Podcasts about world's toughest race

If you've ever run an ultramarathon, you almost certainly know the name of Marshall Ulrich. His accomplishments are unparalleled, and if I tried to list them, I'd undoubtedly leave out many. I could naturally mention his 29 official Badwater finishes in Death Valley, a race most of us would not want to tackle even once. Or that he dwarfed those finishes by continuing on to the Mt. Whitney summit, or that he once ran around the entire 425-mile perimeter of Death Valley, which we have fun talking about here. He completed the Seven Summits on his first attempt, and he set the speed record for the transcontinental run across the U.S., recounted in his great book, "Running on Empty." I could add his Stray Dogs team completed all of the Eco-Challenges, televised as The World's Toughest Race. You may have already heard about all of this, so instead let's focus on his latest endeavors, like the Route 66 Ultrarun, a 140-mile, multi-day event along that historic route in Arizona, and his support for his good friend and fellow Stray Dogs teammate Mark Macy in his inspiring battle against Alzheimer's. Marshall is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet in the sport. He was an early mentor to an aspiring ultraendurance athlete named David Clark, and wrote the foreword to David's first book, "Out There, a Story of Ultrarecovery." Marshall's latest book, "Both Feet on the Ground," will inspire you to seek out your own adventures. Grab on tight, you're in for a thrilling ride listening to Marshall!Marshall Ulrichmarshallulrich.comroute66ultrarun.comFacebook Marshall UlrichInstagram @marshall.ulrichBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

Mace and Travis Macy join me today for a really special episode. Their new book, A Mile at a Time, is a well-written and unapologetic look at one family's experience with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. Travis and Mace use humor, vulnerability, and channel their willingness to do the hard, important things, to share the highs and lows of their journey. Oh… and in case you didn't know, both of these gentlemen are powerhouse ultra-endurance athletes! In fact, Mace and Travis, a year after Mace's diagnosis, tackled Eco-Challenge Fiji - appropriately dubbed the World's Toughest Race… a 10 day, 417 mile race over mountains, rivers, swamps, and oceans. Travis (@travismacy) has finished over 130 ultra-endurance races, and held the record for the Leadman Challenge (if you don't know… you absolutely have to look it up). Mace (@mmacy146) is one of the OGs from the ultra-endurance world, having competed in everything from the Ironman Triathlon to the Leadville 100, and participating in all eight of the original Eco-Challenge races. Both the book and this interview have a ton of teachable moments, and it was a privilege to spend time with both of these guys. I know, without a doubt, you'll enjoy this one. 

Last week, we had a heartfelt conversation with Travis and Mark Macy about their inspiring father-son journey of perseverance in the face of immense hardship. Both lifelong athletes, they refused to let Mark's Alzheimer's diagnosis hinder their passion for endurance competitions. In 2019, they made the courageous decision to participate in the World's Toughest Race—a grueling seven-day, 400-mile marathon involving trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together. Get the book here: https://a.co/d/aHMVdZx Follow Travis on Instagram @travismacy Follow Mark on Instagram @mmacy146 Follow us on Instagram @dispatchradio  Dispatch Radio is proudly sponsored by Genesee Nutrition, the most tasty, healthy, and nutritious adventure bar on the market: https://www.geneseenutrition.com/ We will be doing monthly live shows at Boone Mountain Sports/Evergreen Brewery so stay tuned!

Here is an excerpt from the audiobook, A Mile At a Time with Travis and Mark Macy. Below is the synopsis from Penguin Random House: In October 2018, Mark “Mace” Macy, sixty-four years old, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Mace had spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few people who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Once diagnosed, Mace feared losing endurance, strength, and independence.  Mace's son Travis, also a professional endurance athlete, also struggled to see his father battling the disease. In 2019 they decided to participate in World's Toughest Race—a seven-day, grueling 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together. Weaving excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, A Mile at a Time tells the story of this incredible journey and what both father and son learned along the way. A powerful story about living—and thriving—with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans. This timely, and deeply moving father-son adventure sheds light on the hard truths of this disease while giving readers hope of all that still can be achieved. A Mile at a Time with Endurance Athletes Travis and Mark "Mace" Macy

With multiple victories at the Adventure Racing World Championship and Eco-Challenge Team Avaya (a.k.a. Team New Zealand & Team Seagate) is the most successful expedition adventure racing team of all time.  Join Travis and Mace for a personal, fun, and educational conversation with three of the world's best adventure racing athletes. Topics include: Eco-Challenge, World's Toughest Race, training, preparation, sleep deprivation, pacing, New Zealand, ARWC, parenting, orienteering, multisport racing, Coast to Coast, and just what Bear Grylls and Nathan Fa'avae might be up to anyway.In This Episode: Nathan Fa'avae on Instagram | Website | BookAvaya's World Champion Adventure Racing Team2001 Eco Challenge on YouTubePrevious Related Episodes:Ep.3 Rebecca RushEp. 4 Team EndureEp. 7 Emma RocaEp. 15 Elina Usser and Dougal AllanEp. 24 Mike KloserEp. 32 Hunter & Jeff LeiningerEp. 50 Ian AdamsonTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMace on InstagramThe Feed Instagram | Website- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com

Texas native Gretchen Evans is one of the most highly decorated female veterans who held leadership roles in multiple combat engagements in her 27 years in the Army, including overseeing more than 30,000 ground troops in Afghanistan. She worked her way up to Command Sergeant Major – the highest rank an enlisted soldier can achieve. While serving in Afghanistan in 2006, CSM Evans' world changed in a millisecond when a rocket blast caused her debilitating injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, internal injuries, and the loss of all hearing. With the help of her guide dog, her “rope team” of friends and supporters, and a healthy dose of grit, CSM Evans navigated her way through a changed life. In 2019, CSM Evans founded Team UNBROKEN, a mixed ability athletic team and competed in the World's Toughest Race, currently airing on Amazon Prime. Gretchen is a nationally known motivational speaker and has been featured on the Megyn Kelly Show, the Today Show, and CBS' Courage in Sports. Recently, Gretchen received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2022 ESPY Awards. More information can be found here: www.marcyllecombs.com

Watch this interview Live: Click here After winning CBS's The Amazing Race at 23 years old, Alex has gone on to have an amazing career both in front and behind the camera. Above all else, Alex is an adventurer, traveler, and storyteller. He has filmed in every state in America and over 60 countries around the world. He hosted two number #1 shows on PBS 'At The Chef's Table' and 'Animal Attractions', was CBS's 'National Ambassador' for two summers on the 'CBS Buzz Tour', hosted over 100 segments for Travel Channel, was Rachael Ray's sidekick hosting 'Rach to the Rescue' for her syndicated talk show and circumnavigated the world without a penny in his pocket on 'Around The World For Free'. Alex ran the field team for The Steve Harvey Show and was a Supervising Producer on World's Toughest Race. Currently Alex is the Executive Producer and Host of The College Tour. The College Tour is a TV series airing on Amazon Prime telling the story of college campuses across the country and around the world. From academics, housing, sports, career preparation, campus life/location to much more. In this innovative and informative series, each story is told by real students attending the college/university right now. Production Experience: Alex has produced and hosted shows in every state in America and around the world including the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Germany, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Partial 'TV' Client List: CBS, CBS Interactive, PBS, Travel Channel, Outside TV, Amazon, iTunes, Lonely Planet, The Rachael Ray Show, The Steve Harvey Show, VH1, Daily Blast Live, Home and Family. Awards: He is an Emmy Nominated Producer, Webby Award Winner, and Adrian Award Winner. Do you or someone you love Not lasting as long as they should in the bedroom?

Are you running to win? Or are you operating in cruise control? As we begin a new year, it's time to consider three essentials in our race toward Godly living. Pete looks at what the Apostle Paul says in the book of Philippians about running the race!

Dove Award Winning Songwriter with 150+ million streams on Spotify spanning Kygo, Jason Ross, Merk & Kremont, Rome, Henry Fong, Social Club Misftis, Jeremy Camp and more. 30+ syncs on every major television network and streaming service including Stargirl, World's Toughest Race, American Ninja Warrior, Nashville, etc. Malibu's award winning creative David Frank is stepping out on the scene in a major way with his first solo project. David Frank's music is household. Whether expressing a high, a low or something complex in between, David's raw records hold power because of their relatable vulnerability. His ability to flow between indie, folk, pop and rock make him a special talent whose creative net can be cast around the entire world. David aims to provide every person a sanctuary with his catalog. Life can be challenging, it can be exhilarating, and David's music is a friendly hand on your shoulder that is right there with you every step of the way.

Lisa Hennessy and Kevin Hodder join Travis and Mace on the pod this week! Lisa Hennessy is Executive Producer of World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge, Co-Creator of The College Tour, Emmy-nominated producer, entrepreneur, mentor, and global citizen. Kevin Hodder has extensive experience in sport production. He is the Race Director for World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge (Amazon Prime) and Co-Executive Producer for Million Dollar Mile (CBS). He served as the Race Manager for several previous seasons of Eco-Challenge (1998-2002) and was the Venue Operations Manager for Whistler Olympic Park during the 2010 Winter Olympics. In a fun chat with Travis and Mace, Lisa and Kevin provide a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Eco-Challenge plus some thoughts on the big question: Will there be another one?In This Episode: Previous episodes:Ian AdamsenRebecca RuschEmma RocaRea KolblTeam EndureTeam Stray DogsEco ChallengeLisa Hennessy | LinkedIn | Instagram Kevin Hodder | InstagramTeam Eco-ARThe Feed Instagram | WebsiteTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube

In this episode, we interview James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy. In the past decade, James has completed the 50:50:50 [50 Ironman Distance Races in 50 States in 50 Days], and 100 in 100 for his Conquer 100 Campaign. His work has been featured in his Netflix Documentary "The Iron Cowboy" as well as Amazon Prime when he competed in the World's Toughest Race.   This is a conversation about mental grit and continuing on when the odds are against you winning.

Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete - having finished over 130 ultra-endurance events in 17 countries. Macy retired as a high school teacher to found and run a successful education consulting firm, Macy College Consulting, with his wife. He applies the same best practices for instruction, communication, learning, and improvement with the businesses, executives, and adult endurance athletes he coaches. In this episode of Small Business Storytellers, Seth and Travis talk about his career as a professional endurance athlete, his journey on the “World's Toughest Race”, and his jump into entrepreneurship. Connect with Travis: Website - http://www.travismacy.com/ Book - https://amzn.to/3AR8fVa Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3zFLthV Watch The World's Toughest Race on Amazon Prime - https://amzn.to/3i2co1a This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-silvers/message

Veteran multi-sport athlete Bob Miller from the World's Toughest Race shares the story of how he left a career on Bay Street to travel the world, and compete in some of the most beautiful -- and difficult -- terrain. He explains how the lessons he's learned from adventure racing carry over in many aspects of life and business. Hear his take on why you should offer help unconditionally, why you should be excited when you fail, and why it's important to let mistakes go. He also shares a story about how his youngest child was born that shows no matter how prepared you might be for a situation, sometimes you just have to go where life has decided to take you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Host Website: Chrisnaugle.comInstagram: @thechrisnaugle Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChrisNaugle/Watch This Episode On Youtube Here - https://youtu.be/iBt1bx4Ucj4Today's Guest: James “The Iron Cowboy” Lawrence Website: https://www.ironcowboy.com/ Instagram: @ironcowboyjamesMore About James Lawrence: James Lawrence broke multiple Guinness Book World records but still, he wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. James felt there was more: 50 Ironman races, 50 US States, for 50 consecutive days. After accomplishing the fifty, James knew he wasn't done yet. Over the next five years, he rode his mountain bike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, ran 235 miles across Greece, competed in Xtreme Triathlons around the world and raced the Xtri World Championship in Norway. He also competed in the TV World premier go The World's Toughest Race - a ten day adventure race through the back jungles of Fiji, and The Iberian, all leading up to his biggest project to date - Conquer One Hundred - racing a full distance triathlon for 100 consecutive days, from March 1, 2021 - June 8, 2021. 140.6 miles a day, for 14 weeks, totalling 14,060 miles. James is a parent to four teenage girls and one son who is almost a teenager as well. After seeing the Netflix documentary for Operation Railroad, he knew that he wanted to get involved. He contacted O.U.R and was thrilled to create a partnership to raise money for the cause. Human trafficking is modern day slavery, and James is excited to get involved in freeing modern-day slaves, particularly teenagers and children.

James lives with his wife, Sunny, and their five children in Utah. After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more: 50 Ironmans, 50 States, 50 consecutive days.    After accomplishing the fifty, James knew he wasn't done yet. Over the next five years, he rode his mountain bike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, ran 235 miles across Greece, competed in Xtreme Triathlons around the world, and raced the Xtri World Championship in Norway. He also competed in the T.V. World Premiere of The World's Toughest Race – a ten-day adventure race through the back jungles of Fiji, and The Uberman, all leading up to his biggest project––Conquer One Hundred––racing a full-distance triathlon for 100 consecutive days, from March 1, 2021 – June 8, 2021. 140.6 miles a day, for 14 weeks, totally 14, 060 miles.    James is now experiencing being the parent of four teenage girls and one son who is almost a teenager as well. After watching the documentary on Netflix for Operation Underground Railroad, he knew that he wanted to get involved. He contacted O.U.R. and was thrilled to create a partnership to raise money for the cause. Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, and James is excited to get involved in freeing modern-day slaves, particularly teenagers and children. https://www.ironcowboy.com/conquer-100/

Gli sport estremi sono un buon modo per testare la mente ed il corpo, ma è possibile che spesso, invece, finiscano per essere un modo per danneggiare la mente. Da un momento di consapevolezza e contatto con sé stessi e con le proprie fragilità e limiti, diventano un momento di aggressione e violenza a sé stessi ed al proprio valore. Il confine è sottile, ed è importante saperlo riconoscere per potersi godere piacevolmente un'esperienza unica come quella probabilmente offerta dalla gara più dura del mondo, la world's toughest race.#sport #mente #consapevolezzaDr. Valerio Celletti - #Psicologo #Psicoterapeuta #SessuologoStudio di psicoterapia a #Milano #Lambrate: https://g.page/DrValerio/Rimaniamo in contattoMaggiori informazioni - https://drvalerio.com/the-worlds-toughest-race/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drvaleriocelletti/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drvaleriocelletti/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/valeriocelletti/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/dr_valerio/Mail - valerio.celletti@gmail.com

Coree rose to prominence after his 21 day FKT on the Ice Age Trail, exactly one year ago. Before that he was seen rockin' a Speedo on the 10-part "World's Toughest Race" show on Amazon Prime (a great series). Coree has fun, and he has style. This is a very fun conversation with an intelligent and unique person - don't miss his captivating thoughts! "We intended to start everyday at 5:30am - the first day I woke up and said, 'Screw this; I'm going back to sleep.' Now we've changed the plan for FKTs: Start whenever I wake up - 10am or Noon - I'm totally fine with that. I prefer to run at night." Would it be safe to say you're not a methodical planner? "Absolutely. I don't like the logistics or planning - too much time to think. I want to be in top shape, and then just do it." In April Coree set the FKT on the 335 mile Pinhoti Trail in Alabama and Georgia. In this part of the country, there is no shortage of confederate flags flying. As a black man, out there sometimes alone at night, did he feel safe? "I didn't think about it. At mile 13, there was a giant confederate flag - I mean, giant. If anything, it made me more motivated. We want the outdoors experience to be available to everyone, and this demonstrates that. I never felt unsafe." "It was amazing. The people along that trail were awesome people. Pacers came out of the woodwork - they were working 8-5 jobs, showed up at night and ran with me until past Midnight, then were back at work at 8:00 the next morning." "People were dropping off hand-made food. One night I was freezing - I was so cold, all I wanted was warm soup. So a woman heard that, cooked home-made soup, and ran it out to me in the middle of the night on the trail." "Rural people are the best. So many people invited us into their homes. My crew is 3, 4, sometimes 5 people, and there was always room for us. I wanted everyone to know I felt safe. And: the Midwest is a friendly place!"

Listen in to this special "What's Next" episode as Laurie Barkman talks with Hal Riley, team captain for the World's Toughest Race Eco Challenge in Fiji 2020. Hal led a team of disabled veterans and civilians who competed against 65 other teams to go across 400 miles of dense jungles, steep mountains, winding rivers, oceans and dangerous swamps. An incredible experience full of extra challenges. Hal shares many life, business and leadership lessons from the journey: - looking for moments to take chances even if you won't win - how not to pack your fears - decision making under stress and ambiguity   Show Links: https://ecochallenge.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/halriley/     Succession Stories Podcast is hosted by Laurie Barkman, CEO of SmallDotBig. Bringing entrepreneurs and business owners insights to grow your company and develop exit transition strategies.   Learn how we can help you maximize enterprise value, create succession plans, and identify M&A strategies, visit: https://smalldotbig.com   Follow Succession Stories on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/succession-stories-podcast   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIsTkq5fwerkhEovBUiJJA 

Emma Roca is -undoubtedly- one of the best Ultra Trail Runners in the world and recently participated in the World's Toughest Race - Eco Challenge Fiji from Amazon as Captain of Team Summit.   Here are just a few of her achievements:  Gold Leadville100 2014  Gold Transgrancanaria 2012  Gold (teams) Adventure Racing World Series 2010  Silver Marathon Des Sables 2011  Bronze UTMB in 2012 and 2013   Get to know her better in this candid interview. Subscribe to the IRUNTHINGS youtube channel https://youtube.com/irunthings?sub_confirmation=1      Lifespan Treadmills https://lifespan-fitness.e9ppfh.net/NZBkV     ✅ MORE FROM I RUN THINGS  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realIRunthings  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/irunthings  Twitter https://www.twitter.com/realirunthings  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/irunthingscommunity  email suzierunsthings@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irunthings/message

Rea Kolbl is a professional athlete, competing in obstacle course racing, adventure racing, trail running, mountain biking, and ski mountaineering. She is the current Spartan Ultra World Champion, 2x World's Toughest Mudder champion, and undefeated at endurance OCR for race distances 30 miles or longer. She loves outdoor adventure, multisport projects in the mountains, and exploring the world self-propelled. Her biggest adventure yet was the World's Toughest Race: eco-challenge Fiji, a 670km+ expedition adventure race where her team Canada Adventure finished in 2nd place. When she's not outside training and exploring, she's coaching other athletes, cooking, and working on her adventure van.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reakolbl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkolblWebsite: https://kolblrea.wordpress.com/Rea's record: 13th March 2021, 55,045ft/16,777.72m, beating previous world record of 50,656ft/15,440m Martina Valmassoi is a mountain lover. She grew up in an active family starting sports early.She grew up as Nordic skier and then moved to ski mountaineering when she was 17 and became part of the Italian National team for 10 years, until 2016. After that as she was traveling a lot in summer with her job as a photographer so decided to leave the skimo World Cup but didn't quite give up racing. She is also a trail runner. Best results:Multiple times top 10 in Skimo WC2 x 3rd place Skimo World Championship, Alpago Tambre 2017 . Team Race and Relay.7th in the individual 5 times podium at the Sellaronda Skimarathon.2 golds and the actual course Record with Laetitia Roux.2 Silver ( one in mixed team with Anton Krupicka)1 bronze at my first Sellaronda back in 20133 podiums at Pierramenta Summer3th The Rut 50k in 2015 (first long race)3th Tromso Skyrace 20165th Trofeo Kima 20182nd 90 km of Marathon du Montblanc in 2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martiskka/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martina.valmassoi Martina's record: 22nd March 2021, 57,890.42ft/17,645m, taking the world record after only week Grace Staberg is a mountain athlete, competing in skimo racing and trail running. She has multiple World Cup podiums in skimo, 2 World Cup Vertical wins and a silver medal in the Vertical race from World Championships. She loves exploring the mountains and human-powered adventures. When she's not training or racing she attends the London School of Economics, studying Finance. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.staberg/ Website: https://www.gracestaberg.com/ Grace's record: 26th April 2021, 56,153ft/17,115.43m, taking the North American Women's Record from Rea

Emma Roca, the mother of three, is a world-class ultra runner and adventure racer from the Spanish region of Catalonia who fights fires and holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Travis and Emma discuss World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji 2019; ultra running adventures; Emma's journey as a female pioneer in male-dominated fields; family and parenting; their close friendship; Emma's recent journey with cancer; and more.

So, one sista is the skeptic and the other sista is the optimist. When it comes to physical competition they love to watch, but know they can’t compete. Check out this episode on physical competition shows and what they think needs to happen to win. They talk about the Amazing Race and the World's Toughest Race.

Team Endure is an adventure racing team covered in Amazon Prime's World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji composed of Mark “Mace” Macy, Danelle “Nellie” Ballengee, Shane Sigle, Andrew Speers, and Travis Macy. Travis talks with his team about their backstories; what it was like to race with Alzheimer's; the incredible Fijian people; integrating adventure into family life; Nellie's comeback from a near-death accident; the future of adventure racing; the ongoing Alzheimer's journey; and more.

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When many of us think of perseverance, we think of taking the next step. In adventure racing, the next step goes on for days and days with hardly any sleep. Our guests, Jason and Chelsey Magness built their relationship on a shared passion for adventure racing. As professional multi-sport athletes, teachers, coaches, acrobats and race directors they help thousands of people every year at live workshops, elite training camps to develop a mindset to persevere and overcome the next obstacle in your path.  As part of Team BendRacing, they travel the globe competing in some of the toughest races on earth, battling rugged conditions and exploring the edge of human potential.   Team Bend Racing is known for making bold choices, having fun in the harshest conditions and inspiring new racers to enter the sport. Jason has been racing for well over 20 years and Chelsey for going on 13 years. They are known as the toughest team in America thanks to being the top American team to finish the World's Toughest Race, and in general are looked up to when it comes to anything involving adventure and gear. They are always trying to grow this sport and love to inspire people to get out into nature and out of their comfort zones.   Let's face it, adventures can be difficult to accomplish! We start with grand ideas and plans, but we find the mountaintop experiences come only after hours or days of difficulties. Challenges along the way can bring discouragement, exhaustion, and frustration that might cause you to give up on your commitment. Developing an adventurous mindset will guide you toward perseverance.  Follow Along: Connect with Team BendRacing: https://www.bendracing.com/team  https://www.jandctraining.com/  https://www.facebook.com/BendRacing/   ADVENTUROUS LIFE FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/adventurouslife.net ADVENTUROUS LIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adventurouslifecoaching/  ADVENTUROUS LIFE LOCAL VENTURES: https://www.adventurouslife.net/local-ventures Podcast Inquiries: journey@adventurouslife.net 

S7E7 Our interview with adventure racer Bob Miller who captained team Canada to a 2nd place finish in the World's Toughest Race 2019 on Amazon Prime.

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At the age of 23, Twin sisters Tashi and Nungshi Malik became Guinness World Record holders as the youngest people (and the first twins) to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the world's seven highest peaks including Everest and skiing to the North and South Poles).Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.This year, they pushed their comfort zones further by taking on the World's Toughest Race, the Eco-Challenge in Fiji, as half of team Khukuri Warriors, the first team ever  to represent India, especially their home states of Haryana and Uttarakhand, on the global stage.The race includes a plethora of disciplines, from mountain biking to paddleboarding, many of which the sisters had no previous experience in.Surpassing their own expectations on the 671 km course, the rookies finished the grueling 10-day race course in 36th place amongst seasoned teams. Relying on their mountaineering background, where they honed the ability to push on for hours without stopping, the Malik sisters overcame adversity such as running out of food and water and hypothermic waters and tongue blisters. In this episode of The Outdoor Journal Podcast, Nash and Tash discuss how they overcame their lack of experience in many of the disciplines such as open ocean paddling, their surprise of their rare encounter with eco-challenge host Bear Grylls, their most precious piece of gear and how they improvised on the course, how they became empowered to inspire women from restrictive cultures around the world to dream big. Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.

"I feast upon the challenge that is presented to me" Mindy is an Emmy Nominated Casting Producer for Shark Tank (United States) and has been with the show throughout its 12 seasons. We caught up whilst she was working on the show 'in a bubble' in Los Vegas. She is also the Competitor Relations Director for the World's Toughest Race for the Amazon Prime Video (doco -series), adventure race - hosted by Bear Grylls. Many people title Mindy "The Gatekeeper". I also perceive her as 'the pitch master', a high performing/no nonsense/heart charging organised weapon. On top of that Mindy is a lot of fun! We discuss: •what the world of casting really entails •the power of the zigzag versus the linear •what are skill traits helpful in casting •how she successfully leads her small team •the influence from her parents •her life changing experience on the World's Toughest Race in Fiji •her work-in-progress approach to self care. You can follow this powerhouse on socials @mindycasting If you enjoyed this conversation or found it to be of value please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review - it means so much!!! Don't forget to share the conversation via your socials & tag @mindycasting and @samgashpodcast

" There isn't one thing that is at the end of the journey, there are going to be multiple lines of income. Find what you are good at, what works for you & what is the lifestyle you want to live." Brian Finestone hails from Whistler Canada and he is your all round adventure man & guide. ** If you have ANY ISSUES with the audio from this episode, please re-download the episode and it will work (relevant to subscribers to the samgashpodcast prior to 9 Sep)** This conversation looks at the concept of risk, yet also how you need to reinvent yourself to continually be living in your dream job. He wears many hats that include writer, photographer, fly fishing guide and Race Coordinator for Eco Challenge - the World's Toughest Race. Brian studied the Business of Adventure and his career has seen him as a ski patroller in Canada & the Swiss Alps, carrying 20kg of explosives for avalanche control. He was the Whistler Mountain Bike Park Manager for over a decade - bringing together his risk management prowess to construct trails that allowed riders of all levels to be challenged, without the consequence of not walking again if you made a mistake. He's has been the co-author of six guidebooks to skiing, mountain biking and hiking in Whistler BC - selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Currently Brian is the Director of Operations at Whitecap Risk and Safety Consultants, a company that specialises in ambitious projects in both sets and remote wilderness settings. He is part of the race management team for Eco Challenge - the World's Toughest Race. Excitingly he was in Patagonia earlier this year (pre-Covid) setting the new World's Toughest Race course!! We do a recap on his experiences in Fiji and some early thoughts of Patagonia. During this global pandemic Brian's experience in risk management and operations is being utilised as he creates 'Covid Exposure Control and Risk Management' for the Television and Film Industry. Brian is someone who believes 'motion is lotion'. He fully commits to the experience of living. This attitude has clearly rubbed off on how he parents his son Finn. I found his story inspiring and I hope you do too. You can follow Brian: @finestonephoto - instagram @BrianFinestone - twitter

"Bonds that are built when you share the most dangerous moments together are the strongest." Nungshi and Tashi (also known as Nash & Tash) are powerhouse twin sisters from Northern India. At the age of 23 they became Guinness World Record holders for the youngest people (and first twins) to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the world's seven highest peaks including Everest and skiing to the North and South Poles).They have won several awards including the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020, this is the highest award for women in India. In September 2019, they were selected and led team India 'Khukuri Warriors' in the World's Toughest Race. A global adventure race that pitched 66 teams of top adventure athletes from 30 nations against forces of nature and against each other traversing 671 km of rugged Fijian landscape, ocean, rivers, lakes and jungles using dozen adventure activities. They became the first and only South Asians to participate in this global adventure race. They have a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution from School of International Training in Vermont, USA. In 2015 the twin sisters graduated in Sport and Exercise from Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill, New Zealand. We discuss - •their experiences at the World's Toughest Race - as a novice team, the importance of communication, the challenges and how they overcome cultural differences •the nature of twinship, the strength and challenges •the India lockdown, how has their experiences in the mountains has helped them during covid-19 •the path to mountaineers and preparing for the explorers Grandslam •discovering their power as females •their 3 year journey to convincing their Mum to let them climb Everest •focus, perseverance, meticulous planning, calculated risk taking, self belief •why it's important to confront your fear and dangers to pursue your dreams •the challenge of preparing for something you cannot see •their involvement in philanthropy & female empowerment. •the need to find their separate identity. You can follow these legends on instagram @team_khukuri_warriors Hope you enjoy!! Don't forget to subscribe and share this conversation if you found it to be of value.

Coree comes onto the podcast and chats all things Eco Challenge, The World's Toughest Race Fiji. Specifically what it was like to be part of Team Onyx, whose mission in the race went beyond the race experience itself. The team was participating with a purpose to represent the African American, as well as the LGBT community. The team comprised of record-holding ultramarathoner, Coree Aussem-Woltering, skilled ultra-endurance mountain biker Samantha Scipio, former Navy SEAL and Crossfit gym owner Chriss Smith Jr and former Div.1 NCAA football player and filmmaker Mikayla Lyles. Leading this team of trailblazers was seasoned adventure racer and former Marine Clifton Lyles. We discuss how the team formed, how they prepared for the challenge, what was their team strategy - considering they only met one before the race, and how was their experience. It truly is a masterclass in leadership and teams. Fast forward to 2020, Coree, has had his entire race season cancelled and decided to channel his fitness and passion into a fastest known time attempt on the Ice Age Trail. It is a historic footpath which runs through the state of Wisconsin, US. It took him 21 days, 13 hours, 35 minutes to run the 1,147 miles -- smashing the previous record by some five hours. It wasn't smooth sailing and Coree talks about the challenges and the fundamentals of focusing on 10 seconds at a time as a way to endure the hardship. At the same time he has raised over $50,000 to support small businesses in his community & those negatively affected by Covid-19 Coree is as much known for his Speedos and positive attitude as he is for his stand-out running ability. His coach once told Trail Runner Magazine he's never heard Coree make an excuse, and if he could bottle up Coree's work ethic and perseverance and sell it, he'd be a billionaire. Coree began his running career with the 400m and 800m distances, which he ran from middle school through college. He was en route to becoming a professional triathlete, when he discovered ultrarunning. Coree and his husband, a professional skydiver, live in Ottowa, Illinois (#CornfieldCowboys). Coree champions diversity in the outdoor world so that everyone can find a role model who looks like them. He is keen to break stereotypes in adventure sports.

Wie es aussehen würde, wenn Bear Grylls euren Urlaub plant, das ist „World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji“. Außerdem kommen die Kingsman zurück und bei „Autos im Sozialismus“ heißt es Moskwitsch statt Mercedes. >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-worlds-toughest-race-kingsman-the-golden-circle-autos-im-sozialismus

The roles have been reversed and podcast favourite Lucy Bartholomew is interviewing ME for the 20th episode. Despite some reluctance on my end, Lucy convinced me that it is nice for you (the listener) to know more about the person interviewing all of these epic guests! Despite being interviewed on many other podcasts over the years, this surprisingly felt exposing - which is a healthy reminder for me in my role as host! Neither Lucy or I held back in what we shared. So here it is, and our regular conversations will continue in the next episode!!! We discuss: •the journey from awkward kid who avoided sport into someone who creates expedition and adventure races around the world. •our mutual admiration for Rich Roll •getting caught in the conveyer belt of perceived success •the power of storytelling across platforms •the process of allowing ideas to grow - from the initial idea, who you should share them with & the analytical phase. •how to be of value in collaborative teams •how the relief run came to life and raised over $1million in 12 days •imposter syndrome - when/where I've felt it & how I know navigate through it •taking ownership over how we communicate about ourselves •who I would want to sit at a dinner table with A brief snapshot into me: After a decade of study, I became a lawyer working for the largest international law firm in the world - Baker & McKenzie. I traded in my heels & mini tailored suit (which we discuss in the episode) for running shoes and I have spent the following decade using running, adventure and storytelling as a vehicle for social impact. Specifically, in the space of access to education; women's empowerment and supporting First Nations communities and organisations. I was the first woman to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam; traversed 3500kms across India on foot and completed the World's Toughest Race. I am a proud Goodwill Ambassador for World Vision Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and a corporate presenter. Last December I married Mark Wales, who I met on the set of Survivor. Together we have a wild two-year-old called Harry. I have raised $1.5 million dollars for charities such as World Vision, Save the Children and the Australian Red Cross, with the talent and time of some epic people. You can check more of my tales from the trails via www.samanthagash.com, socials @samanthagash & youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/samanthagash

Jen Segger has traveled the globe competing as a world-class adventure racing athlete. She has, year after year, for nearly 2 decades, pushed her body to the extremes of what the human body is capable of enduring. And now, on the brink of 40, she is showing little sign of slowing down or becoming sedentary. Jen is my sister-in-law and partner to paddleboarder Norm Hann who I interviewed in episode 1. I interviewed her in my recording studio shortly after she and Norm paddled 250 km in 6 days from near their home north of Vancouver to my hometown of Victoria. Even in what was meant to be a getaway and chance to unplug, Jen still managed to push her body, and at some points her mind, to the edge – an edge that is far more remote than most people have ever dared to push near. Although Jen now focuses a great deal of her time on coaching others to explore their physical extremes, when she races, she still strives to cross the finish line first, as was her goal heading into last year's Eco-Challenge in Fiji, dubbed the “World's Toughest Race” and the race that originally inspired Jen nearly 20 years ago. Her racing resume boasts a staggering list of accomplishments that date back to 2003 with only a single year of downtime to give birth to her son Kiel. Through a remarkable visioning technique, Jen manages to delay her awareness of pain until a more opportune time, i.e. after the race has ended. Jen's feats are extraordinary, and her story is full of life lessons and sheer awe. You probably want to listen to this one with your headphones while pushing toward your physical limits. Episode Links: jensegger.com Jen's Instagram ecochallenge.com Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Norm Han Expeditions Sunova Norm Hann Eco Expedition Board Salish Sea Marine Trail Anchor Point Links: Bow Building Retreat