Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson

Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson

Back in 2017 while sitting on the couch and watching sports news coverage, Laura noticed the dismal amount of time dedicated to women’s sports. What struck her the most was “the fact that there are more stories about horses than women in the sports pages”. Being a proficient soccer player herself and experiencing the frustrations of minimal coverage and a general lack of opportunities, she decided to do something about it.

A quick Google Maps search and a few emails later, Laura devised a plan to elevate women’s sports higher than it has ever gone, literally. The idea was to gather a group of women to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and play an official game of soccer near the summit.

The journey became a gathering of 60 women from around the world with referees, goals, etc. all climbing above 18,000 ft. to play a soccer game. Their efforts stand as a Guinness World Record, a testament to their dedication to raising the coverage and opportunity for women in sports, and was the genesis of Equal Playing Field, a non-profit Laura co-founded.

After the success of climbing Kilimanjaro, Laura continued to chase Guinness World Record soccer matches to raise awareness for women in sports and show the world women can do anything. The lowest elevation soccer game was played at the Dead Sea in 2018, and two world records were achieved in France thereafter for the most nationalities represented in a soccer game.

The long-term action Laura has taken is through her startup, Ida Sports, which is aiming to create a soccer boot specific to women, something that has never been done successfully, but something needed due to fundamental differences in men's and women’s feet.

If you learn anything from Laura, it’s that you shouldn’t be afraid of going down a path no one has ever gone before, especially if a better world is on the other side.

To learn more about Laura and her work:

Idasports.co @idasports

Equalplayingfield.com @equalplayingfieldinitiative



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Show Update!

Show Update!

Hear some of our plans for changes to the show moving forward. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Joulu 20203min

Ep. 689:  Preparing to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean - Team Latitude 35

Ep. 689: Preparing to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean - Team Latitude 35

Today we’re catching up with the team Latitude 35 who are competing in the 2020 Talisker Whiskey Challenge, a 3,000+ mile row across the Atlantic Ocean starting December 12. Dixon, Jono, Todd, and Jimmy will be rowing their 28-foot ocean rowing vessel where they will live, eat, sleep, “shower”, row in 2-hour shifts around the clock until they reach the finish line in Antigua. There are up to 30 teams from around the world joining the challenge. With that many miles, social distancing won’t be a problem. Hear how the team is preparing for such a crazy adventure and how they plan to pull off a victory, without compromise. To follow the race, download the YB tracking app. To follow their instagram: @lat35atlanticchallenge2020The Team: @dixonofficial @tjhooper1@jonomawson@jimmyalexandercarrollSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Joulu 202044min

Ep. 688: The Metal Cowboy - Revisited - Joe Kurmaskie

Ep. 688: The Metal Cowboy - Revisited - Joe Kurmaskie

Originally aired October 19, 2018Joe Kurmaskie, better known as The Metal Cowboy, is an award-winning author of eight non-fiction memoirs of his many travels and adventures. His books, as well as performances, are packed with humor, history, and philosophy of what it truly means to be a human on this crazy Earth. The one thing in Joe's stories that never changes is the fact that he sees, hears, and feels the details of his human experience through the seat of his trusty metal steed, the bicycle. Take it from us, reading his books is one heck of an unforgettable ride. http://www.metalcowboy.com/His books: https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Kurmaskie/e/B001K8XLH0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Joulu 202047min

Ep. 687: Climbing Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks - Branden Joy

Ep. 687: Climbing Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks - Branden Joy

From enduring injuries, to hunger, to all sorts of mental toughness, Branden gives us a very fresh deep dive of his recent climb of Montana’s 50 highest peaks. The journey was mostly above tree line which added some interesting challenges to the 18-day journey. Branden was also traveling pretty light so his challenges and achievement are that much greater. There's so much to unpack so let's get moving!Instagram: @the_wild_ned/Branden in the news: helenair.com/lifestyles/recreation/branden-s-joy-climbing-montanas-50-highest-peaks-in-18-daysSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Marras 20201h 2min

Ep. 686: Trying Every Sport in the World to Discover Your Next Passion - Hilary Spires

Ep. 686: Trying Every Sport in the World to Discover Your Next Passion - Hilary Spires

For some of us, we let fate and passion find us by chance. For others, we go out and find them ourselves. Hilary is among the latter. After being in love with hockey since the age of three, Hilary was looking for another sport she could be passionate about. The idea to try every known sport, over 8,000, was her solution to discover her next obsession. About 50 sports into the challenge she ran her first trail race and she was hooked! Today we’ll hear Hilary’s story about how a crazy idea led her to discovering her new life passion.Find out more about Hilary: Instagram: @hilsport55https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Marras 202048min

Ep. 685: Climbing the Ersfjordtraversen in Norway - Revisited - Jens Jakob Anderson

Ep. 685: Climbing the Ersfjordtraversen in Norway - Revisited - Jens Jakob Anderson

Originally Aired November 2, 2017Jens Jakob Anderson is on the show today to talk about the rugged Ersfjordtraversen trek and climb along the north side of Norway's Ersfjord. Jens also runs RunRepeat which is an awesome website that helps you find the perfect running shoes for you with no bias to any brand.www.runrepeat.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Marras 20201h 14min

Ep. 684: Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail During a Pandemic - Amy & Brian Micheletti

Ep. 684: Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail During a Pandemic - Amy & Brian Micheletti

After 8 years of planning this adventure, Amy & Brian Micheletti are here today about what it was like to thru-hike the PCT during the entirety of the pandemic. In a lot of ways it was better, in others it was more challenging. It was, however, 100% an adventure...They also traded off blogging all 141 days of hiking. You can check it out at amynbrihike.wordpress.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Marras 202054min

Ep. 683: The 7 Summits & Explorers Grand Slam - Revisited - Tashi and Nungshi Malik

Ep. 683: The 7 Summits & Explorers Grand Slam - Revisited - Tashi and Nungshi Malik

Originally aired August 20, 2018These twins are the real deal. Their list of achievements are impressive, especially when you consider they're only 27 years old! This was an interview to remember and we hope you enjoy!Take a look at what they've done together:World recordsFirst female twins to scale Mt Everest (Climbed at 21 years of age)First siblings & twins to climb 'Seven Summits' (highest peaks in all continents)First siblings & twins to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest persons ever to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (until 12 April 2017, now held by Marin Minamiya of Japan)First twins to reach South Pole on Skis (last degree)First twins to reach North Pole on Skis, (last degree)First female twins to scale Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak on 2 December 2016National and regional recordsFirst South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest and Fastest South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (two years and a month)Youngest South Asians to scale the 'Seven Summits'First Indian women to climb all 'Seven Summits' in first attempt (overall second Indian women and third Indians)Youngest and fastest South Asians to reach North & South Pole on Skis (completed in less than four months)Honors and awardsAwarded first New Zealand-India Sports Scholarship to study Graduation in Sport & Exercise at SIT, Invercargill, NZAttended US Dept of State's 'Global Sports Mentoring Program' for emerging women leaders in sports in Sep-Oct 2015Conferred India's highest adventure honour 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' 2015 by the President of India on 29 August 2016On 23 October 2016, awarded 2016 Leif Erikson Young Explorer Award in Husavik, by the President of IcelandHow to follow them:Instagram: @twinclimbersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Marras 202046min

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