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#microadventure in Scotland

I write this on the train as I speed away from  the freedom and the magic of the countryside, hurtling back to Edinburgh, back to the comfort zone. I’m acutely aware that my eyes might be glazed over as I think back on the weekend but I reckon for the moment I still remain farContinue reading “#microadventure in Scotland”

Interview with BASE jumper Clair Marie

1.Do you still hold the record for the youngest female jumper? I still hold the record of being the youngest female BASE jumper, although now its fun to meet people who are younger than I am who are active jumpers. 2.Do you know what the age of the youngest male is? I believe the youngestContinue reading “Interview with BASE jumper Clair Marie”

Interview with Irish Ultrarunner Aisling Coppinger

1. How did you get scouted for Ireland? For Ultra Running, Richard Donovan phoned me up in 2009 and asked if I’d like to run in the Anglo Celtic plate 100k. I was chuffed. I had run for Ireland in mountain running before that.   2. What is your PB for a marathon? 2.59.58 (chipContinue reading “Interview with Irish Ultrarunner Aisling Coppinger”

Interview with Polar Explorer Ann Daniels

Credit: Martin Hartley 1.You are one of the first women in history to ski to the North and South Poles as part of all women teams. Is been ‘the first women’ to do something a main part in the decision making process when you are contemplating an expedition. Or are there other reasons? It would beContinue reading “Interview with Polar Explorer Ann Daniels”

Interview with the first women to skydive Everest; Holly Budge

  1.You are like superwoman! Most people have just one or two things that they are good at, but you seem to excel at everything, how so?! That’s very kind of you to say so!! I started life as an adventurer at an early age & have always been hugely competitive to be the bestContinue reading “Interview with the first women to skydive Everest; Holly Budge”

Interview with Pro Mountainbiker Sonya Looney:

1. What is the difference between a pro women mountain biker and a pro man mountain biker? There isn’t a huge difference!  The men are usually quite a bit faster, but there are a few pro women who tend to beat up on some of the pro men (not me!)  There are less pro women than proContinue reading “Interview with Pro Mountainbiker Sonya Looney:”