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Jen Lowthrop is a travel blogger and adventurer who craved more time outdoors and wanted to learn more about our beautiful National Parks. So she set herself the challenge to walk across each of the 10 English National Parks across 10 weeks.
Together with her rescue dog, Cookie, they hiked over 1,000 miles and raised over ÂŁ10,000 for the Peak District Foundation, a charity that cares and improves inclusivity for the national park.
Jen shares the inspiration behind this ambitious challenge, the preparation it required, and the unforgettable experiences she had along the way. From breathtaking landscapes to unexpected challenges, Jen's adventure showcases the beauty of the UKâs natural spaces and the joy of exploration.
Join us as we explore the highlights of each park, the lessons learned, and the personal growth Jen experienced during this extraordinary journey.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a dog lover, or someone who dreams of outdoor adventures, Jenâs story will motivate you to get out and explore the world around you.
Right before this recording, Jen had just returned from a 6 day Nature Facilitation course where she had been on a full digital detox without her phone or any form of communication with the outside world.
In this episode, we talk in depth about Jenâs experience learning about nature facilitation and how she hopes to bring more of this into her work in the near future
For more information on Jen and her blog: â https://shegetsaround.co.uk/â
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Nature facilitation course: â https://www.changeinnature.org/nature-facilitation-trainingâ
Jenâs Co-working space: â https://coworkingcorner.co/â
The Peak District Foundation: â https://www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/â
Get in contact:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Returning from off-grid weekend
17:08 Practicing more disconnection
23:36 Jen's need to rediscover Nature
26:17 England's 10 National Parks
29:14 UK's other National Parks
31:03 National Landscapes (formerly AONB)
34:01 The formation of the 10 national parks challenge
40:59 Leaving fears behind
44:26 The logistics of a 10 week tour
49:24 Doing an adventure your way
52:38 Building self belief and finding joy along the way
01:00:35 Northumberland National Park
01:04:39 North York Moors
01:06:40 Yorkshire Dales
01:09:05 Lake District
01:13:01 The Broads
01:17:12 The South Downs
01:20:41 The New Forest
01:22:55 Dartmoor
01:25:15 Exmoor
01:27:40 Peak District
01:35:09 Supporting the National Parks
01:36:50 She Gets Around Blog
01:38:13 Creating a space to run retreats
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Michelle Beaver is someone who cannot say no to a life challenge.
As someone who was once scared of flying, foreign food, and camping, she has spent the past 10 years conquering these fears through grand adventures, from trekking the Great Wall of China, scaling Kilimanjaro, and camping in the Grand Canyon
And her secret in how she has found the confidence in putting herself out her comfort zone? Doing them with a lovely bunch of like-minded people, in a group environment, through organised tours.
Michelle has become rather addicted to booking group adventure tours, where the hard work of planning and logistics are taken care for you, so you are able to best enjoy the experience with strangers, who by the end of the tour become your best friends.
And she understands the importance of living a full life. As a cardiology nurse, Michelle sees ill health on a daily basis, and when a series of bereavements happened in family, she knew she needed to take action to make her life as full and adventurous as it could be.
In this episode of the Great British Adventures Podcast, Michelle shares stories from her adventures, why she does her press up challenge and how she inspires the nursing community to be more fit.
Follow Michelleâs adventures: https://www.instagram.com/mich_beaver?igsh=MThpdjU4aXNobDF1Yw==
Mentioned in the Podcast
British Heart Foundation - How to save a life: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life
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Sarah Lister is a Life Coach who facilitates outdoor conversations with clients by taking them on a hike.
She believes clarity can be found by saying things out loud in an outdoor environment.
And Sarah has been on her own journey of personal transformation, growth, and fulfilment.
After pursing a life in the city that on the surface looked safe and secure, she soon realised it was making her unhappy.
And after seeking the support of a life coach, she began to understand that she needed to transform her life into a place where she could spend more time outdoors.
In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of self discovery and how that process took years un pack and transition into a place where she could find joy.
Drawing on her extensive experience in life coaching, Sarah offers practical advice, inspirational stories, and strategies to help you unlock your potential and live a life of purpose, passion, and joy.
More about Sarah and her coaching: https://www.abouttheadventure.com/
Mentioned in the Podcast:Sarahâs Book, Mountain Walks, Kinder Scout: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/mountain-walks-kinder-scoutSarahâs podcasts: About the Adventure: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eejoNYpgRVyxVIHAxEr3N?si=a9ca8eb35be14fb8Wild About Kinder: https://open.spotify.com/show/00FYBs4Wsy5kRKwcvHWJpi?si=b8ace4fc1a7f40ceDiscover Britain: https://www.discoverbritainmag.com/
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CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:30 Morning Runs in Kinder07:15 Taking a different path11:12 Taking coaching clients on a hike15:04 Being on the wrong path19:24 What brings you joy?24:48 Finding confidence through walking27:24 Embracing the uncertainty in life29:12 Your life is your choice37:47: Becoming a Life Coach47:41 Finding your flame50:19 Sharing your creative side57:07 Diversity in your dreams01:01:46 Sarah's podcasts - About The Adventure and Wild About Kinder01:05:58 Transitioning gently over time01:09:31 Investing in a life coach01:13:52 Having the uncomfortable conversations01:19:10 Life coaching Tom01:31:29 Coaching for fear of unknown01:35:33 Sarah's Book - Mountain Walks Kinder Scout01:42:39 Allowing your fire to burn01:45:09 Start the day with yourself
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Patrick Davies OBE is a former UK Diplomat with 25 years of service representing Queen and Country in the UK and abroad.
In the fallout of Brexit, and caring for his father who had been diagnosed with Alzheimerâs, Patrick sought a profound change, embarking on an incredible journey that took him across the length of Britain on foot, tackling each of the three nations highest peaks along the way.
In this episode, Patrick shares his insights from the front lines of diplomacy, his thoughts on US and foreign affairs, and the personal revelations he encountered while walking the diverse landscapes of Britain. We explore what drove him to take on such a monumental journey and how it has reshaped his perspective on life and how he spends his time.
Patrick's Book - Where Skylarks Sing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP68MN6Q
Patrick's Book: The Great American Delusion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1838251200/
For more information on Patrick, please visit: https://patrickjdavies.com/
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Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:08 Life as a British Diplomat06:10 Breaking Foreign Office norms09:23 Working alongside Robin Cook and Jack Straw12:42 Witnessing Donald Trumps rise to power18:50 Tomâs perspective on the US23:05 How Americaâs success is vital to us29:17 Russiaâs influence in elections + climate change36:20 The fallout of Brexit inspired change in Patrick38:27 Patrickâs Dadâs Alzheimer diagnosis47:24 The cost of Alzheimerâs49:31 The challenge of putting someone into care54:25 Deciding to do a long walk59:35 Having a tight deadline01:02:34 Putting a spin on Landâs End to John OâGroats01:05:03 Where Skylarks Sing01:08:20 The beauty in walking01:12:31 Finding answers in time01:16:03 How a simple life gives you more time01:19:07 Finding happiness and contentment in life01:22:27 Stripping back life to what is important01:27:50 Kindness in Llanidloes01:36:26 Life as a nomad01:39:53 The beauty of the UK01:43:43 Experiencing Brexit on the walk01:49:00 Camping meals01:53:16 Taping up feet01:59:30 What it takes to go on a long journey
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Amy Harris has a way with words that will touch the depths of your soul and take you on the wildest of journeys.
As a poet based in Manchester, Amyâs has used poetry to explore the complexities of human emotions through her own experiences of love, loss, heartbreak and social justice.
Sheâs a regular on the spoken word scene and last year her poem titled, âMy Kind of Heavenâ was chosen to be sold on postcards at festivals around the UK, including at the iconic Glastonbury Festival.
But Amy is not just a brilliant poet, she is also a dedicated celebrant who has combined her love for words with her desire to celebrate lifeâs most precious moments.
With a unique blend of creativity and sensitivity, she crafts personalised ceremonies, such as Weddings or Funerals, that resonate deeply with those involved.
In this episode, Amy shares her journey of embracing her neurodivergent mind, which allows her to create poems effortlessly without writing them down. We explore how she uses poetry to navigate life's highs and lows, the healing and unifying power of language, and the importance of marking significant life events with personalised ceremonies.
Throughout our conversation, Amy performs some of her poems
Follow Amy: https://www.instagram.com/amythepoetcelebrant/
Buy Amy's Poetry Book: https://amythecelebrant.myshopify.com/products/bedtime-for-overthinkers
Book Amy as your Celebrant: https://independentcelebrants.com/celebrants/amy-harris/
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Mentioned in the Podcast:
Festival Postcards: https://www.festivalpostcards.com/Sayin MCR - https://www.instagram.com/sayinmcr/Verbose: https://www.instagram.com/verbosemcr/
Chapters00:00 Intro03:11 Amy's festival poem09:30 Poem: 'My Kind of Heaven'10:03 Beginning to share poetry online13:32 Writing first poem in middle of night16:05 Using words to understand life20:14 Waiting for it to come out22:32 Writing poetry in sleep23:47 Poem - 'Where Pasta Goes'25:48 The spoken word scene29:49 Poetry in schools31:34 Finding local spoken word events34:21 Poem - 'Call Me A Pussey'35:22 Anti-Tory Rhetoric38:00 Poetry for social justice39:59 Inspiration from 'Suicide In The Trenches'42:22 Poem - 'Suicide 2022'44:23 Amy's neurodivergent mind47:12 Writing poems in her mind - not writing them down50:39 Navigation school with ADHD54:55 Poem - 'My ADHD And Me'58:42 Writing a book with ADHD01:05:18 Hospital book launch01:08:08 How a podcast is like a book01:12:31 Amy's Dedication to her friend Faye Mooney01:22:10 Using poetry to process grief01:28:44 Poem - 'Replay'01:33:05 Becoming a celebrant01:41:28 Fusing poetry with the role of a celebrant01:44:01 Celebrating love01:46:28 Poem - 'Lemons'01:47:48 Amy's next Chapter
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Pelumi Nubi might just be the inspiration you need to go on your next adventure alone.She is proof that you don't need much to go far, and doing it solo can build strength and resilience.Recently, Pelumi drove from London to Lagos, connecting the two places she calls home. She undertook this 6,200 mile journey in her tiny, 12 year old, Peugeot 107, passing through 17 countries, taking on some difficult border crossings and regularly sleeping in her car.She wanted to show what could be possible by a black, female, solo traveller using the things she had, even if her car was not exactly designed for such a journey.Her story is proof that anyone can go on a grand adventure using what they already have.In our conversation we discuss how Pelumi originally pursued a career in science, how solo travel helped her navigate a new path in life, how she views her life in âchaptersâ, how she felt sleeping alone in her car in foreign lands, how she managed the many border crossings in Africa, riding the âSnake of the Saharaâ in Mauritania, surviving a horrific car crash, and why she chose to spend her time and money fixing a car that should have been written off.
Follow Pelumi:https://www.instagram.com/pelumi.nubi/
Mentioned in the Conversation:Unplugged Cabins: https://unplugged.rest/Pelumiâs Travel company: https://www.oremitravels.com/Deo Kato: https://www.instagram.com/deoruns/Borderless Africa: https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa/Arise Africa: https://www.ariseafrica.org/
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Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:11 Global Solo Traveller08:31 Dyslexic mind found solace in travel12:12 University weekend travels abroad14:24 Breaking through our foreign perceptions of countries15:52 Committing to a life of science14:44 Living life in 'Chapters'18:36 Walking away from science career20:29 Trying different things in life23:23 Processing a change of path28:13 First car trip in Namibia30:39 The beauty in car travel31:25 Inception of London to Lagos32:11 A 'practice' trip to Italy32:54 Pelumi's Peugeot 10738:23 Conversions to the car41:25 Sleeping alone in the car42:52 Being safe travelling abroad45:16 Travelling as a solo black woman48:01 Women's reaction to Pelumi's adventure49:27 Social Media Explosion53:41 Pelumi's 'passenger'55:56 Struggles at the start57:27 Finding strength and resilience alone01:01:06 Border Crossings01:04:11 Borders as a woman01:06:13 Dodging fees01:09:54 Borders that shouldn't be there01:13:47 Riding the 'Snake of the Sahara'01:21:45 The car crash01:25:16 Getting the car fixed01:30:08 Homecoming party01:33:40 Becoming a symbol of hope01:36:45 Power is in the doing01:39:43 The value of time01:41:46 Lessons from the road01:47:19 The unconventional career path01:51:47 A future Great British Adventure?
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Danny Bent has lived a thousand lives. And you can feel this in his presence.
His smile lights up a room. His positive energy is contagious. It's hard not to feel like something incredible is about to happen when he's around.
He's also driven to take bold actions in setting up projects that create positive change whether that is the free fitness community, Project Awesome, or One Run For Boston - a coast-to-coast relay across America he set up to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
He was once voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK. And he believes living a life pure to your heart and gut leads you on adventures every day.
Amongst many other things Danny has starred on the BBCs Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week, heâs cycling round the world, holds the world record for Bog Snorkeling Triathlon, and once pogoed across Togo simply because it rhymed.
Realising the joy was all in the people he now goes on wild adventures leading groups running across countries like Iceland and Tajikistan and climbing in high mountains.
For a ÂŁ100 discount on Danny's Run Across Iceland, visit: https://runwild.global/gba/ and mention the Great British Adventures Podcast
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Follow Danny:
https://www.dannybent.com/
https://www.instagram.com/danny_bent/
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Bog Snorkelling Triathlon: https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/events/sport/can-you-beat-bog
November Project: https://november-project.com/
Project Awesome: https://www.facebook.com/projectawesomelondon/?locale=en_GB
One Run For Boston: https://www.theworldrelay.com/events/one-run-for-boston/
Danny's Books
You've Gone Too Far This Time, Sir : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youve-gone-too-this-time/dp/1456550306
Not All Superheros Wear Capes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-All-Superheroes-Wear-Capes/dp/0996015205
The Great Norse Run Across Iceland: https://runwild.global/gba/
Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:44 Bog Snorkelling Triathlon06:18 Celebrating being unique09:59 Special Forces Hell Week12:35 Colourful Persona15:09 Project Awesome20:28 Starting the wave of free fitness24:16 Tom's biggest regret27:39 The toll Project Awesome had on Danny33:06 How Project Awesome saved people35:53 A Project Awesome in Sheffield38:15 Being labeled 'The Happiness Guru'50:07 Parents advice growing up53:39 Telling your parents you are happy56:51 How to be more happy01:05:47 Making kindness part of your daily life01:08:20 One Run For Boston01:19:48 Being a Catalyst for Change01:26:42 The impact in taking bold decisions01:30:16 Danny's Books01:33:00 Experiencing kindness in South India01:36:42 Happiness and possession01:39:22 Hosting wild running adventures01:46:22 The Great Norse Run across Iceland01:55:14 Danny's Discount for Running Across Iceland
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Adrienne Gordon loves growing veg.
And after touring the world by bike, volunteering on organic farms along the way, she returned to the UK with a wealth of knowledge and experience in how best to turn seeds into food.
This is the story of how Adrienne found a plot of land close to where she lived and turned a plain 4 acre field, that only grew one crop, into a sprawling, diverse oasis of delicious veg.
In this conversation we discuss Adrienne's journey Wwoofing in New Zealand, what she learned through that experience, how she secured the land to grow on, the real cost of growing food, why we should support local growers, how organic certification works, how her popular veg box scheme took off and how she incorporates community shared experiences though food on her land
For more information on Sweetpea
https://sweetpeamarketgarden.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeamarketgarden/
Mentioned in the Conversation:
Wwoof: https://wwoof.net/
Oxford Real Farming Conference: https://orfc.org.uk/
Cambridge Organic: https://cambridgeorganic.co.uk/
Land Workers Alliance: https://landworkersalliance.org.uk/
Eves Hill Farm: https://www.eveshill.uk/
Get in contact:
https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/
https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 Recording in polytunnel07:38 Traveling world by bike11:45 Wwoffing in New Zealand16:53 The real cost of growing food22:13 Securing land to grow on29:43 Benefits of building a pond36:50 Lessons learned from Wwoofing43:21 Why start a market garden46:06 What it takes to create a market garden48:23 Going with the flow of the seasons52:57 Demand for local food in lockdown57:57 Food supply chain problems01:00:05 The value we place on food01:05:52 Adrienne's veg box scheme for a local workplace01:13:34 Supporting local growers01:15:55 Celebrating certified organic01:22:05 Growing in the face of climate change01:25:01 Regenerative farming01:30:22 Future of Sweetpea01:33:07 Minimal dig practices01:36:09 Working in hardcore clay01:37:56 What grows here01:45:18 Closing words written by Adi
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Jessica Hepburn is the only woman in the world to have swam the English Channel, run the London Marathon, and climbed Mt. Everest - the so called 'Sea, Street, Summit Challenge.'
She also claims to be the only person to have listened to every available episode of the popular BBC Radio 4 show, Desert Island Discs (there's over 3,000!)
But that is just the adventure headlines.
And at the heart of Jessica's story is one of loss, heartbreak, trauma, and ultimately how she has been able to own the adversity in her life, and turn it into something that creates positive change for herself and others.
Jessica is an adventure activist, arts producer and author of three books, her latest, Save Me From The Waves is an adventure story with a difference.
Documenting her quest to climb the largest mountain in the world, coupled with her desire to listen to every episode of Desert Island Discs it is a beautifully written story of how the show's Castaway's and their music choices have inspired and helped Jessica make sense of her own life.
In this conversation we discuss Jessica's love of lists, how the comedian Jimmy Carr initially inspired her, how she's been part of a movement to change the stigma on infertility, why and how she swam the channel, her journey to summiting Everest, why everyone should tell there life story creatively, how her destination was not what she was expecting and how she was able to make meaning out of it through art.
Mentioned in the podcast
Buy Jessicaâs New Book: Save Me From The Waves: https://geni.us/SaveMeFromTheWaves
Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr
Swimquest: https://swimquest.uk.com/
Serpentine Swim Club: https://serpentineswimmingclub.com/
Ramblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups
Get in contact:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro01:30 Desert Island Discs Superfan05:10 A Lover of Lists07:51 Jimmy Carr and What do You Want?11:40 Turning adversity into positive change14:35 Writing her first book19:17 Changing the stigma on infertility23:12 A disease of the mind28:39 Have another life alongside your fertility journey30:36 Deciding to swim the Channel35:29 Learn from those who have been before42:07 Mental vs Physical Strength51:31 Chomolungma53:01 Deciding to take on Everest56:19 Hanging out with celebrities58:42 Training in Scotland for Everest01:01:01 Technical Skills01:02:49 Making training a way of life01:04:54 Processing a delay01:07:07 2nd attempt01:11:17 Bad press about Everest01:15:35 Jessica's work of art01:19:04 3rd attempt01:25:25 The descent story01:32:39 Jessica's relationship with anger01:34:55 Tell your life story creatively01:38:53 Destinations and goals vs the journey
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In May 2023, Geraldine McFaul set off from her home in Glasgow to walk all the way to Rome.
She had two rules, she was not carrying a rucksack, and she was not going over the Alps.
With a buggy in tow, Geraldine passed through 6 countries, walking a distance of 2,000 miles on a journey that took her 6 months.
But Geraldine's story is more than just a long walk to Rome.
At it's heart, this journey was a reminder of the kindness of humanity.
It is a story of strangers taking her into their homes, buying food for her, donating to her two charities, Mary's Meals and Dementia UK, and letting her camp in back gardens, church grounds and on village greens.
She calls it 'kind-napping' and it happened regularly throughout her journey in Britain and beyond.
In this conversation we break down the why and how Geraldine covered such a huge distance on foot, how to break down a journey of such magnitude and how she was inspired with confidence by her experience in the Yes Tribe.
We discuss how Geraldine never knew exactly where or how she was sleeping every night, how the kindness of strangers made her journey more fulfilling, why travelling at a slow pace is a lovely way to experience the world, and Geraldine talks through her once in a lifetime experience being presented to a very important person when she arrived in Rome.
Follow Geraldine's Story: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090430727501
Donate to Geraldine's Cause:
Dementia UK: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/geraldine-mcfaul
Mary's Meals: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/geraldine-mcfaul1
Mentioned in the Podcast
The Yes Tribe: https://sayyesmore.com/tribes
Podcast w/Emma & Dave Cornthwaite: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CWceGYO8wANjAA1FkCw7P?si=3b37801b96e54f86
Big Sky Hideaway: https://bigskyhideaway.com/
Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/
Mary's Meal's: https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/
Get in contact:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
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As a former world champion in triathlon, Kate Strong knows what it takes to be at the very top of her game. But she also knows what it feels like to fall back to zero, such is the fragility of competitive sports, and the reality of getting injured as an athlete.
Starting again from the bottom with the bare minimum, Kate built herself back and aimed to be the first woman to set a world record for the greatest distance cycled on a static bike in 24 hours.
And Kate not only rode an astonishing astonishing 433.1 miles in 24 hours, she also claimed the 12 hour and the 1 hour record at the same time, as well as making waves in showing what women in sport can do.
Eager to continue using sport to make an impact on others, last summer Kate cycled 3,000 miles around Britain, connecting with 50 different communities, organisations & charities that positively impact climate change. She called it the Climate Cycle.
In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to become a triathlon world champion, how Kate felt after being injured and having to start again from zero, how discovering the lack of female records in sport inspired Kate to take on the 24 hour cycle, and how her first failure inspired her eventual success.
We talk about her Climate Cycle, how she deals with climate deniers, how the 'vegan' label can be quite limiting, and we talk about some of the places she visited on her epic 3,000 mile ride.
Follow Kate:
https://katestrong.global/
https://www.instagram.com/katestrong01/
Mentioned in the conversation:
Green football weekend: https://www.greenfootballweekend.com/
Forest Green Rovers: https://www.fgr.co.uk/
Lobster Hatchery: https://nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/
Lake District Foraging: https://totallywilduk.co.uk/
Seaweed Farm: https://www.projectseagrass.org/
Building from rubble: https://www.ediblemadog.co.uk/
Get in contact:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
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Louis Alexander boasts a pretty awesome job title: Professional Explorer.
And it's certainly one he merits, having recently completed 7 marathons on each of the 7 continents - a feat only a few hundred people in history have ever accomplished.
But what is more remarkable about Louis, is that he has achieved all this at the age of 24.
And this is just the tip of his adventurous CV.
Louis' achievements also include rowing the English Channel, swimming across from Alcatraz (without a wetsuit), Summiting Mount Blanc and a much, much more.
Louis owes his adventurous career down to one man - his Grandad, who Louis witnessed battle dementia for 17 years of his life.
After his Grandad sadly passed, Louis made a promise, that he would support the fight against dementia until the day we find a cure.
In this conversation, Louis talks about how he was able to honour his grandad with his first professional project - running 17 marathons in 17 days, his sketchy moment on Mount Blanc, why he undertakes challenging swims, and why he wanted to run 7 marathons across 7 continents.
We discuss the state of dementia in the UK, how his preparation for challenges have evolved, how he got an invite to 10 Downing Street to deliver a letter to the Prime Minister, and his hopes and dreams for pioneering future expeditions.
Follow Louis: https://www.instagram.com/louisalexanderexplorer/
https://www.louisalexander.org/
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Body Lab: https://www.thebodylablondon.com/
Thomas Franks: https://thomasfranks.com/
Sean Conways 496 Challenge: https://www.seanconway.com/the-496-challenge.html
Damian Hall: https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/?hl=en
Lewis Pugh: https://www.lewispugh.com/
Get in contact:
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FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
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There are many athletes that are great at doing one thing, but few master multiple disciplines, especially ones as wild as MMA, ultra-endurance triathlons and weight lifting. Justin True really does it all.
And Justin's most recent adventure, lifting the famous 'Dinnie Stones' in Scotland (which have a combined weight of 332kg) is a feat very few people have ever managed. Far more have scaled Everest than have lifted these stones unsupported.
But while Justin may look like a hardened man of steel, behind his athletic physique is a complex story of childhood trauma and depression which has led Justin to want to focus his life on helping others. Justin's story is one you will want to hear.
Growing up in a troubled household in the US, Justin found an escape in the gym and was soon thrown into the world of Mixed Martial Arts - with multiple wins to his name.
But fighting in the octagon was nothing compared to the fights he battled with his brother at home, and this childhood, along with the trauma he face when he found out his mum had been stabbed, led Justin to spiral into depression and attempt to end his own life.
When these attempts failed, Justin emerged wanting to turn his life around, and help others,
In this conversation Justin breaks down his experience attempting to lift the Dinnie Stones. We delve into Justin's violent childhood and how he was able to navigate through the trauma after discovering his mum had being stabbed.
Justin breaks down his 'toolbelt' for dealing with depression, he tells his hilarious story of climbing the UK's 3 peaks in 24 hours, alongside what it really felt like after pulling a car for a whole marathon, how he was abducted in Egypt, and how he resolved his relationship with his brother after taking on America's longest continuous triathlon
Follow Justin:
https://www.instagram.com/therealjustintrue/
https://www.justintrueofficial.com/
Mentioned in the Podcast
The Dinnie Stones: https://www.thedinniestones.com/
Peak District Dinnies: https://www.instagram.com/peakdistrictdinniestones/
Mark Haydock: https://www.instagram.com/haydockmark/
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Growing up, Anna Jackson was encouraged by her farming parents to leave the family farm and get a proper job.
And she soon found herself working as a busy photographer in London and all over the world.
But when Covid hit, her work immediately dried up and she was forced to move back home to the very farm she grew up on.
Initially having no interest in farming, Anna's life changed when she was given the responsibility of rearing an orphaned lamb, Timmy.
And when she found out her dad had been transitioning to regenerative farming, her interest in farming as a career blossomed.
Anna's life took a new direction and she is now a regenerative farmer in Lincolnshire.
In this episode, we discuss Annaâs transition from city life to rural farmer, how regenerative farming works, why we should wear more wool, the importance of diversity, not only on the fields, but also in the farming business, her involvement in the recent 6 Inches of soil documentary, the challenges she faces being a female farmer, and her thoughts on the plant based diet.
Follow Anna:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farmerannajackson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaracheljackson/
Pink Pig Farm: https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/
Mentioned in the Podcast
TheRunnerBeans: https://www.instagram.com/therunnerbeans/
Midnight Runners: https://www.instagram.com/midnightrunnerslondon/
Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dirt-to-soil/gabe-brown/9781603587631
Groundswell: https://groundswellag.com/
Farm Carbon Toolkit: https://farmcarbontoolkit.org.uk/
Regen Consultant Ben Taylor-Davies https://www.regenben.com/
Woven Beyond: https://wovenbeyond.com/
Six Inches of Soil: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/
Riverfood: https://www.riverford.co.uk/
Future Food Movement: https://futurefoodmovement.com/
Environmental Farmers Group: https://www.environmentalfarmersgroup.co.uk/
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Jeric Yuen is a digital GPS artist who uses running to create incredible pieces of art. This year he was recognised in Stravaâs Year In Sport 2023 Awards with a nomination for Stravaâs Artist of the Year
With over 50 detailed GPS drawings to his name, including a collection of animals, a rhino, a tiger and a giraffe to name but a few, Jeric really is a master of his craft.
In this episode, Tom joins Jeric to run his festive edition of GPS Art, on a route that Jeric says will span somewhere between 35-45km. Tom has no idea what this route will look like until the end.
This is a conversation on the road, recorded while running with Jeric, and breaks down how he is able to create these masterpieces, what he uses to plan these routes, what inspires his drawings, how anyone could start creating GPS art themselves, and why he's committed to running so many of these artworks over the past few years, as he attempts to raise as much money as he can for Spinal Research, and spread so much joy to those view his artworks online.
To view the GPS art we created on this run: https://www.strava.com/activities/10399495950
Follow Jeric:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/10399802440
IG: https://www.instagram.com/coderunnerguy/
Mentioned in the Pod:
PlotARoute: https://www.plotaroute.com/
Jeric's Fundraiser for Spinal Research: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeric-yuen
All That Falafel: https://www.allthatfalafel.co.uk/
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John Willis was born without fully formed arms and legs and grew up in a time where there were no opportunities for someone like him to play sport.
In a bid to change this, John set up the charity Power2Inspire with the mission to provide opportunities for everyone to play sport together, regardless of their ability or disability.
To celebrate the charityâs 10 year anniversary John embarked on an 8 day, 108mile paddle down the river Thames, linking up with different paddling communities and partnering with different people along the way.
In this conversation we discuss what life was like for John growing up in a world where he had no disabled role models to inspire him on what could be possible.
Yet John is no stranger to challenging himself. He has completed a triathlon with abled bodies and celebrated not coming last. He once completed 50 1000 metre swims across 100 days whilst touring the UK and speaking in schools. And in the lead up to the Rio Olympics, he tried every single sport that the olympics feature.
To find out more about Power2Inspire please visit: https://www.power2inspire.org.uk/
Mentioned in the Conversation:
Jonnie Peacock: https://www.instagram.com/04jonpea/
Ellie Simmonds: https://www.instagram.com/elliesimmonds/
Tanni Grey-Thompson: http://www.tanni.co.uk/
John's Road to Rio Challenge Film: https://youtu.be/sP8zTmB96jA?si=jQY7ptdHyRZ2O9L2
Accessible Boating Thames: https://accessibleboatingthames.org/
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Can you imagine completing an ironman triathlon, only to complete another one the next day. And another the day after, and another again after that, for months at a time?
This was the life of Sean Conway, all in a bid to set the record of the most consecutive iron-distance triathlons in a row. The previous record, set in 2021 by James Lawrence, stood at 101 days. Sean smashed this record, continuing on to day 105, setting a new world record for 105 full distance triathlons in 105 days with no days off.
Sean is a professional endurance athlete, who is no stranger to endurance triathlons. He's the only person to ever complete a triathlon of the length of Britain - swimming, cycling and running between Lands End and John OâGroats. And in this conversation he breaks down how he was able to achieve his record breaking feat.
We discuss Seanâs 11 Pillars of Endurance, we talk about how he overcame the failure of his first attempt a year before. We discuss the state of sponsorship for athletes, what Sean would do differently again, how he plans to keep challenging himself on 'shorter' stuff going forwards and why we should all buy his postcard!
Find out more about Sean: https://www.seanconway.com/
Listen to our previous conversation, recorded on day 69 of his challenge: https://spoti.fi/3EH9gCY
Mentioned in the podcast:
Double Brutal Triathlon: https://www.brutalevents.co.uk/the-brutal-triathlon
The Tunnel Run: https://www.cockbainevents.com/the-tunnel
TrueVenture Foundation: https://www.trueventure.org.uk/
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Sarah Merker set herself the challenge to eat a scone in every National Trust place that sold one, all in a bid to get her money's worth from her National Trust membership. And to hold herself accountable, she set up a blog, posting reviews of each site and every scone she ate.
In total, on an adventure that spanned 10 years, Sarah visited 244 National Trust places. And as a result, Sarah has now become a real life encyclopaedia of all the wonders and stories that held within national trust properties.
Sarah's adventure captured the attention of the National Trust who asked her to author a book titled: The National Trust Book of Scones: 50 delicious recipes and some curious crumbs of history.
In this conversation we talk about what it took to visit so many places spread far and wide across the UK, whether it ever became a chore, how an army of internet followers helped Sarah in her journey. We talk about her creative journey in her book writing process, how she dealt with grief, losing her husband mid way through her adventure, and, we tackle the all important topic: whether its best to put the jam on first or the cream.
Sarah's Blog: https://www.nationaltrustscones.com/
Sarah's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/National-Trust-Book-Scones-Delicious/dp/1909881937
Follow Sarah: https://twitter.com/nt_scones
Find a National Trust wonder near you: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit
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What do you do in the face of watching terrible atrocities occur in your home country when you are thousands of miles away?
For Olga Stignii, she turned to the one thing that has given her strength and purpose throughout her life: running
Last year, to mark 31 years of Ukrainian independence and highlight the ongoing war, Olga challenged herself to run 31 kilometres every day, 31 days in a row. Each day she dedicated to a different region of Ukraine that had been affected by the war. She called it 31 for 31, ran a total of 961km in one month.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Olga has spent so much of her time and energy championing the voices and stories of Ukraine here in the UK. And our conversation is a reminder that behind every headline, is a human story.
In this episode we discuss Olgaâs journey into fitness from being a partying, smoking, fashion designer, to now being an incredibly athletic personal trainer. We also discuss how the war in Ukraine has personally affected Olga and she shares her story of bringing her family over to the UK.
This is a conversation about resilience, taking action to create positive change, and the importance of having the support of people and communities around you.
Follow Olga:
https://www.instagram.com/olgs_fitness/
Mentioned in the conversation
Olga's Strength and Conditioning Class: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/olga-stignii-18051130557
Ukraine Culture Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057043556376
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At the age of 16, Freya was severely depressed and tried to end her life. She credits running for saving her life.
Years later, working in Human Rights Law, Freya discovered that 1/3 of asylum seekers held in a UK detention centre were on suicide watch. She wanted to help change this. And created The Human Disco Ball, a campaign to raise money for legal aid for refugees whilst running 2,500km dressed as a human disco ball.
Freya's story of her creativity and positive energy is one you need to hear. She is an incredible human being, with an infectious sparkle of warmth, kindness and positivity that will inspire you.
She is on a mission to change the narrative on how we treat refugees seeking asylum, and is willing to put herself through pain to tell her story.
Recently, Freya completed a 200km continuous run, which took her 43 hours, with many of those miles dressed in her disco ball outfit.
In this conversation, we discuss how and why she is aiming to run a total of 2,500km, we talk about the refugee journey and why we should all take some time to understand what is going on, and we also discuss how running has helped save Freyaâs life, the power of a pot noodle, and how she managed to run 200 km in one go without any sleep.
Support Freya's Cause:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/freya-morgan-1669119657286
https://www.instagram.com/_humandiscoball/
Mentioned in the Pod:
The Samaritans. https://www.samaritans.org/
The Listening Place https://www.listeningplace.org.uk/
RunThrough: https://www.runthrough.co.uk/
Coopah Refugee Run Club: https://coopah.com/mission
Care 4 Calais: https://care4calais.org/
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