, Stefano Gregoretti ci racconta la traversata in autonomia della Death Valley che ha concluso da poco in compagnia di Ray Zahab. L'esperienza, l'attrezzatura, le sensazioni e l'avventura, tutto direttamente dalla voce di Stefano.

Breaking into the all-male ranks of Tinman Elite, Tori Gerlach is a rising star ready to go supernova. Already a multi-time NCAA All-American and US Olympic Trials qualifier, Tori is set on becoming the best version of herself. We talk about her career, her partnership with Adidas, her goals, and much more. And big thank you to all the feedback from last week's episode– the rambling shall continue but you may have opened Pandora's box and now Thomas and Robbe may never shut up. Check out Ray Zahab's coffee line, Kapik1 (it's real good): https://kapik1.com/collections/super-stoked-for-coffee/products/arctic-winter-dark This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Ever wonder how someone becomes an explorer? Ray Zahab started when he was 30 after rethinking his path in life. Since then, he has run 17,000+ km across the world's deserts, in addition to completing multiple unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet (yeah, he's been to the South Pole). He's also the founder of Impossible2Possible, providing all-expense paid adventure-based learning programs for students around the globe. Learn more about Ray's expeditions: https://www.rayzahab.com/ Learn more about Impossible2Possible: https://www.impossible2possible.com/ *APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO FROM THE INTRO THIS WEEK!! Our recording was corrupted and we had to use raw audio from the video recording. Please still listen to Ray's interview, the audio is fine from that.* This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

This week I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Ray Zahab on Sharpen Your Edge Live. Ray is one of the top adventurers in the world. He's an ultra-runner, Explorer in Residence Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and has run across some of the most difficult terrain on the planet, including the Sahara desert, the Gobi desert, and a run from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean across the Andes mountains. In this amazing conversation Ray talks about his latest expedition attempt across Ellesmere Island, pushing the limits, building trust and making good decisions under pressure. If you want to learn more about him, you can go to his website at rayzahab.com and his organization website at impossible2possible.com. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Ray Zahab is an adventurer, explorer and expedition leader who has traversed some of the most unrelenting wilderness on the planet! In this episode Ray shares stories from some of his more recent expeditions: attempting to traverse Death Valley during one of the hottest temperatures ever recorded and a journey to the wild and remote Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. Ray explains what it feels like to adventure through a land in it's most harsh time of year, why times of challenge are so important, how he uses an "Adaptive Process" with goals and the importance of trusting your gut. This is an awesome episode!! Huge thanks to Ray for coming on the show!

Ray Zahab has faced death more than once on his adventures, but ask him which was the toughest and he'll always answer “the last one.” It's always the freshest in his mind. Extreme adventure is what drives him from a record breaking trek on foot to the South Pole to running the length of the driest desert on earth - the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Ray believes in the possible and started a foundation called Impossible to Possible. i2P brings his expeditions to classrooms, sharing his journeys and his lessons with kids in an interactive way. Zahab uses these experiences to inspire kids to see possibilities in their own lives. A journey of learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things… Have a look at his website: https://www.rayzahab.com/

Hello beautiful people On today's podcast we have the incredible Ray Zahab. Ray is a modern day explorer having been recognised by Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Having experienced over 30 expeditions in extreme environments from some of the coldest places on earth such as the South Pole and Siberia, to some of the hottest such as Death Valley and the Atacama Desert. Ray is well known for becoming one of the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert, running 7500km over 111 days, averaging 70km per day. Ray is a co-founder of KapiK1, an expedition business, whose mission is to create unique, once in a lifetime expeditions to the most jaw dropping locations on Earth, and is the Founder of the non-profit Impossible 2 Possible which encourages youth to reach beyond their perceived limits by using adventure as a medium to educate, inspire and empower.What I personally love about this conversation is Ray's absolute zest for life! In the space of Ray you cannot help but be deeply infused by his energy and influenced to reflect on how you can bring more extraordinary into your own life! Ray is extremely authentic, and he shares how he hasn't always been this passionate explorer and lover of life. He is a former 1-2 pack a day smoker, drinker and hadn't travelled much at all up until his 30s; now having travelled to 75 countries. And it is in his story of transformation and the trajectory he has led himself on, that is truly powerful, because, there was a moment in time for Ray that seeing others with such drive and purpose came to change his life, and now he has become that form of inspiration for others. Showing us all that you can too, in Ray's words, with enough ‘patience, tenacity and willingness', become and achieve like those you at present look up to.I would love to shout out Chris leaving an Apple Podcast Review sharing that he ‘finds this podcast fantastic to listen to, lots of conversations and a fantastic interviewer; really recommend this one'. So thank you Chris! This story is actually a funny one as I met Chris in  a hotel lift. He asked what I was doing, I said I was about to record a podcast, and he asked which one, and now has become an avid listener. I think that is pretty cool and has certainly made me think, hanging out in the hotel lift more often may be the right idea. Anyway, I digress, if you are enjoying this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, share with friends and family, become part of the To Be Human Collective, and enjoy this insightful conversation with the infectious Ray Zahab.Connect with MeMindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.auInstagram Personal | https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louiseConnect with RayInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/RayZahab Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ray.zahab Website | https://www.rayzahab.com

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Adventurer, ultra distance runner and Founder of the non-profit impossible2Possible. He is Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Ray talks with Travis and Mace about moving from a lifestyle of smoking and drinking to one based around adventure, exploration, and family; how to prepare for extreme conditions; steering clear of lions and polar bears (not simultaneously, thank goodness); adventure sports for kids; what motivates him; risk management; and more.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra-distance runner, and Founder of the non-profit Impossible2Possible. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has run 17,000+ km across the world's deserts and taken part in unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. Ray has a truly magnetic energy when he speaks, which makes him a great guest to have on - and an entertaining speaker to listen to. I really wanted to learn a lot about his expeditions, his mindset, and his nonprofit organization. Ray and I discuss: The mental framework you need to take part in these types of adventures How he got started His 111-day expedition through the Sahara Desert Why he started Impossible2Possible What's harder - a cold, or hot, expedition? How to deal with the physical pain And much more... Ray Zahab My Take: Hardship and discomfort are mere mental barriers that one can breakthrough with the right state of mind. The more explorers I talk to, the more I see a common thread, which is that the ability to continue in the harshest of conditions is not a physical ability, but a mental one. The mind will often carry you, when your body may be reluctant to. Support the Podcast