Susan Norman is a former National and World Champion in whitewater kayaking and rafting, hydrologist, coach, and now author of RISK: A Life Saved by the River. Susan’s story is one of courage, flow, and resilience. From the roaring rapids of international whitewater competition to the quiet, uncertain waters of parenting her young nephew, she’s navigated life’s toughest challenges with the same instinct, grit, and grace that made her a world-class paddler.

What Happened to My Body After 36 Days on the GR10 (and Setting an FKT!)

Vedangi Kulkarni — the youngest woman to have cycled around the world, who’s recently returned from doing it again. Now based in Inverness, Scotland, Vedangi opens up about her second attempt at cycling around the globe — this time not just for the journey, but in pursuit of a Guinness World Record. From racing Lael Wilcox to navigating border delays, funding pressures, and the relentless physical and mental toll of riding across five continents, Vedangi doesn’t hold back.

Why? To celebrate 10 years of the Tough Girl Podcast. Goals: Have fun, get a tan, get fit, walk a great trail, share the journey on social media, vlog the adventure for YouTube, film content to enter a short film at the Kendal Mountain 🏔️ Film Festival and get an FKT. 8/8 done ✅ *vlogs coming soon (make sure to subscribe to the Tough Girl YouTube channel)

The final stretch! 🎉 After weeks on the GR10, these last days carried me through the Pyrenees to the finish line — tired legs, full heart, and plenty of memories.

Closing in on the end, but the adventure is far from over. These days brought some of the toughest climbs and most rewarding moments 🌄.

With more than half the trail behind me, the Pyrenees still had plenty to throw my way. 🥾 Here’s what these days looked like out on the GR10.

The middle of the journey — and the mountains aren’t letting up! ⛰️ From valleys to passes, this section captures the heart of long-distance trekking.

By now the GR10 rhythm is set: big climbs, rewarding views, and the daily push forward 🏞️. These days show both the challenges and the beauty of the Pyrenees.

The trail gets real! Steeper climbs, wilder weather 🌦️, and the growing sense of life on the GR10 — here’s how the next stretch unfolded.

From August to September, I spent 37 days trekking the GR10 🥾 across the French Pyrenees 🇫🇷. It was a tough but rewarding trek, filled with long climbs ⛰️, quiet valleys 🌿, and the steady rhythm of trail life.

In this episode, we catch up with Tiphaine Muller, the intrepid French adventurer who continues to push her boundaries through long-distance cycling and remote, high-altitude trekking. Now 31 and based in Chamonix, France, Tiphaine has spent the last decade traveling the world by bike, exploring five continents. Her latest journey saw her pedaling from the Alps to the Himalayas before tackling one of the toughest and most remote treks on earth: The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT)

Jenn is a long-distance walker, community leader, and passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing in the outdoors — especially during menopause. From battling endometriosis, PCOS, and the trauma of an early medical menopause in her 20s, she was once told she couldn’t live the active, adventurous life she craved. She’s spent the last few years since proving otherwise — one footstep at a time.