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Dan Raven-Ellison is an explorer of ideas, landscapes, and what’s possible. As the founder of Slow Ways, he’s building a grassroots national walking network to connect every town and city in Britain. Before that, he spearheaded the campaign to make London the world’s first National Park City, challenging how we perceive urban nature. A self-described guerrilla geographer, Dan blends creativity, activism, and deep curiosity to explore big questions: What makes a place wild? Who gets to access it? And how do we make everyday adventure more accessible?This is Dan’s second appearance on the Living Adventurously podcast (check out episode 49 for our first chat). In this conversation, we dive deeper into Dan’s mission to reimagine geography, walking, childhood, and cities. From rewilding Britain to the future of Slow Ways, we cover bold ideas, tough trade-offs, and the power of imagination in driving real change. Whether you're a walker, parent, teacher, or dreamer, there’s something here for you.Topics We Cover in This Episode1. Big Picture: What’s the Real Mission?What unites Dan’s unconventional and eccentric projectsWhy he’s called a “guerrilla geographer” — and what he’s rebelling againstTimes his imagination outpaced reality“Isn’t geography just colouring in?”The weirdest project he’s ever doneWalking as activism and creative tool2. Slow Ways – Do We Really Need This?Why we might need more walking routes, not fewerWhat makes Slow Ways different from existing maps and platformsCompeting with tech giants on a shoestringHow walking can reshape how we think about placeConnection vs. convenience — what Slow Ways is really forWho’s actually using the networkThe Right to Roam: field margins, farmers, and fairness3. Childhoods as PlacesSeeing childhood as a place, not just a phaseThe dangers of over-sanitised, safety-first childhoodsDesigning adventure for urban kidsScreens vs. mud: what kids today are missingWhy he wants children to get (safely) lostThe Exeter Citizens’ Plan — involving kids in civic imagination4. Rewilding Britain: Wildlife, Housing, and AdventureCan we have more homes and more wildlife?Housing vs. green belt vs. public access — what comes first?Whether we need to rethink the green beltIs rewilding compatible with human life and housing needs?Do people really want to live near wild animals and untidy land?5. Cities as National Parks – Serious or Symbolic?Is London as a National Park a policy or just a metaphor?Can cities ever be wild in an ecological sense?Do urban nature movements distract from protecting rural wilderness?Who gains — and who doesn’t — from the National Park City label?Is this a branding gimmick — or a mindset shift?Do commuters feel like they’re in a National Park?6. Slow Ways – The Future VisionBuilding local networks through schools and charitiesWhat a scaled-up version of Slow Ways might look likeThe challenge of going mainstream without losing charmCan volunteer-driven projects really shift national habits?What wild success looks like — and why it mattersCould Slow Ways be part of school curriculums or health systems? ★ Support this podcast ★

In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Alastair Humphreys chats with Craig Mod about the overlapping worlds of adventure, creativity, and publishing. The two explore their different but kindred approaches to long walks — Craig’s meticulous, high-tech planning versus Alastair’s spontaneous, minimalist style — and how these journeys feed into their creative work. Craig shares the thinking behind his wildly successful newsletters, membership programme, and beautiful, obsessively designed books. They also dive into broader themes like cultural responsibility, self-discipline, nature connection, and why sometimes walking is just the best way to think deeply.🧭 Topics and ThemesCraig's long-distance walks across Japan (Tokaido, Nakasendo, Kumano Kodo)Comparison of walking vs. cycling as immersive travel toolsDigital minimalism and “no teleporting” rules during walksHigh-tech vs low-tech navigation: Apple Watch Ultra vs. paper mapsThe joy and discipline of documentation: notes, photography, audio, videoDaily synthesis as a creative practice while walkingBooks as tangible artefacts of ephemeral experienceCraig’s reasons for walking: presence, routine, deadlines, synthesisPlanning vs. spontaneity in adventuresThe special role of beautiful book designMaking creativity sustainable: Craig’s membership model (Special Projects)Emotional and logistical tension between audience growth and creative purityWalk & Talk retreats with Kevin Kelly: structure, goals, dinner conversationsLitter and cultural responsibility in Japan vs. the WestThe role of access in building care for the natural worldThe value of constraints, caps, and intimacy in building an audience📚 Books MentionedThings Become Other Things by Craig Mod (Random House edition)Kissa by Kissa by Craig ModRings of Saturn by W.G. SebaldKevin Kelly’s essay “1000 True Fans”Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World by Irene Vallejo (mentioned by Alastair)💡 Concepts & Quotes“Walking is a platform for other things to happen.”“Teleports” as anything that removes you from presence (phones, news, etc.)“I’ve never thought: I have to do this because my subscribers are expecting it. It’s all selfish.”“The best piece of technology ever invented is the book.”“Snickers bar logic”: why we’re fine carrying snacks, but not their wrappers“Make the ephemeral tangible”: the purpose behind bookmaking“You can’t walk with someone and do the thinking.”🧾 Links & RecommendationsCraig Mod’s website and newslettersSpecial Projects MembershipRandom House edition: Things Become Other ThingsCraig’s essay on British sandwiches 🍞Do LecturesOutrage + Optimism podcastKevin Kelly’s “1000 True Fans” ★ Support this podcast ★

Sadly this is the Final Episode of the Podcast (until I find a new sponsor)! Jack Thurston is a cyclist, a food lover, a photographer, a guide-book writer and an early podcast pioneer. He is the host of The Bike Show podcast and author of the Lost Lanes cycling guidebooks. We talked about adventures close to home and what the world of 'Adventure' looks like in the 21st Century.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Trees for Cities, the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@jackthurston - https://twitter.com/jackthurstonLost Lanes - lostlanes.co.ukThe Bike Show podcast has been running since 2005 Alastair Humphreys on the Bike Show - http://thebikeshow.net/alastair_humphreys_part1/Podcasts don't usually make money. But you have to do something that you love - that is the price of entry.Bike Show tries to pick up sounds and experiences - the sonic colour - from outside the studioThere are different kinds of audio perfectionAsking open questions is important. Ask them how they feel. Get beyond the facts into the emotion.Conversation ought to be structured but also feel naturalIf you let silence happen, people will fill it with something interestingYou need to give the audience what they are interested inLouis Theroux podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p089sfrz/episodes/downloadsCheryl Strayed podcast - Sugar Calling - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sugar-calling/id1505881384There are so many different methods of cycling.Cycling is a great way to interact with the environmentraphael kraft caribbean cycling podcast - https://thebikeshow.net/raphael-krafft-reportage-on-two-wheels/Cycling breaks down barriers, gets you unexpected places, and you are not cut off from the world. Therefore it is a good way to have experiences.The bicycle is a tool to take in the world at the right pace (and at the right price)Jack is a touring cyclist and a utility cyclistTakes kids to school on the bike. Does the shopping on the bike.You can travel further, for less effort, than walking. It's the perfect vehicle for travelling at the speed of the land and of my mind.fuchsia dunlop every grain of rice - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Every-Grain-Rice-Chinese-Cooking/dp/140880252XJack's spice concoction for cycle touring - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDqv79llTaT/Jack takes tins of sardines, marzipan, parmesan, harissa on a bike tourI like a bike ride that starts and finishes at my front doorJack has done a lot of flying in his life, but now is repulsed by the connotations. It makes him feel queasy.Has committed to not flying for workThings (like not flying) which seem difficult to consider are actually not that hard once you do themThere are a lot of issues related to 'adventure' that are problematicAdventure is a useful word for the sort of things we do - embracing the unexpected as a leisure activityTo me 'adventure' has a lot of baggage from history500 years ago adventure was the manifestation of privilege - colonial expansion right up to Edwardian's doing it for 'queen and country'Money, power, privilege, whiteness were the preconditions for adventurePeople doing adventure - voluntarily putting themselves in harm's way. If danger is a normal part of your life then you're probably unlikely to want to go bungee jumpingJack enjoys wild camping, but acknowledges that if he didn't look the way he does [white] then it would be a much more intimidating experienceCycling guidebooks over 100 years agoWanted to make the Lost Lanes books seductiveMake going out for a ride around London really appealing: nice photos, make it look appealing, eat oysters by the sea rather than get sweaty, evocative writingLiving in London in the 90s Jack had to come up with stories / temptations to lure his flatmates to come out of the city and ride with himThe book is supposed to fire up people's imaginations, and then the website has the technical detailsEmphasis of Lost Lanes is on very quite lanes and roadsYorkshire WoldsBeverley MinsterSomerset Leve

Rhiane Fatinikun was a self-confessed fan of Netflix and raving when she spotted hikers getting off a train in the Peak District and, on the spur of the moment, decided to take up hiking! She set up the Black Girls Hike Instagram page and began leading groups of black women on hikes. Rhiane's mission now is to make the outdoors a safe and welcoming environment for people like her, breaking down barriers, broadening people’s horizons and empowering women to get outside their comfort zone.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Adventurous Ink, the book club for outdoor folk. Life is too short not to fill it with adventure. An Adventurous Ink subscription will inspire more memorable experiences and help you reconnect with the natural world whilst you're out there. Each month you'll receive a new book or journal featuring writers, photographers and illustrators who really 'get' the great outdoors.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysBlack Girls Hike Instagram pageWent on a 5 to 9 adventure to watch the Perseid Meteor shower - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PerseidsI hadn't done a midweek adventure before, but this showed I can fit more things in.Had a great night's sleep in a bivvy bag4 years ago her aunty took her on a hike in Rivington, aged 28I used to come home and watched NetflixI loved raving, Carnival and reggae festivalsChronixx - https://chronixx.com/Buju Banton - https://www.bujubanton.com/When you admire someone you feel like if you meet someone you might cry.Was on a train journey from Barnsley to Manchester when she saw hikers getting on and off.Said to herself "I'm going to take up hiking this year", then a week later set up @bgh_ukThe day before my first hike I went and bought a raincoat and new bootsI was late for the first hike and there were 13 people waiting for meFollowed a route she found in the Manchester Evening NewsOn that first hike I was winging it a bit, but I managed to get us back to the start. I was an imposterI don't have a favourite hill yet as I haven't done enoughLikes Mam TorChooses places to go from what she sees on InstagramAnyone can get out in the hills. You don't need all the gear. Try to find a community.Start small, start local.When you don't have experience in something you lack confidence and you need someone cheering you on. It's just about finding a community.Don't live in the prism of other people's opinionsBouji - https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=BoujiBlack Girls Hike is a safe space for black women to explore the countryside togetherNot connected to the other BGH groups worldwide - just doing her own thingHer idea of building a community came straight away - "This is great - you need to come!"Delegating her 'baby' is hard. The other group leaders she met via Instagram. It felt natural to try to target the UKI don't always want to be in the spotlight, just because I'm the founder. I'm just leading the spirit.Safe space: you experience so much racism in the UK that you want to be around people who have the shared experience.Good to go where people don't ask "stupid questions about your tan / hair" and everyone is in the same boat as you.You can be your authentic self in a safe space. In her work she senses people have lots of negative perceptions about black people from TV. She is always code-switching so as to not conform to the ideas they have about her.Conversations in the hills - people are more focussed on their well-being. Positive energy.BGH is a way to connect people. Friendships form.Manchester is a transient city so this is place for people to form relationships.A chance for people to be their best selvesOver 100 people came to the first hike in LondonMost of them were new to the outdoors and had never really considered going hiking99% of the time everyone is really happy to share the outdoors and see you enjoying what they are enjoying.Marketing the outdoors to black people is not being done right.The management of National Parks, brands etc are too white and cannot relate. They want you to be involved but they don't want to include you in the deci

Karen Darke is an adventurer and Paralympian handcyclist. It is lucky that Karen has what she describes as “an adventurous gene”, as life in a wheelchair is full of the unexpected. Karen was a keen runner and climber (she had climbed Mt Blanc and the Matterhorn), but fell off a cliff and became paralysed from the chest down at age 21. Whilst initially she thought “I’d rather be dead than paralysed”, Karen soon learned that with friends, creativity and perseverence most things are still possible. She says, “it is thanks to those ingredients that I have a pretty extraordinary life.” Continuing her adventures, Karen has handbiked the Silk Road through Central Asia, through the Indian Himalaya from Leh to Manali and the length of Japan. She has kayaked the ‘Inside Passage’ from Vancouver to Alaska and also paddled on an expedition in Patagonia. Karen crossed Greenland's ice cap whilst sitting on skis using her arms and poles to cover the 372-mile crossing. She even returned to climbing, summiting the iconic El Capitan in Yosemite. Always eager to challenge herself, in 2009 Karen became World Paratriathlon Champion and is now a full-time athlete. She was a silver-medallist in the London 2012 Paralympics and became Paralympic Champion in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. At London 2012 Karen missed out on a second medal by a whisker. After crossing the finishing line holding hands with team mate Rachel Morris, both in a time of 1:43:08, Morris was awarded the bronze medal. Karen is currently training for her third Paralympic Games. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a small charity doing big things to protect & enhance a very special place & enable everyone to enjoy it.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.karendarke.com/Perhaps I'm an expert in reframing things to see them in a positive lightI wouldn't choose to be paralysed, but my life has been special and interesting since then.The one thing we always have control over is our perspective and how we view things.I try to bring more possibility to life.Aged 21 when a climbing accident paralysed herThe impact of realising the paralysis was about a month later when she saw other people in wheelchairs in hospitalI had a couple of weeks when being asleep was far more attractive than being awakeBut there were people around her in a far worse condition. Her perspective shifted from "this is the end of the world" to "come on..."Thought differently about herself after the accident - she was very judgemental about herself. Embarrassed to be in a wheelchair.Her whole body image changed totallyEarly on she realised that there are "helpful but over-helpful" people, and then other people who didn't know how to respond to her.When you meet someone in a wheelchair: just be yourself. But don't launch in with personal questions straight away. "Do you need a hand?" is nice. Just be a nice human being.At first it felt too painful to go back into the mountains so she considered totally changing her lifestyle. But what are the elements of being attracted to adventure? Uncertainty, nature, being with friends. She learned that it was possible to still get all those things.She got a special tandem so that she could share adventure with people. She misses that "shared" side of adventure now she is a professional athlete.Cats only have 7 lives in Spain, not 9Not always good at mitigating risk!I do actually quite like being alive...Hard to say what is the 'best' adventure, because they are all different.It's about the people, the landscapes, the lessons.Spent a few months seakayaking up the coast of Alaska. Had to leave her wheelchair behind. Group of 9 people, living in harmony with the tides and moon, looking out for bears.Suresh Paul - https://www.equaladventure.org/"I wonder how good you could be if you just applied yourself to one thing"I believe that if you put enough hours work in, if you like it enough to put the hours in, then we can all get surprisingly good at things.Karen has won gold and silver medals in the Paralympic gamesIt's mu

David Elliott is Chief Executive at Trees for Cities, having previously cleared landmines around the world. Trees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. David has overall leadership responsibility for the organisation. He has worked in the non-profit sector for a number of international organisations, prior to which he was a management consultant.He is a Commissioner for the London Sustainable Development Commission, a Trustee for the African Conservation Foundation and previously for the International Tree Foundation.He holds BSc degrees in Biological Sciences from Edinburgh University and Politics & International Relations from LSE, and an MBA from Cambridge University.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Happy People Hike who believe in the power of fresh air and camaraderie of strangers. The genuine joy experienced on the side of a mountain is a feeling they try to bring back to everyday life. Being outdoors can lift even the lowest of spirits and their apparel is meant to remind you of how great life can be when you spend your time truly experiencing it.​(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.treesforcities.org/After uni began working for big corporations because he didn't really know which direction he wanted his career to go. He just fell into it.There's not always a grand career plan for people. Need to test the water a bit.What I really wanted to do was travel, explore, and break out of the city.Clearing landmines with the HALO Trust - https://www.halotrust.org/Moved to CambodiaTurned down corporate career ladder to go and clear landmines. Quite an extreme change!Famiy were a little concerned. Friends not so surprised. Good for young people to chop and change, try things out to work what the right path was.I had no qualifications whatsoever to clear landmines. The main qualification was the desire.Straight in at the deep end, learning to clear mines.It was one of the most amazing, grounding experiences of my lifeCambodia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Guinnea Bissau, LiberiaThe first time you dig up a landmine is terrifying - like anything in life the first one is hard. You come to realise that the greatest fear is fear itselfYou get a one-metre lane to clear - first mine took about 5 hours to doMBA at CambridgeLandmine clearing, management consultancy and MBA all combine to really help with the role of CEO at Trees for Cities. You draw on them all in very different waysNon-linear career - everything is useful. Variety is not something to be embarrassed about.http://www.100yearlife.com/Trees for Cities is a charity that originally began by hosting parties then planting trees. The founders were DJs, so they put on parties for their friends and then planted treesNational charity with some international projectsThe least green areas often overlap with social deprivation.Initially people liked trees for the aesthetics, but they are vital for carbon storing, trees absorb heat, provide shade, prevent flooding, filter pollutants.Green space is vital to the infrastructure of cities, and integral to the design of citiesTfC have planted a million treesNot so much about lots of trees, but finding the most effective place to plant trees in citiesTree planting is not always right - you don't want to convert peat bogs to forest, for example. Even a single tree planted strategically in a city can have hundreds of years of benefits for that community, to be engaged and care for it.The benefits on air quality and aesthetics.Trees get people outdoors and experiencing the outdoors, to get them engaged, loving and cherishing the outdoorsNature is thought of as a rural thing, but 80% of us live in cities so we need to make this available on our doorstepsCOVID has shown the importance of local green spacesMany urban green spaces are poor quality - just muddy grass. Green Recovery in the UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-commits-350-million-to-fuel-green-recoveryMany local authorities are really trying to make

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is an ultra-runner, a businesswoman, a mother of four and a grandmother of two. She is very clear which is the toughest of these challenges...! We talked about becoming a teenage mother, taking up running to lose weight, training for the Marathon des Sables, enduring rural racism, and the launch of Black Trail Runners whose mission is to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of black people in trail running.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Outdoor Swimming Society which has spearheaded significant cultural change in the way outdoor swimming is viewed and the number of people who take part in it. Full of doers, thinkers and creatives, The OSS team uses its talents and personal time to drive change. Over the last 15 years we have had a direct impact on individuals’ swimming habits, inland access, social swimming networks and open water events, all of which has contributed to the lido revival, and the current art, science and culture around swimming.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@blacktrailrunners@sabrunsmilesBeing a mum of 4 is harder than being an ultrarunner or a businesswomanBeing a mum is good ultramarathon training - the pain, the exhaustion etc.!Jasmin Paris - winner of the Spine RaceBeing a teenage mother means you have energy, you don't have competitive pressure or comparisonsA firm believer that life happens for a reason. You take the path that is in front of you. Put on 5 stone (31kg) after giving birth. This was what prompted to her to begin runningI was so ashamed of my body that I didn't dare go to the gymSymphisis pubis dysfunctionBegan running purely to shift weightBeing overweight with a baby, a toddler and a business to run meant that she could not move quick enough for everyday life. Needed to be more mobileManaged half a mile on her first run. A friend said "it looks like you are breathing out of your arse." I was as red as a beetroot.Gave up alcohol 5 years ago. 40th birthday decided to set a huge challenge, an adventure, something out of her comfort zone. Signed up for the Marathon des Sables. Took up trail running to get the rough terrain training needed for the MdSMdS - have to carry all your clothes, food etc.James Cracknell MDS film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Qak8e4vYA - That looks horrendous - I have to get an entry to that race!Dean Karnazes - Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night RunnerCommitted to the race by immersing herself in the MdS, learning everything she could. Every adventure I do I want to taste it before committing to it by researching as much as I canCoached by Elisabet Barnes - http://lessonsinbadassery.com/elisabet-barnes-queen-desert-ultra/Training had to fit into my life, not life had to fit into training: lots of 4am runsI couldn't afford to break myself in the Sahara as I had a family back homeFamily acknowledges that running helps manage her mental healthMission is to be the best version of myselfThere's a lot of pressure on females that training is being selfishLuxury item on the MdS - pictures and photos from her familySilly MdS decision not to take running polesSucceeding at this enormous event brought deep satisfaction... for about 2 hours! And then came the "what next"Depressed for about a month afterwardsOnce you've achieved the impossible, where do you go from here?She knew she needed to commit to another challenge to pick herself up againNeeds goals in her lifeI don't know if I'll ever find that pinnacle, and now feeling fulfilled and able to move on to crochet knitting or whatever!I believe we are all here for a specific purposeEnduring rural racism since childhood and adult microagressions has had an impact on her mental healthLiving in a small minority means she feels she needs to prove her existence.Racism prods and pokes at self-esteemMicroagressions in the running community; access to wild placeshttps://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/The countryside is a very white place. She feels like an oddity.Running up a hill listening to music - people looking in a disapproving wayBecom

David Hanney is the Co-founder and CEO at Alpkit, an outdoor and bike brand for enthusiasts and adventurers. We chatted about buying and selling stuff, what makes a good adventure film, the community of working in an outdoor brand, taking the elitism out of adventure, the need for a new approach to adventure, sustainability, and Blue Peter annuals.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WildBounds, who deliver both exceptional kit from independent brands and inspiration for your next adventure.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://twitter.com/alpkithttps://alpkit.com/If a product we develop is something I want to take to the Alps, and if it works in the Peak District, then it's a good product.Years of buying far too much stuff teaches you to manage stock - to flow stuff in. Good buying and retailing is about flowing stock.Being able to sell a t-shirt for £3 raises so many horrible issuesSteepEdge - Video on Demand - https://vimeo.com/steepedgeWhat makes a good adventure film - good narrative, good charaters, interesting peopleIt's a very modern world when we all make films / social media about our holidays52 Peaks adventure - https://www.matthewdickinson.com/52peaks/Lives on the edge of the Peak District deliberately - to be close to the outdoorsLoves the community of working in an outdoor brandAlpkit doesn't see itself as 'hardcore' and therefore can help take the elitism out of adventureThe queue on Everest - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/26/i-wont-be-joining-queue-everest-overcrowding-summitCan't justify flying to Nepal or Antarctica for "middle aged man going on holiday"Alpkit tries to make gear for UK conditionsArc'Teryx and Mountain Equipment are doing good jobsPatagonia have held good principles over 30-40 yearsLet My People go Surfing - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-People-Surfing-Education-Businessman-Including/dp/0143109677/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=58661334172&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwqML6BRAHEiwAdquMnZGqCfCRTFSF_lU9BV8YAsnvLebpFhO5Cpv4sp49YBSwmO7c_RyzNhoCfyAQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259100687418&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9044998&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5075519006684598494&hvtargid=kwd-296089210690&hydadcr=18711_1817486&keywords=let+my+people+go+surfing&qid=1599130212&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-21Alpkit founded by a group of friends who enjoyed the outdoors but were frustrated by the gatekeepers of the retail stores. Listen to your customers. Make a really good product. Serve your customers.Alpkit moved from online to stores. Retailers just have an urge to have shops. Commercially it makes sense as the internet isn't the free democratic space it seems to be. Google and Amazon are the gatekeepers.Web sales are stronger in places that they have stores. The stores make a sense of place. Becomes a hub to do stuff.Half of product searches are on Amazon. Rosie Watson's article: https://adventureuncovered.com/stories/building-a-sustainable-outdoor-community-after-covid-19/There's a contradiction of brands who make stuff claiming to be benefiting the environmentNeed to build a relationship with your equipment and make it lastBlue Peter Green Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Peter-Green-Book-Laminated/dp/0563208864Really hard to make a work environment a 'green' placeDon't want to be all doom and gloom - a 'shouldist'The outdoors is a good place, it's where we want to be, it can play a crucial role in the revitalisation of our citiesUs outdoor enthusiasts can lead by exampleAlpkit Foundation - https://alpkit.com/pages/foundationWe need better infrastructure to help larger numbers enjoy the outdoorsCircular economy - the Continuum project finds good homes for old gear: https://alpkit.com/pages/continuumHave a meaningful specific - don't try to please everyoneIf you want to do really quality work that only appeals to a niche - go for that. Do it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Paul Sinton-Hewitt is the founder of Parkrun, the worldwide phenomenon that sees thousands rock up to local parks around the world every Saturday morning to run a timed 5k. Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Outdoors Rocks, a well-curated collection of outdoor and adventure movies, from mountain biking to kayaking, extreme skiing to climbing the biggest mountains. Outdoorsrocks.com is the hub for outdoor video content.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysParkRun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/https://twitter.com/paulsintonhewitPeople have even run ParkRun in AntarcticaDon't pay a great deal of attention to the figures of ParkRun because it's never really been about the figures.Ambitious to have a ParkRun in every villageMotivation has moved towards health and well-being more than sheer runningDarren Wood has run almost 800 ParkRunsA few thousand people have done 250 runsVolunteering is not giving something back, it's doing something for yourselfWhen you volunteer you come away energised and feel greatThe average time for ParkRun is going up - more people are getting involvedTrying to take away the barriers so that everyone can get involved5km for someone who has never done a 5km feels huge. Once you've done it, your perspective changes.For many people ParkRun is the one highlight of their week. They operate on Xmas Day because some people are very lonely that day.Paul began ParkRun at a time when his own life was not going very well. He wanted people to not only run, but mostly join him for coffee afterwards.13 runners on the first day.2 prizes that day - for the fastest and for the slowestParkRun is not a race. It can be a race against yourself.There were volunteers on the first day, so that has been a core part of it ever since. First ParkRun was at Bushey Park in LondonHe needed community to help his own life - it was a key part of that first eventThe social communion is vital to ParkRunA well-functioning team can get almost anything done.You don't have to be competent yourself - surround yourself with good people.The first step is the hardest, the decision that "I am going to do this no matter what"In the first 10 years there were many times when he questioned whether it was worth itThere are times when you know that what you are standing for is good and proper.Sleeping under the stars - a simple, lovely idea, but there is a lot of resistance. Paul slept outside his van throughout a tour round France. Loved it.If I planned to create what we've got today I would have failed. ParkRun has been a step at a time affair.It started gently, under the radar, so he could make mistakes and learn from themMalala - https://malala.org/malalas-storyGreta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMrtLsQbaokYou've got to try and live every single day to the fullest - embrace the opportunities that exist and be as happy as you can about everythingVery early on I realised my own limitations. I am a generalist. I need specialists around me. Brought in experts to ParkRun - handed over control of ParkRun UK and then worldwide. Feelings of immense loss.The handover period was unpleasant and uncomfortable, but he knew that the right things were happening.Difference between being inclusive and actively targeting under-represented groups. ParkRun targets disadvantaged communities deliberately and tries to draw people out.ParkRun takes place in prisonsBehavioural Insights: things need to be Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely.Everyone is welcome to ParkRunI was not looking for monumental growth. Began with 13. When it got to 100, Paul thought "oh my god!"Didn't ask anyone's permission to beginGood decision in life - try to understand yourself. Be honest about your weaknesses. Then be honest to those you love about your weaknesses. ★ Support this podcast ★

David Lindo, also known as The Urban Birder, is a broadcaster, writer, naturalist, photographer, public speaker, tour leader and passionate birder. Born and raised in London, David loves anything to do with nature, but for as long as he can remember birds have been his particular obsession. David says, "You don’t have to wear green anoraks; you can look cool and fashionable, I find the birds prefer it too.Get your friends involved.Find a local patch to regularly visit.Think that anything can turn up anywhere at anytime - that still works for me to this day.Don’t go out expecting to see anything. That way you’ll never be disappointed but most likely be surprised. And remember: look up!"THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Offgrid Design Agency who want to work with people who aren’t scared to look at things differently, that want to make a difference and are willing to go a (little) Off Grid.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysThe Urban Birder - https://theurbanbirderworld.com/https://www.instagram.com/theurbanbirder/In Conversation With interviews - https://theurbanbirderworld.com/live-webinars/The Great Bustard (went extinct in the UK in 1840) - http://greatbustard.org/the-project/Birders make annual bird lists. A 'big year' is a personal challenge or an informal competition among birders who attempt to identify as many species as possible by sight or sound, within a single calendar year and within a specific geographic area. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_year620 bird species seen in London, if only once.Possible to see 200 bird species in a year in LondonI remember watching a puffin from Hammersmith BridgeBeen to 350 cities birdingAlmost nobody considers birding in cities - you become an urban explorerWild places exist even inside your house. Nature surrounds you.Been birding since the devil was a boyBirding is my reason for being. It was my destiny.Birding makes me feel good. The moment you connect with nature you feel good. It's a great thing to do when you are in a tight cornerTrying to 'sell' birding as a life choice, like meditation or yogaSome ornithogists think urban birding is not 'real' birdingYou have to work harder in a city to see birds. This hones your skillsAnything can turn up at any timeTrying to make birding more accessible worldwide. Cleveland, US. Starting a birding project in an urban, African American neighbourhood.Urban birding is a way of helping people get to know their areaGrew up in Wembley, used to explore the local park and wasteground. Exploring wilderness, making camps, making dens, studying the bird life. The top of tall buildings - the same height as migrating birdsBritain's national bird - the robinHoming: on Pigeons. Did a talk in prisons about birding - everyone enjoyed it and was engaged.Takes urban kids on nature walks. There is a problem with inner city engagement - they don't think it is for them.TV always portrays nature as being out in the countryside, so people in cities think it's not for them.Need to get more nature in the curriculum.Media portrays nature via white middle-class men. That's a problem.Needs to be a wider range of nature programming - not just epic David Attenborough stuff.Nature TV is always about entertainment now. Becomes unattainable.Too much emphasis on jaws, claws and fangsI was born interested. I think I was born as a puma in a previous life.My interest in nature was instinctive. None of my friends and family were interested. Good to keep areas of gardens wild. Don't over-manicure parks. Allow things to flourish.New housing estates should be built with more green and blue and less grey.Build new houses with holes in for swifts and bats. You don't need to do a lot to be a birder. Have an open mind and wonderment.It's not that important to know what you are looking at. At first it's just about noticing that it is there. You don't have to wear green and wellies - you can just go out and be coolIf you're single it's great to tell people that you are a birderI'm addicted to custardEarly Electric Light OrchestraMoney buys you anything and nothing ★

ReRun is a Community Interest Company aimed at prolonging the life of running clothes and equipment. Founded and run by Dan Lawson, Team GB 24hr Ultra runner and his wife Charlotte. They say, "the biggest thing we can do is to ask "do I really need this?" before buying something. It is good for the planet, but also saves you money so you can work less, and therefore spend more time with your family or out in nature."Adidas makes 400 million shoes a year, but every trainer ever made still exists! So ReRun is trying to eradicate waste in the running community by prolonging the life of every item.As well as clothing, we talked about Ultrarunning, taking a degree in dance, and the world of Bollywood movies!THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Wave Project, the world’s first ‘surf therapy’ course funded by a government health service. The Wave Project brings people together through surfing. (If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysReRun Clothing: https://rerunclothing.org/https://www.instagram.com/rerun.clothingDan ran a half marathon at 12Dan Lawson is now a GB ultramarathon runner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_LawsonDan didn't run a marathon until his late 30s - ran it on his own in the South Downs with no training - as the result of an argument with a friendIf you want to run a good time in a marathon you have to train, but if you just want to do it then anyone can do it.Charlotte has run a 5.30 marathon. "It was worse than giving birth!"Charlotte - "I like the idea of being a runner"Charlotte wanted to be a Top of the Pops dancer. She went to the Brit school at 14 - https://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk/Degree at London Contemporary Dance School - https://www.lcds.ac.uk/lcds-homepage"I did all my professional training... and then I got pregnant."A degree in dance - 90 mins ballet, 90 mins contemporary dance, pilates every dayChoreography, dance theory, dance history, dance notation, preparing routinesMartha Graham - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_GrahamTwyla Tharp - the Creative Habit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/0743235274C: My love of dance was not creating it, but perfecting somebody else's visionC: dancers are fitter than ultrarunners. Dan agrees. "Dancers are very strong"D: Ultrarunning is easy: you've just got to want to do it. It is more about blocking out the noise in your head than being physically fit.D: I've always had a vice in my life. Running is a vice.What are you running away from?Ultrarunning is a form of self-harmI run to calm my mind - it's like a drug. You need to run longer and longerRunning is a moreish addiction.C: Running also brings you joy, DanD: Running brings me immense joy. I also meditate. Running is like a fast-track to that point of stillness.Runs without headphones so that his mind quietens downThe flow state in both running and dancingBritish Athletics 24 hour team - https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/12-british-athletes-selected-for-24-hour-world-championships/24 hour running round a running trackUltraGobi 400Charlotte is part of the GB 24 hour support crewRole of crew: don't sleep, don't have empathy/emotion, have to be harsh at them and say "just keep running"Ultrarunning is actually a team game - you can't run far, fast without someone looking after you. The crew is vitalSetting off to attempt to break the record for running Land's End to John O'Groats. (Spoiler: he did it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CD7v54nHJiH/?utm_source=ig_embed) - 9 Days 21 hours 14 minutes 2 secondsPrevious attempt Dan just ran out of steamThe record for cycling from Land's End to John o' Groats is held by Andy Wilkinson, who completed the journey in 41 hours, 4 minutes and 22 seconds on a Windcheetah recumbent tricycle. Charlotte danced in Bollywood moviesWith 2 small children we decided that life could be more exciting and decided to move to IndiaPatnem, GoaA lady asked Charlotte what she did for a living. She lied and said "a dancer" because she had always wanted to be a dancer. The lady happened to be an agent for Bollywood movies and offered he

Kieran Harkin is a conservationist and educator with 12 years’ experience working for non-profit organisations and over 500 days experience in leading groups of young people in wilderness area. Kieran was on his way to begin a law degree in Manchester when he decided instead to follow his heart and pursue a career protecting the environment. Twelve years on from earning an Msc in Environmental Management, he has never once regretted the change of heart.Kieran's career has taken him to the remote Botswana bush and the Nepalese Himalayas where he has spent long periods leading groups of young people in wilderness areas. He has more than a decade's experience working on conservation projects for non-profit organisations.Kieran strongly believes that all people must be engaged with the natural world to ensure its protection, a vision which led him to found GET OUT.GET OUT is a UK charity, founded in 2018 and based in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The founding goal of GET OUT is to use environmental education to strengthen the connection between Tower Hamlets' young people and the natural world. Through a programme of outdoor education, surfing, campaigning and permaculture projects GET OUT strives to give young people self-confidence, life skills and experiences which will help them in education, life and as environmentally-conscious members of their local and global communities.They believe ALL young people deserve the same opportunities to experience nature and become voices for its protection regardless of their background. Kieran says, “At GET OUT we want to ensure that the importance of environmental protection is embedded and instilled in people’s values from a young age. Centred on the belief that people will only protect what they love, we believe it is essential for ALL young people to experience and value the natural world.”PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysGet Out project: https://www.getoutuk.org/https://twitter.com/GETOUTCHARITYDunaff HeadKieran is a bad but very keen surferAfter a 5 hour drive from London to get to the waves, you're going in no matter what the waves are likeWhy don't surfers wear helmets? Because they are too cool.Jerry Lopez, Surf Is Where You Find ItEddie Aikau - Eddie Would GoBarbarian DaysDaniel Duane - Caught InsideMark Boyle - The Way HomeSurfing gives me a real sense of purposeThe anticipation of a 5 hour drive from London to Devon, the week before looking at surf reports - the whole thing gives me a buzzRosie Riley podcast episode on Living Adventurously- North Sea surfingLondon Surf Film festival - https://londonsurffilmfestival.com/the-event/London Surf Club on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LondonSurfClub/Spend 20 days doing your 'pop up' every night in front of the mirrorBiggest adventure was living in the African bush in Botswana for 7 months. Got a job offer whilst doing a Masters degree, and the university allowed him to go and study elephantsMasters on Migratory patterns in elephantsI was pretty scared on my first night in the bush. By the end when elephants came through the camp I'd lob stones at them to get them to go away and then go back to sleepWatching how animals interact is incredibly insightfulIt's really important to study animals in nature during a degree courseHis experiences in Africa led to him creating Get OutWorks on Tiger conservation in Vietnam and other countriesYou can change people by exposure to the natural worldBeing in the natural world helps people challenge their valuesGet Out is a non-profit to connect disadvantaged people connected with the natural world through permaculture, outdoor education and surfing3/4 of kids spend less time outdoors than prisoners - (in particular, BAME communities are marginalised from the natural world) You only protect what you loveIf kids are not going out into the natural world, if they are not enjoying it and understanding it, they are not going to protect it.Get Out tries to reverse these trendsMostly works in Tower Hamlets in ...

Brian Cookson is the former president of British Cycling, helping to oversee the miraculous transformation of the sport to become Team GB's most successful Olympic sport. He was also the president of UCI (Union Cycliste International), tackling the doping problems which have plagued the sport. Brian is a keen amateur cyclist himself. He also loves trees and posts a daily Tree of the Day photograph on Twitter. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Adventurous Ink, the book club for adventurous folk. Each month you'll receive a new book or journal featuring writers, photographers and illustrators who really 'get' the great outdoors. Their unique subscription will inspire more memorable experiences and help you reconnect with the natural world whilst you're out there.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.briancookson.com/https://twitter.com/BrianCooksonOBEThere will always be a percentage of people who try to cheat, in whatever activity in lifeThe National Cycling Centre - http://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/Britain had won one cycling medal in 76 years' of Olympics pre 2000It was 'extremely gratifying' to see all the results at the Beijing OlympicsThe beauty, the passion, the colour, the complexity of the sportCycling is like Test cricket in its complexityThe whiteness of cycling needs to change - that has not progressed in the way that other changes in cycling have doneThere's a difference between not being negative vs making a proactive way to make cycling less white and less middle classThere will probably never be a full-length Women's Tour de France (mostly due to sponsorship reasons)Fiona Kolbinger won the Trans Continental race - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/49248126 (MY MISTAKE in the podcast, mixing this up with the Tour Divide race)If you were inventing cycling today you probably would not invent the Tour de FranceWe need to move away from the exclusivity of cycling - if you ride a bike you are a cyclistWe are too snooty about who is a real cyclistCycling a sport but it is also a pastime and a means of transportWe need to invest in more cycling infrastructure if we are to broaden its reach and lower the perception of dangerOnce everyone has someone in their family who is a cyclist, people will drive more safelyBrian owns 7 bikesFavourite cycling is road cyclingRecommendation for touring cycling - titanium frame, mudguards, relaxed pose, Reynolds 531 tubing, wider tyres Electronic gears, Shimano DI2Fred Whitton challenge - https://alastairhumphreys.com/fred-whitton-challenge-2/The miles are 'twice as good' in the Lake District because there are so many ups and downsTree of the Day - https://twitter.com/BrianCooksonOBE/status/1301156089422139392Trees have always been a big part of my life. My favourite tree is a beech tree. ★ Support this podcast ★

Zahrah Mahmood lives in Scotland and loves the mountains. She says, "you can find me in the hills with some sort of head covering." For Zahrah is known on Instagram as 'the Hillwalking Hijabi', sharing her cheerful, joyful experiences with a fast-growing audience. Zahrah is at the forefront of a new urgency to make the outdoors more welcoming, more diverse, more representative. I really enjoyed chatting. to Zahrah about what first got her into the outdoors, the joy it brings her, the grind of microagressions and how the outdoor community can become more welcoming to everyone.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Trees for Cities, the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. They get stuck in with local communities to cultivate lasting change in neighbourhoods – whether it’s revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier environments or getting people excited about growing, foraging and eating healthy food.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysZahrah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hillwalking_hijabi/Zahrah is an auditor in GlasgowMountain Weather website - https://www.mwis.org.uk/Dark Skies app (iOS) - https://darksky.net/appTwo of her friends from work got Zahrah into the hillsTwo years ago she was stressing over her chartered accountant exams, so her friends took her into the hills for her birthdayFirst Munro - Ben LomondThe Innaccessible PinnacleComplained the whole way up her first mountain and didn't do anything again for about a year!Links the mountains to the spiritual aspects of her lifeHer preconception was that the hills were for fit people and crazy people. I'm not the fastest or the fittest, I just enjoy hillwalking.To welcome people to the hills, you should have a conversation with them before cheering them on, otherwise it can be a bit overwhelming - make sure that they actually are newcomers to the hills and not just unfit!Instagram hashtags: #hillwalking #hillwalkingscotland #munrobagging A Munro is a Scottish mountain over 3000ft. There are 282. Zahrah has bagged 21 of them. Buachaille Etive Beag is her favourite peak so far.Hiking with other people adds to the spiritual side for Zahrah - she doesn't hike alone. Enjoys the company and the deep chats, the philosophical and spiritual side. A lot of people think hiking and hillwalking is more complicated than it is.You don't need fancy, expensive gear. Trainers are fine for some hikes.Lockdown has got Zahrah planning a camping trip when she feels comfortable to do so - some Munros require a night out in a tent or a bothyA glimpse at 'bothies' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOrcWFZ-q-4Despite growing up in Scotland she didn't get introduced to the mountains as a kid. She was in the gardening and computer clubs and enjoyed playing badminton.https://www.instagram.com/the_hillwalking_hijabihttps://www.instagram.com/adventurer.nic/https://www.instagram.com/jamesmichaelforrest/Would be great to become "A hillwalking hijabi" rather than "THE hillwalking hijabi"Her parents came to the UK from PakistanKarakoram HighwayImran Mughal - the first British-Pakistani to cycle round the world. (PODCAST EPISODE: https://livingadventurously.transistor.fm/episodes/going-out-to-explore-the-world-was-not-encouraged-within-the-pakistani-community)Her parents outlined their fears about Zahrah going to the hills, then she countered them. Didn't meet resistance from her friends or family.Occasional microagressions on the hills - people staring at her, or assuming she's a novice because of the way Zahrah dressesNike hijab - https://www.nike.com/gb/t/pro-hijab-y7mzD8Limited product available for hijabs to wear in the outdoors or for sport. Boots and Beards - https://bootsandbeards.co.uk/The outdoor community can become more welcoming to broader groups by having brands showcase adventurers and improving representation. Sticking a person of colour on their feed then thinking "tick, we've done it". We can see through that.Brands need to take actual steps to champion diversity.Not to say anything is

Kate Rawles studied philosophy at Aberdeen University, and environmental philosophy at Glasgow and Colorado State Universities. She was an indoor philosophy lecturer at Lancaster University for nearly a decade before leaving to work freelance in 2000. From 2004-2014 she worked half-time as a lecturer in Outdoor Studies at the University of Cumbria – teaching ‘big picture’ environmental issues, sustainability, environmental education and a bit of sea kayaking – and half-time as a freelance outdoor philosopher, writer, lecturer and environmental campaigner. She left Cumbria University in 2014 to develop her freelance work and make time for adventures, beginning with The Life Cycle journey.Kate is passionate about the need to find urgent, effective and suitably radical responses to our multiple environmental challenges (including giving our values and worldviews a thorough overhaul) – and firmly believes our quality of life can go up rather than down in the process. She’s excited about the potential of adventurous journeys as a communication medium and believes the adventure of sustainability is an adventure we’re all on, one way or another.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.outdoorphilosophy.co.uk/https://twitter.com/CarbonCycleKateHow Not To Write A Bestseller - @carboncyclekate - https://www.instagram.com/p/B89CgoEFLaj/#18: it's easier to write a book in other people's homes because you can't tidy other people's sock drawers!Tips to avoid writing: get out on your bike most days, take on a rescue dogPrioritising quality of life over income is key to the work/life balanceSea kayaking to the Outer Hebrides is better than a 'decent' incomeAdventure Plus: loved adventure, learned a lot about climate change, but nothing much seemed to be happeningHow could she bring her love of adventure together with her learning about climate change, and offer a "wake up!" cryThe Carbon Cycle - ride from Texas to Alaska in the most oil-ravenous place on Earth.Bringing the climate change story to an audience that didn't usually hear it. The Carbon Cycle book - https://www.outdoorphilosophy.co.uk/carbon-cycle/the-book/If you're going to talk about oil, go to America.The attitudes to ClimateChange she encountered varied from blank faces, having never heard of it, thought it was a myth, God's will, or that the government would fix it. And then some people who were very keen on fixing it.Kate loves travelling in America - the people, the landscapes, the generosity, the varietyWhitman Alabama - https://whitmanalabama.com/I am not athletic, got into cycling as a way of commuting.Cycling is an amazing way for even unfit people to cover miles. Every mundane journey becomes an adventureA bike is like a magician - it scatters adventure all around you.The idea that I can conquer mountains is ludicrous and I dislike that narrative with a passion. Overcoming nature is an inappropriate narrative right now - the idea that we can 'defeat' nature has got us into a heck of a lot of trouble over the yearsI think we need a different narrative now - we are part of nature. I like to think of myself as a citizen of an ecological community (on the same terms as everything else) - that really helps shift perspectiveIt's not just a human community - it's an everything communityHer ride through America changed her opinion of her carbon footprint. Flying to the US, she realised, demonstrated a mindset that is exactly part of the problem, "well my flight is different, my flight is special, my flight is justified."Kate is on a flight ration - once every 3 years. Works well when talking to people rather than saying "quit flying"It is not possible to tackle climate change without changing our lifestyles. Yet consumerism is not really the best, happiest lifestyle is it?Number of bikes needed = n+1 [where 'n' = number you currently have]Number of bikes needed = s-1 [where 's' = number at which your partner dumps you]Outdoor brands: Adventure can stand for a different model of 'quality of life' if it is about connection with nature, quality of experience, time outdoors, pushing yourself in different ways.If everyone on the Earth lived life by US lifestyl

Daisy Narayanan is the director of Urbanism at Sustrans and is working on the central Edinburgh transformation project. Daisy is an architect, an urban designer, a cyclist, and a fan of books, food and music.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OffGrid, a design agency that wants to work with people who aren’t scared to look at things differently, that want to make a difference and are willing to go a (little) Off Grid.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://twitter.com/DaisynmurphyDirector of Urbanism at Sustrans and working on the central Edinburgh transformation projectPlacemaking - making a better place for people to live, work, play and learn.Good city design should be intutive, and the city 'lead you' in a flow through the places you need to goOpen Streets campaign - https://www.connectingedinburgh.com/open-streets/open-streets-1A parent should feel safe for their child to cross the street in a cityParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo on city design - https://www.citymetric.com/transport/mayor-anne-hidalgo-making-paris-more-friendly-cyclists-and-more-hostile-cars-488520-minute neighbourhood - all your amenities should be within a 20-minute walk. Therefore fewer cars needed. Builds a stronger sense of community too.Melbourne's 20-minute neighbourhoods - https://www.planmelbourne.vic.gov.au/current-projects/20-minute-neighbourhoodsDabbawallas - the world's best delivery system - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/dabbawalas-food-delivery-system-mumbai-india-lunchbox-work-lunch-tiffin-dabbas-a7859701.htmlInvisible Women: https://invisiblewomenbook.co.uk/Music: AR Rahman: http://www.arrahman.com/biography.aspxVS Naipaul - A Million Mutinies Now - https://www.amazon.co.uk/India-Mutinies-V-S-Naipaul/dp/0330519867/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Mumbai's extraordinary laundry system - https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/awash-with-color-a-visual-tour-of-mumbais-dhobi-ghat/I love cycling because it gets me places and I know what time I will arriveBought an e-bike last yearCalls herself a 'utility cyclist'As you grow up in India you become too cool for cyclingIn America cycling was only for recreationWe need to make it easier to cycle and walk, and harder to make it driveThere has been a great improvement in urban planning and sustainable planning in the UKI am a relentless optimistCities that are designed for women are designed for everyoneVienna has consciously tried to design the city from a women's perspective - https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/may/14/city-with-a-female-face-how-modern-vienna-was-shaped-by-womenMen and women use cities in very different ways, making different journeysLee Craigie is the Active Nation Commissioner - https://www.transport.gov.scot/active-travel/active-nation-commissioner/@leecraigie_ https://twitter.com/leecraigie_The first part of changing your lens for how you view something is to not take things for granted. Listen and ask 'why?'Safety is a big issue for getting more women cycling - well-lit cycle paths etc.Without action now the car will become the default socially-distanced means of transportIn lockdown China went to a huge increase in car usership. Scotland is trying to encourage people to walk and cycle rather than a default setting of 'jump in the car'The high street has to be a place where people want to linger, not just pass through.Has a spreadsheet of books to readLeonard and Hungry Paul: https://bluemoosebooks.com/books/leonard-and-hungry-paulThe extraordinary ordinaryTo Kill a MockingbirdTom Waits - "You don't meet nice girls in coffee shops" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkpaKx1UUUwCooking Daal - deceptively simple. Have to get the proportions just right, and add the 'tarka' at the endDaisy's recommended Daal recipe - https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/dal-makhani-recipe/Dishoom black daal - https://hotcooking.co.uk/recipes/dishoom-house-black-daalCouch to 5k - https://ww...

Mark Davey is the Chief Executive of the Youth Adventure Trust, a charity that uses outdoor adventure to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. They work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Rivers Trust who work to protect, promote and enhance our river environment, for both people and wildlife.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysYouth Adventure Trust websiteMark once signed his name in the Taj Mahal VIP visitor's bookJoined the Army aged 19 because it was an outdoors, adventurous jobLife in the Army teaches you responsibility. It is a swift step into adulthood.We wrap our young people in cotton wool and don't allow them to make decisions and responsibility for their own actions.Common thread in Mark's adventures is to step out of his comfort zone and tackle things more difficult than he imagined he would be capable of.Stretching other people through adventureThe YAT gives an 'adventure vaccine' to young people - giving them resilience for their difficult real livesDavid Hempleman-Adams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hempleman-AdamsYoung people often don't have a chance to begin the 'believe-achieve' processA lot of the young people who come to the YAT believe they are failing. YAT help children for 3 years between the age of 11 and 16YAT is not an adventure-provider; they are a longterm intervention organisationYAT has an adventure scheme (3 years) then a mentoring schemeDeveloping resilience, mental toughness and the skills they need for life.Poverty of opportunity - a supportive family, transport access etc.The ability to trust and communicate are new skills for many of these young peopleAs the programme progresses it becomes more about communication and conversation than the adventures themselvesMaking everyone in an organisation feel as though they matter: the key is to build a strong team, delegate and trust, give them resources and let them get on with it. 200 volunteers help YAT and are a key ingredient to the 'magic'YAT run lots of corporate challenges and fundraising adventure challengesFundraising and supporters get similar benefits to the young people ★ Support this podcast ★

Dan Raven-Ellison is a Guerrilla Geographer & Creative Explorer. He led the campaign to make London the world’s first National Park City and is working on a new project called “Slow Ways” to collaboratively create a network of 4,000+ walking routes that connect all of Great Britain’s towns and cities. Walking can improve health and wellbeing, tackle the climate and ecological emergencies, save people money, improve our environment and bring joy to people’s lives. In 2018 Dan also completed a completed a 100 metre nano-expedition for Friends of the Earth to make The UK in 100 Seconds, a short film that reveals what the United Kingdom looks like in its correct proportions. Each second of the film equals 1% of what the UK looks like from the air.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Soundshack Studios, a recording studio offering recording, mixing, production, composition & PA hire services for all applications, including podcasts and audiobooks.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysLondon National Park City - https://www.nationalparkcity.london/Slow Ways - https://ravenellison.com/portfolio/slow-ways/Banksy's artwork is about putting things 'out of place' and this gets people thinking differently about the worldGuerrilla gardening and Seed Bombs - https://www.guerrillagardening.org/ggseedbombs.htmlThinking about, and exploring places in different waysChooses slow burn, disruptive, difficult projectsWhen I see things not being done I find it hard not to fill those spaces, even if it takes a few yearsExploration is about asking questions, searching for answers, being curious. It is about taking risks to find those answersWe are all explorers and subconscious adventurersEnjoys asking "What if?" questionsThe UK in 100 seconds - https://vimeo.com/291108273Some of the best things that have happened comes from ridiculous ideasSlow Ways - a network of walking routes connecting Britain's towns and citiesWe have 200,000km of access routes in the UK, but they are often neglected now.What if we reimagined all these footpaths to make them more useful once again?7000 routes mapped out by 700 volunteers. These can be daisy-chained together.If there is a choice between a high route and a low route, the option in Slow Ways should always be the low, easy route.15,000 species, 8 species of bats, one of the most biodiverse regions of the country: Greater LondonEvery recognised habitat has national parks - why not cities too?We need to recognise the value of urban landscapes and not treat them as less importantThe soft power of love and caring for wildlife can make a big difference to wildlifeDo Nothing for Nature - great campaign idea: https://makelifebetter.nationalparkcity.london/quest/do_nothing_for_natureMap of the London National Park City - https://www.nationalparkcity.london/mapMap of the Green Spaces of London, in the style of the Tube Map - https://www.nationalparkcity.london/component/content/article/8-place/134-the-greenground-map-by-helen-ilusTrees of London map - https://londonist.com/london/maps/great-trees-of-london-mapUrban Good wants you to explore - https://www.urbangood.org/London is full of empty childhoods. Children are an indicator species to the health of a community.By not letting kids play outside parents are depriving them of so much (including their health)Shifting baseline syndromeChildhood needs to be safe enough, but not totally safeWhat if? Why not' is the mantra of NPCWhy are we not prioritising nature, wildlife, childhoods in our cities?We need to open imaginations and also highlight injusticesThe geographies of why different groups of people are not going outside is very complicated and varied - the answers can change from one end of a street to another.Other than white men - every other social group is under-represented in natureTaking people out into nature and showing them it is an important way to broaden the range of people who experience itPeople like watching nature on TV, but don't really care about it enough to actually care for itThe power of the story, and giving people epiphanies, is

Anna Hughes is an author, environmental campaigner and cyclist. She has worked in behaviour change and sustainability for over a decade, and is currently Director of Flight Free UK, a campaign set up to encourage people to fly less. After a brief career as a teacher, Anna began working on behaviour change projects for sustainable transport charity Sustrans in 2009. She has since worked as a bicycle mechanic, cycling instructor and workshop leader. Anna lives on a canal boat near London.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Bendrigg Trust, a residential activity centre specialising in high quality courses for people with physical & learning disabilities or the disadvantaged.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.annacycles.co.uk/https://twitter.com/EatSleepCyclehttps://flightfree.co.uk/Lives on a narrowboat on the River LeeCanal network - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-networkAdventure came to me the same way it comes to many people - you read stories of other people but don't make that step yourself until you get a push.Always been excited that I can always get on my bike, go anywhere I choose, and make an adventure of itSustrans - https://www.sustrans.org.uk/National Cycle Network - https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-networkCycling round the UK - took 6 months of planning.4000 miles round the coast of Britain, from Tower Bridge with the sea on your right.Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay on the old railway track - http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksCycle/whitby-to-robin-hoods-bay-on-the-cinder-track-cycle-routeThe sea has a different feel and different colour in different regions of the UKLoved the beaches just north of Aberdeen (as well as the to-be-expected favourite areas of the UK). Massive sand dunesSlow down and find the extraordinary in the ordinaryCycled round the UK, despite hating camping. "I didn't go on a camping trip, I went on a cycling trip."Still fits a pillow in her panniersBeing a solo woman, people wanted to help her. You are less threatening as a woman.You really can just be an ordinary woman with an idea and the wherewithal to make it happen.Kate Rawles - https://www.outdoorphilosophy.co.uk/Emily Chappell - http://thatemilychappell.com/about/Sailing around Britain very different to cycling around Britain. Didn't really enjoy it and found it very hard. It wasn't her own adventure.Then We Sailed Away - John RidgwayNot flying does not mean not travelling. There are so many wonderful places accessible by train and boatIt's about seeing what you can do, not what you can't do: getting there without flying can add to your experience. It's a geography lesson and a slow way of feeling your way through landscapes and cultures.A train that goes on a ferry - https://www.packthesuitcases.com/copenhagen-to-hamburg-train-ferry-adventure/I don't want to do something if it causes waste.The age of stupid movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZjsJdokC0sJust doing my own thing isn't enough - I need to influence behaviour change in other people as wellFlightfree2020 - https://flightfree.co.ukTom Allen on going flight free - https://tomallen.info/can-flight-free-living-and-adventure-travel-really-co-exist/Key things we can do to help the climate: stop flying; stop driving; plant-based diet; green energy; fast fashionSwitch energy provider to Bulb. You'll get £50, and I will give £50 to FlightFree2020: www.bulb.me/alastairh3634Bam clothing - https://bambooclothing.co.uk/Anna has decided not to have children for climate reasonsPopulation is an incredibly important subject when we are talking about climate changeIndividual action v System change - https://flightfree.co.uk/post/individual-action-vs-system-change/There is no tax on aviation fuel! Climate crime.By buying a plane ticket we are saying "I am OK with this - business as usual"New sleeper train from Prague to CroatiaSweden is more climate-alert. 9% drop in air travel last year.We as consumers can demonstrate to government the actions we want to seeOffsetting doesn't lead to climate

Steve Denby is the founder of Primal Roots, a social enterprise that believes in the restorative power of fitness and nature as a tool to achieve more than just improvements in health and wellbeing. We talk about training in the woods, the joy of burpees, the benefits of nature and fitness for people struggling in life, as well as cocaine addiction, adoption, racism and meditation.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Sidetracked Magazine, a collection of inspiring personal stories of travel, exploration, expeditions and adventure.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyswww.primalroots.org.ukSteve also teaches meditation classesIf you say you're too busy for something, that means it's not a priority to you.He hasn't met anybody who won't benefit from meditationIf you get 1-second of emptiness in a 10-minute session that's successulHeadspace - https://www.headspace.com/He has spent a lot of life working both in gyms and outdoorsYou wake up in a box, you go to work in a box... and eventually they carry you away in a boxLinear muscle-building in not functional in any wayHumans are designed to pull, climb, push, roll, lift awkward shapesFor 51, I'm a fit young manDeadlifting logs, leaping over logs, push-ups, running in the woodsYour body goes back to its roots, goes primalGroups - competitiveness, camaraderie, conversationNo judgement - a big mixture of fit people and unfit or overweight peoplePrimal Roots target unfit peopleTaking mirrors away would help more people feel comfortable in gymsPrimal Roots is a social enterprise. It attracts paying customers who go towards supporting non-paying customersThey support vulnerable adults caught up in addiction and repetitive behaviours. Also homeless people.Porchlight, Homeless charity - https://www.porchlight.org.uk/Do training sessions in prisons as wellAppreciates the benefits of barefoot exerciseAll the sessions are together, a mixture of paying and non-paying customersPush to the edge of the comfort zone and emotional things happen - people start to open up and connectPrimal Roots are not the solution, but they are part of the solutionPeople like to belong to somethingWas a functioning cocaine addict for many yearsWe talked about the barriers to the outdoors Steve faced as a non-white manNoticing an increasing number of black people joining Primal RootsPromoting well-being, fitness, fun, community, healthy eating, feeling good (and by the way you'll lose some weight too)The Scouts were Steve's intro into the outdoor world. The Scout leaders were his inspirationUsed to use a projection of wealth to impress people. Now his ambition is to leave a legacy for his children to say "Dad, I'm proud of you" ★ Support this podcast ★

Jack Cornish is a walker, an artist, and a Londoner. He works for the Ramblers charity, working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. Jack has walked the length of Britain and is slowly walking every single street in London. In his spare time Jack works on his art and mixes gin cocktails.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Outdoor Rocks, a carefully curated showcase of adventure films.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreyshttps://www.jackfcornish.com@cornish_jackThe Ramblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/Cyclists Special trains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP1KxPjh4RMRough Stuff Archive: https://www.instagram.com/rsfarchive/140,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales. 10,000 miles are in danger of being lost forever - https://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/dont-lose-your-way-2026.aspx2026 is the deadline for recording all these paths.Slow Ways network - https://ravenellison.com/portfolio/slow-ways/National Library of Scotland maps collection - https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/Know Your Place map - http://www.kypwest.org.uk/explore-the-map/Layers of London map - https://www.layersoflondon.org/map?layers=trueWhere's the Path - https://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htmPeople tackling every single street - https://www.everysinglestreet.com/othersWalked Land's End to John O'Groats as he didn't know Britain very wellThe variety of every day in Britain surprised himLoved the Solway Firth - a surprising unknownWalking every street in London - it's chipping away rather than a concentrated period of explorationWalking the city becomes part of living the cityRecording it on Google Maps and an A to Z mapPutting together a Google map of people doing similar around the worldCycling every street of London - http://davis.vilums.me/all-the-streets/Walking every street in New York - https://imjustwalkin.com/Rickey Gates - running SF - http://www.rickeygates.com/everysinglestreet94 year old walks every suburban street in Sydney - https://www.walksydneystreets.net/London is a very green city - 47% green or blueLiving Streets - https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/?campaign=wtsw&source=adwords&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0rr4BRCtARIsAB0_48PVDxvVcow2S-tO6fmK35Mnr3G8p-j-xTFtKs2DQ6_aorpyFDyzSyIaAm0kEALw_wcBJack's popular / Alan Partridge Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/cornish_jack/status/1281658401366450177Why do you need to travel round the world when you can walk around Lewisham?Walking 2020 miles in 2020 (after doing 2019 miles in 2019)Jack's art - https://www.jackfcornish.com/The binary choice of Adventure OR Office Job is foolishFavourite cocktail: Dirty MartiniFavourite gin: Plymouth GinA heavy bottomed glass for a heavy bottomed drink ★ Support this podcast ★

Rosie Riley is the founder of Adventure Uncovered and a dedicated North Sea surfer who settles for cycling, running and outdoor swimming when in London. She is an advocate and promoter of sustainability and clean technology, and working towards a PhD in the sector.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Rebel Book Club, not your average book club.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysadventureuncovered.com@adventureuncovered on InstagramRosie Riley Grew up surfing as a child in Tynemouth in the north eastNorth of the Sun - Arctic surfing: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/northofthesunEnjoys cycling and outdoor swimming in LondonLoves cycling in Essex!PhD "What's the potential for smartphone technology to encourage behaviour change in relation to air pollution?"Working on a live pollution map for LondonApps for planning rides - Strava, Ride GPS, KomootThe problem with UK air pollution is that it is invisible - nitrogen dioxide - not visible smogElectric cars are a red herring, not the solution to pollution2/3 of London car journeys are shorter than 3kmCOVID is a chance to push forward with changes in street-scapingUsed to work for Solar Media - https://www.solarmedia.co.uk/Tales of Adventure - https://twitter.com/talesadventure?lang=enAdventure Uncovered's aim: "Our purpose is to influence social and environmental change through responsible adventure. We inspire and motivate outdoor enthusiasts to take positive action towards the health of our planet and its people." Ed Accura - A Film Called Blacks Can't Swim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1w-qGdTNrUJessica Kilroy - Creek Sessions - https://vimeo.com/289971343Amy Walker - Wild Swimming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW3lclU5j24Karen Parry - Swim Wild podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/swim-wild-podcast/id1437178724Rosie Watson - Building a sustainable outdoor community - https://adventureuncovered.com/stories/building-a-sustainable-outdoor-community-after-covid-19/Brake the Cycle - bike tours - https://www.brakethecycle.co.uk/Adventure Uncovered always looking for new, different voicesAdventure Uncovered's 'Editions': https://adventureuncovered.com/editions/Adventure revolves around being outside, exploring unfamiliar places, exploring through sound or photography etc. Rosie likes films showcasing 'normal people doing amazing things'Important to start relationships with different groups of people, and to start listening.You can't be what you can't seeWhen you're young you are so excited about the activity that you don't care who is doing itAdvice for new story-tellers: don't overthink it, just begin. It will evolve as it goesDon't submit Zombie films to Adventure film festivals! (AKA - think about your target markets)Your ears are the most important tool for generating good stories. Really listen.The best bit of a fruit crumble... Frumble - https://www.thebarethreads.com/2018/08/15/gooseberry-and-raspberry-crumble/Dreams of going for a moonlit surfIt is better to hunger for more than settle for less ★ Support this podcast ★

Danny Bent was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London. He is an award winning author and journalist, Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated adventurer and community leader.Danny helps people who feel chained by life to break free, come together and realise they are capable of the incredible. Creating happier lives, more powerful leaders and encouraging the artists of life to create.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a small charity doing big things to protect & enhance this special place & enable everyone to enjoy it.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but very helpful for me. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastsSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a "coffee" here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/newslettersSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@danny_bentdannybent.comResponse to the Boston Marathon bombing: organise a baton relay from LA to BostonWhole family are enthusiastic runners. Runs with his mum and dad, niece and nephew on Christmas Day.Running community has been his therapy, meditation, friendship and love.Hoped to raise £10,000. Actually raised $600,000Hoped to find 300 runners. Actually got thousands.He had a tiny idea. The American people turned it into a huge idea.When you're grumpy and can't be bothered - the first step is the hardestCrazy guy dancing on the hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA8z7f7a2PkCycled to India on his ownCrying in the office at the realisation that when you're 21 years old, you have about 50 more years of it!6 Months of meditation - sitting on a bike in silence pedalling to IndiaNot everyone is made for long adventures. Diarrhoea in the desert, plus sandstorms...If you can make yourself be brave enough it's great to go on an adventure by yourselfUltimate Hell Week TV show: brief was to break them mentally, physically and emotionally. It was unbelievably hard.The SAS love push upsPositive attitude was the key to Danny doing well on that seriesBeing on TV didn't catapult Danny to stardom but it helped him feel validated within himselfThe downside to solo travel is that you don't have anyone afterwards to share those experiences with.Project Awesome is a loud and colourful, radically inclusive fitness community.Grandmas come along, also elite athletes.The coffee shop afterwards is where the magic happens when people open up.A hug changes you when you can accept it - it's about vulnerabilityLondon Relay to break down barriers in the city - attempt to break the world record for the longest-ever relay: 24 hours a day for a monthVery diverse demographic participated in the relayThe hardest barrier for anything is how you view yourself, what you think you are capable ofTried (but failed) to get 1000 people to 'live their dreams' - didn't bank on how many people do not know what their dreams areDoing things together lifts people to a higher levelLoves swimming in an ice-ridden lake. The best way to spend your birthday.Generation Z get very into tiny, niche hobbies. Enjoys making yoghurtPoured so much into Project Awesome that approached a breakdown.The art of asking for help is important.Danny would not change one thing in his life. 'Massive acceptance' is a powerful thing.Warning by Jenny JosephWhen I'm a billionaire... Don't put things off. Begin versions of them now.One regret in life - quitting ballet lessonsChange is always good - attempting things out of your comfort zone is importantDon't worry about what anyone else is doing - just try to be the best version of yourself ★ Support this podcast ★

At the end of my ride around Yorkshire I decided to interview myself. Having spent a month grilling people with a card deck of difficult questions, it only seemed fair to have a go at answering them myself!This is the final episode in this series of Living Adventurously. I hope that you have enjoyed it. PLEASE DO LEAVE A REVIEW OF THIS PODCAST ON YOUR PODCAST APP.If you have enjoyed listening to this series over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future adventures, projects and books with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysTHIS PODCAST SERIES HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTTHANK you so much to komoot for all their support in this podcasYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

A chat with my Dad!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Leigh and Neil Heseltine run a traditional hill farm in Malham in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. They breed pedigree Belted Galloway cattle and Swaledale sheep in 1100 acres of limestone scenery, grazing animals free to roam the wilds. They place an emphasis on leaving room for nature and Regenerative Agriculture.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysLeigh is on InstagramStay at Hilltop FarmThere's an intrigue and fascination with hill farmingWhen something becomes your daily life you forget that it is interesting4th generation farmerBiggest change in Neil's farming life is the mechanisation of the jobManaging the farm through as many natural processes as possibleGrowing up in a small village is a very family-based, traditional communityA lot of people in farming struggle to get the work-life balance rightIn amongst the busy-ness it is hard to squeeze in any time for yourself, especially being a mother and workingTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Anna McNuff is an adventurer, author, Ambassador for Girl Guiding, and the co-founder of Adventure Queens; the UK’s fastest growing women’s adventure community.In 2019, Anna ran 2,352 miles (the distance of 90 marathons) through Britain – completely barefoot. Starting in the Shetland Islands and ending five months later in London, she weaved her way along rugged coastlines, through small villages, across moors, along beaches, over farmland and even pitter-pattered down the odd A-road too.Anna says, "I get my kicks by travelling the world on long, human powered journeys, and in sharing those journeys with others. When not running up mountains or sleeping in the wild, I encourage others to grab life by the balls (non-scientific term), and speak and write about the importance of adopting a growth mindset (scientific term), in everything we do.With a background in psychology and a career as an elite athlete under my belt, I’m fascinated by the powerful and delicate relationship that exists between mind and body. I have an insatiable thirst for exploring the limit of human potential, and in better understanding the (often misunderstood) feelings of fear, self-doubt, vulnerability and courage."Anna is awesome.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysAnna McNuff's Website, Twitter and InstagramI'm scared of dying because I really like lifeI'm scared of getting to the end of the run and not having pushed myself as much as I could have donePants of Perspective bookLiving a life of purpose: gratitude, inspiration, and an understanding of what you bring to the world that is unique.Valuing yourselfWhat are you messing around for being miserable? Change it.I've already done a long run in trainers. I know I can do it. But barefoot was a stupid idea, that's why I took on the challenge - for the pain50 Shades of the USA bookJamie McDonald - Adventure ManI didn't make it as an Olympian - I gave up. But I've never regretted itEnthusiasm is the key for getting the most out of lifePump good stuff out into the world and it comes back to youGLOW - Gorgeous Ladies of WrestlingI've learned to recognise the times I tell myself I'm not good at things, and question thatGirl GuidesAdventure QueensTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jo Moseley is @healthyhappy50. She is the first woman to SUP coast to coast across the UK. She describes herself as a Joy Encourager, Midlife Adventurer & Beach Cleaner. Somebody else called her 'a fruitbat on a glorified surfboard' much to Jo's delight!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysJo's website, Instagram and Twitter.Proper Nutty peanut butterAdventure close to home is about seeing home with different eyesPaddleboard the NorthAn adventure can be big if it means a lot to you emotionallyPlastic Pollution is one of Jo's passionsShowing herself she could be brave outside being a 'school mum'Wanted to do something when her boys went off to Uni, to show herself, her boys and the world that a new life was beginning for herThe possibilities are bigger than I thoughtCanal resource is extraordinary2MinuteBeachCleanLooking for purposeShe feels she belongs to a place more when she is looking after itLucozade bottles was the most common litter on her tripFound a 1995 crisp packet - 2 minutes of eating, 20 years of rubbish54 and a half. A lot of women feel embarrassed about getting olderI feel as excited about life now as I did in my 20sLiving adventurously is about doing uncertain things with curiosity and really living in the moment. Being not sure of the outcome but doing it anywayMy advice to me in my 30s would be to not lose myself - to look after myself too. There is still a difference in societal guilt between men and womenI feel I'd have been a better mum had I gone off and done some adventures themMost people were very encouraging and positive on her trip. A few men found it OK to question her ability and competence.My biggest worry is that people think I'm braggingYorkshire Rows: our superpower is believing in ourselvesNone of the worries I had before came to passI've cried in most supermarketsDoing exercise - a rowing machine - benefited her mental health in a couple of weeksMoving with purpose - rowing a million metresJoy EncouragerWild - Cheryl StrayedDear SugarAudrey Sutherland - Go solo, go simple, go nowIf I lived my life again I'd be braverWe need to allow girls to be brave'A fruitbat on a glorified surfboard'One Day - david nichollsYou can't change the world but you can change the world around youTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Matt Kettlewell was born and raised on a remote farm at the head of a long valley. There is no through road. Matt had travelled very little when he accidentally got a job that required him to move to Africa!Matt now leads groups on expeditions around the world. We talked about growing up in a farming community, making a living from adventure, and motivational tattoos...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysMatt's website, Twitter and Instagram.Ryedale preservesStalling Busk tea roomInspired by Steve IrwinIn the local area you are born into a tradeAfter college got a job in South Africa. Had never flown, never been abroadThe more you do stuff, the more you bump into people doing similar thingsSUP SemerwaterI never thought I could make a living from expeditions - I just stumbled into itYou can make a life like this happen - you just have to make a series of little sacrificesGoing to South Africa was the best thing he did for dealing with his depression and kickstarting his lifeCamino de SantiagoDream as if you'd live for ever, live as though you'll die today"Great things are done when men and mountains meet." - William BlakeTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Tom Orde-Powlett's family have lived in Bolton Castle for 800 years. The Bolton Estate plays an important role in managing and caring for the beautiful area of Wensleydale. Tom considers it his duty to hand things over to the next generation in a better condition than he inherited it.Tom served in the Army for 7 years and was awarded the Military Cross. These days he is a passionate conservationist.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysNOTEShttps://www.boltoncastle.co.uk/ 1399 castle and 800 years of the same familyWorks on the conservation of the local environmentRiver conservation, sustainable fishing business.Solar powered cattle drinker - broad range of benefitsThe right tree in the right placeCurlew is the soundtrack of springBritain is most important country for breeding curlews - the slenderbill and the eskimo have already gone extinctLearning to acknowledge and tolerate your weaknesses, and those of othersYorkshire Dales River TrustI was 40 recently; it's probably time my life became a little less adventurous!THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Anna Ashfield describes herself as "a kind of can't-be-arsed girl (who is really a middle aged woman). If an opportunity to do something arises, I test it by thinking, "when I go to bed at night and the opportunity has passed, will I regret it?" Fear alone is not an excuse to say no. But, if I simply don't want to do it, that is the best reason of all to say no, not for me."Anna sent me an email in response to one of my email newsletters about learning to live more adventurously (https://alastairhumphreys.com/living-adventurously/). She went on to tell me some amusing anecdotes about her attempts to encourage a bunch of her friends to sleep out on a microadventure once a month. We met for a cup of tea before I continued my ride, but then Anna wanted to show me her favourite wood, and then we went to the pub and then she and her husband John invited me for dinner and then to stay the night! Proper Yorkshire hospitality... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysAnna is on Instagram: @anna.ashfieldI won't regret not washing the kitchen floor more oftenBoth Buddhism and Royal Marine training are enquiries into the nature of sufferingChildhood cancer - having a real purpose helped deal with it. It taught us that what we have in life is so precious.For the daughter, her recovery has made her more positive and make the most of opportunitiesThere were, in fact, gifts that came from childhood illnessI'm not allowed to say 'no' to anything if the reason is because I'm scaredFear alone is not an excuse to say no. But if I simply don't want to do it then I say no.The big decisions I've made in life tend to be gut decisionsI joined the Royal Marines because I wanted to test myself against the bestYou often don't know the outcome of a decision you've made until you reflect on it much later in lifeAm I really as brave as I think I am?(As Anna's husband was a Royal Marine I feel that it's prudent for me to point out that when I asked Anna about her 'felted bottom' I was referring to a piece of artwork! 😂)THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Graham Wilson retired from the Police and is now on a mission to walk 120 marathons in 120 days (along with his dog, Tilly). The 120 marathons will cover 8 countries, 3 isles and cover a distance of 3180 miles - the equivalent of walking from Leeds to New York City.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysYou can follow Graham online: https://120marathonman.orgGot married at 21, had kids young: now I'm 52 and "it's my time now"It's not just about fitness - it's wanting to do a big adventureAdventure plans just grow once you have the kernel of an ideaFundraising - think of a massive number and go for it. Spurred on by the unknown element of itWe know that at some point in the 120 days things will go wrong - it's about living with that and accepting itLiving adventurously is about doing something different to the day to dayIf I could live my life over I'd have travelled more with the familyTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Diana Page was raised by her soldier Grandfather and hippy Father in an unconventional upbringing for a little girl in the seventies. A childhood that necessitated teaching herself self-reliance skills led to a university post-graduate education in Criminal Psychology and teaching at college. Three children later, Di gave up academia to raise her children alone and off-grid in a remote North Yorkshire Dale. They had no heating, loo, or running hot water, living in a green painted caravan in a five acre field, they lived very simply using what was around them. Di now runs the Wild Harvest school of self-reliance.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysWild Harvest school of self-relianceUnusual childhood with a soldier grandfather and a hippy fatherBasically left to her own devices as a childPeaked senses - the best part of living off the land. You're not blanketed by comfortYou can hold your dream, and when you are ready you can live itGuilt at the separation between being indoors with central heating and what the weather is like outdoorsRaising kids off-gridpost grad in Decision Making in Sex OffendingPermaculture - observe then accept feedback (closed loop system)I've had so many responsibilities for so long I just want to put on my backpack and walkTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mike Sowden is a curious writer and he is a fantastic person to share ideas and bounce thoughts around with. Mike describes himself online as an archaeology student turned writer and story geek, as well as a travelling disaster...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysIt is easier to advise other people on their lives than to heed your own advice.Mike Sowden website and TwitterLiving Adventurously newsletterIdeas are free - give them away for free but just try to do them better than everyone elseMy blog has been a series of failed experiments. But that is good because it gives me good feedbackI like throwing ideas at the wall and learning that most (but not all) are rubbishOn Looking - Alexandra Horowitz (Brainpicking post)Walking for a mile a day and writing about itHave a question, chase it, that leads you to more questionsInside of a dog - Alexandra HorowitzI would like to be a writer that people hearBrene Brown - taking people to a retreat to perform her bookWhat was holding me back from becoming a writer was 75% my own insecurityYou need to experiment with your life and test your boundariesYou need to be selfish enough to look after yourselfDesire PathsInterested in the idea of 'the inside' - as opposed to being outsideThe long dark computer gameI'm interested in the way we have become addicted to online culture - social media has been gamifiedEverything Bad is Good for You: How Popular Culture is Making Us SmarterTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Clare Nattress and Matty Waudby cycled round the world together. Clare is a PhD Candidate Arts Researcher & Lecturer and an artist. Matty is an adventurous creative with a love for bicycles, camping and the great outdoors. He aims to create inspirational imagery that documents human interaction with nature and to show that there is always more than we realise outside the front door. (Matty created the funky logo for my podcast!) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@getwildmatty and @thetouringartist/Different perspectives and motives for cycling round the world togetherI wanted to go with no date and that was my end goal - to set off into the unknownBeing a teacher - people suck your creativity, so I was not inspired myself as an artistCycling RTW was about finding creativity againOdd jobs Matt v Career Claire. Interesting diff takes on all thisFacing an adventure together when you both have the same mindset is easierI'm not an idiot, but I've done idiotic things. There is a differenceClaire - only done a week's bikepacking in Scotland, then agreed to cycle RTWComing back has been the hardest part. I've had to start from scratch with my career and that has been quite frustrating. Going back to the same job afterwards it's hardSeeing different things is the best way to broaden your horizons and give you ideas to do things. You have a lot of time on the bike to mull things over.If you're a photographer you need to get off your bike and make the effort to take good photos.Not having a mileometer changes the vibe of a tripMatty's book / hats / embroideryHappiness and contentment are different things. Happiness should be saved for special occasions.Enough is learning to be content with what we have. And social media is a pain in the arse for that.THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Charlotte Evans, at 20 years old, was the youngest person I interviewed on my ride around Yorkshire. She describes herself on Twitter as a Notts County supporter, singer/songwriter, geographer and occasional radio producer from up North currently studying at the University of Nottingham.I was interested to get a different perspective on things that I think I know well - the world of adventure, its accessibility (or not) to women, and the barriers that stop young women like Charlotte from travelling as widely as they may wish to do.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysCharlotte's music on SoundcloudCharlotte is a geographer who plays music, not the other way roundI write music on a laptop, which isn't very poeticFailed music A-Level, which forced her to drop music which she was hoping to do for a careerFan of Billie EilishHarvest Moon - Neil Young, written for people with tinnitusFailing music was the best bad thing that ever happened to meMy main passion these days is geographyMain barrier to living adventurously is herselfBarriers for being a young woman wanting to travel - it's daunting. Comparing to Lev Wood or Simon Reeve she sees that there's things she can't do because she's a young woman. But she also thinks you just need to find things way round it.The phases of life when you have money / or timeDon't think too much; don't worry too muchThe luck of being born in a country like the UK, and the freedom that comes from itNottingham Refugee SocietyIf I could magically change one thing in my life I would... mend my ovenTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

'Yorkshire Rows' are four mums, friends, businesswomen who rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. The expedition resulted in an intriguing variety of outcomes: the same journey impacting on different personalities in very different ways. We talked about the perceived stigma of 'irresponsible mothers' swanning off on selfish adventures, about the struggle of life after huge adventures, and the differences in risk between running a business and rowing the Atlantic.This was a wide-ranging, honest and really enjoyable chat. In the sunshine. With cake. 👍PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysYorkshire Rows website, Twitter and Four Mums in a Boat bookRunning business involves risk, but ocean rowing is a different sort of riskThe difference in risk in business versus ocean rowing: losing your life, losing some cashI don't see myself as any sort of athlete, despite rowing the ocean and running a couple of marathonsWe shouldn't do this, but I always compare myself to other athletes. "You're a middle-aged woman with a proper job - what on earth is someone like you rowing an ocean for?"I felt a little bit of my soul was dying. The years were merging into one.Rowing it Alone - book by Debra Searle4 Mums rowing an ocean - people often think that is selfishMy aim was always not to regret what I've done in lifeNY Design Agency - closes 1 year in 7 - TED talk about the power of time offSquirrelled away £50 a month for yearsFollow your gut instinct The best part of rowing the ocean has been all the people we met through doing the project - all these can-do individualsI didn't plan for how I would feel AFTER getting off the boat. I struggle now with feeling content. It took me about 18 months to feel normal againQualified as a performance life coachJeannete - came home settled and fine. Except she decided she didn't want to work any more. She'd worked so hard all her life and missed too much with her kids. It was a chance to reassessFrances - the best thing about life on the boat was how simple it wasHelen and Jeanette have started a businessSimon Biltcliffe - business systemsay 'yes' (and then figure out how to make it happen)We made a good team because we are all so differentStop over-thinking and listen to your gut instinctIf I could live life again I would not fear failureI like to say to people that I am busy when I am not busy so that I can stay at home and read a bookStart with Why - TED talkTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

David Oakes is an actor known for his role in "The Borgias" and Prince Ernest in the ITV show "Victoria". David also runs the Trees a Crowd podcast "for those curious about the world around us."Charm, good looks and talent are just some of the things that I do not share with David. But the point of this podcast is precisely this: to find people whose lives appear to be very different to my own, and then seek out the overlaps, the commonalities, and the lessons I can learn from what they do. We discussed making a living in unpredictable and unreliable ways, the things that scare us, and how to deal with the imposter syndrome.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysDavid Oakes, Twitter, website, podcast.I was blessed with parents who had followed their dreamsMy dad gave up a lucrative career for one which was more emotionally and spiritually rewardingHad doubts about whether he would get work. About half the people he trained with didn't make itThe confidence you need at beginning you can sadly only get by doingI don't know what I want to do until I do itI know that I'm better than some people and not as good as other peopleIt's not useful to doubt whether you are goodIt's the same fear level whether speaking to 10 or 1000It's never too late to re-train, re-purpose, change directionDo something every day that scares youYou spend most of your time out of work - you face constant rejection. When you're the most famous actor in the world, the only way is down.I make sure to enjoy my life in between the work. I work to live, not the other way round.What made me miserable was comparing myself to other actors. I have a rule which is to leave the house every day.Sound recordist Chris Watson - recording dawn chorusThe little adventures of life are what makes life worth livingI suspect that 'enough' does not existRealising that everyone has exactly the same struggles and doubts and worries as us is really helpful.I keep a show journal - writing notes after every performancemaildiary.netTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Theresa Robertshaw helps the elderly get back on bicycles by taking them for rides on an adapted electric tricycle. The mission of Cycling Without Age is to create happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society and the local community.They do that by giving them the right to wind in their hair, the right to experience the city and nature close up from the bicycle and by giving them an opportunity to tell their story in the environment where they have lived their lives.That way they build bridges between generations and reinforce trust, respect and the social glue in our society.Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness, slowness, storytelling and relationships. Theresa was my most reluctant interviewee, suggested to me by her daughter who😉 I suspect was due to face her mum's wrath after I thrust a microphone towards Theresa! I really enjoyed going for a ride with Theresa in the tricycle and found our conversation fascinating (not to mention homemade brownies and coffee that she brought along). I felt bad about making Theresa squirm, but I hope that it was worth it to bring you this interesting and thoughtful conversation... Sorry Theresa! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysCycling without age, CalderdaleCycling without age, global siteGenerosity: Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. It starts with the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly or less-abled people out on a bike ride. It’s a simple act that everyone can do.Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious and gain knowledge about Cycling Without Age because you make time to stop and talk.Storytelling: Elderly people have so many stories that will be forgotten if we don’t reach out and listen to them. We tell stories, we listen to stories on the bike and we also document the stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media.Relationships: Cycling Without Age is about creating a multitude of new relationships: between generations, among the elderly, between pilots and passengers, nursing homes employees and family members. Relationships build trust, happiness and quality of life.Without Age: Life unfolds at all ages, young and old, and can be thrilling, fun, sad, beautiful and meaningful. Cycling Without Age is about letting people age in a positive context – fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting in their local community.A chance for people who are immobile or unable to get out, to feel the wind in their hairPhyllis, 100, "it's the first time I've felt air!"Recreating the joy of being on a bikeSome 90-year-old passengers have never been on a bike before - the chance to smell things, to see things close upI hope they feel like it is an adventure. It's very rewarding for pilots and passengers.Passengers with dementia live very much in the moment, commenting on the clouds. Children naturally live adventurously without really thinking about it. Getting the most out of everyday = her focus of living adventurously these daysRegret: When I was 22 I got a visa to Australia on the same day that I got offered a job. I didn't use the visa. Home is where I'm sleeping that night. It's also the family home. It's also where I'm from originally. I'd rather be called weird than a ladyI'm going to be 60 in December and it's great funYou should always risk big changes and new challenges. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice f

Chris Goddard is the Yorkshire Map Maker. He has been exploring and mapping his local landscapes ever since he was a child, spurred on by curiosity and a love of being outdoors. Chris dedicates his passion for exploring the minutiae of the world to creating intricate, beautiful books about the woods and moors around his home. He says, "My mother said I was born a good century too late and should have been out exploring and mapping the world in the age of empire. Yet the exploring I like to do need not be particularly exotic, rather it just has to be somewhere new – and you can discover new things around the corner from your house every day. Exploring is also not linear, but nearly always leads me round in circles as I am desperate not to miss anything. Indeed this is the only way to make a good map."PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysChris Goddard, the Yorkshire map maker. Website and books. Failed to write 'proper books' and settled on a niche of local writing and maps and detailed landscapesHyper-detailed mappingFavourite tree = ash: gracefulness and large size2.5 years to produce the book of his local woods300mx200m wood - keeps finding new thingsRight on your doorstep are things to be discoveredWandering around and following your curiosity. Then later fill in the gaps.I used to think I should be finding somewhere new, but there's nowhere left to discover so I started exploring closer to home. Footpath surveyor for Lake District National Park for a whileTry cutting off all senses but one - then you experience the landscapes in different waysTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jamie Wardley is a professional sand artist who creates far more than the sand castles I joked about. In his own words, "I am a mixed bag with a dose of art, a sprinkle of theatre and an education in Environmental Sciences. I have always tried to do things that bring enjoyment, as I believe if you do, then there is a real chance you will be successful and fulfilled.All the details sort themselves out in the end and great things happen if you just have a go. This led me to working in ice hotels and international sand sculpture festivals across the globe."This is an episode brimful of interesting nuggets about creativity, entrepreneurship, routines and art. My chat with Jamie was one of the most surprising of my journey. I enjoyed it very much. I hope that you do too.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@sandinyoureyeDon't undervalue routine - it's a good chance to reset and develop your business and yourselfFlair plus drive - you're going to get better at anythingHis young daughter draws every day - practicing - because she wants toBecome the best in your tiny nicheThe way it started was by saying 'hello' to someone [a sand sculptor] on holidayApplication and passion and enthusiasm is more important than raw flairIf people want this sort of thing then they can find it - getting a good blog and telling the world about it was keyniche, if you can, is really goodFirst time he got paid was for making a mermaid in WarringtonFirst one was very stressful but he has developed a self-confidence from persistenceWorking out your running overheads is really important25% art, the rest is running a business and planningWhen you're an artist you really want to focus. But leading a team you are constantly being distracted. There's only so many things you can do in life, so you need to focus on what you really want to do any say 'no' to everything elseYou have to allow yourself and your team to make mistakes. That's really important. Choosing a day rate is hard - this day has to pay for all the other daysEconomic worth - the base costs, plus how much is something worth to the other sideCharge what it's worth, not what it costs. If you have takeaway fish and chips don't put on vinegar - it sweats and go mushyOriginally was going to be an outdoor pursuits instructorAllow yourself to have a goYou don't have to win to be a winner, you just have to try. A lot of people fail merely because they don't tryAmbitions are fluid - once you reach A you want to get to BI started by having fun and following my nose. It's the path to fulfilment. Follow your nose and opportunities will ariseTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Steve Bate has a condition that is slowly robbing him of his eyesight. He has now lost most of his vision, and because the condition is degenerative, Steve will go blind.He was devastated when he heard the optician tell him that he was going blind. Steve was working as an outdoor instructor at the time. It was 3 months before he began to find his way out of depression. By then, he worked out there wasn’t much he could do about his degenerating eyesight. But he had total control over what he did next. Just like everyone else, Steve isn't going to be on this planet forever, so he might as well make every moment count. And how much he let his condition get in the way of that was completely up to him. In his own words, "I had a dream and I set myself a goal: to solo climb El Capitan. It took six days to climb, sleeping on a portable ledge suspended hundreds of feet above the valley each night, and I cried when I got to the top. Let’s just say that it was the best experience of my life. When I got back from El Cap, I dreamt even bigger: the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. After two years of training, I was selected for Paralympics GB and won two gold medals, a bronze, and smashed the world record in the 4km pursuit.Now, I’m not going to indulge in any false modesty here. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. But the point is, I'm not super-talented, I'm just a normal guy. All I do is dream big, set myself a goal, and then do everything I can to make it happen. We all have obstacles in our lives: stuff that life throws at us, or barriers we put in ourselves. I’m trying to highlight that there’s not much that you can’t overcome, or at least work around, with the right mind set. I'm still terrified of losing my sight, but I have to keep living while I still can see. Since my diagnosis in 2011, I've had some of the best moments in my life, just because I refused to let something stand in my way."PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@stevebatembeKiss or KillGym JonesExtreme AlpinismMark Twight essay - man in the mirrorWinning medals is what I'm paid to do, but I actually hate racing. I'd rather train for the rest of my life.I want to measure myself and get the most out of myself.We get given our bodies for free, they are our most valuable asset, but so many of us neglect themIt's good to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.Cycling as a sport is science. It's totally different to cycling as adventure, which is the biggest passion I have.I am visually-impaired and at some point I am going to go blind.Extreme training or extreme sloth - neither are good things.I was training to become a mountain guide when I got this eyesight diagnosis. I fell apart, trying to find a new identityKaren Darke"I'm going to go blind." "Oh great, you can race on a tandem."Solo-ed El Capitan - I thought it was impossible. But if I've done that, then I realised anything's possible.If you put your mind to something and invest 100% in it, you can achieve anything.When I go blind I don't want to be bitter so I'm cramming in all that I canGoing blind is partially exciting - the thought of 'wow' - what will it be like?!Most people in the paralympic squad feel pleased that the bad thing has happened to them Failure for me now is not trying, not committingGoing blind is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.It takes something horrific to latch on to living a full lifeWalking my dog every day is good headspaceThe thing I am most scared of is not fulfilling my potentialYou have to think on the process not the outcome if you want to achieve something big.THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers

Brant Richards is the Co-Founder of HebTroCo which smashed Kickstarter funding targets and grew into a Made In Britain menswear brand from the ground up.With a career path started from rummaging in the garage, through writing in back bedrooms, editing and launching national magazines, to leading the design team for a leading global bike brand, Brant's CV is as intriguing and meandering as our conversation (which took place, for a reason I forget, on his kitchen floor following a run through the local beech wood).Shadowing founders and giving direction and assistance, working from "three blokes in a shed" to staff of over 150, from napkin drawings to Far Eastern sourcing and manufacturer inspections: Brant has done it all.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@shedfire @hebtroco@ononebikes@planetxbikesI became a journalist by writing to a magazine and telling them their bike reviews weren't very good. I try to go into things with an open mind and goodwillPoacher turned gamekeeper - I used to review bikes, then started making themHolding off and trying to achieve perfection is usually a recipe for disasterAt some point you need to start selling things, so you need to get the product out thereSell things for more than they cost you, and plough the money back in againI always try to work with people who are really good at what they doMake your stuff different to make them stand out and give them some personalityQuite happy to begin things he has not really done beforeCashflow is a crucial thing to monitor when you are starting a business.I like selling things that people think are fun or nice or good valueWhen you design bikes it's hard to go for a ride without constantly thinking about bikes. Running was a pleasingly simple counter to that.I run for health, to destress, to fight off the dad bod (I like beer and curry)Not having a job contract and not having a pension feels like living adventurously!Oblique Strategies - cards and appAll Quiet on the Orient ExpressTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Rob Cowen is the award-winning author of Common Ground, selected as a ‘Book of the Year’ in the Times and featuring in the Guardian’s Top Ten Readers’ Choice. After moving from London to a new home in Yorkshire, Rob found himself on unfamiliar territory, disoriented, hemmed in by winter and yearning for the nearest open space. So one night, he set out to find it – a pylon-slung edge-land, a tangle of wood, meadow, field and river on the outskirts of town. Despite being in the shadow of thousands of houses, it felt unclaimed, forgotten, caught between worlds, and all the more magical for it.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysRob Cowen's website and TwitterCommon GroundEdge lands - between the rural and the urbanThere are so few areas of true wilderness left, but this place has some wildness to it, as there is so much history running through it Kids used to play in these edgelands, but now they have been demonised and kids aren't allowed to come and play herePeople here appreciate being so well-placed for getting into natural placesPlace is a repository of memory. Two people can have a similar emotional response to the same landscape - it has an auraThe collisions at the edgelands of human layers and nature. They have stories to tell.Richard Jeffreys - After LondonHome is a fluid thing - I had a sense of it in London as they were my dad's old haunts. I enjoyed the heath in London as it reminded me of Yorkshire.THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Michaela Hanna has completed IronManUK, the Lakeland50 ultra mountain marathon, cycled from Edinburgh to London and across the Western Cape of South Africa. She therefore has personal experience of the significance of precise and relevant nutrition and places a high level of importance on the nutritional value of the food.Having spent time working in fine-dining restaurants, high-end event catering companies and as a private chef alongside her day job, the time came for Michaela to follow her joy and feed people full-time again as a private chef. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysMichaela Hanna - the Fit ChefAdventure is embracing the unknown which is scary for me as I'm a bit of a control freakMy preference is to do short, intense bursts of work and then get away for adventuresBeing restless and unsettled can be seen as a downside but it drives you forward and keeps you movingI'm very purposeful and have to find meaning in everything. That can be exhaustingIt's a problem when nothing is enough and you're always striving for moreI remind myself grateful how lucky I amWorking for myself means that for now I'm busy trying to get the money side of my life sortedI think it's easier to find a good balance when you're self-employedI schedule in my free time otherwise it never happensIn the first months I lay in bed thinking 'what on earth have i done'It's a bit scary but I'd far rather rather work for myself than work for a toxic organisationAlways, always follow your joyI've changed from a steady job, security, control freak to the risky freedom of what I'm doing nowPut the intention out there, and it will followIt takes bravery and I'm going to change everything and make this happenThere's no space for mediocrity in lifeIf I could live my life over I'd have been braver in my 20s. I'd advise a woman in her 20s to not allow her decision making to be influenced by a relationshipTo be truly happy you need to either have everything you want or nothing at allTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ben Dave ran a lap of Yorkshire because he needed a big challenge after running changed his life, helping him lose 30kg and stop smoking a couple of packets a day. Running also helped Ben with his mental health. When he was feeling down and lonely, Ben could only think of going to the pub as an option. Therefore he set up the Early Bird Run Crew - a friendly, daily, early 5km run in his home town to connect the community, making everyone happier and stronger individuals.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysBen's website and Twitter. @EarlyBirdRunninCALM - Campaign against living miserablyBen ran a lap of YorkshireHe made a video about his trip and put it online to force him to commit to itRaised £7000 before even beginningAsking for help - people like vulnerability and people like to helpBiggest worry was getting a blister!I never really thought very far ahead - the distance was too intimidatingI wanted to talk about my experience of mental health, and this was a platform to do thatWhen he was feeling down and lonely he could only think of going to the pub as an option. Therefore he has set up a running group to try to deal with thatEarly Bird Run Crew. 6am / 6.30, every weekday. 6 turned up on Day 1. He didn't know many people who run, but also saw loads of people out running by themselves every day. He wanted to bring people togetherWanted to create the runners equivalent of a bikers cafeI don't want it to be 'my' thing, rather to be 'our' thingFor me, running massively helps my mental health. If I come out early and run, I'll have a good day.It's brought some accountability and regularity to meIt's a way of bringing people togetherJust because people are smiling on the outside doesn't mean that people are happyTrying to chat to GPs to get running prescribedRunning can be a tool in the armoury of working against suicideRunning is such a leveller - we have bin men and chief execs. But when you're running it doesn't make any difference.The difference we have with Park Run is the regularity - being able to do it regularly rather than having a whole week to get through. Important from a mental health point of viewTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Boff Whalley, from the band Chumbawamba is a keen runner, never happier than when mud-splattered and gasping up on the windy hills of West Yorkshire. He is also a playwright, the founder of Commoners Choir, and the author of Run Wild - an account of his experiences as a fell runner.I arrived at Boff's house after a long day in the saddle. His family welcomed me and plied me with cups of tea and a veggie burger in the sort of living room I would love to have one day: filled with quirky art and design, masses of music, and a happy level of lived-in clutter. We had a fascinating, wide-ranging chat about success, creative ambition, and the child-like joy of running in the hills. As I left their home, Boff's wife gave me directions to her favourite river swimming spot. In short, the perfect podcasting afternoon!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysBoff's website and TwitterI was in a pop group for 15 years before I had a hit song, but you can't measure success by that. The success of being in a band was just being together for that long and remaining friends.Success these days is taking my son to school then going for a run and having an hour of my own time to disappear, to be offline and spend time in nature.If you lower your expectations you can be continually happy (but don't be pessimistic)The creative ambition is very personal and you can judge success by yourselfLife is like doing a run where you get lost several times, you fall over, and a series of weird dead ends and double backs. It's about the run not the finish.We are 'supposed' to put away childish things - stop running for the bus - but actually fell running is just really good fun.Early ambition: "Maybe we can go further with this [the band] than just playing youth clubs in Leeds."I'm not a risk-taker in fell runs. But with life and music and art I don't want to get stuck so I take creative risks to keep me on my toes.Try something that other people aren't doingBoff has an underlying confidence in what he doesThe band wasn't driven by ambition, but the creative impulse drove him on. The creative impulse can be hard work because you can't switch it off.Some of my artistic heroes (eg the Beatles) were people who changed a lot.Why would you want to be in a band that does the same set every time?I'm out of my depth, let's do it.Leaving the city to live in a small town (where I could go running) was one of the most adventurous things I've done in my life.Run Wild is about trying to nudge people into doing something.Social media is doing a great job of encouraging people to get into new, physical down-to-earth things ★ Support this podcast ★

Annie Berrington is the founder of Get Out More, a social enterprise working to help people engage with nature to feel better in mind and body. She is a qualified forest school practitioner, a busy mum, and a keen microadventurer. She works with urban groups who are "hard to reach", trying to help them get out into nature more. The biggest barriers aren't the actual dangers but people's fears about them. We are now as a society a generation removed from the free-range childhood we hear about nostalgically. That means that not only are kids not experiencing wild places, their parents never did either. This makes it hard to change habits and build connections with nature.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysGetting more out of life by getting outside moreGet Out MoreWorking with groups who are "hard to reach"Biggest barriers aren't the actual dangers but people's fears about them. Seeking out the pockets of wildness - and they are always thereWe are part of nature and we are drawn to it, if we can find the keyGreen spaces are a neutral space for people to come together and connect togetherI started this because I wanted to get out more, but the success of it means that I now get out less...Don't underestimate where people are to begin with - how little people might know at first.Forest Schools - outdoor play in a learning environmentWe over-inflate how difficult things need to be sometimesWhen I'm being a good parent I am giving my kids the freedom I had as a child. That means facilitating but keeping hands off.We are now as a society a generation removed from that free-range childhood.Contentment is more important than self-improvement.Favourite purchase: Underwater MP3 playerNature and communities can grow healthier together ★ Support this podcast ★

Tim Frenneaux is a former martial arts instructor, nine to fiver and audio visual artist, turned ethical entrepreneur, microadventurer, climate activist and punk philosopher. His redemption started when the brief and fragile nature of existence became painfully real as he hit the big 40 in the same month that his Dad died. Unhappy conjunctures like that are a great way of forcing you to focus on what you want from “your one wild and precious life” (to quote the dear departed Mary Oliver)Tim decided to return to the outdoor life that had brought him so much happiness growing up, and that the best way to make the difference he wanted to see in the world, was to start a business founded on social and environmental principles: Gather Outdoors.Now he’s on a mission to encourage and enable folk to make the most of their fleeting presence on planet earth by spending more time outdoors. In doing so he hopes that great teacher, Mother Earth, will help them to reach their own understanding of the immense value of nature.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysGather Outdoors websiteStarting a business was an excuse to get outdoors more and meet interesting peopleHe feels guilty that his work doesn't feel like hard work and a struggleCompartmentalising work and not-work is an important thingTrying to rewild myself by reading lots of booksThe first step in changing direction is realising that things are not quite right.The imposter syndrome is how everyone feels and shouldn't be a burden and a barrierWhat you don't know you can learn by doingThe modern day life experience cocoons us from the natural worldThe importance of reading on paper versus a screenWe all have time; we just need to make time. Turn off the screens and embrace boredomBarefoot running has made a big beneficial change to his lifeStarting a business saw his income plummet, but also taught Tim and his family what is enough. It taught him about balance.Recognise when you are slipping into a fur-lined rut, and then clamour to get out. ★ Support this podcast ★

Imran Mughal was the first British-Pakistani to cycle round the world. Over a delicious curry cooked by his mum the proud Yorkshireman told me how going out to explore the world was not encouraged within the Pakistani community. But the decline in health of his dad was a wake-up call to Imran that good health is not a given, nor does it last for ever. That, combined with redundancy, spurred him into action.Imran didn't tell his family he was going to cycle round the world, only that "I'll be gone for a few months, then I'll be back..."!The similarities and the differences between Imran's story of cycling around the world and my own fascinated me.Going round the world, says Imran, is an education. It halts time. You learn more on a journey like that than you will in the rest of your life. A bicycle helped take Imran away from his problems, away from the challenges in the local area such as drugs and hanging around with a bad crowd. Nowadays Imran feels that all he needs in life is God, family and a bicycle...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysWatch Imran's videos on YouTube.Imran thinks Yorkshire is the best place in the world to live, better even than California.The solitude and peace of the mosque five times a dayThe unification of culturesWe have so much on our doorstep that you don't necessarily need to go on a massive global journey to experience great places.You hear of people who have been to the other side of the world but have not experienced Cornwall or the North Coast 500 or the Lakes.Britain is one of the best cultures of the world: The variety, the amalgamation of cultures and all the foods in Britain.Redundancy committed him to actionThe decline in health of his father was a wake-up call to Imran that good health is not a given, nor does it last for ever.Going out to explore the world was not encouraged within the Pakistani community so this was an additional layer of 'barrier' that Imran facedImran didn't tell his Mum he was going to cycle round the world, just "I'll be gone for a few months, then I'll be back..."!"I had the intention to cycle round the world, but I didn't believe that I would do it."Going round the world is an education. It halts time. You learn more in it than you will in the rest of your life.When he got home everyone's attitude had changed and they were very proud of what he had done.Praying is like 'hitting the reset button'A bicycle helped take Imran away from his problems, away from the bad stuff in the area such as drugs and hanging around with a bad crowd.God, family and a bicycle... ★ Support this podcast ★