Tough Girl Podcast
Episodes
Stephanie Quintrell - Forces Wives Challenge - Ride to Freedom across the Pyrenees mountains. A Disabled Mum's Journey to Empower Others.
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steph is a Mum to a her nearly 6 year old son, a soldiers wife, and Operations manager for Forces Wives Challenge (FWC). In July 2019 Steph and her fa...
Catherine Baker - Rethink Your Potential. Author - Staying the Distance: The lessons from sport that business leaders have been missing. How to improve, perform and achieve, in ways that are effective and sustainable.
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An ex city-lawyer whose first qualification was as a tennis coach, and whose first love has always been sport, Catherine has spent the second half of ...
Genny Brown - Update on her preparation for her solo South Pole Adventure. Including; Cold Weather Training, Personal Health Challenges, and Facing her Fears
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Genny is aiming to be the first Aruban to ski to the North and South Poles to raise awareness on the devastating effects of Lyme Disease. Genny was di...
Tegan Phillips - Adventure Cyclist and Cartoonist. Currently preparing for a second attempt at being the fastest woman to cycle from Cairo to Cape Town.
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tegan in her own words: "Once upon a time… I was studying to be a lawyer. Then I drew some comics in a competition to win a bicycle, which I rod...
Seanna Fallon - Queer runner, hiker, and YouTuber trying to live a more intentional life. With a focus on mental health, overcoming adversity, trying, failing and failing better. Thru hiking the Israel National Trail.
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seanna in her own words: "I am Seanna (pronounced like Shauna) and I am deep into my healing journey. I am a survivor of multiple severe traumas and s...
Zahra Rose Alazaibi - Empowering Muslim Women in the Great Outdoors. Trekking to Everest, Broad Peak, and K2 Base camps, as well as summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zahra Rose, a brand ambassador for Sports Shoes and The North Face, and has achieved incredible feats such as trekking to Everest, Broad Peak, and K2 ...
Allie Mason - Autistic and Adventurous, publishing her first book: The Autistic Guide to Adventure: Active Pursuits from Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens.
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allie Mason is an autistic children's author and micro-adventurer who has just published her first book, The Autistic Guide to Adventure: Active Pursu...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith is an ordinary woman doing something extraordinary. She has decided to live her life to the fullest by living her bucket list, one dream at a time.
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of years ago, Julia embarked on a solo hike along England's 630-mile South West Coast Path. Since then, she has cycled King Alfred's Way, a 2...
India Pearson - New Mum, SUP/Yoga Teacher, and Outdoors Advocate. Sharing more about the importance of connecting with nature to enhance your mental and physical wellbeing.
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India Pearson, is an Outdoors Advocate, Presenter, and Yoga Teacher based on the Kent coast. India's passion for wellbeing and nature has lead her ...
Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu - Her Quest for Adventure and Conservation, From Half Dome to Everest Base Camp. Empowering Youth Through Outdoor Education and Exploration.
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu, a seasoned hiker, backpacker, rock climber, and youth advocate for the great outdoo...
Jennifer Price - From Army Officer to Extreme Endurance Athlete. 12 challenges in 12 months. Including an Ironman, a multistage desert ultra-marathon, Mt. Aconcagua, and a 1000 mile self supported Lands' End to John O'Groats cycle.
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Price, is a former British Army Officer who spent the entirety of 2022 undertaking an extreme set of adventure and endurance challenges on behalf ...
Emily Pennington - Adventurer, solo traveler and Author of "Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks"
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is an adventurer, solo traveler, mountaineer, quote collector, and all around lover of things that get people out of their comfort zones. Put on...
Vivianette Ortiz - Outdoors & Disability Rights Advocate. Co-Founder of Latinos Aventureros. Completing the Inca Trail in Peru and her plans to section hike the Appalachian Trail.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vivianette Ortiz is a Latina originally from Puerto Rico. She grew up in the beach and mountain town of Patillas, Puerto Rico. She grew up running th...
Laura Massey-Pugh - Her Inspiring Journey Around the World - 180 days on the back of a tandem with her husband. Persevering in the face of challenges and setting a new Guinness World Record.
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On 5th June 2022 Laura set off on the back of a tandem, with husband Stevie, from the Brandenberg Gate in Berlin... 180 days later she returned having...
Shandi Kano - From Running Highs to Breaking Points: Shandi's Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery after the Boston Marathon Bombing
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shandi's love of running began when she was very young, and throughout her life, it was something that always helped her to cope with stress and anxie...
Nicky Button - #BlindGirlWalking - Walking from the Orkney Islands to the Scilly Isles. Solo and unsupported.
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky Button was born in Gloucester and grew up in Worcester. Having a very happy childhood. Nicky was always last to be picked for any teams at...
Sasha DiGiulian - Professional rock climber. Following her passions, pushing her limits, and completing first ascents around the world.
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sasha DiGiulian began climbing in 1998 at 6 years old. She won the World Championships for Female Overall, a Silver in the Bouldering World Champions...
India Cook - From Runner to Run Coach. Her journey of making running a more diverse, inclusive, and less intimidating place. Advocating for all paces and body types in the space of road racing.
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India in her own words: "I am India Cook, an avid Atlanta-based runner, marathoner, race announcer, YouTube vlogger, podcast host, and RRCA-certified ...
Maddy Collinge - Runner and running coach. Mother of 4 and Nana to 3. Trying to fight off ageing and prove that we can go on doing stuff long after we thought we couldn't...
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maddy is a 72-year-old runner, cyclist, mother of four, and grandmother to three. Her goal is to fight aging and show that we can do things long after...
Amy Rusiecki - Elite ultra runner (Completed 82 ultras and has won 33 of them) sponsored by Inov-8, 3x member of the USA Trail team, providing top tips and advice.
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Rusiecki is a full-time engineer with a passion for ultrarunning. Amy, who has been running her entire life, started out with orienteering when ...
Ingrid Walters - Competitive swimmer turned marathon runner. PB of 2hr 48 mins. Breast Cancer Survivor. Inducted into The National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame.
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid has loved competitive sports since a young age. Originally swimming was her passion and she began swimming competitively at 6 years old, she s...
Luzia Buehler - Trail Runner, Inov-8 Ambassador and 4th woman at the 2022 Western States 100 in a time of 18hrs 08 mins.
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Swiss-born ultrarunner, Luzia Buehler now lives in the mountains, trying to live a good life while protecting what is most important to her. Luzia h...
Allie Bailey - Ultra runner, Running 1,000+ miles from Lands End to John O'Groats in 35-days
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allie spent a lot of her life seeking approval from people she thought were cool, believing that in order to be successful, you had to act a certain w...
Rav Billan - Passionate runner; running for fun, her mental health and to keep fit. Run streaking outside for the past 5 years, and completing the London Marathon in 2022!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rav is a mum of 3 teenagers and works as a management consultant. Rav only found running later on in life when she was in her late 30's. She started...
Grace Natoli - 70+ marathons & ultras including: New York, Chicago, London, Paris, Berlin; Diversify the trails🖤
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace in her own words: "I'm driven by the need to inspire other people of colour on to the trails. I want to increase diversity and participati...
Keri Wallace - Founder & Mountain Leader at Girls on Hills. Skyrunner, fellrunner and ultrarunner encouraging more women to hit the trails and venture into the mountains. Shouting about equity and inclusivity in trail running.
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keri Wallace is the founder & guide at Girls on Hills, the UK's only trail, fell and skyrunning company for women. After her second child, Keri decid...
Kate Strong - 3x cycling world record holder, high performance coach & climate advocate. In June 2023, Kate will start a 3-month cycle (on a bamboo bike) around mainland Britain.
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate in her own words... "My name is Kate Strong and I don't believe in living a compromised life. From an early age, I felt I was different. I was cu...
Nirjala Tamrakar Wright - First Nepalese woman to complete a full-distance triathlon
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nirjala is a 41-year-old Nepalese national triathlete and a mother of two. She was Nepal's national mountain biking champion for 12 years, from 2001 t...
Camille Herron - Ultrarunner propelled by tacos & joy! The first runner to win International Association of Ultrarunners world championships at 3 different categories, the 50km, 100km and 24 hours.
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille Herron is an American ultramarathon runner. She was born on Christmas Day in Norman, Oklahoma. She credits her athletic ability and steely tou...
Amy Aed - Travel writer and adventurer who became the first person to walk the entire Danube river.
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Aed is a travel writer and adventurer from Wales who was the first person to walk the entire Danube River. Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's disease...
Crystal Rose Hudelson - Her love and passion for climbing and her work as Co-director of Climbers of Color (CoC) a platform for people to connect and teach Black people, people of color, and marginalized communities.
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Rose in her own words: "I am Crystal Hudelson (she/her) a cishet (both cisgender and heterosexual) gender Black woman I am a foster youth w...
Victoria Evans - Guinness World Record Holder, Fastest Female to Solo Row the Atlantic, Sports Lawyer and Advocate for Women In Sport
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria is an ambassador for UK charity 'Women in Sport'. Having developed a love of adventure in her late twenties, she progressed from running and ...
Phillipa Cherryson - Chief Volunteer Queen for Adventure Queens South Wales - her goal is to encourage more women of every age, size, ability and background to participate in outdoor activities.
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phillipa in her own words: "I've been an OS GetOutside Champion since 2020, I'm the Chief Volunteer Queen for Adventure Queens South Wales and deputy ...
Katrina Megget - Her battle with self doubt and self-worth - walking the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand and sailing around Great Britain with her partner on a 28-ft boat.
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina Megget is an ordinary woman who dared to believe she was more than she thought she was. After three years of listening to her self-doubt and ...
Dr Anu Taranath - Author of "Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World".
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anu Taranath brings both passion and expertise to her work as a speaker, facilitator, author and educator. A University of Washington professor ...
Emily Scott - Ski instructor and Mountain Leader. Completing Project 282. A 4-month self-propelled challenge to climb all of Scotland's 282 Munros.
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adventure & endurance enthusiast, with a fondness for Type 2 Fun. Ski instructor and mountain leader. Happiest when outside, particularly in the...
Shilpa Rasaiah - Paddle boarding on a SUP board from London to Nottinghamshire, 165 miles (and 144 locks) along the Grand Union Canal.
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shilpa in her own words: "I'm a British Indian gal who is about to hit 60 and feel that I am really only just starting to explore the wonderful joy...
Marta Misztal - Climbing the 7 summits and wanting to reach the highest peak of each European country #tolivetotravel
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta in her own words: "My name is Marta and I come from a small town in Poland called Pila. Growing up I was raised by a single mum; I had a goo...
Tara J. Lal - Firefighter, mental health researcher, speaker and author of "Standing on my Brother's Shoulders". Making Peace with Grief and Suicide. Cycling 5,000km across Australia.
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tara in her own words: "I don't really think of myself as tough. I've always loved adventures. I did my first expedition when I was 18 and it igni...
Lucy Barnard - Returning to Columbia to meet up with her dog, Wombat and restart her journey of walking the length of the world.
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy is attempting to become the first woman to walk the length of the world. She began at the bottom of Argentina in February 2017 and will cross 15...
Annijke Wade - Adaptive Athlete & Community Advocate. Passionate about making the outdoors and mountain biking a safe space for all.
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annijke (she/her) is a new adaptive mountain biker and athlete. In 2021, Annijke sustained a spinal cord injury in a horrible downhill mountain b...
Abbie Barnes - #AbbieBikesBritain - A 55 day expedition cycling 2,000 miles from John O Groats to Lands End, via each of the UK's 15 National Parks and walking their highest peaks.
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In late summer 2021 Abbie Barnes cycled from Dunnet Head and John O Groats to The Lizard Point and Lands End, via each of the UK's 15 National Parks ...
Adriana Brownlee - On a mission to summit all 14, 8000m peaks and become the youngest woman ever to do so.
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana in her own words: "My aim is to become the youngest person to complete all 14 8000m peaks. The current record is 30 years 166 days, held b...
Dr. Carla Benton - Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors. Awarded the Ultra Distance Scholarship in 2021 which is aimed at increasing representation of BAME cyclists in ultra distance cycling.
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carla is a Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors; adventurer, runner, endurance cyclist and lapsed climber based near ...
Shona Macpherson - Counsellor and Life Coach - climbing all 282 Munros in Scotland and taking on her next adventure - the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shona's most herself when she's moving outdoors - paying attention to and connecting with beauty. She works as a counsellor and a life coach. She liv...
Purusha Gordon - mum of 2, changed her mindset 6 years ago and transforming her life. Rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a WR holder!
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Purusha Gordon - mum of two, aged 43 is no longer a stranger to wild challenges after a change of mindset 6 years ago transformed her life. Havi...
Rue Mapp - Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Author: "Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors"
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rue founded Outdoor Afro as a social enterprise in 2009. The now national not-for-profit celebrates and inspires Black connections and leaders...
Gill Castle - AKA Stoma Chameleon, #Ostomate after childbirth, #POSITIVITY after trauma, #SoloChannelSwim2023. Showing folks what's possible after trauma.
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gill in her own words: "My name is Gill Castle, and in October 2011 I gave birth to my son, Sam, at 34 weeks gestation, a traumatic birth which res...
Vedangi Kulkarni - Adventurer and endurance athlete moving into mountain biking and crossing Svalbard on skies.
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vedangi Kulkarni was born and raised in India and currently lives in the UK. She's an adventurer, endurance athlete, writer, expedition/project m...
Ellen Piercy - After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself.
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen started to get into adventure in her late 30s. By day she work as an engineering, by night, she dream of adventure. In 2017 she wanted a ne...
Crystal Gail Welcome - Utilizing her intersecting identities: Black, disabled, lesbian, backpacker. On a mission to get historically excluded folks outdoors in Nature.
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a lengthy battle with a rare brain disease, Crystal Gail Welcome came to recognize the healing power of nature. She now uses her intersecti...
Jennifer Strong McConachie - Adventure Athlete, Fellow of the RGS and Author of "Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life".
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Strong McConachie is a life-long outdoor adventure athlete. She has traveled the globe, raced an ultramarathon on five of the seven conti...
Julie Bradley - Author of "Escape from the Ordinary", retired from the US Army at 40, to sail around the world for 8 years with her husband.
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Bradley was born with adventure genes and shares her passions in her books "Escape from the Ordinary" and "Crossing Pirate Waters". Both are tru...
Molly Huddle - Long distance runner, 2x Olympian, Co-author of "How She Did It" - A high performance guide for female distance runners.
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Huddle is an American long-distance runner who competes in track and cross country running events. Molly has won 28 USA titles, hel...
Anyika Onuora - Team GB Athlete, 3x Olympian. Multiple world medalist. Author of My Hidden Race.
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyika 37, is a retired British sprint track and field athlete who competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, and also the 4×100 met...
Siobhan Daniels - 60+ Pro-age & anti-ageism campaigner. Retirement Rebel. Writing about her motorhome adventures around Great Britain
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan is 62 years old. She retired from the BBC two years ago, after 30 years working as a Reporter, Presenter and Producer in News. During that tim...
Abby McQueeney Penamonte - Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach. Helping women to fuel their bodies, improve their relationship with food, fitness, and body image.
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abby in her own words: "I used to be a competitive ultra-runner. I competed in 100-mile mountain races and was pretty decent at it. In 2013 I compe...
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys - Co-founder of Black Trail Runners and running Britain's most brutal race - the Spine Race 286 miles non-stop!
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About Sabrina Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a 44-year-old mother of 4 and grandmother of 3, an award-winning businesswoman, an ultrarunner, a social j...
Sophie Etheridge - Disabled long distance open water swimmer and the founder of the Facebook group Adaptive/Disabled Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS).
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie has spent the past 2 years trying to raise awareness of open water swimmers with disabilities in the hope that more people will become inclusiv...
Meaghan Hackinen - Ultra-endurance cyclist - Trans Am Bike Race, NorthCape4000, and Paris-Brest-Paris brevet finisher, as well as the 2019 24-Hour World Time Trial Champion.
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meaghan is a Canadian writer and ultra-endurance cyclist whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico's high plateaus, acros...
Tayo Jaiyesimi - Adventure Enthusiast blogging at: The 5 to 9 Traveller. Who believes life is more than your 9 to 5.
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tayo is The Five to Nine Traveller who believes life is more than your 9 to 5. As an adventuring enthusiast she is always on the hunt for adventure bo...
Sarah Williams - Reflects on the end of 2021 and the start of 2022.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I reflect back on the final 6 months of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. I really enjoy doing the solo reflection episodes as i...
Abby Popplestone - Novice cyclist - Bikepacking the GB Divide solo & unsupported. Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abby in her own words: "Growing up, the outdoors wasn't a place I spent much time, unless you count doing all nighters in the park guzzling Bacard...
Nirjala Tamrakar Wright - aka "Mountain Queen" - The Mountain Biking National Champion of Nepal from 2001 to 2012!
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nirjala, the "Mountain Queen," was born in Kumari Pati in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nirjala is one of two children, with a younger brother who is a keen road ...
Parvinder Chawla - Travelling the world solo in her wheelchair. Challenging perceptions around disability.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parvinder was doing well until she was 22, when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and ended up needing a wheelchair. Despite her physical c...
Rebecca Ferry - Mum of 5. Ultra runner and high altitude mountaineer - completing the "High Double" Everest and Lhotse, followed by K2.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca in her own words: "First and foremost, I'm a mum of 5. However, I've always maintained and embraced sport throughout pregnancies and parent...
Sarah Williams - Speaking with Hannah Stevenson from Cicerone about walking the Wales Coast Path. 870 miles in 50 days to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary.
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's always fantastic to speak about my adventures. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Hannah for Cicerone's podcast. I am also sharing th...
Bonnie St. John - 1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition. Talking about building resilience, embracing inclusion and achieving success.
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An African-American from a family of modest means, Bonnie became an amputee at age five. Against tremendous odds, she used imagination and determinati...
Tori Murden McClure - 1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989), and 1st woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1999).
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tori is perhaps best-known as the first woman and first American to row a boat solo across the Atlantic Ocean, having accomplished the feat in 1999 af...
Claire Smith - Ultra endurance athlete - Only person in the UK to have finished a continuous Double Deca (20x Ironman). Training for the Arch To Arc Triathlon (Sept 2022).
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claire in her own words: "I have always been a highly motivated person, but when I was younger, I was highly motivated to self destruct! Over ...
Anisa Aubin - Experienced ultra cyclist competing events such as the Transcontinental Race, the Transatlantic way and GBDURO Adventure Challenge.
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anisa Aubin, from Reading and Wokingham Cycling clubs, is an experienced ultra cyclist who has completed well know challenging events such as the Tra...
Susanne Masters - Ethnobotanist looking at the interactions we have with wildlife. Author of Wild Waters.
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne in her own words: "I think we have become dangerously complacent about referring to how we are disconnected from nature. Actually, we...
Kelda Wood - First female adaptive athlete to summit Aconcagua and row solo across the Atlantic Ocean!
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kelda started her sporting career playing netball at a national level as a teenager. Sport very quickly became the thing that defined who she was and ...
Mary-Ann Ochota - Anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. Hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Ann is a broadcaster, anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. She mostly makes TV shows about archaeology and anthropology, and her work has ta...
Lael Wilcox - Ultra-endurance bike rider and racer who won the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and set Tour Divide's women's course record on an individual time trial in 2015.
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lael Wilcox is an ultra-endurance bike packer from Alaska. In racing, she's excited to compete against the whole field and sometimes wins overall. She...
Jillian A. Brown - Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; 6,500km in 150 days.
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After leaving her entire life behind to escape an abusive relationship, Jillian found herself living in a tent in the woods. Confused, depressed ...
Donna McConnell - The Iron Empress. Ironwoman - IM Barcelona 2021. Working to increase female participation in Ironman races.
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donna (@fitfetishtri) 52, mother of one (27yrs). Recently completed Ironman Barcelona (Oct 3rd 2021) her first full distance endurance triathlon after...
Kate Pilcher - Founder & guide of Globetrotting - sharing her passion for horses and exploring horse cultures around the world.
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Pilcher is the founder & guide of Globetrotting, a worldwide travel agency that specialises in horse riding experiences to all corners of the glo...
Dr. Sophie Redlin - Expedition Doctor, Researcher and emerging filmmaker with a passion for improving mental healthcare through cross-cultural learning and promoting access to natural environments.
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie in her own words: "I am a GP and mental health trainer practising in West London. My exposure to diverse pockets of humanity has taught me t...
Shikha Tripathi - Outdoor Writer and Adventurer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas.
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shikha is a writer based in Uttarakhand, India. Specialising in stories woven around nature and the outdoors, sustainable living, and those with a cul...
Dr. Eleanor Drinkwater - Bug nut and Adventurer. Awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society.
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Drinkwater is a bug nut and adventurer. Her love of all things creepy-crawly has led her to carry out research in field sites across the world...
Helen Butters - Having a positive mindset during times of immense stress. Lessons learned from rowing the Atlantic Ocean.
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Butters is a Sunday Times Bestselling author, keynote speaker, communications & engagement expert, qualified performance coach with NLP, and a m...
Michelle Moore - Real Wins - Race, Leadership and how to Redefine Success. One of the UK's 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport'.
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker and educator voted as one of the UK's 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport'. Bas...
Jill Heinerth - Underwater Explorer, with expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Author of INTO THE PLANET.
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jill is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions i...
Abi Melton - Neurodivergent, Fat Cyclist, Co-Author of 'Gears for Queers'. Promoting body positivity and encouraging everyone to get on their bike.
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abi is a white, neurodivergent and fat writer, artist, cyclist and student nurse. She recently featured in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling 2021 fo...
Omie Dale - Keen outdoor swimmer and coach, who loves getting people swimming outdoors for the first time.
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omie in her own words: "I'm a keen swimmer and swim teacher, having worked in the leisure industry since 2013. In my teaching role I've worked with...
Abhejali Bernardová - Completing an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague (1,111 km) in 7 days 12hrs and 5 mins.
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abhejali Bernardova (44, Czech Republic) of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team completed an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague, during which she...
Rebecca Lowe - Author of "The Slow Road to Tehran" - documenting her year-long cycling journey from London to Tehran.
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Lowe is a freelance journalist from London who specialises in human rights and the Middle East. In 2015-16, she cycled 11,000km solo from...
Kumbirai Kariwo - Senior NHS Nurse and climber - sharing her love for the outdoors to inspire others to explore and be adventurous.
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kumbi in her own words: "I'm Kumbi, a fun loving adventurous woman. I was born and raised in Zimbabwe and came over to England to study nursing whe...
Nicola Hardy - Adventurer and outdoor writer - Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Hardy worked in IT in South Yorkshire for a decade before diving into freelance life as an adventurer and outdoor writer in 2019. She began by ...
Tasha Thompson - Founder of Black Girls Do Run UK - A community to inspire, encourage and motivate Black women to run.
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha, 43, from London is the founder of Black Girls Do Run UK. In 2019, Tasha set up the online community to inspire black women to run for thei...
Miriam Diaz Gilbert - Runner since 1989; ultra-runner since 2005. Training for her 30th ultra - the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24-hr track ultra in May 2022.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam in her own words: "I am also an ordinary ultra runner. I have finished eight 50 mile ultras, three 100 mile ultras, six 24-hour, 1 48-hour u...
Dr. Sarah McCormack - Mountain runner and UK Athletics-Certified Trail & Fell Running Coach. Inov-8 Ambassador.
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 Sarah was crowned World Cup champion by the World Mountain Running Association. After a series of seven races throughout the season, incl...
Dr. Lois Haruna-Cooper - GP, Clinical teaching lecturer, mother of 3, daily runner.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lois @lois_lo_lo - lives in Luton, is a GP, Teaching lecturer in Medical Education and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead. She is passionate about...
Sara Crosland - Overcome fear and achieve your potential. Author of #SickbedToSummits. Running from Land's End to John O'Groats (LEJOG) in September 2022.
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a few months of feeling unwell, Sara's life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. Following a haemorrhage a...
Janelle Lincks - Began trail running in 2020. Her rapid progress in two years has been incredible. Crowned the Golden Trail National Series women's champion in October 2021
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janelle in her own words: "Trail runner born and raised in the front range of Colorado. Started running as a kid with my dad then picked it back up...
Mariam Kilpatrick - Ultra-runner and Women's Health Physiotherapist running the West Highland Way (96 miles) in 24hrs!
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mariam Kilpatrick is a Women's Health Physiotherapist and ultra-runner based in Glasgow, Scotland. She is an outdoor enthusiast and can usually be fou...
Sophie Ruffles - Mum, runner, & wild swimmer. Host of @whatnextmumpodcast 1x100km ultra, 7x marathons. Fast-packed The Jurassic Coast!
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie in her own words: "I am a solicitor and mum of one, currently pregnant with my second. I'm a runner, outdoor swimmer, paddle boarder and hos...
Amy Bushatz - Getting outside for 20mins everyday and how it's changed her life. Plus going after a 100 miler mountain run!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Bushatz is an Alaska-based journalist and host of the podcast Humans Outside. Since September 1, 2017, she's spent at least 20 minutes outsid...
Kelly Smith - On the Go - Being passionate about the outdoors and showing people there is a place for physical activity outside of elite sport.
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly in her own words: "I'm passionate about the outdoors, it's a love started from childhood adventure, grew into teenage curiosity, and now is a...