TOUGH GIRL PODCAST 2022

The Tough Girl podcast is all about motivating and inspiring you, while increasing amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges.

The TGP has won 3 awards! The Women's Sports Trust #BeAGameChanger National Award for Media Initiative of the Year (2018). The Shextreme Best Adventure Podcast Award (2019) and the best Adventure Sports Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards 2022.

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Adriana Brownlee On a mission to summit all 14, 8000m peaks and become the youngest woman ever to do so. * 29th November *	Dr. Carla Benton Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors. Awarded the Ultra Distance Scholarship in 2021 which is aimed at increasing representation of BAME cyclists in ultra distance cycling. * 22nd November *	Purusha Gordon mum of 2, changed her mindset 6 years ago and transforming her life. Rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a WR holder! * 15th November *
Rue Mapp Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Author: “Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” * 8th November *	Gill Castle AKA Stoma Chameleon, #Ostomate after childbirth, #POSITIVITY after trauma, #SoloChannelSwim2023. Showing folks what’s possible after trauma. * 1st November *	Ellen Piercy After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself. * 25th October *
Crystal Gail Welcome Utilizing her intersecting identities: Black, disabled, lesbian, backpacker. On a mission to get historically excluded folks outdoors in Nature. * 18th October *	Jennifer Strong McConachie Adventure Athlete, Fellow of the RGS and Author of “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life”. * 11th October *	Julie Bradley Author of “Escape from the Ordinary”, retired from the US Army at 40, to sail around the world for 8 years with her husband. * 4th October *
Molly Huddle Long distance runner, 2x Olympian, Co-author of “How She Did It” - A high performance guide for female distance runners. * 27th September *	Anyika Onuora Team GB Athlete, 3x Olympian. Multiple world medalist. Author of My Hidden Race. * 20th September *	Siobhan Daniels 60+ Pro-age & anti-ageism campaigner. Retirement Rebel. Writing about her motorhome adventures around Great Britain * 13th September *
Abby McQueeney Penamonte Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach. Helping women to fuel their bodies, improve their relationship with food, fitness, and body image. * 6th September *	Sophie Etheridge Disabled long distance open water swimmer and the founder of the Facebook group Adaptive/Disabled Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS). * 23rd August *	Meaghan Hackinen Ultra-endurance cyclist - Trans Am Bike Race, NorthCape4000, and Paris-Brest-Paris brevet finisher, as well as the 2019 24-Hour World Time Trial Champion. * 16th August *
Tayo Jaiyesimi Adventure Enthusiast blogging at: The 5 to 9 Traveller. Who believes life is more than your 9 to 5. * 9th August *	Abby Popplestone Novice cyclist - Bikepacking the GB Divide solo & unsupported. Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action. * 4th August *	Nirjala Tamrakar Wright aka "Mountain Queen” - The Mountain Biking National Champion of Nepal from 2001 to 2012! * 4th August *
Parvinder Chawla Travelling the world solo in her wheelchair. Challenging perceptions around disability. * 4th August *	Rebecca Ferry Mum of 5. Ultra runner and high altitude mountaineer - completing the “High Double” Everest and Lhotse, followed by K2. * 4th August *	Bonnie St. John 1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition. Talking about building resilience, embracing inclusion and achieving success. * 2nd August *
Tori Murden McClure 1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989), and 1st woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1999). * 26th July *	Claire Smith Ultra endurance athlete - Only person in the UK to have finished a continuous Double Deca (20x Ironman). Training for the Arch To Arc Triathlon (Sept 2022). * 19th July *	Anisa Aubin Experienced ultra cyclist competing events such as the Transcontinental Race, the Transatlantic way and GBDURO Adventure Challenge. * 12th July *
Susanne Masters Ethnobotanist looking at the interactions we have with wildlife. Author of Wild Waters. * 5th July *	Kelda Wood First female adaptive athlete to summit Aconcagua and row solo across the Atlantic Ocean! * 28th June *	Mary-Ann Ochota Anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. Hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. * 21st June *
Lael Wilcox Ultra-endurance bike rider and racer who won the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and set Tour Divide's women's course record on an individual time trial in 2015. * 14th June *	Jillian Brown Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; 6,500km in 150 days. * 7th June *	Donna McConnell The Iron Empress. Ironwoman - IM Barcelona 2021. Working to increase female participation in Ironman races. * 31st May *
Kate Pilcher Founder & guide of Globetrotting - sharing her passion for horses and exploring horse cultures around the world. * 24th May *	Dr. Sophie Redlin Expedition Doctor, Researcher and emerging filmmaker with a passion for improving mental healthcare through cross-cultural learning and promoting access to natural environments. * 17th May *	Shikha Tripathi Travel Writer and qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. * 10th May *
Dr. Eleanor Drinkwater Bug nut and Adventurer. Awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society. * 3rd May *	Helen Butters Having a positive mindset during times of immense stress. Lessons learned from rowing the Atlantic Ocean. * 28th April *	Michelle Moore Real Wins - Race, Leadership and how to Redefine Success. One of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. * 26th April *
Jill Heinerth Underwater Explorer, with expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Author of INTO THE PLANET. * 21st April *	Abi Melton Neurodivergent, Fat Cyclist, Co-Author of ‘Gears for Queers’. Promoting body positivity and encouraging everyone to get on their bike. * 19th April *	Omie Dale Keen outdoor swimmer and coach, who loves getting people swimming outdoors for the first time. * 14th April *
Abhejali Bernardová Completing an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague (1,111 km) in 7 days 12hrs and 5 mins. * 12th April *	Rebecca Lowe Author of “The Slow Road to Tehran” - documenting her year-long cycling journey from London to Tehran. * 7th April *	Kumbirai Kariwo Senior NHS Nurse and climber - sharing her love for the outdoors to inspire others to explore and be adventurous. * 5th April *
Nicola Hardy Adventurer and outdoor writer - Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria. * 31st March *	Tasha Thompson Founder of Black Girls Do Run UK - A community to inspire, encourage and motivate Black women to run. * 29th March *	Miriam Diaz Gilbert Runner since 1989; ultra-runner since 2005. Training for her 30th ultra - the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24-hr track ultra in May 2022. * 24th March *
Dr. Sarah McCormack Mountain runner and UK Athletics-Certified Trail & Fell Running Coach. Inov-8 Ambassador. * 22nd March *	Dr. Lois Haruna-Cooper GP, Clinical teaching lecturer, mother of 3, daily runner. * 17th March *	Sara Crosland Overcome fear and achieve your potential. Author of #SickbedToSummits. Running from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in September 2022. * 15th March *
Janelle Lincks Began trail running in 2020. Her rapid progress in two years has been incredible. Crowned the Golden Trail National Series women’s champion in October 2021 * 10th March *	Mariam Kilpatrick Ultra-runner and Women’s Health Physiotherapist running the West Highland Way (96 miles) in 24hrs! * 8th March *	Sophie Ruffles Mum, runner, & wild swimmer. Host of @whatnextmumpodcast 1x100km ultra, 7x marathons. Fast-packed The Jurassic Coast! * 3rd March *
Amy Bushatz Getting outside for 20mins everyday and how it’s changed her life. Plus going after a 100 miler mountain run! * 1st March *	Kelly Smith On the Go - Being passionate about the outdoors and showing people there is a place for physical activity outside of elite sport. * 24th February *	Quinn Brett First person to hand-cycle the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from the Canadian border to the Mexico border. * 22nd February *
Gail Muller Adventurer and Author of “Unlost: A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors”. * 10th February *	Namratha Nandish “Alpine Girl” - 1st Indian woman to trek to ALL 50 Alpine Lakes in Kashmir in one season (2021). * 3rd February *	Dr. Easkey Britton Marine social scientist, writer and ocean leader from Ireland, with a deep love and passion for surfing and the sea. Her work explores the relationship between people and nature. * 1st February *
Laura Massey-Pugh Ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022. * 27th January *	Shilletha Curtis Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and her goal of becoming the 2nd Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Hiking. * 25th January *	Helen Dainty Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week. 5 years in and 58,000 km cycled so far… * 20th January *
Hazel Oakes Illustrator and mural artist, passionate about empowering women to reach their goals and to become more adventurous. * 18th January *	Samantha Turner Serial challenge adventurer, corporate life coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. * 13th January *	Person Irresponsible Author of "Everything You Ever Taught Me". Female, fat, funny, forty-something and in her 4th year of recovery from Alcoholism. Walking 2,653 from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. * 11th January *
Leah Goldstein The 1st female ever to WIN the overall SOLO division of the gruelling Race Across Across America in its 39 year history! * 6th January *	Kristen Berkeley City girl who moved to the subarctic! Advocating diversity and inclusion outdoors. Founder of Amplify Outdoors. * 4th January *	Eleanor Carey Adventurer and Ocean Rower, 2x GWR holder for rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean. * 1st January *

Adriana Brownlee On a mission to summit all 14, 8000m peaks and become the youngest woman ever to do so. * 29th November *	Dr. Carla Benton Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors. Awarded the Ultra Distance Scholarship in 2021 which is aimed at increasing representation of BAME cyclists in ultra distance cycling. * 22nd November *	Purusha Gordon mum of 2, changed her mindset 6 years ago and transforming her life. Rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a WR holder! * 15th November *
Rue Mapp Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Author: “Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” * 8th November *	Gill Castle AKA Stoma Chameleon, #Ostomate after childbirth, #POSITIVITY after trauma, #SoloChannelSwim2023. Showing folks what’s possible after trauma. * 1st November *	Ellen Piercy After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself. * 25th October *
Crystal Gail Welcome Utilizing her intersecting identities: Black, disabled, lesbian, backpacker. On a mission to get historically excluded folks outdoors in Nature. * 18th October *	Jennifer Strong McConachie Adventure Athlete, Fellow of the RGS and Author of “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life”. * 11th October *	Julie Bradley Author of “Escape from the Ordinary”, retired from the US Army at 40, to sail around the world for 8 years with her husband. * 4th October *
Molly Huddle Long distance runner, 2x Olympian, Co-author of “How She Did It” - A high performance guide for female distance runners. * 27th September *	Anyika Onuora Team GB Athlete, 3x Olympian. Multiple world medalist. Author of My Hidden Race. * 20th September *	Siobhan Daniels 60+ Pro-age & anti-ageism campaigner. Retirement Rebel. Writing about her motorhome adventures around Great Britain * 13th September *
Abby McQueeney Penamonte Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach. Helping women to fuel their bodies, improve their relationship with food, fitness, and body image. * 6th September *	Sophie Etheridge Disabled long distance open water swimmer and the founder of the Facebook group Adaptive/Disabled Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS). * 23rd August *	Meaghan Hackinen Ultra-endurance cyclist - Trans Am Bike Race, NorthCape4000, and Paris-Brest-Paris brevet finisher, as well as the 2019 24-Hour World Time Trial Champion. * 16th August *
Tayo Jaiyesimi Adventure Enthusiast blogging at: The 5 to 9 Traveller. Who believes life is more than your 9 to 5. * 9th August *	Abby Popplestone Novice cyclist - Bikepacking the GB Divide solo & unsupported. Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action. * 4th August *	Nirjala Tamrakar Wright aka "Mountain Queen” - The Mountain Biking National Champion of Nepal from 2001 to 2012! * 4th August *
Parvinder Chawla Travelling the world solo in her wheelchair. Challenging perceptions around disability. * 4th August *	Rebecca Ferry Mum of 5. Ultra runner and high altitude mountaineer - completing the “High Double” Everest and Lhotse, followed by K2. * 4th August *	Bonnie St. John 1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition. Talking about building resilience, embracing inclusion and achieving success. * 2nd August *
Tori Murden McClure 1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989), and 1st woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1999). * 26th July *	Claire Smith Ultra endurance athlete - Only person in the UK to have finished a continuous Double Deca (20x Ironman). Training for the Arch To Arc Triathlon (Sept 2022). * 19th July *	Anisa Aubin Experienced ultra cyclist competing events such as the Transcontinental Race, the Transatlantic way and GBDURO Adventure Challenge. * 12th July *
Susanne Masters Ethnobotanist looking at the interactions we have with wildlife. Author of Wild Waters. * 5th July *	Kelda Wood First female adaptive athlete to summit Aconcagua and row solo across the Atlantic Ocean! * 28th June *	Mary-Ann Ochota Anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. Hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. * 21st June *
Lael Wilcox Ultra-endurance bike rider and racer who won the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and set Tour Divide's women's course record on an individual time trial in 2015. * 14th June *	Jillian Brown Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; 6,500km in 150 days. * 7th June *	Donna McConnell The Iron Empress. Ironwoman - IM Barcelona 2021. Working to increase female participation in Ironman races. * 31st May *
Kate Pilcher Founder & guide of Globetrotting - sharing her passion for horses and exploring horse cultures around the world. * 24th May *	Dr. Sophie Redlin Expedition Doctor, Researcher and emerging filmmaker with a passion for improving mental healthcare through cross-cultural learning and promoting access to natural environments. * 17th May *	Shikha Tripathi Travel Writer and qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. * 10th May *
Dr. Eleanor Drinkwater Bug nut and Adventurer. Awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society. * 3rd May *	Helen Butters Having a positive mindset during times of immense stress. Lessons learned from rowing the Atlantic Ocean. * 28th April *	Michelle Moore Real Wins - Race, Leadership and how to Redefine Success. One of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. * 26th April *
Jill Heinerth Underwater Explorer, with expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Author of INTO THE PLANET. * 21st April *	Abi Melton Neurodivergent, Fat Cyclist, Co-Author of ‘Gears for Queers’. Promoting body positivity and encouraging everyone to get on their bike. * 19th April *	Omie Dale Keen outdoor swimmer and coach, who loves getting people swimming outdoors for the first time. * 14th April *
Abhejali Bernardová Completing an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague (1,111 km) in 7 days 12hrs and 5 mins. * 12th April *	Rebecca Lowe Author of “The Slow Road to Tehran” - documenting her year-long cycling journey from London to Tehran. * 7th April *	Kumbirai Kariwo Senior NHS Nurse and climber - sharing her love for the outdoors to inspire others to explore and be adventurous. * 5th April *
Nicola Hardy Adventurer and outdoor writer - Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria. * 31st March *	Tasha Thompson Founder of Black Girls Do Run UK - A community to inspire, encourage and motivate Black women to run. * 29th March *	Miriam Diaz Gilbert Runner since 1989; ultra-runner since 2005. Training for her 30th ultra - the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24-hr track ultra in May 2022. * 24th March *
Dr. Sarah McCormack Mountain runner and UK Athletics-Certified Trail & Fell Running Coach. Inov-8 Ambassador. * 22nd March *	Dr. Lois Haruna-Cooper GP, Clinical teaching lecturer, mother of 3, daily runner. * 17th March *	Sara Crosland Overcome fear and achieve your potential. Author of #SickbedToSummits. Running from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in September 2022. * 15th March *
Janelle Lincks Began trail running in 2020. Her rapid progress in two years has been incredible. Crowned the Golden Trail National Series women’s champion in October 2021 * 10th March *	Mariam Kilpatrick Ultra-runner and Women’s Health Physiotherapist running the West Highland Way (96 miles) in 24hrs! * 8th March *	Sophie Ruffles Mum, runner, & wild swimmer. Host of @whatnextmumpodcast 1x100km ultra, 7x marathons. Fast-packed The Jurassic Coast! * 3rd March *
Amy Bushatz Getting outside for 20mins everyday and how it’s changed her life. Plus going after a 100 miler mountain run! * 1st March *	Kelly Smith On the Go - Being passionate about the outdoors and showing people there is a place for physical activity outside of elite sport. * 24th February *	Quinn Brett First person to hand-cycle the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from the Canadian border to the Mexico border. * 22nd February *
Gail Muller Adventurer and Author of “Unlost: A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors”. * 10th February *	Namratha Nandish “Alpine Girl” - 1st Indian woman to trek to ALL 50 Alpine Lakes in Kashmir in one season (2021). * 3rd February *	Dr. Easkey Britton Marine social scientist, writer and ocean leader from Ireland, with a deep love and passion for surfing and the sea. Her work explores the relationship between people and nature. * 1st February *
Laura Massey-Pugh Ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022. * 27th January *	Shilletha Curtis Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and her goal of becoming the 2nd Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Hiking. * 25th January *	Helen Dainty Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week. 5 years in and 58,000 km cycled so far… * 20th January *
Hazel Oakes Illustrator and mural artist, passionate about empowering women to reach their goals and to become more adventurous. * 18th January *	Samantha Turner Serial challenge adventurer, corporate life coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. * 13th January *	Person Irresponsible Author of "Everything You Ever Taught Me". Female, fat, funny, forty-something and in her 4th year of recovery from Alcoholism. Walking 2,653 from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. * 11th January *
Leah Goldstein The 1st female ever to WIN the overall SOLO division of the gruelling Race Across Across America in its 39 year history! * 6th January *	Kristen Berkeley City girl who moved to the subarctic! Advocating diversity and inclusion outdoors. Founder of Amplify Outdoors. * 4th January *	Eleanor Carey Adventurer and Ocean Rower, 2x GWR holder for rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean. * 1st January *

TOUGH GIRL PODCAST 2022

Adriana Brownlee

On a mission to summit all 14, 8000m peaks and become the youngest woman ever to do so. *** 29th November ***

Dr. Carla Benton

Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors. Awarded the Ultra Distance Scholarship in 2021 which is aimed at increasing representation of BAME cyclists in ultra distance cycling. *** 22nd November ***

Purusha Gordon

mum of 2, changed her mindset 6 years ago and transforming her life. Rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a WR holder! *** 15th November ***

Rue Mapp

Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Author: “Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” *** 8th November ***

Gill Castle

AKA Stoma Chameleon, #Ostomate after childbirth, #POSITIVITY after trauma, #SoloChannelSwim2023. Showing folks what’s possible after trauma. *** 1st November ***

Ellen Piercy

After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself. *** 25th October ***

Crystal Gail Welcome

Utilizing her intersecting identities: Black, disabled, lesbian, backpacker. On a mission to get historically excluded folks outdoors in Nature. *** 18th October ***

Jennifer Strong McConachie

Adventure Athlete, Fellow of the RGS and Author of “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life”. *** 11th October ***

Julie Bradley

Author of “Escape from the Ordinary”, retired from the US Army at 40, to sail around the world for 8 years with her husband. *** 4th October ***

Molly Huddle

Long distance runner, 2x Olympian, Co-author of “How She Did It” - A high performance guide for female distance runners. *** 27th September ***

Anyika Onuora

Team GB Athlete, 3x Olympian. Multiple world medalist. Author of My Hidden Race. *** 20th September ***

Siobhan Daniels

60+ Pro-age & anti-ageism campaigner. Retirement Rebel. Writing about her motorhome adventures around Great Britain *** 13th September ***

Abby McQueeney Penamonte

Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach. Helping women to fuel their bodies, improve their relationship with food, fitness, and body image. *** 6th September ***

Sophie Etheridge

Disabled long distance open water swimmer and the founder of the Facebook group Adaptive/Disabled Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS). *** 23rd August ***

Meaghan Hackinen

Ultra-endurance cyclist - Trans Am Bike Race, NorthCape4000, and Paris-Brest-Paris brevet finisher, as well as the 2019 24-Hour World Time Trial Champion. *** 16th August ***

Tayo Jaiyesimi

Adventure Enthusiast blogging at: The 5 to 9 Traveller. Who believes life is more than your 9 to 5. *** 9th August ***

Abby Popplestone

Novice cyclist - Bikepacking the GB Divide solo & unsupported. Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action. *** 4th August ***

Nirjala Tamrakar Wright

aka "Mountain Queen” - The Mountain Biking National Champion of Nepal from 2001 to 2012! *** 4th August ***

Parvinder Chawla

Travelling the world solo in her wheelchair. Challenging perceptions around disability. *** 4th August ***

Rebecca Ferry

Mum of 5. Ultra runner and high altitude mountaineer - completing the “High Double” Everest and Lhotse, followed by K2. *** 4th August ***

Bonnie St. John

1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition. Talking about building resilience, embracing inclusion and achieving success. *** 2nd August ***

Tori Murden McClure

1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989), and 1st woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1999). *** 26th July ***

Claire Smith

Ultra endurance athlete - Only person in the UK to have finished a continuous Double Deca (20x Ironman). Training for the Arch To Arc Triathlon (Sept 2022). *** 19th July ***

Anisa Aubin

Experienced ultra cyclist competing events such as the Transcontinental Race, the Transatlantic way and GBDURO Adventure Challenge. *** 12th July ***

Susanne Masters

Ethnobotanist looking at the interactions we have with wildlife. Author of Wild Waters. *** 5th July ***

Kelda Wood

First female adaptive athlete to summit Aconcagua and row solo across the Atlantic Ocean! *** 28th June ***

Mary-Ann Ochota

Anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. Hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. *** 21st June ***

Lael Wilcox

Ultra-endurance bike rider and racer who won the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and set Tour Divide's women's course record on an individual time trial in 2015. *** 14th June ***

Jillian Brown

Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; 6,500km in 150 days. *** 7th June ***

Donna McConnell

The Iron Empress. Ironwoman - IM Barcelona 2021. Working to increase female participation in Ironman races. *** 31st May ***

Kate Pilcher

Founder & guide of Globetrotting - sharing her passion for horses and exploring horse cultures around the world. *** 24th May ***

Dr. Sophie Redlin

Expedition Doctor, Researcher and emerging filmmaker with a passion for improving mental healthcare through cross-cultural learning and promoting access to natural environments. *** 17th May ***

Shikha Tripathi

Travel Writer and qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. *** 10th May ***

Dr. Eleanor Drinkwater

Bug nut and Adventurer. Awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society. *** 3rd May ***

Helen Butters

Having a positive mindset during times of immense stress. Lessons learned from rowing the Atlantic Ocean. *** 28th April ***

Michelle Moore

Real Wins - Race, Leadership and how to Redefine Success. One of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. *** 26th April ***

Jill Heinerth

Underwater Explorer, with expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Author of INTO THE PLANET. *** 21st April ***

Abi Melton

Neurodivergent, Fat Cyclist, Co-Author of ‘Gears for Queers’. Promoting body positivity and encouraging everyone to get on their bike. *** 19th April ***

Omie Dale

Keen outdoor swimmer and coach, who loves getting people swimming outdoors for the first time. *** 14th April ***

Abhejali Bernardová

On a mission to summit all 14, 8000m peaks and become the youngest woman ever to do so. * 29th November *

Clinical Psychologist, queer vegan and a lover of all things outdoors. Awarded the Ultra Distance Scholarship in 2021 which is aimed at increasing representation of BAME cyclists in ultra distance cycling. * 22nd November *

mum of 2, changed her mindset 6 years ago and transforming her life. Rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a WR holder! * 15th November *

Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. Author: “Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” * 8th November *

AKA Stoma Chameleon, #Ostomate after childbirth, #POSITIVITY after trauma, #SoloChannelSwim2023. Showing folks what’s possible after trauma. * 1st November *

After setting a challenge she had no idea she could achieve, crossing Svalbard on skis. Ellen has found a passion for cold adventures and a new version of herself. * 25th October *

Utilizing her intersecting identities: Black, disabled, lesbian, backpacker. On a mission to get historically excluded folks outdoors in Nature. * 18th October *

Adventure Athlete, Fellow of the RGS and Author of “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life”. * 11th October *

Author of “Escape from the Ordinary”, retired from the US Army at 40, to sail around the world for 8 years with her husband. * 4th October *

Long distance runner, 2x Olympian, Co-author of “How She Did It” - A high performance guide for female distance runners. * 27th September *

Team GB Athlete, 3x Olympian. Multiple world medalist. Author of My Hidden Race. * 20th September *

60+ Pro-age & anti-ageism campaigner. Retirement Rebel. Writing about her motorhome adventures around Great Britain * 13th September *

Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach. Helping women to fuel their bodies, improve their relationship with food, fitness, and body image. * 6th September *

Disabled long distance open water swimmer and the founder of the Facebook group Adaptive/Disabled Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS). * 23rd August *

Ultra-endurance cyclist - Trans Am Bike Race, NorthCape4000, and Paris-Brest-Paris brevet finisher, as well as the 2019 24-Hour World Time Trial Champion. * 16th August *

Adventure Enthusiast blogging at: The 5 to 9 Traveller. Who believes life is more than your 9 to 5. * 9th August *

Novice cyclist - Bikepacking the GB Divide solo & unsupported. Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action. * 4th August *

aka "Mountain Queen” - The Mountain Biking National Champion of Nepal from 2001 to 2012! * 4th August *

Travelling the world solo in her wheelchair. Challenging perceptions around disability. * 4th August *

Mum of 5. Ultra runner and high altitude mountaineer - completing the “High Double” Everest and Lhotse, followed by K2. * 4th August *

1st African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition. Talking about building resilience, embracing inclusion and achieving success. * 2nd August *

1st woman and 1st American to ski to the geographic South Pole (1989), and 1st woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1999). * 26th July *

Ultra endurance athlete - Only person in the UK to have finished a continuous Double Deca (20x Ironman). Training for the Arch To Arc Triathlon (Sept 2022). * 19th July *

Experienced ultra cyclist competing events such as the Transcontinental Race, the Transatlantic way and GBDURO Adventure Challenge. * 12th July *

Ethnobotanist looking at the interactions we have with wildlife. Author of Wild Waters. * 5th July *

First female adaptive athlete to summit Aconcagua and row solo across the Atlantic Ocean! * 28th June *

Anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. Hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. * 21st June *

Ultra-endurance bike rider and racer who won the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016, and set Tour Divide's women's course record on an individual time trial in 2015. * 14th June *

Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; 6,500km in 150 days. * 7th June *

The Iron Empress. Ironwoman - IM Barcelona 2021. Working to increase female participation in Ironman races. * 31st May *

Founder & guide of Globetrotting - sharing her passion for horses and exploring horse cultures around the world. * 24th May *

Expedition Doctor, Researcher and emerging filmmaker with a passion for improving mental healthcare through cross-cultural learning and promoting access to natural environments. * 17th May *

Travel Writer and qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. * 10th May *

Bug nut and Adventurer. Awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society. * 3rd May *

Having a positive mindset during times of immense stress. Lessons learned from rowing the Atlantic Ocean. * 28th April *

Real Wins - Race, Leadership and how to Redefine Success. One of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. * 26th April *

Underwater Explorer, with expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Author of INTO THE PLANET. * 21st April *

Neurodivergent, Fat Cyclist, Co-Author of ‘Gears for Queers’. Promoting body positivity and encouraging everyone to get on their bike. * 19th April *

Keen outdoor swimmer and coach, who loves getting people swimming outdoors for the first time. * 14th April *

Completing an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague (1,111 km) in 7 days 12hrs and 5 mins. * 12th April *

Author of “The Slow Road to Tehran” - documenting her year-long cycling journey from London to Tehran. * 7th April *

Senior NHS Nurse and climber - sharing her love for the outdoors to inspire others to explore and be adventurous. * 5th April *

Adventurer and outdoor writer - Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria. * 31st March *

Founder of Black Girls Do Run UK - A community to inspire, encourage and motivate Black women to run. * 29th March *

Runner since 1989; ultra-runner since 2005. Training for her 30th ultra - the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24-hr track ultra in May 2022. * 24th March *

Mountain runner and UK Athletics-Certified Trail & Fell Running Coach. Inov-8 Ambassador. * 22nd March *

GP, Clinical teaching lecturer, mother of 3, daily runner. * 17th March *

Overcome fear and achieve your potential. Author of #SickbedToSummits. Running from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in September 2022. * 15th March *

Began trail running in 2020. Her rapid progress in two years has been incredible. Crowned the Golden Trail National Series women’s champion in October 2021 * 10th March *

Ultra-runner and Women’s Health Physiotherapist running the West Highland Way (96 miles) in 24hrs! * 8th March *

Mum, runner, & wild swimmer. Host of @whatnextmumpodcast 1x100km ultra, 7x marathons. Fast-packed The Jurassic Coast! * 3rd March *

Getting outside for 20mins everyday and how it’s changed her life. Plus going after a 100 miler mountain run! * 1st March *

On the Go - Being passionate about the outdoors and showing people there is a place for physical activity outside of elite sport. * 24th February *

First person to hand-cycle the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from the Canadian border to the Mexico border. * 22nd February *

Adventurer and Author of “Unlost: A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors”. * 10th February *

“Alpine Girl” - 1st Indian woman to trek to ALL 50 Alpine Lakes in Kashmir in one season (2021). * 3rd February *

Marine social scientist, writer and ocean leader from Ireland, with a deep love and passion for surfing and the sea. Her work explores the relationship between people and nature. * 1st February *

Ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022. * 27th January *

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and her goal of becoming the 2nd Black woman to achieve the Triple Crown of Hiking. * 25th January *

Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week. 5 years in and 58,000 km cycled so far… * 20th January *

Illustrator and mural artist, passionate about empowering women to reach their goals and to become more adventurous. * 18th January *

Serial challenge adventurer, corporate life coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. * 13th January *

Author of "Everything You Ever Taught Me". Female, fat, funny, forty-something and in her 4th year of recovery from Alcoholism. Walking 2,653 from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. * 11th January *

The 1st female ever to WIN the overall SOLO division of the gruelling Race Across Across America in its 39 year history! * 6th January *

City girl who moved to the subarctic! Advocating diversity and inclusion outdoors. Founder of Amplify Outdoors. * 4th January *

Adventurer and Ocean Rower, 2x GWR holder for rowing 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean. * 1st January *