In November 2014, Linh Huynh, spurred on by her unwavering commitment to crafting a life of daring and wonder, became the 1st Canadian woman to complete the Four Deserts Ultramarathon Series, four 250 km, self-supported, 7 day races through the hottest, driest and windiest deserts on earth. In doing so in one calendar year, she became the 1st Canadian woman and the 8th woman in history to complete it as a Grand Slam. Her marathon adventure started in 2011 when she won a writing contest through CBC, who then sponsored her to compete in the Antarctic Ice Marathon. In 2013, she completed the North Pole Marathon and became the first Canadian woman to finish a marathon at both poles, and that ignited the goal to accomplish the Four Deserts Series.Her ambitious journey began when her family arrived in Canada in 1980 as part of the mass exodus of boat people fleeing Vietnam. The freedom and safety that came with her new home sparked a quest in her to courageously challenge her own limits.Join us as shares a hilarious, moving and remarkable account of how she defied circumstance to make her goal happen, and in doing so conjured her own brand of magic.Links mentioned in today’s show:Linh’s TED Talk - “Rethinking Limits”Linh Huynh Website“Cool Hand Luke” - The Ditch Digging Scene Support the showIf you love the show please consider becoming a patron with as little as a $3 monthly subscription. It’s an unpaid labour of love and your support helps the show grow, and encourages me to keep it coming!Did this episode spark questions for you?I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to email me with comments, questions or guests you'd like me to interview. Send a voice message or email me hereThanks so much for listening!If you like the show, I’d so appreciate it if you’d follow in your fav podcast player, and share it with people you think would love it. Connect with me online: Liz Wiltzen Coaching Website Tracking Yes Blog The story that launched the ethos: Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday Magic

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