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Tough Girl Podcast

Auteur(s): Sarah Williams
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  • The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who’ve faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges.
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  • Kristin Thue: Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys.

    Kristin Thue: Thru-Hiker and Human Rights Activist from Norway, Sharing Adventures on Her Blog 'Let’s Trek It' to Inspire Others to Undertake Their Own Wilderness Journeys.
    Jun 27 2024

    Kristin is a thru-hiker, climber, and human rights activist from Norway currently living in London. Despite her outdoorsy upbringing in snowy Norway, it was only in her 20s that she discovered her own adventure journey.

    After going through a very tough time at university, Kristin decided to hike the Te Araroa across New Zealand’s South Island as an existential journey to shed her depression when she was 22.

    Her thru-hiking journey has taken her across the world on trails such as the John Muir Trail, the GR11 Spain, the GR20 Corsica, and The Haute Route in Switzerland.

    She founded her blog, Let’s Trek It, to share her adventures, tips, and inspire others to undertake their own wilderness journeys.

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    Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time!

    Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.

    This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear.

    Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount. Click Here

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    Show notes

    • Who is Kristin
    • Originally from Norway but living in London now
    • Being a thru-hiker for the past 9 years
    • Growing up in Norway and spending a lot of time outdoors in the mountains
    • Discovering thru hiking
    • The struggles during her undergrad years
    • Dealing with bullying and feeling of being loneliness
    • Struggling with depression
    • Searching for purpose
    • Being inspired by the book: Wild - By Cheryl Strayed
    • Cheryl Strayed - Tough Girl Podcast May 2, 2017
    • Knowing that the Te Araroa Trail was the key to making her life better
    • Deciding to start with a smaller trail - The West Highland Way - for her first thru0hike
    • The kindness of strangers on the trails
    • Being 22 and ready to go
    • The reasons for deciding to hike in New Zealand
    • Concerns before thru-hiking
    • Expecting thru-hiking to make everything better
    • Walking into her life
    • Why it’s the journey and not the destination
    • Favourite sections on the South Island, New Zealand
    • The Nelson Lakes and the Two Thumb Range
    • Feeling so happy while being on the trail
    • The challenging days on a thru-hike
    • Struggling with a lack of sleep
    • Thunderstorms on the GR20 (Corsica)
    • Dealing with challenging situation on a thru-hike
    • Balancing her love of hiking with her London lifestyle
    • Post trail/adventure blues and dealing with them
    • Filling your life with fun things
    • Hiking the GR11(walking across the Pyrenees, on the Spanish side)
    • Future walks/thruhikes
    • Heading to America to section hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
    • Trail name - “white blaze”
    • How to connect with Kristin
    • Believing in the power of inspiration
    • Final words of advice and wisdom for you - “ Dare to act on an idea because there is no reason why it can’t be you”

    Social Media

    Website: www.letstrekit.com

    Instagram: @lets.trek.it

    Facebook: @letstrekit
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    48 min
  • Sunny Stroeer: Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So.

    Sunny Stroeer: Completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000-Mile Race on Skis, Becoming the First Woman to Do So.
    Jun 25 2024
    Sunny is a professional adventure athlete, guide service owner and story teller based in Kanab, Utah. After obtaining an MBA from Harvard Business School and pursuing a career as a management consultant in her twenties, Sunny decided to leave behind the business world in order to focus full-time on mountains, climbing and VLDs (very long distances). Today, she is a professional athlete and owner of two guiding businesses - AWExpeditions and Dreamland Safari Tours. She is also the founder of the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation that breaks down barriers for women+ to access mountaineering and the backcountry -- in the form of tens of thousands of dollars in expedition scholarships. Sunny first came on the Tough Girl Podcast on Jun 23, 2020. Sharing her story about being the first woman to circumnavigate and summit Aconcagua in a single push. You can listen to that episode Here *** Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women. This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear. Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount. Click Here *** Show notes Who is Sunny Working as a professional adventure athlete and running her own travel companies Sunny first came on the Tough Girl Podcast on Jun 23, 2020. First woman to circumnavigate and summit Aconcagua in a single push.What happened in 2020 Deciding to buy a tour company/guide service businessUsing her MBA from HarvardThriving with the challenge and the uncertainty Pursuing her own adventures and being her own bossGetting involved in running Fastest Known Times (FKTs)Starting to focus on adventuring in Alaska350 mile race on cross country skis - Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI), held in Alaska during Winter (2021)Planning to head to the South Pole in the future More info about the ITI and how its structured, and what you can expect. The short version - 350 miles. The long version 1000 miles. You need to do the short version of the race before you can attempt to race the longer version.The different modes of travel: Fat bike, dogs, skies, walkingThe lessons learned from the recce before the bigger raceNo mandatory gear listBeing able to connect with folks who had done the race before to get advice and tipsLeaving her comfort zone behind and moving into the stretch zoneDealing with uncomfortable feelingsReflection back on her first ITI in 2021 Dealing with overflowNot having a background in cross country skiingKnowing that she able to keep herself safe in these extreme conditionsDealing with broken bindings and having to hike the final 150 milesHaving a 10 day deadline to cover the 350 milesBeing pushed to her limits both physically and emotionally Going back in 2022 to ski the 350 mile distance again - gaining more experience and knowledgeFat biking the race in 2023 with her husbandFeeling ready to commit to the 1000 miles race in 2024Race strategy and plan (both adhoc and thought through)Needing to complete the 1000 miles (approx 930 - 960 miles) in 30 daysDealing with a stress fracture on her shin in the December and only having 5 weeks to trainUsing both a backpack and a pulk/sled to transport gear. Dealing with the cold and trying to avoid getting wet in -30/-40 degreesAiming to travel slowly, keeping her heart rate low in an aim to keep from sweatingDealing with wet and damp gloves and getting a little bit of frost bite on her fingers. Dealing with numb heels and maybe a little bit of nerve damage after the raceHighlights and magical moment from life on the trailBeing in her own thoughts for 14hrs or more a dayFood and nutrition on the trailFeeling the pressure to reach the finish line before the cut off pointMaking it across the sea ice before it flooded or meltedBeing 200 miles from the finish on the North ShoreBecoming the first women to ski the ITI 1000Recovery after the race (doughnuts & wine!)How to connect with Sunny and to follow along with her adventuresFinal words of advice and and wisdom to inspire and motivate women and girls Why you need to continually be pushing your comfort zone Social Media Websites: www.sunnystroeer.com www.awexpeditions.org www.dreamlandtours.net www.summitscholarship.org Instagram: @sstroeer @awexpeditions @dreamlandsafari
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Sarah Perry - INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion

    Sarah Perry - INOV8 Ambassador: Setting Records on the South West Coast Path (630 Miles) with a Fastest Self-Supported Completion
    Jun 20 2024
    Sarah Perry is an ultra-runner, dedicated educator, and INOV8 ambassador with a passion for the outdoors and pushing her limits. On this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, Sarah shares her journey from her Yorkshire roots to breaking records on the South West Coast Path (SWCP). Living in Cumbria and working in adult education, Sarah balances her career with her love for long-distance running. Growing up with family holidays in the Lakes, Wales, and Scotland, she developed a love for the hills. After lockdown, Sarah sought a healthier balance, moving to a greener environment and embracing running for the joy it brings. In March 2024, Sarah set a new British backyard running record, showcasing her mental resilience and strategic approach to ultra-running. Her most notable achievement came with her record-breaking, self-supported run of the SWCP, covering 630 miles in 13 days, 11 hours, and 31 minutes. Despite a failed attempt in 2023 due to injury, her meticulous planning and determination led to success. As an INOV8 ambassador, Sarah discusses her favourite gear and the support she receives from the brand. She also talks about the importance of community and staying motivated, even when balancing a full-time job with intense training. Looking ahead, Sarah is preparing for future challenges, including the 13 Valleys Ultra in September and the Winter Spine in January 2025. Her story highlights the power of dreaming big, learning from failures, and the importance of detailed planning. Tune in to hear Sarah Perry's story, her adventures on the SWCP, and her advice for women looking to elevate their running: "Dream big and don’t forget the spreadsheet!" Connect with Sarah on social media to follow her journey and upcoming challenges. *** Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women. This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear. Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount. Click Here. *** Show notes Who is Sarah - Teacher, dog mum & ultra-runner. Living in Cumbria and working in adult education Doing a little bit of longer distance running!Running the South West Coast Path (SWCP) Breaking the record (self supported) 630 miles in 13 days, 11 hours and 31 minsGrowing up in YorkshireMaking a change after lockdown and deciding to move somewhere greenerHaving an older brother and being quite competitive Having family holiday in the Lakes, Wales and Scotland and doing lots of walking in the hillsNot having the healthiest balance with running when she first started in her early 20sTrying to gain control in her lifeWhy your 20s can be so stressful Using running as an escape and a tool for finding herself Running for the love of it and not doing super structured training programsSetting a new British backyard running record in March 2024What is a backyard ultra?4.2 miles per lap, going out on the hour, every hour until 1 person is left. The mental side of a back yard ultra - and the tactics involved?Getting her head down and doing her own thing.52 mins for each lap - approx 8/10 mins to recoverWhat goes on during the rest breakNot wanting to run until she droppedThe reality of running while having a job and livingStaying in the zone and thinking of the small things Becoming an INOV8 ambassador Favourite INOV8 Trainers - Trailfly Fell shoe - INOV8 Mudtalon Speed Attempting to run the SWCP last year in 2023 and needing to stop on day 3 due to an injury The reason for going self supportedPlanning for the SWCPTrying to figure out how far to run each day….Working out ferry crossings, food and water stopsLiving out the adventure via the spreadsheet, before even stepping on the pathNeeding to fail the first time, in order to understand what it would take to go againTraining and getting mentally readyHill sessions, back to back running and a few structured sessionsBeing worried about safetyNeeding to embrace all the things that you can’t control Being able to zone out while on the trail and visualising the end goalFacing challenges everyday while out on the SWCPThe weather and the mud…Highlights from the runWhy there were more positive moments, than negative The final 20 miles…Having to dig so deepHow to connect with Sarah on social mediaFuture challenges and goals 13 Valleys Ultra in September The Winter Spine - January 2025 Final words of advice for women who want to take their running to the next levelWhy you should dream bigDon’t forget the spreadsheet! Social Media Instagram: @sarahperry19917
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    45 min
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