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After years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could keep up. Packing up his life he moved from Devon to Iten, in Kenya, to eat with, interview, sleep beside and - most importantly – run with, some of the greatest runners in the world. In the distance rests his dream, to join the best of the Kenyan athletes in an epic first marathon across the Kenyan plains.

In the spring of 2021, as the UK's latest pandemic lockdowns were lifted, Nick Butter set out from the Eden Project to become the fastest person to cover every mile of Britain's mainland coastline on foot. Battling the most extreme winds Britain had seen in 100 years, days of torrential rain and the unrelenting hills of Western Scotland and Cornwall, Nick suffered two broken bones and countless injuries, whilst taking on two marathons a day, every day, for 100 days.

Growing up in the Canadian Rockies, the mountains have always been home for Jenny Tough. Travelling the world, she's always discovered commonalities with mountains—and mountain people. Her major project is to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent where indigenous mountain people live isolated from the outside, urban world. Running solo and unsupported comes with obvious logistical as well as physical challenges, but running is also a common language.

Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from university; had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship - and they were making her miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution. Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent before.

Becoming Forrest is the incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream—to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him “to do one thing in life that made a difference”, he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness.

In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that "pendant off the ear of India", Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. An inspired travel narrative and family memoir by an exceptional writer.

At the age of nine, Jamie's family feared he would never walk again. Twenty years later, he set off to run 5,000 miles coast to coast across Canada. When Jamie decided to repay the hospitals that saved his life as a child, he embarked on the biggest challenge of his life: running the equivalent of 200 marathons back to back, solo and unsupported, in 40 degree weather, surviving all kinds of injuries and traumas on the road and wearing through 13 pairs of trainers. And he did it all dressed as the superhero the Flash.

Stephanie White, from Charlotte NC, made up her mind to tackle the three individual 200-mile distance races known as the Triple Crown of 200’s. This includes the Bigfoot 205 mile race, Tahoe 200 mile race, and the Moab 240 mile race. While trying to figure out how to train for these races, she decided to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and learned so much about herself and life, in general, along the way.

At the age of eighteen, Kari Gislason arrives on the island of Corfu after a life-altering encounter with his father in Iceland. Looking for adventure, he decides to stay after meeting the Pirate, a mysterious Greek stranger who offers him work - only to find himself eventually fleeing the island, leaving behind a debt he promises to repay. Three decades later, as a father of two teenage sons, he returns to Corfu with his family. As he revisits his memories of the island, he begins to understand that this place has shaped the adult he has become.

This podcast follows best buds, Ross and Emmanuel, on their journeys around the country visiting as many IHOP restaurants as they can along the way. Join them in their deep convos, incoherent ramblings, and hysterical laughs as these road dogs burn rubber...at an appropriate speed.

Growing up near the Sabine, journalist Wes Ferguson, like most East Texans, steered clear of its murky, debris-filled waters, where alligators lived in the backwater sloughs and an occasional body was pulled from some out-of-the-way crossing. The Sabine held a reputation as a haunt for a handful of hunters and loggers, more than a few water moccasins, swarms of mosquitoes, and the occasional black bear lumbering through swamp oak and cypress knees.

Rest and Recreation is the part of WorkWorkWork.works where we look at work life balance from a very practical perspective identifying and exploring ways in which you can improve your work life balance in a sustainable way. The range of topics we cover will be as varied as life itself. As well as guidance about improving your own work life balance you will practical hints and tips including Reviews of the books, and interviews with the authorsPreviews and reviews of the films, theatre or other culture events Our experiences trying out new leisure activities, hobbies or learn new ...

Salut c’est Maud et Fred de Trail The World, créateurs de l’agence de voyage et d'événements Trail. Nous sommes deux traileurs passionnés et cette année nous allons participer au Marathon des Sables. Ensemble embarquons dans cette folle aventure de préparation de la course dans le desert la plus connue au monde. Toutes les semaines et jusqu’au mois de mai, dans ce podcast on parlera de notre préparation, de nos doutes, on interviewera d’anciens coureurs, de personnes du staff, vous saurez tout sur l’objectif de notre année 2023 : le Marathon des Sables. Alors, vous ...

One Step Beyond is back. Whether it’s to hike a local trail or climb a distant mountain, move to a new country or travel somewhere new, run a first 5k, go rock climbing, tackle sexism in soccer or undertake an ultra-marathon, write to relieve PTSD or take up wildlife photography, this is the show for people looking to step outside their comfort zone and enrich their life. Join author, runner, broadcaster, and traveler Tony Fletcher every month on the podcast all about positively engaging with the world outside our door. Sign up for a free weekly newsletter from Tony; as well as news about ...

Jim Payne follows the waterways of America, living a Tom Sawyer life in his 12-foot kayak, getting scared, soaked, and bailed out of trouble by Samaritans he discovers along the way. His escapades span the country, from the Hudson River to the Columbia, from the Mississippi to the Erie Canal. As Payne's adventures unfold, you never know what's around the next bend He's entrapped by security guards at Mount Vernon, loses his rudder off the Florida Keys, and sleeps in Franklin Roosevelt's bed.

Every year we break our knees in a quest for glory. Join in and follow the challenge!

Welcome to Run the Magic, the podcast that takes you on an enchanting journey through the world of runDisney events, fitness, and personal transformation. Hosted by Wendy Coop, a dedicated runner and running coach with a unique story, this podcast is designed for anyone looking to embrace the magic of runDisney while overcoming personal challenges.Join Wendy as she shares her experiences as a runner living with type 2 diabetes, asthma, and navigating a weight loss journey on a plant-based diet. Each episode provides valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories that will help you ...

Six runDisney addicted Disney Adults who decided to get together and share in the chaos. We dive deeper into all things Disney but sometimes other generally magical topics... depending on where the discussion takes us. So hold onto your hats, because this might be the wildest podcast in the... you get the point. We can’t wait for you to tune in to our chaos.

Conversations that go beyond running to explore what it means to push your limits, seek adventure and find connection out on the trail. The guests from around the globe share their stories that will inspire you and hopefully empower you to find your own adventure and tell your own story. The podcast endeavors to include diverse voices from the trail and ultra community from elite athletes, to back of the pack and runners from different cultures and backgrounds. We all have a story to tell. Running Divine Podcast hopes you find connection on and off the trail.

This podcast is for runners in San Antonio no matter what your pace is. We will interview runners, discuss local races, and discuss running routes and running groups.