TOUGH GIRL PODCAST 2024

The Tough Girl podcast is all about motivating and inspiring you, while increasing amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges.

The TGP has won 3 awards! The Women's Sports Trust #BeAGameChanger National Award for Media Initiative of the Year (2018). The Shextreme Best Adventure Podcast Award (2019) and the best Adventure Sports Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards 2022.

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Joy Haizelden GB Wheelchair Basketball, Three-Time Paralympian & PhD Student * 26th November *	Frankie Forzoni From Mental Health Struggles to Norseman Xtreme Triathlon Finisher. * 21st November *	Jane Kanizay Climbing Mt. Everest, Advocating for Consent, and Building Resilience in the Death Zone—A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose. * 19th November *
Vicki Anstey Overcoming Limitations, Conquering Fears, and Breaking Records—From SAS Challenges to Rowing the Pacific and Cycling 3,000 Miles Across America. * 14th November *	Charlotte Bowens From a Health Crisis to 50-Mile Ultramarathon Finisher—Creating VestaPak for the Plus-Size Community in Outdoor Sports * 12th November *	Tiffany Coates Live from the Armchair Adventure Festival. Sharing more about her motorcycle adventures around the world. * 7th November *
Candida Louis An Indian girl riding around the World. 10 Years of full-time Travel. Sharing her story live at the Armchair Adventure Festival. * 7th November *	Jen Scotney Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. A story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn. * 5th November *	Risa August Removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing an expansive life…. Author of 'The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike’. * 29th October *
Bailey Seamer Hiking Australia's East Coast (14 Months, 5,000km) for Mental Health Advocacy. * 22nd October *	Shafeeqah Gordon Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community * 15th October *	Amanda Harris Overcoming Adversity with Adapted Cycling, Fundraising, and Inspiring Resilience After a Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury. * 8th October *
Dena Lewis Running for Resilience and Safety - Advocating for Women's Safety and Launching the Running Mate App. * 1st October *	Beth Rodden Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story. * 24th September *	Gina Atkinson From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer * 17th September *
Josie Fouts Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! * 10th September *	Jen Benson Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures * 3rd September *	Jo Moseley Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria * 27th August *
Theresa Frost 68-year-old Ironman, European Aquabike Champion, smallholder, wife of over 40 years, mum of 2, and grandma to 3. Proving age and a double hip replacement are no reasons to slow down. * 20th August *	Kasia Piatek Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor * 13th August *	Tsetsgee Damdin Embracing Mongolian Culture and Spiritual Wisdom to Inspire Adventurous Souls Worldwide to Explore and Experience Mongolia. * 6th August *
Caroline Paul How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad’. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age. * 4th August *	Geraldine McFaul 54, shares her inspirational solo 2,000-Mile Trek from Glasgow to Rome: a journey of challenges, courage, kindness, and personal transformation. * 4th August *	Stephanie Quintrell Riding Beyond Limits - A Journey of Courage and Adventure. Being the world’s first wheelchair-dependent person to ride horseback 130km across the Pyrenees from France to Spain. * 4th August *
Juliette Denny From Football to Ultra Running - Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Inclusivity in the Outdoors. Running the South Downs Way and Completing Her First Ironman in Barcelona. * 4th August *	Sarah Williams Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures. * 1st August *	Emma Kingston Unveiling Bikepacking Secrets - Discover Adventure in Unexpected Places with Insights from "Bikepacking Wales: 18 Multi-Day Off-Road Cycling Adventures” * 30th July *
Alex Larson Dietitian and Triathlete, Fuelling Endurance Athletes for Peak Performance and Personal Success * 23rd July *	Sophie Pierce Healing Through Nature – A Journey of Grief, Love, and Wild Swimming * 16th July *	Susan Smillie Former Guardian editor and writer, now author and sailor. She left her job to sail around Great Britain, turned left at Land's End, and ended up in Greece! * 9th July *
Pelumi Nubi The first Black woman to drive solo by road from London to Lagos, covering over 10,000 km in 74 days. * 2nd July *	Kristin Thue Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys. * 27th June 2024 *	Sunny Stroeer Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So. * 25th June *
Sarah Perry INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion * 20th June *	Kelly Smith Founder of The Black Tri Tribe, UK's First Triathlon Club for Black People * 18th June *	Erin Leider-Pariser From Celebrity Trainer to Global Adventure Leader - Insights and Principles from Her New Book, "Get Lost: Seven Principles for Trekking Life with Grace and Other Life Lessons from Kick-Ass Women’s Adventure Travel” * 13th June *
Rachel Durchslag Finding Freedom on the Trails - From the Camino de Santiago to Hiking in Nepal. A Story of Healing, Hiking, and Personal Growth. Discover the Transformative Power of Solo Travel. * 11th June *	Audrey Payne Long-distance backpacker, writer, and nature nerd. Overcame a debilitating back injury to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and recently published a memoir about it! * 6th June *	Mireille Siné Pushing Boundaries - From Lupus to Long-Distance Running, Tackling the Speed Project with Unlimited Women. * 4th June *
Carly Fillis Living a Freestyle adventure lifestyle. Tour leader in the Middle East. Running horse riding trips in Mongolia and hiking in Jordan while creating her own fast packing adventures in-between. * 28th May *	Carol Devine Researcher, writer, artist, climate activist and humanitarian professional. From Antarctica's Ice to Scotland's Seas, A Journey of Activism and Adventure. * 21st May *	Gráinne Moss Navigating Open Waters - Expert Advice from arguably Irelands most accomplished female open water swimmer. First Irish woman to swim Cook Strait (2001) Foveaux (2022), Lake Taupō (2021) and the Channel of Bones in Hawaii (2023). * 14th May *
Fatima Haidari Shattering Stereotypes, Embracing Opportunities, and Pursuing Dreams as Afghanistan's First Female Tour Guide. * 7th May *	Dr. Kaz Williams Performance Psychologist, Certified Running Coach and Ultra Runner. Striving to help people discover their mettle. * 30th April *	Emma Hull Unleashing Confidence, Embracing Change, and Fearlessly Pursuing Adventure and Dreams with Life Untethered * 23rd April *
Dr. Meera Velankar Scientist turned tandem cyclist. Exploring India since 2015. First woman to complete India’s Golden Quadrilateral, which connects Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata, on a tandem bike (6,000km in 41 days). * 16th April *	Arlette Laan aka “Apple Pie”. First woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in USA. 35,000+ miles hiked! * 9th April *	Lauren Beihoffer Biochemist, Ultra-runner, Coach, and Mom of Three. Passionate About Helping Women Over 40 Feel and Perform Their Best. * 2nd April *
Shirin Gerami Trailblazing Triathlete & Advocate for Change who made history as Iran's first female triathlete to compete in a world championship. * 26th March *	Beth Whitman Completed the Grand Slam Plus with Racing the Planet. This included running 5 separate events, each 250K, across Georgia (the country), the Namib Desert in Namibia, the Atacama in Chile, the Gobi in Mongolia and Antarctica. * 19th Mar *	Sarah Williams Reflections & Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. * 14th Mar *
Sophie Power Great Britain 24 hour Ultra-runner and mum of 3. Founder of SheRACES - a campaign to make races better for women * 12th March *	Jessica Hepburn Unlikely Everest Summiteer. Inspiring people to #livebigandbrave when life doesn’t go to plan. Author of Save me from the Waves. * 7th Mar *	Celeste Thompson Fat girl who loves hiking. Inspiring people of all sizes to adventure outside. On an adventure to hike in every state in the USA. * 5th March *
Jacky Hunt-Broersma UltraRunner. Amputee. Cancer Survivor. Guinness World Record - Running 104 Marathons in a 104 Days! #icandohardthings * 27th February *	Melissa Harlow Embracing Life's Adventures at 62: From Sailing the Pacific Ocean to Hiking the John Muir Trail * 20th February *	Dr. Katie Myint Running for Enjoyment and Mental Well-Being * 13th February *
Nicky Chisholm 52, a self-confessed adventurer, loves a challenge, delights in cold shenanigans and is ready to embrace the next stage of her adventure life! * 6th February *	Christine Yu Journalist and Author of “UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes”. * 30th January *	Nikki Love 56, Running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days! Setting the women’s record! #RunAustralia * 23rd January *
Sue Stockdale First UK woman to reach the magnetic North Pole. Author of “EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure”. * 16th January *	Kimberly Wheatley Solo kayaker, SUP’er, and camper. Diversifying the outdoors one lake at a time, hoping to inspire some outdoor joy. * 9th January *	Meaghan Hackinen Bikepacker and writer sharing more about her new book - Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race * 4th January *
Sarah Thomas Ultra Marathon Swimmer - Breast cancer Survivor and the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel in 54 hours and 10 minutes. * 4th January *

Joy Haizelden GB Wheelchair Basketball, Three-Time Paralympian & PhD Student * 26th November *	Frankie Forzoni From Mental Health Struggles to Norseman Xtreme Triathlon Finisher. * 21st November *	Jane Kanizay Climbing Mt. Everest, Advocating for Consent, and Building Resilience in the Death Zone—A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose. * 19th November *
Vicki Anstey Overcoming Limitations, Conquering Fears, and Breaking Records—From SAS Challenges to Rowing the Pacific and Cycling 3,000 Miles Across America. * 14th November *	Charlotte Bowens From a Health Crisis to 50-Mile Ultramarathon Finisher—Creating VestaPak for the Plus-Size Community in Outdoor Sports * 12th November *	Tiffany Coates Live from the Armchair Adventure Festival. Sharing more about her motorcycle adventures around the world. * 7th November *
Candida Louis An Indian girl riding around the World. 10 Years of full-time Travel. Sharing her story live at the Armchair Adventure Festival. * 7th November *	Jen Scotney Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. A story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn. * 5th November *	Risa August Removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing an expansive life…. Author of 'The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike’. * 29th October *
Bailey Seamer Hiking Australia's East Coast (14 Months, 5,000km) for Mental Health Advocacy. * 22nd October *	Shafeeqah Gordon Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community * 15th October *	Amanda Harris Overcoming Adversity with Adapted Cycling, Fundraising, and Inspiring Resilience After a Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury. * 8th October *
Dena Lewis Running for Resilience and Safety - Advocating for Women's Safety and Launching the Running Mate App. * 1st October *	Beth Rodden Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story. * 24th September *	Gina Atkinson From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer * 17th September *
Josie Fouts Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! * 10th September *	Jen Benson Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures * 3rd September *	Jo Moseley Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria * 27th August *
Theresa Frost 68-year-old Ironman, European Aquabike Champion, smallholder, wife of over 40 years, mum of 2, and grandma to 3. Proving age and a double hip replacement are no reasons to slow down. * 20th August *	Kasia Piatek Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor * 13th August *	Tsetsgee Damdin Embracing Mongolian Culture and Spiritual Wisdom to Inspire Adventurous Souls Worldwide to Explore and Experience Mongolia. * 6th August *
Caroline Paul How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad’. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age. * 4th August *	Geraldine McFaul 54, shares her inspirational solo 2,000-Mile Trek from Glasgow to Rome: a journey of challenges, courage, kindness, and personal transformation. * 4th August *	Stephanie Quintrell Riding Beyond Limits - A Journey of Courage and Adventure. Being the world’s first wheelchair-dependent person to ride horseback 130km across the Pyrenees from France to Spain. * 4th August *
Juliette Denny From Football to Ultra Running - Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Inclusivity in the Outdoors. Running the South Downs Way and Completing Her First Ironman in Barcelona. * 4th August *	Sarah Williams Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures. * 1st August *	Emma Kingston Unveiling Bikepacking Secrets - Discover Adventure in Unexpected Places with Insights from "Bikepacking Wales: 18 Multi-Day Off-Road Cycling Adventures” * 30th July *
Alex Larson Dietitian and Triathlete, Fuelling Endurance Athletes for Peak Performance and Personal Success * 23rd July *	Sophie Pierce Healing Through Nature – A Journey of Grief, Love, and Wild Swimming * 16th July *	Susan Smillie Former Guardian editor and writer, now author and sailor. She left her job to sail around Great Britain, turned left at Land's End, and ended up in Greece! * 9th July *
Pelumi Nubi The first Black woman to drive solo by road from London to Lagos, covering over 10,000 km in 74 days. * 2nd July *	Kristin Thue Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys. * 27th June 2024 *	Sunny Stroeer Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So. * 25th June *
Sarah Perry INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion * 20th June *	Kelly Smith Founder of The Black Tri Tribe, UK's First Triathlon Club for Black People * 18th June *	Erin Leider-Pariser From Celebrity Trainer to Global Adventure Leader - Insights and Principles from Her New Book, "Get Lost: Seven Principles for Trekking Life with Grace and Other Life Lessons from Kick-Ass Women’s Adventure Travel” * 13th June *
Rachel Durchslag Finding Freedom on the Trails - From the Camino de Santiago to Hiking in Nepal. A Story of Healing, Hiking, and Personal Growth. Discover the Transformative Power of Solo Travel. * 11th June *	Audrey Payne Long-distance backpacker, writer, and nature nerd. Overcame a debilitating back injury to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and recently published a memoir about it! * 6th June *	Mireille Siné Pushing Boundaries - From Lupus to Long-Distance Running, Tackling the Speed Project with Unlimited Women. * 4th June *
Carly Fillis Living a Freestyle adventure lifestyle. Tour leader in the Middle East. Running horse riding trips in Mongolia and hiking in Jordan while creating her own fast packing adventures in-between. * 28th May *	Carol Devine Researcher, writer, artist, climate activist and humanitarian professional. From Antarctica's Ice to Scotland's Seas, A Journey of Activism and Adventure. * 21st May *	Gráinne Moss Navigating Open Waters - Expert Advice from arguably Irelands most accomplished female open water swimmer. First Irish woman to swim Cook Strait (2001) Foveaux (2022), Lake Taupō (2021) and the Channel of Bones in Hawaii (2023). * 14th May *
Fatima Haidari Shattering Stereotypes, Embracing Opportunities, and Pursuing Dreams as Afghanistan's First Female Tour Guide. * 7th May *	Dr. Kaz Williams Performance Psychologist, Certified Running Coach and Ultra Runner. Striving to help people discover their mettle. * 30th April *	Emma Hull Unleashing Confidence, Embracing Change, and Fearlessly Pursuing Adventure and Dreams with Life Untethered * 23rd April *
Dr. Meera Velankar Scientist turned tandem cyclist. Exploring India since 2015. First woman to complete India’s Golden Quadrilateral, which connects Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata, on a tandem bike (6,000km in 41 days). * 16th April *	Arlette Laan aka “Apple Pie”. First woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in USA. 35,000+ miles hiked! * 9th April *	Lauren Beihoffer Biochemist, Ultra-runner, Coach, and Mom of Three. Passionate About Helping Women Over 40 Feel and Perform Their Best. * 2nd April *
Shirin Gerami Trailblazing Triathlete & Advocate for Change who made history as Iran's first female triathlete to compete in a world championship. * 26th March *	Beth Whitman Completed the Grand Slam Plus with Racing the Planet. This included running 5 separate events, each 250K, across Georgia (the country), the Namib Desert in Namibia, the Atacama in Chile, the Gobi in Mongolia and Antarctica. * 19th Mar *	Sarah Williams Reflections & Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. * 14th Mar *
Sophie Power Great Britain 24 hour Ultra-runner and mum of 3. Founder of SheRACES - a campaign to make races better for women * 12th March *	Jessica Hepburn Unlikely Everest Summiteer. Inspiring people to #livebigandbrave when life doesn’t go to plan. Author of Save me from the Waves. * 7th Mar *	Celeste Thompson Fat girl who loves hiking. Inspiring people of all sizes to adventure outside. On an adventure to hike in every state in the USA. * 5th March *
Jacky Hunt-Broersma UltraRunner. Amputee. Cancer Survivor. Guinness World Record - Running 104 Marathons in a 104 Days! #icandohardthings * 27th February *	Melissa Harlow Embracing Life's Adventures at 62: From Sailing the Pacific Ocean to Hiking the John Muir Trail * 20th February *	Dr. Katie Myint Running for Enjoyment and Mental Well-Being * 13th February *
Nicky Chisholm 52, a self-confessed adventurer, loves a challenge, delights in cold shenanigans and is ready to embrace the next stage of her adventure life! * 6th February *	Christine Yu Journalist and Author of “UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes”. * 30th January *	Nikki Love 56, Running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days! Setting the women’s record! #RunAustralia * 23rd January *
Sue Stockdale First UK woman to reach the magnetic North Pole. Author of “EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure”. * 16th January *	Kimberly Wheatley Solo kayaker, SUP’er, and camper. Diversifying the outdoors one lake at a time, hoping to inspire some outdoor joy. * 9th January *	Meaghan Hackinen Bikepacker and writer sharing more about her new book - Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race * 4th January *
Sarah Thomas Ultra Marathon Swimmer - Breast cancer Survivor and the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel in 54 hours and 10 minutes. * 4th January *

TOUGH GIRL PODCAST 2024

Joy Haizelden

GB Wheelchair Basketball, Three-Time Paralympian & PhD Student *** 26th November ***

Frankie Forzoni

From Mental Health Struggles to Norseman Xtreme Triathlon Finisher. *** 21st November ***

Jane Kanizay

Climbing Mt. Everest, Advocating for Consent, and Building Resilience in the Death Zone—A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose. *** 19th November ***

Vicki Anstey

Overcoming Limitations, Conquering Fears, and Breaking Records—From SAS Challenges to Rowing the Pacific and Cycling 3,000 Miles Across America. *** 14th November ***

Charlotte Bowens

From a Health Crisis to 50-Mile Ultramarathon Finisher—Creating VestaPak for the Plus-Size Community in Outdoor Sports *** 12th November ***

Tiffany Coates

Live from the Armchair Adventure Festival. Sharing more about her motorcycle adventures around the world. *** 7th November ***

Candida Louis

An Indian girl riding around the World. 10 Years of full-time Travel. Sharing her story live at the Armchair Adventure Festival. *** 7th November ***

Jen Scotney

Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. A story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn. *** 5th November ***

Risa August

Removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing an expansive life…. Author of 'The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike’. *** 29th October ***

Bailey Seamer

Hiking Australia's East Coast (14 Months, 5,000km) for Mental Health Advocacy. *** 22nd October ***

Shafeeqah Gordon

Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community *** 15th October ***

Amanda Harris

Overcoming Adversity with Adapted Cycling, Fundraising, and Inspiring Resilience After a Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury. *** 8th October ***

Dena Lewis

Running for Resilience and Safety - Advocating for Women's Safety and Launching the Running Mate App. *** 1st October ***

Beth Rodden

Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story. *** 24th September ***

Gina Atkinson

From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer *** 17th September ***

Josie Fouts

Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! *** 10th September ***

Jen Benson

Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures *** 3rd September ***

Jo Moseley

Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria *** 27th August ***

Theresa Frost

68-year-old Ironman, European Aquabike Champion, smallholder, wife of over 40 years, mum of 2, and grandma to 3. Proving age and a double hip replacement are no reasons to slow down. *** 20th August ***

Kasia Piatek

Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor *** 13th August ***

Tsetsgee Damdin

Embracing Mongolian Culture and Spiritual Wisdom to Inspire Adventurous Souls Worldwide to Explore and Experience Mongolia. *** 6th August ***

Caroline Paul

How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad’. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age. *** 4th August ***

Geraldine McFaul

54, shares her inspirational solo 2,000-Mile Trek from Glasgow to Rome: a journey of challenges, courage, kindness, and personal transformation. *** 4th August ***

Stephanie Quintrell

Riding Beyond Limits - A Journey of Courage and Adventure. Being the world’s first wheelchair-dependent person to ride horseback 130km across the Pyrenees from France to Spain. *** 4th August ***

Juliette Denny

From Football to Ultra Running - Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Inclusivity in the Outdoors. Running the South Downs Way and Completing Her First Ironman in Barcelona. *** 4th August ***

Sarah Williams

Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures. *** 1st August ***

Emma Kingston

Unveiling Bikepacking Secrets - Discover Adventure in Unexpected Places with Insights from "Bikepacking Wales: 18 Multi-Day Off-Road Cycling Adventures” *** 30th July ***

Alex Larson

Dietitian and Triathlete, Fuelling Endurance Athletes for Peak Performance and Personal Success *** 23rd July ***

Sophie Pierce

Healing Through Nature – A Journey of Grief, Love, and Wild Swimming *** 16th July ***

Susan Smillie

Former Guardian editor and writer, now author and sailor. She left her job to sail around Great Britain, turned left at Land's End, and ended up in Greece! *** 9th July ***

Pelumi Nubi

The first Black woman to drive solo by road from London to Lagos, covering over 10,000 km in 74 days. *** 2nd July ***

Kristin Thue

Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys. *** 27th June 2024 ***

Sunny Stroeer

Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So. *** 25th June ***

Sarah Perry

INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion *** 20th June ***

Kelly Smith

Founder of The Black Tri Tribe, UK's First Triathlon Club for Black People *** 18th June ***

Erin Leider-Pariser

From Celebrity Trainer to Global Adventure Leader - Insights and Principles from Her New Book, "Get Lost: Seven Principles for Trekking Life with Grace and Other Life Lessons from Kick-Ass Women’s Adventure Travel” *** 13th June ***

Rachel Durchslag

Finding Freedom on the Trails - From the Camino de Santiago to Hiking in Nepal. A Story of Healing, Hiking, and Personal Growth. Discover the Transformative Power of Solo Travel. *** 11th June ***

Audrey Payne

Long-distance backpacker, writer, and nature nerd. Overcame a debilitating back injury to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and recently published a memoir about it! *** 6th June ***

Mireille Siné

Pushing Boundaries - From Lupus to Long-Distance Running, Tackling the Speed Project with Unlimited Women. *** 4th June ***

Carly Fillis

GB Wheelchair Basketball, Three-Time Paralympian & PhD Student * 26th November *

From Mental Health Struggles to Norseman Xtreme Triathlon Finisher. * 21st November *

Climbing Mt. Everest, Advocating for Consent, and Building Resilience in the Death Zone—A Mother’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose. * 19th November *

Overcoming Limitations, Conquering Fears, and Breaking Records—From SAS Challenges to Rowing the Pacific and Cycling 3,000 Miles Across America. * 14th November *

From a Health Crisis to 50-Mile Ultramarathon Finisher—Creating VestaPak for the Plus-Size Community in Outdoor Sports * 12th November *

Live from the Armchair Adventure Festival. Sharing more about her motorcycle adventures around the world. * 7th November *

An Indian girl riding around the World. 10 Years of full-time Travel. Sharing her story live at the Armchair Adventure Festival. * 7th November *

Running Through the Dark: The rise and fall of an ultrarunner. A story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn. * 5th November *

Removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing an expansive life…. Author of 'The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike’. * 29th October *

Hiking Australia's East Coast (14 Months, 5,000km) for Mental Health Advocacy. * 22nd October *

Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community * 15th October *

Overcoming Adversity with Adapted Cycling, Fundraising, and Inspiring Resilience After a Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury. * 8th October *

Running for Resilience and Safety - Advocating for Women's Safety and Launching the Running Mate App. * 1st October *

Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story. * 24th September *

From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer * 17th September *

Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! * 10th September *

Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures * 3rd September *

Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria * 27th August *

68-year-old Ironman, European Aquabike Champion, smallholder, wife of over 40 years, mum of 2, and grandma to 3. Proving age and a double hip replacement are no reasons to slow down. * 20th August *

Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor * 13th August *

Embracing Mongolian Culture and Spiritual Wisdom to Inspire Adventurous Souls Worldwide to Explore and Experience Mongolia. * 6th August *

How Outdoor Adventures Improve Life as We Age - Lessons from 'Tough Broad’. Discover how embracing bravery and the outdoors can lead to a fulfilling and adventurous life at any age. * 4th August *

54, shares her inspirational solo 2,000-Mile Trek from Glasgow to Rome: a journey of challenges, courage, kindness, and personal transformation. * 4th August *

Riding Beyond Limits - A Journey of Courage and Adventure. Being the world’s first wheelchair-dependent person to ride horseback 130km across the Pyrenees from France to Spain. * 4th August *

From Football to Ultra Running - Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Inclusivity in the Outdoors. Running the South Downs Way and Completing Her First Ironman in Barcelona. * 4th August *

Reflecting on the Past 6 Months and Future Plans for 2024 – Insights, Challenges, and Adventures. * 1st August *

Unveiling Bikepacking Secrets - Discover Adventure in Unexpected Places with Insights from "Bikepacking Wales: 18 Multi-Day Off-Road Cycling Adventures” * 30th July *

Dietitian and Triathlete, Fuelling Endurance Athletes for Peak Performance and Personal Success * 23rd July *

Healing Through Nature – A Journey of Grief, Love, and Wild Swimming * 16th July *

Former Guardian editor and writer, now author and sailor. She left her job to sail around Great Britain, turned left at Land's End, and ended up in Greece! * 9th July *

The first Black woman to drive solo by road from London to Lagos, covering over 10,000 km in 74 days. * 2nd July *

Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys. * 27th June 2024 *

Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So. * 25th June *

INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion * 20th June *

Founder of The Black Tri Tribe, UK's First Triathlon Club for Black People * 18th June *

From Celebrity Trainer to Global Adventure Leader - Insights and Principles from Her New Book, "Get Lost: Seven Principles for Trekking Life with Grace and Other Life Lessons from Kick-Ass Women’s Adventure Travel” * 13th June *

Finding Freedom on the Trails - From the Camino de Santiago to Hiking in Nepal. A Story of Healing, Hiking, and Personal Growth. Discover the Transformative Power of Solo Travel. * 11th June *

Long-distance backpacker, writer, and nature nerd. Overcame a debilitating back injury to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and recently published a memoir about it! * 6th June *

Pushing Boundaries - From Lupus to Long-Distance Running, Tackling the Speed Project with Unlimited Women. * 4th June *

Living a Freestyle adventure lifestyle. Tour leader in the Middle East. Running horse riding trips in Mongolia and hiking in Jordan while creating her own fast packing adventures in-between. * 28th May *

Researcher, writer, artist, climate activist and humanitarian professional. From Antarctica's Ice to Scotland's Seas, A Journey of Activism and Adventure. * 21st May *

Navigating Open Waters - Expert Advice from arguably Irelands most accomplished female open water swimmer. First Irish woman to swim Cook Strait (2001) Foveaux (2022), Lake Taupō (2021) and the Channel of Bones in Hawaii (2023). * 14th May *

Shattering Stereotypes, Embracing Opportunities, and Pursuing Dreams as Afghanistan's First Female Tour Guide. * 7th May *

Performance Psychologist, Certified Running Coach and Ultra Runner. Striving to help people discover their mettle. * 30th April *

Unleashing Confidence, Embracing Change, and Fearlessly Pursuing Adventure and Dreams with Life Untethered * 23rd April *

Scientist turned tandem cyclist. Exploring India since 2015. First woman to complete India’s Golden Quadrilateral, which connects Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata, on a tandem bike (6,000km in 41 days). * 16th April *

aka “Apple Pie”. First woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in USA. 35,000+ miles hiked! * 9th April *

Biochemist, Ultra-runner, Coach, and Mom of Three. Passionate About Helping Women Over 40 Feel and Perform Their Best. * 2nd April *

Trailblazing Triathlete & Advocate for Change who made history as Iran's first female triathlete to compete in a world championship. * 26th March *

Completed the Grand Slam Plus with Racing the Planet. This included running 5 separate events, each 250K, across Georgia (the country), the Namib Desert in Namibia, the Atacama in Chile, the Gobi in Mongolia and Antarctica. * 19th Mar *

Reflections & Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand. * 14th Mar *

Great Britain 24 hour Ultra-runner and mum of 3. Founder of SheRACES - a campaign to make races better for women * 12th March *

Unlikely Everest Summiteer. Inspiring people to #livebigandbrave when life doesn’t go to plan. Author of Save me from the Waves. * 7th Mar *

Fat girl who loves hiking. Inspiring people of all sizes to adventure outside. On an adventure to hike in every state in the USA. * 5th March *

UltraRunner. Amputee. Cancer Survivor. Guinness World Record - Running 104 Marathons in a 104 Days! #icandohardthings * 27th February *

Embracing Life's Adventures at 62: From Sailing the Pacific Ocean to Hiking the John Muir Trail * 20th February *

Running for Enjoyment and Mental Well-Being * 13th February *

52, a self-confessed adventurer, loves a challenge, delights in cold shenanigans and is ready to embrace the next stage of her adventure life! * 6th February *

Journalist and Author of “UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes”. * 30th January *

56, Running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days! Setting the women’s record! #RunAustralia * 23rd January *

First UK woman to reach the magnetic North Pole. Author of “EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure”. * 16th January *

Solo kayaker, SUP’er, and camper. Diversifying the outdoors one lake at a time, hoping to inspire some outdoor joy. * 9th January *

Bikepacker and writer sharing more about her new book - Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race * 4th January *

Ultra Marathon Swimmer - Breast cancer Survivor and the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel in 54 hours and 10 minutes. * 4th January *