Get Inspired
Shared stories, advice and inspiration from women in adventure all over the world.
One girl and her kayak
I am an advantaged girl from a working-class background attempting to sea kayak around Ireland! I would love you to read about the challenges I faced and the people I met. It has taught me so much...
Swimming
Submitted by Anonymous - Share your own story
Mountains
Climbed a route in the Alps with a friend, got lots of looks at the bottom looking like we couldn't do it. But we smashed it, despite a few episodes of tears. Submitted by Anonymous - Share your own...
The Joy of Tiny Adventures
As a busy working Mum, flying solo with my two sons and also wanting to support my Dad, life can be demanding to say the least. Like many women in their 40s and 50s, throw in the impact of the...
Rise to the challenge – FACE IT, DON’T FLEE IT!
I’m here at the moment in a sport’s rehabilitation centre in France recovering from my shoulder surgery. I’ve been told I will probably not regain full mobility with my arm… But how many times have...
From hating running, to a desert ultramarathon!
Photo credit to Ben Tuffnell / Wadi Rum Ultramarathon - www.wadirumultra.com A few years ago I didn't run. I may have even gone so far as to say I hated it and wondered why people ran for fun. Then...
Women with paddle power!
When I was training for a marathon swim, several people paddled for me so I could stretch out into the open water of the lake, practice passing food back and forth, and let us get to know each...
Thought I couldn’t
I was the oldest person in my diving class. One of our learning skills had us watch the instructor remove all their equipment piece by piece and give it to their dive buddy (the last being our tank...
The View
Whatever that makes your soul happy, do that. Submitted by Kohila - Follow Kohila's adventures - Instagram
Share your story
If you have a personal story, advice or inspiration you would like to share with other Women in Adventure on our Inspiration Page we would love to hear from you.