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Shared stories, advice and inspiration from women in adventure all over the world.
Go for it!
Life is too short. If you want to try something new just go for it. Don't worry about what others think. Live your life and push your boundaries. Challenge yourself everyday, or for one day. But do...
Getting through grief by getting outside
When my partner took his own life in 2014 I thought my world would never be the same. It wouldn’t be the same but that didn’t mean it could not be good again. By taking on cycling the Coast 2 Coast...
Running recovery
I used running to recover from two sever periods of post natal anxiety. The benefits of being outside, noticing the world around us and breathing fresh air as well as the endorphins from the effort...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
From being bedridden in 2013 to participating in offshore yacht racing in 2015; I have come a long way. Being outdoors and participating in outdoor sports is primarily responsible for this....
Solo adventures
The past few summers I have found it really hard to find friends with the free time and the same interests that want to go out adventuring with me...so I decided I'd go alone. This seemed like a big...
Don’t get trapped in your 9-5
There is so much more out there. Especially at my age, it's easy for people to worry that when coming out of university they must get themselves on the career ladder and secure a 9-5 (or longer) job...
Late Bloomer
I was 48 years old and zeroing in on 250 pounds. When on the dental table I had a reaction to the anaesthetic and had to be resuscitated several times. The dentist told me “you almost went out of...
The only one worried about you is you
When you're up on a wall or trekking along a trail, you're the only one who thinks you look stupid, inexperienced, out of shape, or anything in between. Because guess what? Everyone else is worried...
Gig Rowing
I row in a Ladies crew competing in Cornish Pilot Gigs over the South West of this country, but also special events in London and Holland. Submitted by Anonymous - Share your own story
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