Tough Girl Podcast

Quinn Brett - First person to hand-cycle the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from the Canadian border to the Mexico border.

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quinn in her own words:   "I live in Estes Park Colorado. For five years, I worked as a climbing ranger, doing technical Search and Rescue, in Rocky ...

Preet Chandi - aka Polar Preet - 1st woman of colour to reach the South Pole after a SOLO, 700 mile journey taking 40 days.

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Preet recently became the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition in Antarctica. She completed the 700 miles in 40 days pulling all of her...

Gail Muller - Adventurer and Author of "Unlost: A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors".

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gail Muller is an adventurer, writer and educator. She was told at 14 she'd need to use a wheelchair by the age of 40, but at 41 embarked on one of th...

Jessica Hepburn - Adventure Activist - Her journey to climbing Mt. Everest and completing her "Pond to Peak" Challenge.

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica's 'adventure activism' is, by her own admission, a bit of an accident as she hates exercise and considers herself to be the most unlikely athl...

Namratha Nandish - "Alpine Girl" - 1st Indian woman to trek to ALL 50 Alpine Lakes in Kashmir in one season (2021).

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Namratha believes one should find ways to be more grounded and closer to nature. She has found that for herself through meditation and trekking.    ...

Dr Easkey Britton - marine social scientist, writer and ocean leader from Ireland, with a deep love and passion for surfing and the sea. Her work explores the relationship between people and nature.

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Easkey on Freedom, Mindfulness and Connection:    Freedom - "I find freedom in movement, in nature, through new experiences. Freedom has the qualit...

Laura Massey-Pugh - ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022.

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura in her own words:   "I'm a 35 yo Veterinary Surgeon, ultra/long distance cyclist, hiker and runner who loves having adventures... and this year...

Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis - Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and her goal of becoming the 2nd Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Hiking.

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shilletha Curtis -  Trail name "Dragonsky" is 30 years old and is from New Jersey, USA.    She is an established writer and hiker and is inspiring ...

Helen Dainty - Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week. 5 years in and 58,000 km cycled so far…

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helen in her own words:   "Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week creating vlogs, blogs, and photo's as I go.   On the road in one f...

Hazel Oakes - Illustrator and mural artist, passionate about empowering women to reach their goals and to become more adventurous.

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nocciola The Drawer (Hazel Oakes) is an artist and designer from the UK. She has lived in 8 different countries, visited almost 40 countries between 5...

Samantha Turner - Serial challenge adventurer, executive coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bio written by her friend:   "Sam, 47, has an interesting and diverse background, having Indian and English heritage and growing up between the UK, U...

Person Irresponsible - Author of "Everything You Ever Taught Me". Female, fat, funny, forty-something and in her 4th year of recovery from Alcoholism. Walking 2,653 from Mexico to Canada on the PCT.

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Person Irresponsible in her own words:   "In 2020 the world went to hell in a handbag. This isn't exactly headline news - although it was then....

Leah Goldstein - The 1st female ever to WIN the overall SOLO division of the gruelling Race Across Across America in its 39 year history!

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leah was born in Canada, conceived in Israel, and raised in Vancouver, B.C. by new immigrant parents.   Growing up in Richmond, B.C., daughter of a ...

Kristen Berkeley - City girl who moved to the subarctic! Advocating diversity and inclusion outdoors. Founder of Amplify Outdoors.

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen (she/her) is originally from Toronto and has been living in the Northwest Territories for nearly four years.    Kristen is a former journali...

Eleanor Carey - Adventurer and Ocean Rower, 2x GWR holder for rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor Carey is the first Australian woman to row across the mid-Pacific Ocean. Rowing 2,400 miles from California to Hawaii. Spending 62 days at sea...

Julie Veloo - Canadian Adventurer for Good. Expeditions Chief, Horse Trek Mongolia and Founder of The Gobi Gallop.

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Born the youngest of 6 children and raised in small town in Northern B.C. Canada, Julie never expected she would end up in Mongolia, feeding, caring ...

Gowri Varanashi - Environmental Educator, Climber and founder of Climb Like A Woman (CLAW) - inspiring more women to climb in India.

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gowri is a naturalist and environmental educator who loves finding an excuse to be outdoors in nature—and climbing is one of her favourite excuses. ...

Anna Taylor - Rock climber who recently completed a link up of all 83 Classic Rock climbs in the UK, while cycling 1,500 miles between them.

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anna is an up and coming British trad climber based in the Lake District. She has multiple climbs in the E6-E8 range on her CV and favours bold and o...

Annie Voigt - Running 1,000km solo from the lowest to highest point of Germany, after having started running only six months prior.

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annie in her own words:   "My adventure career began with climbing, when I ticked off nearly every single box of "Mistakes to Avoid While Trad Climbi...

Pammy Johal - Founder and Operations Director of Backbone. Addressing inequalities in the great outdoors. Celebrating Diversity Through Adventure.

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Pammy:   Born in the 60's in inner city Coventry to a Sikh immigrant family. At 16, a school trip introduced her to the mountains where she ex...

Ann Bancroft - First women to ski to both poles, and lead the first all women's expedition to the South Pole. Helping girls and women find their voice and potential in whatever they do.

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Minnesota native. Earned a teaching degree from the University of Oregon and taught a short few years before joining a team to dogsled to the North P...

Marcia Roberts - First woman to record an official time for cycling 1,725 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats and back, after completing her epic journey in 11 days, 13 hrs and 13 mins.

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As she approached middle age, Marcia discovered a love for getting on her bike and riding a long way. In fact, when things got tough cycling regularly...

Preeti Khattri - Engineer, trail runner, and founder of trail running company Nepal Trail Series.

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preeti in her own words:   "I come from the land of beyuls, the sacred valleys according to Himalayan Buddhism, where the physical and spiritual worl...

Debbie North - Wheelchair user, "Making the inaccessible accessible" - Passionate about creating a countryside for all.

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since becoming a wheelchair user Debbie has campaigned tirelessly to break down barriers in all aspects of promoting accessibility for all.   Debb...

Jill Wheatley - Visually impaired, traumatic brain injury survivor. Adventuring in the mountains around the world.

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"In the blink of an eye, I went from being an active, autonomous athlete to  suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that took 70% of my vision an...

Anja Madhvani - Completing her first ultra the Marathon Des Sables with undiagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Now fully recovered she is training for the London Marathon in 2022.

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anja Madhvani is a writer and drinks industry worker with a passion for adventure.   Anja studied classical piano performance at The University Of ...

Biola Babawale - Chairperson and ride leader for Velociposse Club. A cycling club for all women, all trans, and all non-binary people in London.

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having only started cycling in 2018, Biola immersed herself in the community, showing great enthusiasm for her own progression and that of other wome...

Rosemary J. Brown - Working to get female adventurers back on the map. Author: Following Nellie Bly: Her Record-Breaking Race Around the World.

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rosemary in her own words, talking about Nellie Bly and her record breaking race around the world:   "Crusading journalist Nellie Bly jumped off th...

Jessie Stevens - Youth Climate Activist, Cycled 570 miles from Devon to Glasgow for COP26 #ride2COP26

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We first spoke with Jessie on October 19th 2021 where she shared more about her cycle challenge of riding 570 miles to Glasgow for COP26. During this ...

Adelle Tracey - British middle distance runner. European Finalist & World Semi-finalist. Professional Hair and Makeup artist.

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adelle is a British middle distance track athlete, who has competed for Great Britain over 800m on a number of occasions. Adelle has competed intern...

Steph Cooke - A mature plodder's forays in trekking and ultra racing. Marathon des Sables and going on - A Pennine Journey.

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steph in her own words:   "Being a very shy and uncoordinated child I used to avoid anything active until a family holiday to the Lake District ignit...

Patti Shales Lefkos - Journalist, Adventure Traveller and Author of: Nepal One day at a time.

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patti Shales Lefkos is a Canadian writer and journalist. Her Himalayan adventure travel memoir Nepal One Day at a Time celebrates her creative non-f...

Anisah Patas - Disabled/chronically ill outdoor enthusiast who enjoys everything from hiking to wild swimming and more.

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anisah is the founder of the new blog: Outside Our Way which features interviews from other disabled and chronically ill folks, sharing their stories...

Annabel Abbs - Writer, walker, blogger and mother of 4. Her latest book, Windswept, uncovers long distance female walkers of the past.

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annabel Abbs is a writer of fiction and nonfiction. She grew up in Wales and Sussex, with stints in Dorset, Bristol and Hereford. Daughter of academic...

Tiphaine Muller - aka Little Miss Pedals - Cycled 20,000+ km over 14 months throughout Europe and Africa.

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiphaine in her own words:   "My name is Tiphaine, I'm from France and since I was a child my parents took me backpacking in other continents. They'v...

Aneela McKenna - Diversity, Inclusion and Well-being manager, MTB Guide and Coach, Go Where Scotland, Founder of Mòr Diversity.

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aneela is passionate about encouraging people from all walks of life to ride bikes and she works with individuals, organisations and the cycling indus...

Erica Terblanche - Endurance Runner and Adventure Racer, on a mission to share the joy of running. Author of - "Run For The Love Of Life"

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Terblanche is an accomplished endurance runner and adventure racer and has won numerous iconic long-distance races all over the world, including...

Kisha Jarrett - Black Girl In The Woods. A journey of self-discovery, documenting a thru-hike of the 1,200 mile Pacific Northwest Trail.

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kisha in her own words:   "I grew up in Virginia, a gymnast and cheerleader, playing softball and soccer. I knew I was bound to do something special,...

Elise Wortley - Writer and Adventurer. Women with Altitude. Following in the footsteps of legendary female adventurers with no modern equipment!

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elise in her own words:   "To me, Alexandra David-Néel's book My Journey to Lhasa was one of those books I just couldn't get over. You know when yo...

Clare Rutter - Paddlesports & outdoors enthusiast. A traumatic brain injury survivor and was the 2020/21 British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador for Canoe Wales.

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Rutter grew up in rural, coastal west Wales with childhood days often spent with her brother playing and exploring in nature, climbing trees, ju...

Kwesia X - aka City Girl in Nature - Giving back by promoting her passion and love for nature to engage young people from inner cities.

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kwesia grew up in Deptford, an inner city area of South-East London. Along with many of her friends, neighbours and peers, she experienced a great dea...

Jessie Stevens - Youth Climate Activist, outdoors enthusiast and founder of the movement People Pedal Power. Cycling 570 miles from Devon to Glasgow #ride2COP26

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie in her own words:   "It would be a lie to say that I have always been aware of the climate crisis, because I haven't. Frankly, that is the pr...

Kirsty Pallas - Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor. Founder of Our Shared Outdoors, and panellist on, On the Outside Podcast.

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kirsty in her own words:   "I'm a mixed-race freelance mountaineering and climbing instructor from the west coast of Scotland. I love being able to ...

Lindsay Dare Shoop OLY - Athlete & Educator - Using my physical capacity and love of learning to help people. Author of Better Great Than Never

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay is a coach, author, speaker, and lifelong athlete. She is an Olympic gold medalist, a three-time World Champion, five-time World Cup medalist,...

Jenny Valentish - New book: Everything Harder Than Everyone Else: Why some of us push our bodies to extremes. Exploring the fine line between hedonism & endurance.

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Valentish has been devoted to dancing around the void for many decades, first in the pub and then the boxing ring as a kickboxer. Jenny is the a...

Verna Volker - From the Navajo Nation, Non-runner to Ultra Runner in 12 years. Founder of Native Women Running and Hoka Global Ambassador.

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Verna is the founder of Native Women Running, a Hoka Global Ambassador, she serves on the Running Diversity Board, and represents several organization...

Kathy Elkind - 57, walking the 1,400 mile/2,286km Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) with her husband of 27 years

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the spring of 2018, at the age of 57, Kathy Elkind walked the Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) with her husband of 27 years. The 2,286K (1,400-mile) jo...

Houda Loukili - Former Dutch National Kickboxing Champion, and Youth Coach for Personal Growth

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Houda grew up in the Netherlands and she first came into contact with kickboxing at the age of 11.    She soon found out that kickboxing was her pas...

Katie Spotz - Endurance Athlete & WR Holder. 5X Ironman, cycled across the USA, run 100 miles nonstop in under 20 hours, and rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katie is an endurance athlete, charitable ambassador, author and world-record holder.   Katie has completed five Ironman triathlons, cycling across t...

Jcy Ho - One of Hong Kong's top ultra runners. She won VMM 70km and was the HK50 Series winner 2018/19.

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jcy is a trail runner, bike traveller, fixed gear rider, bike polo player and Most importantly... An Outdoor lover!   Jcy was born in Hong Kong, she ...

Nahla Summers - WR for riding 5,000 miles on an ElliptiGO Bike across the UK while writing "KINDNESS" in massive Strava Art!

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nahla is a social change maker, a transformative coach, a podcaster, an accidental adventurer and a speaker.    As the founder of the CIC Sunshine P...

Prerna Dangi - Mountain Guide and Climber from India who is pushing the limits on rock, ice, and everything in between.

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prerna has gained climbing experience from around the world, but her focus is the Himalayas. As an aspiring alpinist, she has delved into all aspects ...

Why so many women are scared to adventure and recognising our female role models with Tough Girl Founder Sarah Williams

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was delighted to be interviewed by Zoe for her new podcast HeadRightOut.    Here is our conversation which we recorded on the 8th September 2021 ...

Emma Kingston - Teacher, Outdoor Adventurer and Author of Bikepacking England 20 multi-day off-road cycling adventures.

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Kingston is an outdoor adventurer, author, teacher and self-confessed map geek who lives in Bristol - the UK's first designated Cycling City. She...

Vera Ngosi-Sambrook - Endurance Cyclist & Engineer - Competing in her first 2,000km self-supported endurance cycling race, The Pan Celtic Race 21.

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vera in her own words:    "My cycling journey really began four years ago when I was lured into riding a tandem for a charity ride under the false ...

Prof. Angie Abdou - Author - This One Wild Life: A Mother-Daughter Wilderness Memoir.

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This One Wild Life: A Mother-Daughter Memoir launched in April 2021.    "Includes research on the shy child, parent-child bonding, social media issu...

Dr. Hajjah Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir - Malaysian Polar Explorer who ski-sailed across Antartica from the South Pole to Hercules inlet in 22 days.

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Hajjah Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir is a lecturer at the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknology MARA (UiTM).    She...

Jessica Hatcher-Moore - Journalist & author living on a hillside in North Wales, writing about improbable things; most recently, childbirth. AFTER BIRTH: What nobody tells you – How to Recover Body and Mind.

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica in her own words:    I am a British non-fiction writer living on a hillside in North Wales, where I write with candour (and, hopefully, a da...

Dr. Sarita Robinson aka "Dr Survival" is a leading academic researcher in Survival Psychology. Sharing how to improve your chances of survival in disaster situations.

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarita Robinson is Deputy Head of the School of Psychology and Computer Science at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Sarita is one of t...

Abbie Barnes - Founder of Spend More Time In The WILD, an organisation that seeks to inspire and empower individuals to get outside for the benefit of mental and physical health.

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Abbie Barnes is the founder and director of Spend More Time In The WILD, an organisation that seeks to inspire and empower individuals to get outside ...

Dr. Adya Misra - British Canoeing #ShePaddles Club Champion. Raising awareness on the lack of diversity in paddlesports and helping to improve gender, ethnic and neuro-diversity in the paddlesports community.

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adya discovered the joy of being out on the water later in life, when she moved to Stockholm, Sweden and discovered kayaking in 2014. Kayaking in the ...

Belinda Kirk - Campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure for wellbeing. Author of - Adventure Revolution:The life-changing power of choosing challenge.

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An Explorer in her own right, Belinda has walked across Nicaragua, searched for camels in China's Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings i...

Cherelle Harding - Founder of Steppers UK. Encouraging Diversity Outdoors, Supporting Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority communities to build positive relationships with the outdoors.

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Words by Cherelle:   Steppers UK is an outdoors organisation that aims to encourage diverse and under represented communities to participate in outd...

Ursula Martin - Walked 5,500+ miles across Europe from the Ukraine to the most westerly point of Spain before turning around to head home to Wales!

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ursula Martin has spent the last two years walking alone from Kiev, Ukraine across Europe, over the Alps, to start on the Camino which would take her ...

Nadhira Alharthy - First Omani Woman to summit Mt Everest (2019) and First Arab Woman to summit Mt Amadablam (2021).

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In May 2019, Nadhira Al Harthy became the first Omani woman and the second Omani to climb Mount Everest.    The inspiration for wanting to climb Mt....

Ellen Piercy - Leading a double life of adventure and engineering. Trained for an expedition to Svalbard 2022 and walking all 25 long distance trails in Cheshire #CheshireChallenge.

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen in her own words:   I was a late starter to living more adventurously: in my late-thirties I realised that maybe I hadn't left it too late and ...

Sufiya - Ultra Runner, Fastest female to Run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (4,000 km in 87 days) and the Indian Golden Quadrilateral Road (6000 km in 110 days, 23 hours).

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sufiya worked in the aviation industry for almost 10 years before she started her running career in 2017 when she ran her first half marathon in Delhi...

Vici Royle - Passionate Runner taking on her first 100K challenge - Race to the Castle!

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vici is a University administrator who finds her happy place in a pair of running shoes. She's been running for over 10 years, sparked by the dream to...

Jasmine Sanchez - Runner, Founder of Vessel Athletics, and a Community Lead of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition.

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmine is based in San Jose, California and recently graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Business & Environmental Studies.   In 2020 Jasmine was...

Hannah "The Destroyer" Jennings shares more on how to become a badass, level up your strength, and build unparalleled confidence in yourself.

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah "The Destroyer" Jennings is a Strength & Mental Process Coach.   For over the past 10 years Hannah has been lifting weights and building an un...

Sam Ortiz is a plus size, Latinx, rock climber, mountaineer, and founder of Climb Big.

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Ortiz (she/her) is a plus size, Latinx, rock climber, mountaineer, and adventure photographer based in WA state. Sam is the founder of Climb Big, ...

Denise Mueller-Korenek - Goal Setting, Overcoming Performance Anxiety and becoming the fastest cyclist on earth!

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Denise Mueller-Korenek set the world record for paced bicycle land speed, traveling at an average of 183.932 MPH, becoming the fastest cyclis...

Jessica Nabongo - Ugandan-American World Traveller, who became the first Black Woman to travel to every country in the world!

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica is a Detroit-born Ugandan-American who got her start with traveling when she was just four years old, and in October 2019, she became the fir...

Sarah Williams - Reflects on the end of 2020 and the start of 2021. Plus more info on the UK Adventure Series #ChallengeWithCicerone and answering questions from patrons and the Tough Girl Tribe.

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode, I reflect back on the final 6 months of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.    I share more about my next challenge - the Tough Gir...

Milbry Polk - Explorer and Photo Journalist, Founder of Wings WorldQuest, and on the Board for The Explorers Club

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Milbry C. Polk (BA, honors) Radcliffe College, Harvard University, has lectured in more 150 schools, universities and public affairs organizations.  ...

Nuran Honakhande - An adventurous mum whose aim is to inspire and encourage mums to adventure solo with kids.

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nuran in her own words:   "Lover of road trips, the great outdoors, and all things natural; I feel truly free and content in the mountains.   After ...

Dr. Megan Banker is a plus-size outdoor adventurer and chiropractor on a mission to inspire and empower people to step into their power and live without limits.

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Megan in her own words:   "I'm Megan (she/her) and I live in Portland, OR. I'm on a mission to inspire people to live their life without limits. I wa...

Krystal Salvent - Her passion for cycling and being a co-leader of Black Girls Do Bike Denver. Helping to promote cycling among a community of BIPOC women, femmes, and girls in Colorado.

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Krystal Salvent is all things fitness and fun who started cycling in 2018 when preparing for America's Most Beautiful Ride, a 100-mile ride in and aro...

Rosie Stancer - Accomplished Polar athlete and explorer since 1996 - described by one journalist as "a cross between Tinker Bell and the Terminator"

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Stancer has dedicated the last 20 years of her life to expeditions of increasing severity. Her endeavours have earned her a high public profile...

Dora Atim - Running Coach and Founder of Ultra Black Running. Completing The Speed Project twice, a 340-mile relay race from LA to Las Vegas!

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dora is a Running Coach for Nike UK and has launched Ultra Black Running - a community of Black Women and Non-Binary people to explore and experience ...

Charlotte Austwick - Explorer of the Natural World, FRGS, SES Rivers Foundation Explorer 2019, Filmmaker & public speaker.

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte graduated from University with a BA in Drama and Classical Archaeology and a MA in Social Anthropology (Specialising in Visual Anthropology)...

Preet Chandi - Army Physiotherapist and Ultra Runner, training for her first solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole!

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preet in her own words:   "I've always been ambitious and enjoyed pushing my boundaries. I had limited knowledge of polar travel when I decided I wan...

Maria Coffey - Award Winning Author, Adventurer & Pioneering Expedition Kayaker.

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Coffey is the author of twelve internationally published, award winning books, the co-owner of an adventure travel company and an adventurer in ...

Soraya Abdel-Hadi - Award-winning writer, artist, and advocate for women and diversity in the UK outdoors. Founder of @alltheelements_

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Soraya believes in taking a holistic approach to making the world a better place, and writes about sustainability, nature and adventure travel. Soraya...

Dr. Mina Endeley - Senior Military Doctor, Mother, Lupus Warrior and Marathon Runner.

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mina was born in the UK and moved to Nigeria when she was five years old. Mina had a carefree childhood growing up in Northern Nigeria with siblings, ...

Dr. Katharine Ganly - Antarctic Doctor 2019-2021 (South Georgia, Bird Island and RRS James Clark Ross).

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kat spent her early years in France and England, and has lived and studied in the Middle East (Syria, Egypt) prior to studying medicine, Kat gained a ...

Dr. Katharine Ganly - Endurance Runner - Spartathlon 2017, Dragons Back 2017, Grand Union Canal Race 2016, Centurion 4x100mile "Grand Slam" 2014 - first female, Marathon des Sables 2013.

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kat is a keen endurance runner and has undertaken many of the Toughest Endurance Races - from running across the Sahara Desert in Morocco while compet...

Alvina Begay - Diné/Navajo Woman, Mother, Olympic Qualifier x3 in the Marathon & 10K, and Registered Dietitian

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alvina was brought up in a traditional Navajo running family and she has always loved to get outside in nature and run, she dreamed about being a com...

Lucy Shepherd - Adventurer. Polar, Mountain and Jungle. Fellow of the RGS.

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As our world grows ever smaller and more connected, it's easier to travel, but harder to find true adventure but at twenty-eight years old, Lucy is at...

Lavina Mehta MBE - Award Winning PT & Wellness Coach, Mum of 3, MBE for Services to Health & Fitness.

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lavina Mehta is a 43-year-old award-winning Personal Trainer and mum of three who has been awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness during Co...

Cathy Alldred - Planning and leading an expedition to climb Fox Jaw Cirque in East Greenland (2014)

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lover of all things outdoors, Cathy is an explorer, mother, wife and USA Operations Lead at global drone-based inspection company, CyberHawk - and t...

Tima Deryan - Mountaineer & Mindset Coach. 1st Lebanese woman to summit Mt. Everest (2019)

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before summiting Everest, Tima had climbed 18 high mountains around the world including 6 out of the 7 summits (highest mountain on every continent) a...

Angela White, aka The Running Granny, Completing JOGLE (875 miles) at 60 years old in 18 days, 10 hours and 3 minutes!

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angela started running at the age of 53 as part of a series of 'small steps' she took to improve her health and quality of life.  A friend then intro...

Amira Patel - The Founder of The Wanderlust Women Group, which encourages hiking and adventure for Muslim women.

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amira in her own words:    "My name is Amira I'm 28 years old and I'm from Bolton. I'm a Muslim British Indian. I currently work at a Spa retreat, a...

Nalini Ravindranath - Outdoor Novice & Mistake Maker. Adventure Seeker. Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker.

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nalini in her own words:   "I'm a grants manager at a nonprofit that focuses on youth development by day and an outdoor enthusiast by weekend. Whethe...

Brooke Thomas - Running with a heart condition. The Nurse who broke the women's record for completing the Te Araroa Trail, NZ (3,000km) in 57 days!

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, On January 22, Brooke Thomas an ultra runner and nurse, finished running the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail. Which starts at Cape Regina i...

Jessie Leong - Award winning filmmaker, brand ambassador for Montane and current Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie's lifelong outdoor odyssey began with Duke of Edinburgh walks in the Peak District.    This segued into long hill hikes in the Yorkshire Dale...

Jessi Morton-Langehaug - High school chemistry teacher, mother, and ultra runner - women's winner of Moab 240!

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessi (Jessilynn) was born in a small town in Southern Alberta Canada. She grew up on a ranch and has always loved being in the mountains. She moved a...

Jordan Marie Daniel - Using her running platform to raise awareness over the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, two spirits and relatives (MMIWG2S). #RunningForJustice

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel – Kul Wičasa Lakota, a citizen of Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate ...

Ellie Douglas - Mental Health Personal Trainer aiming to raise awareness, and challenge stigma around mental health.

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie in her own words:   "I am a Mental Health Personal Trainer based in East Sussex. I started my business WellbeingFIT last year because I want to...