Podcasts about Yukon Arctic Ultra

What happens after the race is done, the film is released, or the effort is over? In this solo reflection, Paul explores the quiet space between doing the work and discovering what it meant. Drawing from his own experience at the Yukon Arctic Ultra — and a story from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert — this episode is about stillness, identity, and trusting the process, even when the result isn't clear. In This Episode: The silence that follows big efforts Why we shouldn't tie our identity to outcomes What runners and creatives have in common Jack Gilbert and the pursuit of meaning beyond applause A quiet reminder for anyone still waiting for the meaning to catch up Links & Mentions: Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert More episodes & coaching: pyllonultra.com Instagram: @pyllonultra @pyllon Substack: The Ultra Life

Il est parti dans une aventure de fou furieux : un marathon de 600km avec des températures de -40 degré en autosuffisance. Et en plus de ça, Mathieu Blanchard a remporté la Yukon Arctic Ultra. Le traileur français vient débriefer cette aventure exceptionnelle dans RMC Running. Par quel état physique et psychologique est-il passé ? Quels enseignements tire-t-il de son raid solitaire ? Quels sont ses projets pour l'année 2025 ? Retrouvez l'entretien passionnant de Mathieu Blanchard, avec Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand.

C'est l'ultra-trail le plus dur et le plus froid du monde, la Yukon Arctic Ultra avec en moyenne -30 ou – 40 degrés sur le parcours de 600 kilomètres dans le Grand Nord canadien. Le vainqueur a bouclé la course en 7 jours et 22 heures et c'est l'aventurier français Mathieu Blanchard qui a franchi la ligne d'arrivée. Il est sur notre plateau pour conter cette expérience dingue dans une nature hostile.Tous les soirs, du lundi au vendredi à 20h sur France 5, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine et toute son équipe accueillent les personnalités et artistes qui font l'actualité.

Nos invités de la deuxième partie de C à Vous: Redouane Bougheraba pour son film « Délocalisés » actuellement en salle. Mathieu Blanchard, vainqueur de la Yukon Arctic Ultra après plus de 600 km parcourus en 7 jours et 22 heures dans le froid glacial du Canada et Liane Foly avec son One-Woman show « la folle repart en thèse » du 21 mars au 12 avril au théâtre de la Tour Eiffel.Avec comme chaque soir également l'œil de Pierre, le "Pas vu pas pris" de Mohamed Bouhafsi et bien entendu l'ABC de Bertrand Chameroy.Tous les soirs, du lundi au vendredi à 20h sur France 5, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine et toute son équipe accueillent les personnalités et artistes qui font l'actualité.

This episode is a little different from our usual structured approach. It's a raw and honest conversation between two friends—Pyllon coach Paul Giblin and fellow coach John Connolly. Paul shares the repercussions of his Yukon Arctic Ultra experience, including the frostbite he suffered during the race and the long road to recovery. It's not all serious, though—expect plenty of laughs, some swearing, and an inside look at what really happened when he hit the SOS button in the middle of one of the world's toughest races. Hear about: ✅ How the frostbite happened ✅ What went down when the rescue was activated ✅ The treatment Paul has received so far ✅ How this experience has changed his perspective This is an unscripted, casual conversation between two Pyllon coaches—something different from our usual episodes but packed with real stories, real consequences, and real lessons from the ultra world. There are some sweary words! ⚡ Follow Pyllon for coaching, training insights, and more:

l est l'un des sportifs français les plus reconnus dans le monde, spécialiste de l'ultra-trail et de la course à pied, Mathieu Blanchard est avant tout un grand aventurier de la vie. Lorsqu'il rencontre, par hasard la course à pied il ne se doute pas que quelques années plus tard, il quittera tout pour se consacrer à cette passion. Il abandonne son métier d'ingénieur et ses privilèges, fait face aux doutes de son entourage et décide de changer de vie malgré les sacrifices que cela demande.Sa force mentale sans limite et sa volonté d'aller au bout de soi-même l'ont très vite rangé au rang de favoris lors des plus grandes courses mondiales. Il termine en février dernier vainqueur de la Yukon Arctic Ultra, l'une des courses les plus extrêmes au monde.Comment trouver des moyens pour se dépasser quotidiennement ? Pourquoi la souffrance est-elle un moteur et comment l'interpréter ? Quels sont les outils pour progresser ?Pour découvrir les coulisses du podcast :https://www.instagram.com/inpowerpodcast/Pour retrouver Mathieu Blanchard sur les réseaux :https://www.instagram.com/mathieu__blanchard?utm_source=ig_web_button_https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieublanchard/?originalSubdomain=frEt pour suivre mes aventures au quotidien :https://www.instagram.com/louiseaubery/Si cet épisode t'as plu, celui-ci te plaira surement :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W3jppzMpg800:00 Présentation04:29 Comment interpréter sa souffrance ?08:52 Prendre la décision de changer de vie10:12 Comment préparer une course quand on travaille à plein temps ?12:17 Être aventurier de la vie14:19 Doit-on regretter une aventure ?15:57 La plus grande souffrance16:33 L'ultra-trail, qu'est ce que c'est ?22:13 Quelle est la différence entre souffrance physique et morale ?25:37 Quels sont les différents degrés de souffrance ?27:02 Comment sortir de la souffrance ?31:02 Qu'est ce qu'on réalise en frôlant la mort ?34:12 Le Yukon Arctic Ultra43:20 Qu'est-ce que la course a changé ?47:17 Comment gérer l'erreur ?49:42 Son dernier échec55:49 Comment surmonter un échec ?59:56 Vivre l'échec seul ou accompagné ?1:02:22 Les outils pour progresser1:06:20 Avoir une relation saine avec le progrès1:11:25 Peut-on contrôler son mental ?1:13:27 Passer la ligne d'arrivée, qu'est ce que ça fait ?1:15:48 Quels sont les facteurs de performance ?1:19:10 Ses passions cachées1:22:16 Reco lecture1:26:08 Les enseignements Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Il y a quelques jours à peine, Mathieu Blanchard traversait l'un des environnements les plus hostiles de la planète : la Yukon Arctic Ultra. Une course de 600 kilomètres, en autonomie, avec des températures glaciales frôlant les -50°C. Une aventure où chaque erreur peut être fatale, où le corps et l'esprit sont poussés dans leurs retranchements les plus profonds.Dans cet épisode, Mathieu nous plonge au cœur de cette épreuve hors norme :Pourquoi un athlète de son calibre a-t-il choisi une course aussi méconnue que dangereuse ?Qu'a-t-il découvert sur lui-même en luttant contre la solitude, le froid extrême et la privation de sommeil ?Son duel avec Guillaume Grima, la force des liens qui se créent dans ces conditions extrêmes.Comment son aventure a autant captivé le public et ce qu'il en retient aujourd'hui.

durée : 00:06:46 - L'invité de 6h20 - Mathieu Blanchard, ultratraileur vainqueur de la Yukon Arctic Ultra le 11 février dernier, est notre invité à 6h20.

Voici le 2e épisode de la 4e saison de La Bande à D+ présenté par Nicolas Fréret du média Distances+ avec :La physiologiste du sport Véronique BillatL'aventurier Stéphane BrogniartL'ultra-traileuse Sylvaine CussotLe traileur, organisateur et speaker Ugo Ferrari

J'ai le plaisir de recevoir aujourd'hui Guillaume Grima, un coureur et aventurier hors normes qui a fait du froid extrême son terrain de jeu. Ancien chasseur alpin, habitué à repousser ses limites dans des conditions hostiles, Guillaume a quitté les Alpes françaises pour s'installer dans le Yukon, au nord-ouest du Canada. Musher, ultra-trailer, et désormais finisher de l'une des courses les plus dures au monde, il nous partage aujourd'hui son incroyable expérience sur la Yukon Arctic Ultra.Cette course, longue de plus de 600 km à travers les étendues glacées du Yukon, impose aux coureurs un défi monumental : survivre et avancer dans des températures pouvant descendre sous les -40°C, tracter une pulka de 30 kg, et endurer l'isolement absolu pendant plusieurs jours. Guillaume a affronté ces conditions extrêmes avec une détermination impressionnante, terminant en 8 jours, 2 heures et 24 minutes, à la deuxième place, derrière Mathieu Blanchard.Dans cet épisode, il nous raconte sa préparation méticuleuse, ses nuits passées à la belle étoile par -40°C pour tester son matériel, et les défis physiques et mentaux qu'il a dû surmonter. Il nous plonge dans l'intensité de cette aventure où chaque erreur peut être fatale et où la solitude devient un adversaire aussi redoutable que le froid.Guillaume nous dévoile aussi ce qui l'a poussé à s'engager dans une telle odyssée, sa rencontre avec Mathieu Blanchard sur la course, et les moments de doute comme d'euphorie qui ont jalonné son parcours. Un récit fascinant, au plus près de l'extrême, qui redéfinit les limites de l'endurance et de la résilience.Préparez-vous à une immersion dans l'univers glacial de la Yukon Arctic Ultra. Enfilez vos gants et votre bonnet et plongez dans votre nouvel épisode de Course Épique !***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

J'ai le plaisir de recevoir aujourd'hui Guillaume Grima, un coureur et aventurier hors normes qui a fait du froid extrême son terrain de jeu. Ancien chasseur alpin, habitué à repousser ses limites dans des conditions hostiles, Guillaume a quitté les Alpes françaises pour s'installer dans le Yukon, au nord-ouest du Canada. Musher, ultra-trailer, et désormais finisher de l'une des courses les plus dures au monde, il nous partage aujourd'hui son incroyable expérience sur la Yukon Arctic Ultra.Cette course, longue de plus de 600 km à travers les étendues glacées du Yukon, impose aux coureurs un défi monumental : survivre et avancer dans des températures pouvant descendre sous les -40°C, tracter une pulka de 30 kg, et endurer l'isolement absolu pendant plusieurs jours. Guillaume a affronté ces conditions extrêmes avec une détermination impressionnante, terminant en 8 jours, 2 heures et 24 minutes, à la deuxième place, derrière Mathieu Blanchard.Dans cet épisode, il nous raconte sa préparation méticuleuse, ses nuits passées à la belle étoile par -40°C pour tester son matériel, et les défis physiques et mentaux qu'il a dû surmonter. Il nous plonge dans l'intensité de cette aventure où chaque erreur peut être fatale et où la solitude devient un adversaire aussi redoutable que le froid.Guillaume nous dévoile aussi ce qui l'a poussé à s'engager dans une telle odyssée, sa rencontre avec Mathieu Blanchard sur la course, et les moments de doute comme d'euphorie qui ont jalonné son parcours. Un récit fascinant, au plus près de l'extrême, qui redéfinit les limites de l'endurance et de la résilience.Enfilez vos gants et votre bonnet et plongez dans votre nouvel épisode de Course Épique !Episode intégral disponible mercredi, ne le manquez sous aucun prétexte !***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Tous les jours dans la matinale d'Europe 1, Olivier de Lagarde scrute et analyse la presse du jour. Aujourd'hui, la nébuleuse des influenceurs algériens, Emmanuel Macron refait surface et Mathieu Blanchard remporte la Yukon Arctic Ultra.

Aujourd'hui, plongez au cœur d'un exploit hors norme, l'exploit de Mathieu Blanchard sur le Yukon Arctic Ultra. Imaginez-vous seul face à l'immensité glaciale du Yukon… 600 kilomètres d'un désert blanc où chaque pas devient un combat, où le froid mord jusqu'aux os, où l'abandon guette à chaque instant.

Avec : Mathieu Blanchard, vainqueur de la Yukon Arctic Ultra. - L'invité qui fait l'actu. Le samedi et le dimanche à 8h40, Anaïs Castagna reçoit un acteur majeur de l'actualité et donne la parole aux auditeurs de RMC.

Plus: TikTok helps drain global Guinness supplies. We reach a St. John's pub owner who's got problems ahead of Saint Patrick's Day.  Also: This week, only six of the 46 people who attempted an especially treacherous Yukon Arctic Ultra race crossed the finish line. Our guest tells us how she managed to stick it out, and why she's already gearing up for her next trek.

L'info du matin - Après la FOMO, Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon vous ont parlé de la FOBO, "fear of a better option", soit la peur de louper une meilleure option quand il s'agit de faire un choix. Le winner du jour : - Une touriste polonaise a demandé à un chauffeur de taxi de l'amener, elle et son mouton en couche-culotte, à Paris depuis Nancy. - Mathieu Blanchard, ancien candidat de Koh-Lanta, vient de remporter la Yukon Arctic Ultra à pied. 640 kilomètres à travers le Grand Nord canadien en tirant une luge de 30 kilos ! Le flashback d'avril 1996 : - Le hit numéro 1 en France était "Children" de Robert Miles. - L'album numéro 1 était "To the Faithful Departed" de The Cranberries. - Sortie de la comédie pour ados culte "Clueless" avec Alicia Silverstone. Les savoirs inutiles : - La série animée japonaise "Goldorak" a laissé des traces dans le vocabulaire du quotidien. Les rampes de gyrophares sur les voitures de police françaises s'appellent des Goldorak. 3 choses à savoir sur YouTube Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ? - Ce week-end à Paris pour la Saint-Valentin, Lime va distribuer des bouquets de fleurs gratuitement dans les paniers de quelques vélos. - Une station des Alpes propose un speed dating sur un télésiège toute la journée de demain. - Le Carnaval de Nice a débuté hier. Le jeu surprise : - Luc de Lille repart avec un MacBook Air. La banque RTL2 : - Romain de Miramas vers Salon-de-Provence gagne 900 euros. - Jean-Baptiste de Calais repart avec un Appareil Photo AGFA PHOTO.

[REPLAY] Je profite de l'actualité brûlante (ou plutôt glaciale) de l'aventure de Mathieu Blanchard au Yukon pour vous proposer ce replay de l'un de tous premiers épisodes de Course Epique.Dans cet épisode hors-norme, nous partons pour l'une des courses les plus extrêmes de la planète : la Yukon Arctic Ultra. Direction le Grand Nord canadien aux côtés de Thierry Corbarieu, ultra-traileur aventurier, qui nous plonge au cœur de son incroyable victoire en 2019 sur cette épreuve hors du commun.Au programme : 482 km en autonomie totale, des températures descendant jusqu'à -40°C, et une lutte permanente contre la fatigue, le froid glacial et la solitude absolue des paysages immaculés du Yukon. Thierry nous raconte ses moments de doute, ses stratégies de survie, et comment il a trouvé la force d'avancer dans cet environnement hostile.Vous découvrirez aussi ce qui pousse un homme à s'aventurer au bout de lui-même, là où l'endurance physique se mêle à une profonde exploration mentale et spirituelle.Attachez vos crampons, direction le froid polaire avec Thierry Corbarieu pour cet épisode vous emmènera loin, très loin des sentiers battus.Bonne écoute avec cet épisode qui nous ramène aux débuts de Course Epique !***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this episode, we feature 53 year old Jeff Bond, an ultra runner from Manitoba.  He has competed in several ultras including the Canadian Death Race, Epic East Gate in Riding Mountain National Park and the Dead Horse Ultra. He just completed 100 miles on foot at the Yukon Arctic Ultra; a race not for the faint of heart! You can choose your mode of discipline at this event either by foot, cross country skis or mountain bike.   Jeff is a member of The Manitoba Association of Trail Runners which is associated with the Ultimate Trails of Manitoba series or UTofMB for short (we see what ya did there)! He is also the director of a race called Rider vs Runner where runners compete against horse riders over a 40K  course with river crossings, steep climbs and descents with approximately 610 meters of gain/loss.  Here is Jeff.... If you enjoyed our show please leave a rating and review.  We would really appreciate it. Check out GottaRunRacing website here and use promo code GRRPODCAST for discounts - gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Twitter here: https://twitter.com/gottarun_racing Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing

If you have raced at the Outlaw full or any UK Ironman in recent years, you may have heard of this week's podcast guest, Pat Cooke-Rogers. I've known Pat for several years, primarily because she holds the Outlaw prayer on the Saturday before the Outlaw Full, as well as the IronPrayer the day before UK Ironman events. Pat always reminds me when we promote the meeting that one doesn't have to be religious to attend. There are folks who would value some kind words and empathy when they're feeling anxious, and Pat offers this opportunity. Whilst I'm not naturally given to prayer, I have to say that during dark moments in a long distance triathlon I recall wondering if anyone out there could help me get to the finish just a little quicker.   As well as being a chaplain, Pat is an accomplished endurance athlete in her own right having competed in Hawaii at the IM World Championships, qualified for the Ice Mile, and taken on huge challenges such as the Yukon Arctic Ultra on a fat bike. Oh, and by the way, Pat is in her late 60's and still signing up for these challenges which makes our conversation even more interesting!   You know I love to find out about what makes older athletes tick, and today's conversation covers:   Opening up, embracing nature, and the power of vulnerability (15:45) Embrace the cold - Pat's love affair with ice mile swimming and the Yukon Arctic Ultra (21:15) Why Pat has 4 coaches and how they become more important as we get older (34:20) Gratitude (55:10) Less endurance, more strength work, better nutrition - balancing the daily challenges of aging and continuing to train (58:30)   Pat isn't big on social media so there are no links to follow her. Instead, she's shared the below resources.   Her favourite book is a mega tale of endurance! ‘8000 miles across Alaska: A Runners Journey on the Iditarod Trail' by Jill Homer.   Pat talked about her passion for events in cold conditions. Please check out these videos: The Yukon Arctic Ultra - you can get a brief insight to this event from the trailer. There are links to longer videos if you are interested. The Lapland Arctic Ultra - Pat's next challenge Ice Mile swimming - Not a video about Pat but you'll get the idea!   To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.   To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.   Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.   Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Mon invité de la semaine, Thierry Corbarieu, est un homme des extrêmes. Je vous le dis clairement, j'ai été très impressionné

A marathon is a long running race. It is 42 kilometers long! 一場馬拉松要跑 42 公里。 What about an ultramarathon? An ultramarathon is hundreds of kilometers long. 超級馬拉松怎麼樣呢？ 要跑好幾百公里！ What about an ultramarathon in the cold, icy Arctic? 如果是辦在冰天雪地的北極超級馬拉松呢？ The Yukon Arctic Ultra is in the cold, icy Arctic. It's an ultramarathon in Canada. It's 700 kilometers long. Tommy Chen ran this ultramarathon. Tommy is from Taiwan! 加拿大的育空極地超馬賽有 700 公里，來自台灣的陳彥博是參賽選手之一！ At the start of the race, Tommy had lots of energy. He was confident. This was his second Yukon Arctic Ultra. He knew the way. 比賽一開始，陳彥博精力充沛。這是他第二次參加這場比賽，對路很熟，他很有信心。 Tommy wore a heavy jacket and warm pants. He did not feel very cold. At night, he slept in a tent. 他穿著厚重衣褲保暖，晚上就睡在帳篷裡。 For ten days, Tommy ran… and ran… and ran some more… He got tired. The winter sky was dark. He was lonely. Near the end of the race, he almost got lost. 他一跑就是十天，跑得好累。冬天黑暗的天空也讓他覺得寂寞。快結束的時候，還差一點迷路。 Then Tommy was on the trail again. And…he finished the race! He was in fourth place! He did a celebration dance! 但是陳彥博最後找到了路，以第四名的成績完成了比賽。他還跳了慶功舞。 Nothing can stop him! Good job, Tommy Chen. Vocabulary 台灣選手參加北極超級馬拉松比賽，挑戰自己的極限。 1. run 跑步 Do you run, Nancy? 你跑步嗎? Not every day. 不是每天跑。 I run three or four times a week. 我一個星期跑三四次。 Do you? 你呢? No, not really. 我不大跑。 2. cold 冷的 Running is not fun, and it's often too cold outside. 跑步不好玩，而且外面經常太冷。 You'll get warm when you run. 你跑就會覺得暖和。 I'll get tired too.我會累。 3. lost 迷路 And I may get lost. 而且還可能迷路。 How can you get lost? 你怎麼會迷路? You're just running near your house! 你只是在家附近跑。 4. night 夜晚 I can only run at night. 我只能晚上跑。 That's why. 這是理由。 I'll join you next time.下次我跟你一起跑。 慢跑是非常好的運動。 run跑步 cold冷的 lost迷路 night夜晚 ________________________________ Quiz At the start of the race, how did Tommy feel? A: Confident B: Scared C: Tired How far did Tommy run? A: 42 kilometers B: 300 kilometers C: 700 kilometers At the end of the race, what did Tommy do? A: Cry B: Sing C: Dance Answers  A C C

In questo episodio ho parlato con Laura Trentani, ultrarunner e medico ortopedicodi Varese. Dal 4 febbraio al 4 marzo Luara ha percorso oltre 1000 miglia (1600km) collegando due gare: Yukon Arctic Ultra 430 miglia (688km) le la 6633 Arctic ultra, 380 miglia (608) Per darvi un'idea dell'ambiente in cui è avvenuta questa impresa, la Yukon Arctic Ultra si svolge nel Nord del Canada,  sotto il Circolo Polare, in inverno, quando le notti sono interminabili e le temperature possono arrivare oltre i meno 40°C. Le sue avventure a piedi l'hanno portata in posti sperduti e gelidi, come l'alaska, la Norvegia, la Groenlandia passando per l'Equador e l'Islanda. Stasera ci siamo fatte raccontare i dettagli di questa sua impresa recente e abbiamo cercato di conoscerla meglio e capire cosa la spinge a fare quello che fa. Abbiamo però toccato solo la punta dell'iceberg e ha promesso che tornerà a parlare con noi. La video intervista originale è qui: https://youtube.com/live/t0gzI02Fh-4 La musica è "Pushed Away" di Luca Francioso - ⁠www.lucafrancioso.com⁠ Vi invito a visitare il nostro sito e a iscrivervi al nostro canale YouTube. Se vi piace il lavoro che facciamo, lasciateci una recensione sulla piattaforma podcast che solitamente usate. Vi auguro buon ascolto e alla prossima. Per fare una donazione e supportare il nostro lavoro, cliccate su questo link ⁠https://ko-fi.com/donneultra⁠ e seguite le indicazioni.

Greg McHale is a professional world-class multi-sport athlete who has raced for some of the top adventure racing teams in North America. His physical and mental endurance is proven in the world's most challenging human endurance sport, making him a formidable hunter. His determination and ability to never stop the pursuit separate him from all other hunting personalities. Greg's greatest solo accomplishment is winning a 430-mile race called the Yukon Arctic Ultra in the Arctic winter. Greg pulled a sled with the necessities to survive the -50 temperatures that were experienced during the event. The mental dominance required to compete and win the event is tapped into whenever challenges arise in other areas of life. An engaging host with extensive backcountry skills, an unwavering passion for the hunt, and adventure racing toughness, make McHale unlike any hunting partner you've ever had. Experienced in big-wall climbing, mountaineering, paddling, and trekking, combined with his hunting experience, make him an elite outdoorsman-excellence as a rifleman and archer round out his hunting resume. Greg is not only an athlete but also a pilot on wheels and floats. He uses his aircraft to scout for game and to bring the team far off the beaten path. Landing on remote airstrips, skis, or lakes and rivers, Greg's skills as a bush pilot open the vast landscape of the wild Yukon to these hunters. Host of the television show Greg McHale's Wild Yukon, Greg is passionate about inspiring others to "do the work" to improve their lives through fitness, health, and the pursuit of outdoor adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Yarker Ontario, Derrick Spafford is a 56-year-old competitive runner, coach, race director and owner of Spafford Health and Adventure, offering Dion snowshoes and a very popular series of snowshoe races. But perhaps his biggest claim to fame is a 31-year and 25-day run streak that began on Boxing Day in 1989 and came to an abrupt end almost 2 years ago when he was diagnosed with -- and hospitalized for -- a pulmonary embolism. Throughout the course of his 3-decade run streak, Derrick competed in hundreds of races with distances ranging from 800 meters to 100 miles. While Derrick has run his fair share of road races and track events, his love lies in the mountains and off-the-beaten-path trails. In this conversation we dug deep into Derrick's epic run streak, which at the time it ended was the 3rd longest in Canada, as well as what inspires him to get out the door and move his body these days. Connect with Derrick:Website: healthandadventure.comInstagram: @spaffordadventureResources we discussed in this episode:Episode 111 with Ray ZahabRun Streak Website: runeveryday.comFavourite Mantra: Strong Brisk Fast and LightFavourite Place to Run: Trails near Shabomeka LakeBucket List Race: Sister race to the Yukon Arctic Ultra in Lapland, Sweden;Favourite Running Books: Once a Runner by John L. Parker Jr.; Conquering the Impossible by Mike HornFavourite Post Run Indulgence: Craft Beer ("snowshoe oatmeal stout" from the Kick and Push Brewing Company)Connect 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.

Today's podcast we chat with former SASR operator Dan Cooper. After underperforming at school,  Dan joined the Army and 3 RAR deploying to Timor in 1999. A short time later Dan attempted SASR selection in 2001 and successfully completed the selection course. After Reo and 9-11, Dan (qualifying as a water operator) deployed straight away on the 2nd rotation to Afghan in 2002. Dan served in all 3 Sabre SQNs and OSS during his career. Between 2002-2016, Dan conducted a dozen ops to Afghan and elsewhere, was involved in taking down the pong su, and says “I rocked and rolled a few gunfights! In 2008 Dan started what would grow into the SASR Human Performance program and the foundation program for SOCOMD and Army to develop their Human Performance and gained an undergrad degree in Sports Science a double masters in Strength and Conditioning and conducted research into cognitive and physiological performance.After qualifying for a research scholarship Dan is now in the final 6 months of a PhD on the Human Factors to improve transfer of training and performance in high threat combat environments.On leaving SASR, Dan spent 2 years working with the QLD Reds high performance program before leaving to accept the full time Phd Scholarship. Dan now uses his experience and research to develop a Critical response performance, and innovation initiative to provide free education, training, and development to front line performers/organisations.Between 2010 and 2022 Dan completed a range of activities including a 250km multi day ultra in the Aussie desert , several 100km ultra's, coveted at the Cross-fit regionals and masters games, the Yukon Arctic Ultra 750km foot race, a 24hr obstacle course race, the Iditarod trail invitational 550km and 1600km foot race and currently looking into an attempt at a solo South Polo expedition.Support the show

Welcome back everyone in this episode, as part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" Series, I have the privilege to reconnect with a top bloke and good mate, Former Australian SAS Operator & Team Commander Daniel Cooper. Coops is a high achiever in every sense of the word and someone who continuously pushes the boundaries of human performance. Extremely humble in his accomplishments & abilities and methodical in his planning and preparation - it's no wonder he's gone on to achieve what he has as a former SAS soldier, competitive athlete, ultra endurance athlete, businessman and most importantly as a husband and father. Coops is definitely someone you want to have on your team regardless of the task. Capable, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, humble and selfless. We hope you enjoy listening to Dan speak about some of his time in the unit. Please note - In this episode we focused primarily on his time leading up to joining the regiment and while he was in. We branch off into some other aspects as well - but in Part 2 we'll look to delve more into the other things he's done, doing now and has planned for the future. Check out Dan's links here: Website: https://komanchi.com.au/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dancooper_msc/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmwS1wJl_RR2TL5ITsCgtA/videos To give you an idea of the types of events he's done please see below and then go check them out: - Racing the planet, 4 desserts 250km in Kunnunara 2011 - Kep Ultra 100km 2012 - Yukon Arctic Ultra 430 (700km) 2013 - Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (560km) 2020 - Glass House Ultra 100km 2021 - Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 (1600km) 2022 - Crossfit regionals 2011 - Crossfit Games master qualifier 2016 / 17 We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today. Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about. If you feel that what we're doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING. If you would like to donate to our podcast to help us provide more/better content you can do so below - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated.

Willkommen zum härtesten und kältesten Ultramarathon der Welt, dem Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra. Zumindest beschreibt ihn so der Gründer und Organisator Robert Pollhammer nach eigener Aussage. Aber um ehrlich zu sein, die Beschreibung trifft's ganz gut! Von einer 100 Meilen (160 KM) bis hin zu 430 Meilen (692 KM) langen Strecke wird bei bis zu -50 Grad Celsius durch den Nordwesten Kanadas gejoggt. Mit Robert reden wir deshalb darüber, wie er auf die Idee für diese Veranstaltung überhaupt gekommen ist, welche Geschichte hinter ihm liegt und was ihn antreibt, so etwas zu tun. Lasst Euch von Robert und seiner Story inspirieren. Wenn Ihr noch mehr über Robert und den Yukon Arctic Ultra erfahren wollt, schaut gerne mal auf seiner Website vorbei: www.arcticultra.de Ihr wollt immer Up-Do-Date sein und nichts über das Thema Wandern und Motivation verpassen? Dann folgt uns auf Spotify, Apple Podcast und überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt. Aktiviert die Glocke (wenn möglich), damit ihr keine einzige Folge mehr verpasst. Du möchtest Teil des Podcasts werden, hast Verbesserungsvorschläge, Themenwünsche oder möchtest auch einfach nur mal Lob loswerden? Über alles freuen wir uns sehr. Deshalb schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare oder auch per privater Nachricht über Instagram, Facebook und an info@megamarsch.de. Wir freuen uns auf Euer Feedback! Eure Moderatoren, Timo und Jakob

Michele Graglia has racked up a number of major victories in his career, including wins at the Badwater 135, Yukon Arctic Ultra, the Moab 240, and more. But in this conversation, we focus on some of Michele's recent struggles, disappointments, and difficulties, and Michele talks about what he's learned along the way — and what he's still learning.TOPICS & TIMES:The reception of Ultra (3:36)Badwater 135 (13:05)Tahoe Rim Trail 100 (26:41)Tor de Géants (31:10)The mind / spirit vs the physical (40:39)Personal toll of athletic pursuits (45:50)Pursuing excellence while being in a relationship (52:05)Detachment from "things" (59:26)RELATED LINKS:Ep. 87 with MicheleEp. 88 with MicheleMichele's book, UltraBlister SummitGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteGear Giveaway / Newsletter Signup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michele Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40oF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130oF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. His motivational speaking has inspired thousands around the world.

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Michele (Mickey) Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. Michele gets into how dropping out of the mind and into the body/heart (through mindfulness) has been the key for his success in ultra running, regardless of the environment he is competing in.The power of continual exploration of ourselves, our potential and seeking out the uncomfortable. All in an effort of living fully. Which all starts with simply opening the mind to what is possible.Michele takes us through his (wild) journey of being a top model, living a lavish lifestyle in Miami, but not feeling fulfilled. To later finding ultra running (his true calling) and building an incredibly successful athletic career.So f**^&* good.To connect with Michele Graglia:Follow Michele on Instagram: @mickeygragliaBuy his book (ULTRA: Top Model to Top Ultra Runner): https://michelegraglia.com/ 

A² The Show - Ep 338 Feat Michele Graglia "Michele Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. His motivational speaking has inspired thousands around the world." A2 The Show is the most international podcast run by 3 guys on 3 different continents. Ali Haejl, Ali Al Shammari, and Saeed Jammal have created a world community of thought leaders and experts. Our guests are from all walks of life: engineers, comedians, journalists, rockstars, civil right activists, artists. entrepreneurs, from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Australia. So far, we have made over 350 podcasts with guests from over 70 countries. We will not stop this podcast until we meet with someone from every country, promise. To the moon

Are you looking to have more fulfillment, purpose, joy and sense of contribution in your life? Do you want to find your way past your perceived limitations and achieve your fullest potential? Are you looking for tools to exponentially expand your impact and outcomes? Our special guest Michele Graglia answers these and other questions about leadership, purpose and achieving your fullest potential. After growing up in Italy and working in his family's floral business, Michele Graglia “stumbled” into a career as a top international model. He then discovered that the modeling world was taking a toll on his life, which led to a life changing moment of truth that caused him to leave the modeling profession. In the midst of his personal crisis, Michele learned about the concept of ultra-running, and today he's one of the world's top ultra-runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. His motivational speaking has inspired thousands around the world. Michele also studied yoga and meditation in Rishikesh, India, and is an RYT-certified yoga instructor as well as a USATF-certified Running Coach and Sport Nutritionist. From 2016 to 2020 he was a Yoga and Mindfulness coach at the high-end Malibu retreat, The Ashram. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Understanding the role of presence is achieving beyond your perceived limitations Transcending the idea of human limitations to embracing your full human potential The power of the present moment Separating your thoughts in the present moment Mindfulness is not thinking about being here – it's simply being here The moment you start thinking, you're already holding yourself back The ways our need for protection breeds resistance Strategies for living a life of abundance and contribution The importance of having a clear why in pursuing your dreams and objectives The limits of material success in achieving a life of fulfillment and contribution Change only happens in moments of difficulty The reality that we control nothing Resources: Michele Graglia (https://www.instagram.com/mickeygraglia) Michele Graglia Website The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Book by Eckhart Tolle The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to have more fulfillment, purpose, joy and sense of contribution in your life? Do you want to live a life worth living? Do you want to find your way past your perceived limitations and achieve your fullest potential? Our special guest Michele Graglia answers these and other questions about leadership, purpose and achieving your fullest potential. After growing up in Italy and working in his family's floral business, Michele Graglia “stumbled” into a career as a top international model. He then discovered that the modeling world was taking a toll on his life, which led to a life changing moment of truth that caused him to leave the modeling profession. In the midst of his personal crisis, Michele learned about the concept of ultra-running, and today he's one of the world's top ultra-runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. His motivational speaking has inspired thousands around the world. Michele also studied yoga and meditation in Rishikesh, India, and is an RYT-certified yoga instructor as well as a USATF-certified Running Coach and Sport Nutritionist. From 2016 to 2020 he was a Yoga and Mindfulness coach at the high-end Malibu retreat, The Ashram. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Ways that “success” can be unfulfilling The importance of living a life of fulfillment, purpose, joy and contribution The keys to living a life of fulfillment, purpose, joy and contribution The trap of money, fame and success Transcending the idea of human limitations to embracing your full human potential When you live in your mind / head, you're always on the path of resistance Transcending physical and mental limitations to access your inner self and an infinite amount of energy Reality that your mind always takes the easy way out Understanding that your mind is a great servant and terrible master You must be driven by something deeper or your mind will always hold you back Living beyond the limiting beliefs and stories you've heard in your life Going beyond your perceived human potential The only growth possible happens in isolation Ways other people hold you back despite best intentions The life changing power of inspiration Change only happens in moments of difficulty Understanding the power of meditation Resources: Michele Graglia (https://www.instagram.com/mickeygraglia) Michele Graglia Website The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Book by Eckhart Tolle The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michele Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40oF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130oF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. His motivational speaking has inspired thousands around the world. His book ULTRA is now available Amazon here : ULTRA   You can follow Mickey on Instagram here : mickeygraglia Check out Mickey's website here : michelegraglia.com   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter You can also check out our Vodcasts on our Youtube Channel at Gottarunracing

How does a kid from a little town in Italy go from working in his family's floral business to being a top fashion model in Miami to being one of the top ultrarunners in the world? Michele Graglia has done all of that, but he isn't just about winning long-distance races and setting world records (though he's won the Moab 240, Yukon Arctic Ultra, Badwater 135, & more). He is most passionate about human potential, helping us redefine what is possible, and motivating each and every one of us to do the same. TOPICS & TIMES:Why Michele's book, Ultra, is a “big” book, but a fast read (2:55)“Better” works of philosophy (8:11)Growing up in Italy, education, & the family business (11:00)Fast track to becoming a model (18:35)Oxymoron of modeling: discipline & partying (22:02)Weight, Form, & Nutrition: modeling vs. ultrarunning (26:41)Virtue of discipline vs. virtue of remaining open (34:48)Diet: how open are you after years of experience? (41:48)Eating Meat: how, why, & when? (48:14)Shift from coaching running to practicing yoga (54:23)Ultrarunning, Yoga, Vedic philosophy, & “getting to the fabric of your soul” (56:08)RELATED LINKSHow to Pre-Order Michele's book, Ultra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does a kid from a little town in Italy go from working in his family's floral business to being a top fashion model in Miami to being one of the top ultrarunners in the world? Michele Graglia has done all of that, but he isn't just about winning long-distance races and setting world records (though he's won the Moab 240, Yukon Arctic Ultra, Badwater 135, & more). He is most passionate about human potential, helping us redefine what is possible, and motivating each and every one of us to do the same. TOPICS & TIMES:Why Michele's book, Ultra, is a “big” book, but a fast read (2:55)“Better” works of philosophy (8:11)Growing up in Italy, education, & the family business (11:00)Fast track to becoming a model (18:35)Oxymoron of modeling: discipline & partying (22:02)Weight, Form, & Nutrition: modeling vs. ultrarunning (26:41)Virtue of discipline vs. virtue of remaining open (34:48)Diet: how open are you after years of experience? (41:48)Eating Meat: how, why, & when? (48:14)Shift from coaching running to practicing yoga (54:23)Ultrarunning, Yoga, Vedic philosophy, & “getting to the fabric of your soul” (56:08)RELATED LINKSHow to Pre-Order Michele's book, Ultra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the toughest races in the world is the Yukon Arctic Ultra. This competition involves running the Yukon Quest Trail in northern Canada in the dead of winter. The athletes run 100 miles around the clock entirely unsupported for days in the extreme Canadian winter. They run on remote unmaintained trails while towing their survival gear on a sled. It is one of the most life-threatening races on the planet. This week we continue our study in 2 Timothy and learn Christian life is not easy. It is like the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Our Christian lives requires a lifetime of sustained and agonizing effort to finish well. Join us as we learn more about what it takes for us to finish well.

C'est une grande 1ère pour ce 14ème épisode : nous allons prendre cette fois ensemble la direction du Grand Froid et plus particulièrement du Nord Ouest Canadien, à l'occasion de la Yukon Arctic Ultra. Cela faisait un bon moment que j'avais envie de vous embarquer pour une Course Épique dans des conditions de froid extrême. Aucun doute possible avec cette Yukon Arctic Ultra, vous allez être servis. En quelques mots, la Yukon c'est une course de + de 700 km dans des conditions d'une rigueur absolue. Je suis convaincu que vous serez bluffés par la détermination, la force mentale, la combativité et le sens aigu de l'organisation de mon invité Thierry Corbarieu, qui s'est lancé en 2019 dans cette aventure, qui dépasse très largement le seul cadre sportif. J'espère que vous allez frissonner autant que moi en plongeant avec lui dans cette course ultra exigeante, à des températures bien souvent inférieures à -30 degrés. Mais je ne vous en dis pas plus, Thierry va vous raconter tout ça bien mieux que moi... Bienvenue dans notre nouvel épisode de Course Epique : “Coup de chaud en Arctique”. Retrouvez-nous également sur Instagram www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/ et sur notre site courseepique.fr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cette semaine, on a eu l'honneur de recevoir dans notre podacst Thierry Corbarieu, adepte de très longues distances dans des milieu hostiles. Il va revenir sur ses débuts en course à pied et comment il s'est lancé dans l'ultra distance pour réaliser des défis fous : la traversée du GR10 en autonomie, le Yukon Arctic Ultra ou encore sa course de 1000 km dans le désert Mauritanien. Un vrai leçon d'humilité et de courage. A écouter sans modération ! Vous pouvez aller lui faire un petit coucou sur son compte et le suivre dans ses prochaines aventures  :    Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thierry.corbarieu   Vous pouvez aussi retrouver Oufff sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/oufff.appli    Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/oufff_podcast/   Vous pouvez aussi nous aider à continuer à faire vivre notre petit podcast, n’hésitez pas à aller sur le site : http://bit.ly/SoutientDeOufff Merci de nous laisser un petit commentaire et des petites étoiles si Oufff vous plait.  A bientôt pour un nouvel épisode. 

In this episode I chat with Pat Cooke-Rogers, a mum to 4, wife, a sports event chaplain and 2 time finisher of the 430m Yukon Arctic race.We discover what's involved in this 14 day 480mile ultra in -40 degree temperatures.  We talk resilience, self support, the wilderness and wolves.We also talk about other cold water challenges such as the ice mile and the winter British Swimming Championships.Pat also shares her incredible sporting journey that didn't start until she was in her 40's and went to -40 to the +40 degree heat of the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.

In our first interview episode, we welcome Jon Gupta from Mountain Expeditions. Jon's career has seen him swimming with turtles off the coast of Odisha, India, competing in the 430-Yukon Arctic Ultra to summiting the tallest mountains on the planet - including the tallest mountain on the planet, three times. Jon is a Montane Athlete, member of the Alpine Club, ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust, and a member of both the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors.  His career sees him running his own mountain expedition company - aptly called Mountain Expeditions - facilitating and taking part in the 7 summits world record, climbing mountains incredibly quickly, travelling from continent to continent, summiting Everest three times, giving his time to host and run altitude and skill seminars, and still finds the time to escape to places like Chamonix and Scotland for some me-time.  Be Bothered  One of the key take-aways you should take from this, is Jon's infectious attitude to "Be Bothered". It's similar to Lucy Shepherd's view too.  You know when you wake up, need the loo, don't go, carry on not going, keep trying to sleep, and then two hours later you go and fall alseep within five minutes of having done so? This is the exact situation where Jon says you should "Be Bothered".  Quite often when you finish a day on expedition, all you will want to do is sit back and relax. But really, you can't. Especially when it comes to high altitude. You need to get your kit prepped, square away your admin, melt snow for the next day's water... everything.  There's no need to explain further, but Jon does explain how you can practice for this in everyday life. Things like taking out the recycling. You may think "I'll do it later". But instead, you should "Be Bothered" and get it done straight away.  Much like the gym, this works for your physical fitness preparation too. His own example was cycling uphill. Instead of looking at the hill as a total point, he says instead to break it down to manageable distances, and repeat those small distance intervals until you reach the top.  If you want to grow as a person, or simply prepare for the high-altitude mountains, do this.  Short Term Loss, Long Term Gain  Jon touches upon this too - and it is so relatable!  Talking from experience, we all need to start thinking what our long-term goals are. It doesn't mean you need to stop living today. Just a reminder to start thinking of where you want to be, and is what you're doing right now going to get you there.  A Deep And Vast Experience  Jon has a huge experience in climbing Everest, Denali and the rest of the 7 summits. He has speed records and experience in such huge experience.  Hear how Jon compares the North and South approaches on Everest, climbing mountains, dealing with altitude, endurance races, living in North Wales and more.  -----------------  If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!  If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!  To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com  Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here Between The Mountains – Adventure Travel Podcast https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/06/24/jon-gupta/ 

We have one of, if not the UKs most notorious race director on the show this week Mark Cockbain who has created events such as the 200 mile Tunnel Ultra which we have featured twice on the podcast, the infamous Hill Ultra which is technically a 160 mile not stop of significant hill repeats, the 260 mile Warrior Way just to name a few, I’ve attached his events page in the show notes so if you’re looking for a real challenge click in, but don’t say you haven’t been warned. Mark Cockbain Events click here at your own peril  http://www.cockbainevents.com/ Mark himself is a sub three hour marathoner but he has been drawn to events around the globe that have challenged his limits and beyond such as a double Badwater which was a 300 mile race in Death Valley Arizona, he completed the famous Spartathlon five years in a row and has finished crazy races like the Yukon Arctic Ultra, he has an extensive CV having completed 106 ultras and 198 marathons and it’s that experience he tries to bring to his events. I found this to be a brilliant episode that presents a road map on how to mentally manage and navigate through those more challenging times on course, I hope you enjoyed,I hope you find something that you can use yourself, I know I’ll be listening to this again as part of my prerace prep in my next big event. If you haven’t already why not download the Podbean app and tune into The Inspirational Runners podcast, also found on iTunes, apple podcast, Spotify and other places I’m not aware of.   Find out more information by joining The Inspirational Runners group found on Facebook, we welcome you into our community

057: James Cracknell on Endeavour   A note about Coronavrius We, individuals, groups, communities, society look up to sporting heroes, we revere and admire their dedication, their persistence, their focus, the sacrifices they make to make the most of their often rare genetics and to do so on the greatest performance stage. As the world battles Coronavirus, we're all going to be required to make sacrifices that we've never made before in pursuit of applying ourselves, to the collective goal of public health.   We've thought hard about whether while the world is taking dramatic turn, whether the appropriateness of us publishing podcast episodes about a topic of human performance is even relevant. Certainly we can appreciate that if you normally tune in but your head is elsewhere at the moment then it might be better to switch off, go an focus on what you need to do (which hopefully isn't stock piling toilet rolls) and listen to this again when it suits you best.   We've decided to continue because perhaps these episodes can offer some inspiration, maybe an hour's worth of distraction, perhaps to help refocus you on what you need to be doing. Also, there are a lot of people now distancing and isolating for the first time in their lives – I hope in some ways these episodes can be some supportive company and a positive influence as the worry and the noise surrounding the outbreak increases.   This week's episode features my interview with James Cracknell. Two time Olympic Champion in coxless four rowing, part of perhaps the most renowned rowing crew of all time the Sydney 2000 four – a team I was honoured to support. On retirement, James didn't put his feet up, in fact almost the opposite. He crossed the Atlantic with Ben Fogle, raced to the South Pole, kayaked the length of the Thames, was at the time the fastest Briton to run the Marathon de Sables, competed in the Yukon Arctic Ultra and has run the London Marathon numerous times with a best time of 2:43 which for a 90kg guy is phenomenal (at the time of recording James was headed for the London Marathon in a few weeks, but the event has now been postponed for now to October). In 2010 James undertook Ride Across America and was hit by a petrol tanker suffering a contrecoup brain injury – he is now a campaigner for the use of bike helmets – which effectively saved his life.   Last year James became the oldest competitor and the oldest winner, in the history of the Oxford – Cambridge boat being twice as old as his crew mates and competitors and older than some of his crew mates dad's. I worked with James in the pursuit of this goal and it was one of the most challenging cases I've worked on, to problem solve and innovate in such unique ways. James did so through some trying personal circumstances which played out in the press.   In this conversation James and I discuss his early in drivers, becoming part of a crew with some of the highest achievers in sport Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent. Why he kept pushing towards goals after he retired from Olympic sport and his passions for public service and how through public policy he aspires to make the biggest difference to the people's health and well-being. I do believe there is a lesson in here about creating intensity about doing what we need to do to accomplish something. I also think there is a message about feeling the fears but rather than being paralysed by them – acting upon them. Happy listening, keep your distance and wash your hands folks! Show notes Steve and James discuss their long-standing relationship Honesty and being unafraid to be unpopular James's return to high level sport and The Boat Race James required a bespoke recovery programme that enabled him to come back stronger The triple whammy of ultra-endurance endeavours, starvation on The Island and being 45! Any reputation James had disappeared rapidly at the 5K ergo Earning respect by beating Steve and Matthew There are different ways to skin a cat! James's physiology Being the best at everything that takes no natural talent     Defending titles and building on success. “Anyone can win once” Switching sides and doing the double The part vanity has to play in winning or losing Pressure Setting extraordinary goals The challenges full time athletes face! Motivating other people, being a burden, enjoying sport and rewarding yourself Relationships, perspectives and differences Swapping lycra for goretex or a gown at Cambridge and the binary nature of winning and losing Strictly what's the worst that could happen?! Do not show weakness. Do not show the opposition you are tired. Showing vulnerability Don't let them see you being sick Winning by a second or 4, break the world record…no?! Drop the flowers and don't cry Politics and influencing policy and behaviours   Links James on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamescracknell An Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamescracknell/  Supporting Champions on Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Steve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steve Supporting Champions on Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/ A reminder if you're keen to pre-register for the next wave of Graduate Membership enrolments then you can do so at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/membership/ If you're looking for some coaching support or some virtual team development help to support you to get to the next level in work, life or sport then take a look at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/coaching-mentoring/ or drop us a note at enquiries@supportingchampions.co.uk then you can sign up for a free consultation to explore which package is right for you.

"You can think of exercise as an intravenous dose of hope." ~Kelly McGonigalKelly McGonigal (@kellymcgonigal) is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. As a pioneer in the field of "science-help," her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities.She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress.Through the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism, she helped create Stanford Compassion Cultivation Training, a program now taught around the world that helps individuals strengthen their empathy, compassion, and self-compassion.You might know her from her TED talk, "How to Make Stress Your Friend," which is one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, with over 20 million views.Her new book, The Joy of Movement, explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.In this episode, we talk about everything from tai chi to ultra-marathons to dance, and we really get into the science around how these different movements produce chemical changes in our brains that lift our mood and reduce anxiety and depression. Here, Kelly gives us the scoop about something called "hope molecules" and the minimum effective dose of movement required to produce them.Connect with Kelly: Website | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramLinks from this episode:The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage by Kelly McGonigalThe Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigalOther Books by Kelly McGonigalThe Stanford Center for Compassion and AltruismHow to Make Stress Your Friend by Kelly McGonigal, TEDGlobal 2013StudioNia, PortlandTai Chi: A Gentle Way to Fight Stress, The Mayo ClinicA History and Style Guide of Tae Kwon Do, LiveAboutYoga for Everyone, The New York TimesUltra-Endurance Athletics, The Why? 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Here's How to Tell the Difference between Them, QuartzHow to Meditate, The New York TimesA Meditation on Lovingkindness by Jack Kornfield7 Scientific Benefits of Helping Others, Mental FlossThe Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Project GutenbergAcroYoga InternationalHow to Start Powerlifting as a Woman: Staci's Story, Nerd FitnessWhy Does Boxing Make You Happy?, ElleWhat is Stress?, The American Institute of StressHow the Fight or Flight Response Works, The American Institute of StressWhat Is ‘Tend-and-Befriend' and Why Is It So Important?, Better HelpChange Your Mindset, Change the Game by Dr. Alia Crum, TEDxTraverseCity 2014The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. SingerYoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain by Kelly McGonigalTraumatic Immobility: Depression as a Stress Response, Mad in AmericaA Herd of Fainting Goats, Outrageous Acts of ScienceHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael PollanAyahuasca-Assisted Treatment, MAPSSHOW NOTESI'm rebooting the Foundation podcast (past guests include Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams)! More information here: foundationpodcast.info. [00:03]Who is Kelly McGonigal, how has she helped me, and how will her message here help you? [01:16]What is Nia, and what does it aim to convey through music and movement? [02:43]How did Kelly get into using movement as a way to facilitate mental well-being, and what compelled her to delve into the science behind it that she shares in The Joy of Movement? [05:25]Two revelations about the direct connection between muscle movement and mental health that blew Kelly's mind when she started digging into this research. [07:05]What's the anthropological take on why we experience a high after exercise (particularly running)? [11:03]What does Kelly recommend as the minimum effective dose of exercise for us to really enjoy its mental benefits? Should it be enough to scare up a heartbeat that replicates fear and the courage by which it can be overcome? [14:40]Good news regarding the minimum dose if all you want to do is feel better. [18:32]The science we have so far suggests these two reasons we feel better with even a tiny dose of physical activity. [19:28]What have scientists discovered by trying to take the joy out of movement? [22:06]Pairing movement with nature (e.g., forest bathing). [24:20]Pairing movement with music. [25:27]How Kelly learned to love indoor cycling (after hating it at first). [26:04]Pairing movement with teamwork/competition. [26:34]Pairing movement with animal companionship. [26:59]Can't dance. Won't dance. [27:17]Kelly's impressions of the ultra-endurance world. [27:54]Proof you don't have to conform to a certain body type or be impervious to fear in order to experience the joy of movement. [28:44]Misery loves company -- but so does joy. [31:21]Fighting Parkinson's disease with dance at Juilliard. [33:45]How depression and grief work to demobilize and demotivate us by mechanisms eerily similar to Parkinson's disease. [38:19]What's your emotional temperature? Understanding the factors that contribute to your core affect. [39:16]Kelly's take on the modern need for constant stimulation via devices and how it relates to the brain's default state in contrast to different methods like meditation. [42:27]Outside of movement, what other ingredients does Kelly find important for holistic mental self-care? [46:21]What does Kelly hope are the chief takeaways people will remember after reading The Joy of Movement? [48:39]As someone who's spent the majority of her life moving, did Kelly discover and experiment with any movement forms that were new to her during the course of doing research for The Joy of Movement? How does she feel about exercise that takes place outside of her comfort zone? [52:03]Kelly gives us a brief history of the science behind her earlier work,, and how research has changed what we know about stress in recent years.A brief history of the science of stress, why our initial impression of it as a purely negative force has been so hard to shake in spite of being disproven by decades of research, and what Kelly did to set the record straight by writing The Upside of Stress. [53:40]Kelly's thoughts on how I've been coping with stress for the past six months or so, and why society's need to blame every bad thing that happens to us on "stress" hurts more than it helps. [59:25]As a psychiatrist, what does Kelly think of psychedelics as a potential course of treatment? [1:03:05]Parting thoughts, and how to best connect with Kelly. [1:07:18]PEOPLE MENTIONEDDarya RoseTim FerrissHans SelyeAlia J. CrumCONNECT WITH KEVIN:InstagramTwitter

Welcome to Further, Faster, in association with Montane and hosted by Daniel Neilson. In this episode, we speak to Jon Gupta. He is a mountaineer. A very, very good mountaineer, one who specialises in very very big mountains. But he's also an expedition guide, notably working with a previous interviewee Steve Plain for his 7 Summits project. He's a penchant for more remote, lesser-known mountains. But over the last couple of years, he's also run the Bob Graham round, and the the 430-Yukon Arctic Ultra.. on his second attempt. We chat as Jon was on his way to Chamonix, in his van, to climb, just for himself. At the age of 32, Jon is also going through something that nearly everyone listening to this will recognise - the search for balance. In this podcast, we delve into the choices he makes. The choices of risk and the choices of training, the choices of summits and the choices of life balance. It's a fascinating listen, disarmingly honest, plus he's a lovely fella. Listen in.

In this episode, we meet a remarkable character. He has completed some of the most difficult races in the world, including only recently the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra, the 430-mile course, and the Montane Spine Race. So far, so impressive, until you learn that he often ‘doubles’ the race. Having completed the Spine Race he simply had a break, turned around and did it all again. Incredible!Yet speaking to Javed Bhatti, his attitude isn’t as crazy as it first seems. There’s a logic to the ‘doubling’, there’s a logic to his preparation, there’s an exploration of the body and mind, and from that and there are deep learnings for him and for us. He’s a buoyant chap, an entertaining and insightful conversationalist, and full of information and inspiration.The rules of the game are ever so slightly different for Javed, and from that, we can all learn. There is so much more we could have chatted about, and in time we probably will, but in the meantime, pop on your running shoes or kick back and listen to the enlightening story of Javed Bhatti. Listen in.

For many people, the start of a new year is an occasion to re-examine their lives, to set new goals and to give up old habits. Making New Year’s resolutions is something of a social ritual, but we see similar behaviors around other significant dates, as well--such as birthdays and anniversaries and the changing of seasons. And while it can be argued that all of these dates are arbitrary, studies show that they can still give you a head start in achieving your goals. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we examine the common but not always rational phenomenon whereby people divide their lives into chapters. We look at ways to leverage this phenomenon to make better choices. The episode begins on a riverbank, with a religious rite symbolizing rebirth and renewal. Next, we hear about Ray Zahab’s life changing New Year’s resolution. What began as a simple plan to live a healthier lifestyle ended up taking him on incredible adventures all around the world. Ray is the author of the book Running For My Life. From Ray’s story of personal transformation around an auspicious date, we pivot to a related tendency for people to separate their money into mental accounts. Money, like time, is fungible--one dollar is as useful as any other dollar--and yet people often divide their money into different categories. Why? Nobel laureate and best-selling author Richard Thaler explains the value of this cognitive bias and explores some of the peculiar behaviors people exhibit when they earmark their money for different purposes. And John Beshears of the Harvard Business School describes a study that exposes this bias in the way people perceive the value of grocery store coupons. Finally, Katy Milkman offers additional tips on leveraging these temporal landmarks and personal budgets to help you stick with your resolutions. Choiceology is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures: All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. (0119-8C4W)

Diane’s Wild Idea: To run great distances and do what she loves while raising awareness about epilepsy and other great causes. Running 100 miles is remarkable. Running and winning 100+ mile races as a 58-year old who-has had part of their brain removed is a different level. Diane was a professional tennis player before she had epilepsy, but when she started having seizures, running helped stave them off. Ten years into her disease, she decided to have a risky, radical surgery where doctors removed a part of her brain. Once she healed, she started running, this time much longer distances than ever before. While the epilepsy went away, Diane lost some things with the surgery. Today, she struggles with her sense of time, and she has a hard time with her sense of direction, both integral to long distance trail running.  Running, however has become is her ultimate medicine, and she’s set some incredible records on her journey. She won the infamous Yukon Arctic Ultra, a 430-mile footrace pulling a 50-pound sled through temperatures below 50 degrees for eight days. She climbed South America’s tallest peak. She completed the worlds’ hardest 100-mile race, running for 45 hours straight. She also ran and set record for the 1,000-mile Mountains to Sea Trail, where she traversed the state of North Carolina in just over 22 days for a cause.  In addition to being an athletic force, Diane is a long-time athlete for The North Face. She is also a speaker at events like REI’s Outessa series, which is how I found out about her amazing journey. I love how endlessly positive she is, and how she relates to everyone on and off the trail. Diane is a true survivor, an amazing performer, and she has a wonderful perspective on reaching your own potential. Listen to this episode if:  You’ve ever wanted to run an ultramarathon or a long-distance trail race. You or someone you know suffers from epilepsy. You’re not one to let health issues keep you from the outdoors. You want to reach your full potential. You are curious what it’d be like to miss your sense of time and direction. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/72

Alex Hutchinson's new book Endure traces the intellectual history of the concept of endurance. He weaves together stories of epic moments that test the limits of human endurance, including Henry Worsley's fatal journey across the Antarctic, the Tor des Geants, an endurance trail race that covers 24,000m of elevation, the epic ride of the Tour de France, and a non-stop 692km race in the Yukon Arctic Ultra.  Underlying these moments of extreme human endurance and details of sport physiology is a simpler story --the narrative of a personal discovery of the author himself. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we speak with Hutchinson about the intimate stories of his own running successes and failures he shares in Endure and how he discovers that the concept of endurance is at the heart of what it means to be human. Audio footage taken from the National Geographic documentary film Breaking2.

The craziest sh*t that happened in running this week: The Tunnel Ultra, Baby Grossman, Yukon Arctic Ultra, Black Canyon Ultra Recap, Maya Rae Rae, Jackpot Ultra's Jon Olsen, Traci Falbo, and Reese Family, Wild Oak Trail 100 (TWOT), Moab's Red Hot, Coastal Challenge Recap, Blue Jeans Mile, Pizza Mile, Amelia Boone Dissing Pop Tarts??, Nick Symmond's Carstensz Pyramid Summit, Rabbit Cup Smack Talk. Subscribe! Help Support This Channel: www.patreon.com/mountainoutpost & www.mountainoutpost.com

The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra calls itself “the world's coldest and toughest ultra.” Every February, hundreds of competitors line-up at the start in the harsh, cold conditions of northern Canada. The race cites the freezing temperatures, the challenging terrain, and the sheer long distances of the race as contributing factors for the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra to be considered the world's toughest. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we take you to the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra. This year's race begins on February 1. We speak with the race director Robert Pollhammer, the lead medic Diane Patrick, and several competitors to uncover the allure of such an extreme challenge.

Vi løber trail som aldrig før. I første episode kan du høre om facebooksiden Danske Trailløbere, som har opnået enorm succes på meget kort tid. Casper Wakefield vandt i februar det 720 km lange Yukon Arctic Ultra-løb. Hør ham fortælle om forberedelserne inden løbet og den noget ualmindelige sejrsceremoni. Musikken er af ronvanriel og hedder "Fly over Alaska".

An interview with ultra-distance runner Diane Van Deren It's been my pleasure to interview some of the best endurance athletes in world. I've spoken to high altitude climbers like Conrad Anker and Ed Viesturs, extreme skiers like Scott Schimdt and ultra marathon runners like Tim Twietmeyer and Dean Karnazes. These men are incredibly tough individuals.  And with humility and grace all have made their mark on the world by pushing their bodies past the breaking point to achieve amazing feats of strength against incredible odds. But I have to tell you that one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard is that of a woman named Diane Van Deren. Diane is consistently among the top finishers in some of the most rugged and challenging long distance trail running events in the world. She most recently completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra, a 430 mile unsupported race in Alaska along the dogsled route of the Iditarod. As she ran in temperatures 40 degrees below zero, Diane hauled over  50 pounds of food and equipment behind her in a sled. But what's more impressive to me is that this wife and mother of three accomplished this and most of her career highlights after a long and painful battle with epilepsy. This 2007 interview with Diane Van Deren first ran on the outdoor industry podcast SNEWS-Live. Two years later Diane is still going strong and is now traveling the country on a speaking tour. In advance of her appearance here in Madison, I'm rerunning our conversation to share with you her amazing journey. Diane will be speaking in Madison, Wisconsin  on October 7th at the Orpheum Theater at 7PM. For Tickets visit: http://thenorthface.inticketing.com/events/45213/DIANE-VAN-DEREN-KARINA-HOLLEKIM--Beyond-the-Edge-Risk-R- New music this week by Sly Joe & the Smooth Operators comes courtesy of the podsafe music network For more information on the treatment of spinal cord and brain injuries at Craig Hospital visit www.craighospital.org.

An interview with ultra-distance runner Diane Van Deren It's been my pleasure to interview some of the best endurance athletes in world. I've spoken to high altitude climbers like Conrad Anker and Ed Viesturs, extreme skiers like Scott Schimdt and ultra marathon runners like Tim Twietmeyer and Dean Karnazes. These men are incredibly tough individuals.  And with humility and grace all have made their mark on the world by pushing their bodies past the breaking point to achieve amazing feats of strength against incredible odds. But I have to tell you that one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard is that of a woman named Diane Van Deren. Diane is consistently among the top finishers in some of the most rugged and challenging long distance trail running events in the world. She most recently completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra, a 430 mile unsupported race in Alaska along the dogsled route of the Iditarod. As she ran in temperatures 40 degrees below zero, Diane hauled over  50 pounds of food and equipment behind her in a sled. But what's more impressive to me is that this wife and mother of three accomplished this and most of her career highlights after a long and painful battle with epilepsy. This 2007 interview with Diane Van Deren first ran on the outdoor industry podcast SNEWS-Live. Two years later Diane is still going strong and is now traveling the country on a speaking tour. In advance of her appearance here in Madison, I'm rerunning our conversation to share with you her amazing journey. Diane will be speaking in Madison, Wisconsin  on October 7th at the Orpheum Theater at 7PM. For Tickets visit: http://thenorthface.inticketing.com/events/45213/DIANE-VAN-DEREN-KARINA-HOLLEKIM--Beyond-the-Edge-Risk-R- New music this week by Sly Joe & the Smooth Operators comes courtesy of the podsafe music network For more information on the treatment of spinal cord and brain injuries at Craig Hospital visit www.craighospital.org.

Born and raised in Ireland, Gavan Hennigan turned a life of drug and alcohol addiction into a wonderful life of adventure. Once he managed to toss his bad habits aside, Gavan learned of a whole new world involving Ultrarunning, Snowboarding, Mountaineering, Splitboarding and even found himself employed as a commercial Deep Sea Diver working on offshore oil rigs. As if living 700 ft below the surface of the ocean isn't adventurous enough, Gavan takes his breaks from his day job to explore some of the highest peaks in the world as well as the most brutal environments on our planet.  He has competed in some of the longest, toughest ultra marathons such as the Likeys 6633 Ultra 350 and the Yukon Arctic Ultra 300. He has climbed and snowboarded peaks in Svalbard, Antarctic, BC as well as Alaska. His day job entails working in depths up to 700 feet performing heavy construction work on the worlds oil rigs living inside a small diving chamber for weeks at a time. He has visited all 7 continents and has just returned from a 440 mile solo trek across a frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia. Of course he's not stopping there. His next big adventure involves rowing the Atlantic Ocean solo in 2016.   https://www.instagram.com/soulogav/ https://www.facebook.com/soulogav https://twitter.com/soulogav    

Born and raised in Ireland, Gavan Hennigan turned a life of drug and alcohol addiction into a wonderful life of adventure. Once he managed to toss his bad habits aside, Gavan learned of a whole new world involving Ultrarunning, Snowboarding, Mountaineering, Splitboarding and even found himself employed as a commercial Deep Sea Diver working on offshore oil rigs. As if living 700 ft below the surface of the ocean isn't adventurous enough, Gavan takes his breaks from his day job to explore some of the highest peaks in the world as well as the most brutal environments on our planet. He has competed in some of the longest, toughest ultramarathons, like the Likeys 6633 Ultra 350 and the Yukon Arctic Ultra 300. He has climbed and snowboarded peaks in Svalbard, Antarctic, BC as well as Alaska and all seven continents. IG: @soulogav FB: @soulogav Twitter: @soulogav gavanhennigan.com/siberia **ANNOUNCEMENT** ADVENTURE GRANT APPLICATION OPEN  Go to athleticbrewing.com/adventure-grant-application to apply for our first ever $1,000 adventure grant, funded by Athletic Brewing Company!  Follow the link for all the rules and instructions for how to apply! Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the healthy, active, modern adult. Athletic uses certified all organic grains and only 50-70 calories a can. With IPA, Golden Ale, stouts, and tons of seasonal style offerings. Save 15% by using ADVENTURE at athleticbrewing.com @athleticbrewing AfterShokz, the award-winning headphone brand, best known for its open-ear listening experience. To learn more and save $50 on AfterShokz Adventure Bundles visit asp.aftershokz.com @aftershokz If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal ASP is also sponsored by CS Instant Coffee. CS Instant Coffee is 100% Arabica Instant Coffee. Their compostable packaging provides guilt-free convenience that is perfect for the trail, office, and fitness.  Visit csinstant.coffee and use promo code 'Adventure' for 20% off at csinstant.coffee @c.s.coffee Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com