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Top 10 TGP Episodes of All Time

Dr. Stacy Sims

Leading Global Expert on Female Physiology and Endurance Training. Author of ROAR.

Cath Pendleton

First Person to swim one mile inside the Antarctic Polar Circle!

Jasmin Paris

Jasmin Paris - British ultra runner who won the 268-mile Spine Race and first woman to win the race outright!

Nicola Hardy

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.

Mariam Kilpatrick

Mariam Kilpatrick - Ultra-runner and Women’s Health Physiotherapist running the West Highland Way (96 miles) in 24hrs!

Rosie Swale Pope

73 years young and running 6,000 miles from Brighton to Kathmandu in Nepal!

Samantha Turner

Samantha Turner - Serial challenge adventurer, executive coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Helen Dainty

Helen Dainty - Full time global hobo cycling the world on AU$100/week. 5 years in and 58,000 km cycled so far…

Preet Chandi

Preet Chandi - aka Polar Preet - 1st woman of colour to reach the South Pole after a SOLO, 700 mile journey taking 40 days.

Sara Crosland

Sara Crosland - Overcome fear and achieve your potential. Author of #SickbedToSummits. Running from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in September 2022.

Top 10 TGP Episodes by Year

2024 Top 10 Episodes

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Reflections and Learnings from the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand.

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Ultra Marathon Swimmer - Breast cancer Survivor and the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel in 54 hours and 10 minutes.

Emma Hull

Emma Hull

Unleashing Confidence, Embracing Change, and Fearlessly Pursuing Adventure and Dreams with Life Untethered.

Sophie Power

Sophie Power

Great Britain 24 hour Ultra-runner and mum of 3. Founder of SheRACES - a campaign to make races better for women.

Melissa Harlow

Melissa Harlow

Embracing Life's Adventures at 62: From Sailing the Pacific Ocean to Hiking the John Muir Trail.

Dr Kaz Williams

Dr Kaz Williams

Performance Psychologist, Certified Running Coach and Ultra Runner. Striving to help people discover their mettle.

Meaghan Hackinen

Meaghan Hackinen

Bikepacker and writer sharing more about her new book - Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race.

Nikki Love

Nikki Love

56, Running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days! Setting the women’s record! #RunAustralia

Arlette Laan aka “Apple Pie”

Arlette Laan aka “Apple Pie”

First woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in USA. 35,000+ miles hiked!

Jessica Hepburn

Jessica Hepburn

Unlikely Everest Summiteer. Inspiring people to #livebigandbrave when life doesn’t go to plan. Author of Save me from the Waves.

2023 Top 10 Episodes

Katrina Megget

Katrina Megget

Her battle with self doubt and self-worth - walking the Te Araroa Trail

Camille Herron

Camille Herron

Ultrarunner propelled by tacos & joy! The first runner to win International Association of Ultrarunners world championships at 3 different categories, the 50km, 100km and 24 hours.

Phillipa Cherryson

Phillipa Cherryson

Chief Volunteer Queen for Adventure Queens South Wales - her goal is to encourage more women of every age, size, ability and background to participate in outdoor activities.

Amy Aed

Amy Aed

Travel writer and adventurer who became the first person to walk the entire Danube river.

Dr. Anu Taranath

Dr. Anu Taranath

Author of "Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World”.

Victoria Evans

Victoria Evans

Guinness World Record Holder, Fastest Female to Solo Row the Atlantic, Sports Lawyer and Advocate for Women In Sport

Allie Bailey

Allie Bailey

Ultra runner, Running 1,000+ miles from Lands End to John O’Groats in 35-days

Keri Wallace

Keri Wallace

Founder & Mountain Leader at Girls on Hills. Skyrunner, fellrunner and ultrarunner encouraging more women to hit the trails and venture into the mountains. Shouting about equity and inclusivity in trail running.

Crystal Rose Hudelson

Crystal Rose Hudelson

Her love and passion for climbing and her work as Co-director of Climbers of Color (CoC) a platform for people to connect and teach Black people, people of color, and marginalized communities.

Amy Rusiecki

Amy Rusiecki

Elite ultra runner (Completed 82 ultras and has won 33 of them) sponsored by Inov-8, 3x member of the USA Trail team, providing top tips and advice.

2022 Top 10 Episodes

Mariam Kilpatrick

Mariam Kilpatrick

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

Samantha Turner

Samantha Turner

Serial challenge adventurer, executive coach, mum of two boys, and unfortunately, recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Preet Chandi

Preet Chandi

aka Polar Preet - 1st woman of colour to reach the South Pole after a SOLO, 700 mile journey taking 40 days.

Nicola Hardy

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.

Helen Dainty

Helen Dainty

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

Sara Crosland

Sara Crosland

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

Gail Muller

Gail Muller

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

Janelle Lincks

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

Person Irresponsible

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.

Helen Butters

Helen Butters

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

2021 Top 10 Episodes

Annie Voigt

Annie Voigt

Running 1,000km solo from the lowest to highest point of Germany, after having started running only six months prior.

Stephanie Cooke

Stephanie Cooke

A mature plodder's forays in trekking and ultra racing. Marathon des Sables and going on - A Pennine Journey.

Elise Wortley

Elise Wortley

Writer and Adventurer. Women with Altitude. Following in the footsteps of legendary female adventurers with no modern equipment!

Kathy Elkind

Kathy Elkind

57, walking the 1,400 mile/2,286km Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) with her husband of 27 years

Ann Bancroft

Ann Bancroft

First women to ski to both poles, and lead the first all women's expedition to the South Pole. Helping girls and women find their voice and potential in whatever they do.

Emma Kingston

Emma Kingston

Teacher, Outdoor Adventurer and Author of Bikepacking England 20 multi-day off-road cycling adventures.

Verna Volker

Verna Volker

From the Navajo Nation, Non-runner to Ultra Runner in 12 years. Founder of Native Women Running and Hoka Global Ambassador.

Erica Terblanche

Erica Terblanche

Endurance Runner and Adventure Racer, on a mission to share the joy of running. Author of - “Run For The Love Of Life”

Ursula Martin

Ursula Martin

Walked 5,500+ miles across Europe from the Ukraine to the most westerly point of Spain before turning around to head home to Wales!

Julie Veloo

Julie Veloo

Canadian Adventurer for Good. Expeditions Chief, Horse Trek Mongolia and Founder of The Gobi Gallop.

2020 Top 10 Episodes

Cath Pendleton

Cath Pendleton

First Person to swim one mile inside the Antarctic Polar Circle!

Jessica “Dixie” Mills

Jessica “Dixie” Mills

Thru-Hiker & Vlogger walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago (the French Way)!

Anna McNuff

Anna McNuff

Running 2,300+ miles through Great Britain barefoot!

Miriam Lancewood

Miriam Lancewood

Woman in the Wilderness: A Story of Survival, Love and Self-Discovery in New Zealand

Dr Betty Holston Smith

Dr Betty Holston Smith

79 years young, running 60 to 100 miles per week, sharing her knowledge about running, health and fitness.

Nicky Spinks

Nicky Spinks

Fell Runner & Farmer who ran in the Barkley Marathon & completed the Double Paddy Buckley Round!

Mimi Anderson

Mimi Anderson

Endurance Athlete/Multiple World Record Holder - Running across America, Dealing with Failure, Overcoming Fears, and getting into swimming and biking!

Helen Langridge

Helen Langridge

Cycled LEJOG solo and unsupported in 2015, then in 2017 cycled 30,000km around the world with her future husband Mike.

Beth Whitman

Beth Whitman

Running her 1st Marathon at 50, completing the Snowman Trek in Bhutan and training for the 4 Deserts Challenge in 2020!

Ursula Martin

Ursula Martin

Survived Ovarian Cancer - Walked 3,700 miles in Wales. Wrote a book. Now walking 5,000 miles across Europe!

2019 Top 10 Episodes

Dr Stacy Sims

Dr Stacy Sims

Leading Global Expert on Female Physiology and Endurance Training. Author of ROAR.

Jasmin Paris

Jasmin Paris

British ultra runner who won the 268-mile Spine Race and first woman to win the race outright!

Rosie Swale Pope

Rosie Swale Pope

73 years young and running 6,000 miles from Brighton to Kathmandu in Nepal!

Shona Macpherson

Shona Macpherson

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - 2,650 miles SOBO from Canada to Mexico!

Kat Davis

Kat Davis

Walking the Camino del Norte in Europe, walking the Kumano Kodo Trail in Japan and bike packing the length of Japan, over 4,000km!

Jenny Graham

Jenny Graham

Fastest woman to cycle around the world. 18,000 miles, over 4 continents, through 16 countries, completing the trip solo and unsupported in just 124 days!

Emily Pennington

Emily Pennington

Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, backpacking the High Sierra Trail in California and trekking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland!

Sian Lewis

Sian Lewis

The Girl Outdoors: The Wild Girl's Guide to Adventure, Travel and Wellbeing!

Jasmijn Muller

Jasmijn Muller

Ultra Cycling, breaking records, dealing with failure and saddle sores!

Paula Reid

Paula Reid

The Adventure Psychologist - Going knowingly into the unknown

2018 Top 10 Episodes

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & Baja Divide

Allie Bailey

Allie Bailey

Has run over 60 races, from half marathons to 100 mile ultras & in January she became the 1st women to run across a 100 mile wide froze lake in Mongolia!

Loretta Henderson

Loretta Henderson

Quit her normal life at 36, and having never cycled before, set off to cycle around the world!

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide!

Janey McGill

Janey McGill

630-mile trek of the South West Coast Path, planting sunflower seeds to honour the 616 soldiers severely wounded as a result of the war in Afghanistan.

Kikkan Randall

Kikkan Randall

5X Olympian, Olympic champion cross-country skier 2018 & World Champion, “Get-Activist” and Mom Athlete.

Nicky Spinks

Nicky Spinks

1st person ever to run a Double Ramsay Round in the Scottish mountains! 116 miles. 57,000ft of ascent. 48 peaks. Time: 55hrs 56mins

Carolin Botterill

Carolin Botterill

52 year old mum of 3 who became an accidental ultra runner!

Tricia Downing

Tricia Downing

Wheelchair Athlete, Mental Toughness Speaker, Author, Helping you GET YOUR GRIT ON.

Jen Scotney

Jen Scotney

36, Vegan, Ultra-runner who works as a Human Rights Lawyer.

2017 Top 10 Episodes

Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed

Writer - Author of New York Times Bestseller Wild - Mother of 2 - Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Zoe Langley-Wathen

Zoe Langley-Wathen

Walking Adventures include the South West Coastal Path, Wales Coast Path & Offa’s Dyke.

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days!

Megan Hine

Megan Hine

Survival Expert, Expedition leader, and Adventure Catalyst.

Jenny Tough

Jenny Tough

Running 900 km via the Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan!

Adelaide Goodeve

Adelaide Goodeve

Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and going on to become an Ironman!

Alex Mason

Alex Mason

Quit her job in 2015 & thru hiked the PCT twice, before heading to NZ and Oz!

Anna Blackwell

Anna Blackwell

The Going-on of an Adventurer! Walking 500 and 1000 miles across France and Spain along ancient pilgrimage routes

Mollie Hughes

Mollie Hughes

The Youngest Woman in the World and the First English Woman to summit Mount Everest from both sides.

Della Parsons

Della Parsons

Quit her job to sail around the world with Clipper Yacht Race!

2016 Top 10 Episodes

Kat Davis

Kat Davis

From “Following The Arrows” Blog - The Adventures of a Pilgrim, Henro, Walker & Thru-hiker…

Jessica “Dixie” Mills

Jessica “Dixie” Mills

Thru-hiked the full length of the Appalachian Trail!

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Shares her journey of getting to the start line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) & running the toughest footrace on earth!

Emily Chappell

Emily Chappell

Bicycle courier who took on the world & being the female winner of the Transcontinental 2016 Race!

Anna McNuff

Anna McNuff

Adventurer, Speaker & Mischief Maker! She has cycled 11,000 miles around every state in the USA & ran the full length of New Zealand!

Renee McGregor

Renee McGregor

Renee McGregor a leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietitian. Talking about how to get the balance right between periods, health, and performance.

Juliana Buhring

Juliana Buhring

Ultra-endurance cyclist & Guinness World Record for Fastest Woman to Cycle the World!

Renee McGregor

Renee McGregor

Renee McGregor is a leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietitian with over 15 years' experience working in nutrition.: Renee works with elite athletes, coaches and sport science teams to provide nutritional strategies to enhance sport performance

Alison North

Alison North

Started running in her sixties and went from running 8km to doing her first 100km race!

Elise Downing

Elise Downing

The youngest and only female to run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain!

2015 Top 10 Episodes

Jessi Stensland

Jessi Stensland

Elite multi-sport athlete

Cheryl Hunter

Cheryl Hunter

Motivational speaker, best selling author and transformational expert.

Sophie Radcliffe

Sophie Radcliffe

From Challenge Sophie

Sally Kettle

Sally Kettle

World Record Two-Time Atlantic Ocean Rower

Amy Huges

Amy Huges

53 marathons in 53 days!

Ann Daniels

Ann Daniels

A record breaking Polar Explorer

Emma Timmis

Emma Timmis

National Adventurer of the Year 2015 for Running across Africa!

Susie Chan

Susie Chan

Endurance Runner & Blogger

Tori James

Tori James

First Welsh women to climb Mount Everest!

Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams

Swam across the English Channel!

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