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Shared stories, advice and inspiration from women in adventure all over the world.
The Benefits of Cycling on Mental Wellbeing
I started cycling in 2016 after much nagging from a good friend who ran a cycling club. I started in a ladies group and in 10 weeks went from 10 to 40 miles. That gave me the confidence to take part...
Climb Every Mountain
I was having a tough time a couple of years ago and my confidence had slipped from its usually fairly buoyant state - I was having some difficulties at work, was overwhelmed by my house renovation...
You are capable, you are strong enough.
There is always a mental block for women in the initial stages of participating in something that is male-led. Just sack off that feeling of anxiety - you are capable and you are strong enough....
Long Journey
Today I am half the girl I was, having lost my va va voom to CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia. 4 years ago my life comprised of weekly trad climbing (VS), fell-running and cycling where-ever I could, with...
An old dream
When I was twelve, I was growing up in a very dysfunctional family and had to make tough decisions to send my stepfather to jail. Jack London was one of the writers who probably saved my life by...
Three simple words
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Embrace being a beginner
Women are very very often shy about their achievements, trying to stay in the background, "happier" in the role of a support team for whoever is trying to achieve success. From my professional...
Outdoor riders
People who have horses often have quite tough existences... It's not all success and bling... As is depicted in most sports... The humbling people and the astonishing views, experiences, landscapes...
Don’t feel guilty for having ‘you time’
Being a mother of three small boys (5, 3 and 8 months), any time I wasn’t at work or looking after them I felt guilty as I started to take the odd hour to myself. Yet spending an hour paddle...
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