This week we are chatting with Ray Zahab about his epic journey across Ellesmere Island with his adventure partner Kevin Vallely! 

The adventure has been years in the making and I want to give Ray and Kevin a BIG CONGRATS for getting it done! They battled the brutal weather of the Arctic, had Arctic Wolves walk right into camp, and persevered for 28 days.

I hope you enjoy the episode!!

#415: Ray Zahab 7 -- Epic Journey to Cross Ellesmere Island on Foot

#420: Tim Barr 5 -- Running the West Highland Way Race in Scotland

#422: Micah Ferrell & Thomas Mullins -- Guide to "Dirtbagging" & Arizona Monster 300 Run

This week we are chatting with adventurer Cody Taylor a week out from his new Unsupported FKT on the International Appalachian Trail through Canada!!

#424: Cody Taylor 4 -- Unsupported FKT on the International Appalachian Trail

This week we are chatting with ultrarunner and writer Sarah Lavender Smith about her experience running the Hardrock 100!!!

MORE FROM SARAH:

Hardrock Hundred History Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcP9AcEhro&t=80s

Weekly Newsletter: https://sarahrunning.substack.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1493027743/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1493027743&linkCode=as2&tag=thrustr-20&linkId=89fdb2f9322066e23c094db9d9fbec8f

#425: Sarah Lavender Smith -- Running Her First Hardrock 100

This week we are chatting with Pro Skier, Ultrarunner, Filmmaker and Mental Health Advocate Drew Petersen about his incredible film "Feel It All" and his journey through his own mental health struggles.

MORE FROM DREW:

Website: https://drew-petersen.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewpeterski/

Film: https://youtu.be/J94ZkA59sSM?si=dhoUY1VAQz_Y5eWL

Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/iIWd6FbQqtM?si=X5ColWN18gedT2du

#426: Drew Petersen -- "Feel It All", Changing the Culture of Mental Health

Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!!

Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also hops on as cohost to share what it was like to watch Nick Steel run the Broken Anvil Ultras, a backyard ultra race in West Point, Iowa. 

MORE FROM NICK:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksteelruns/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasSteelEndurance

MORE FROM NIC:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrossthecriknic/

Broken Anvil Ultras: https://www.instagram.com/brokenanvilultras/

#430: Nick Steel -- Running Sixteen 100 Milers in 2025!! Co-Host Nic Chiri

24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis!

In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours. 

This one is awesome!!! Enjoy!

THEIR FILM: https://youtu.be/b__aTBEhQ2k?si=TgNYYRQC386PrGt1

MORE FROM JASON: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/

MORE FROM HENRY:

Dolomite Creative: https://www.dolomitecreative.com/

#431: Henry George & Jason Hardrath -- Paragliding the UK National 3 Peaks Challenge

"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..."

Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!!

Enjoy the episode!!

BIGFOOT REPLAYS: Dyana Carmella -- Dancing with Her Fears, "A Walk Thru Neverland"

BIGFOOT REPLAYS :  Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn

Interviews with incredible people about Adventure, Motivation, Mindset, Positivity, Endurance, Health, Perseverance, and Possibility

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