Ep. 722: The Life-Saving Power of Running (or any sport) - Dave Scarpello

Leon Logothetis restores hope to humanity.  His world travels inspire us all to connect, get real, and relate to the people behind the places.  If you are looking for a dose of stories from the heart, then this show is for you.  Leon shares from his experiences with adventure travel around the world on his yellow motorcycle. But his adventures are less about the bike and the distances covered or even the places seen.  Leon's adventures are adventures of humanity--adventures of the heart. Read it: Amazing Adventures of a Nobody The Kindness Diaries Watch it: www.youtube.com/user/leonlogothetis Learn more: www.leonlogothetis.com www.facebook.com/leonlogothetis/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Elo 201649min

Since 1955, horseback riders have been taking part in an event called the Tevis Cup. This 24 hour endurance race starts in Lake Tahoe, California and ends in Auburn 100 miles to the west. Breast cancer survivor Lora Wereb recently took on this grueling challenge in the race’s 61st year.   www.teviscup.org www.pegasuswinery.com www.firstdescents.org   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Elo 201652min

Listen in to a special update episode where Travis chats with Jolandie Rust about her crazy schedule since the first interview back in February of 2015. We also catch up with Greg Valenzuela (hint: he's not in South America anymore). Bryan Snyder is back on to let us know where he's been hiking this summer and Gavan Hennigan returns to let us in on his cross-Atlantic rowing preparations.   Follow Jolandie Rust: www.jorust.com www.facebook.com/jolandie.rust Follow Greg Valenzuela: thestarvingcyclist.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/greg.valenzuela1 Follow Bryan Snyder: www.offthemapbooks.com www.instagram.com/offthemapbooks Follow Gavan Hennigan: www.gavanhennigan.com www.facebook.com/soulogav www.instagram.com/soulogav           Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Elo 20161h 2min

Curt and Travis share some fun from their recent backpacking trip in the James Peak Wilderness and an unexpected summit of the 13,300 foot James Peak.  What is it really like to backpack in Colorado wilderness and summit a major mountain?  Listen in on the fun! www.adventuresportspodcast.com www.180tack.com Check out some of the pictures from the trip on instagram! www.instagram.com/adventuresportspodcast/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Heinä 201650min

Dr. Kate Leeming is an expedition adventure traveler. She has biked a lot--more than twice the distance around the globe! Her travels have taken her through Europe, across Siberia, through Africa, all around Australia, for nice chilly ride in Greenland, and now she has Antarctica in her sites! Why not ride a bike to the South Pole! Listen in to hear all about what she has learned from her travels, about her ambitious plans for Antarctica, and even about all wheel drive adventure bicycles. Want more? Try Kate's book, Njinga. To support Kate's Breaking the Cycle South Pole expedition and to sign up for her newsletter, please contact her at www.KateLeeming.com. www.kateleeming.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Heinä 20161h 4min

Liam Cremins stops by to share his experiences from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and his advice for those considering the challenge. He also tells us of his dream to float down the Mississippi river on a home-made Huck Finn raft.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Heinä 201632min

Jeff Glasbrenner has goals.  Big ones.  As he summited Aconcagua, his guide suggested he climb Everest.  Why not?  So he did.  Now, not only does he have his sights set on the seven summits, but he is also planning on skiing to both the north and south poles.  Jeff is a motivational speaker who inspires us to live our dreams, no matter what our challenges may be.  You see, Jeff has only one leg.  Thanks, Jeff, for a great Everest trip report!  And thanks for reminding us to live life large! www.teamglas.com www.facebook.com/teamglas/ www.instagram.com/teamglas/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Heinä 201654min

Five years ago Luisa and Graeme Bell along with there kids Keelan and Jessica set out to explore the African continent via Overland vehicle. It didn't take but a few days back in the home in South Africa to realize that they needed to see more. Much more! So they put their existing lives aside, purchased a 2009 Land Rover Defender 130 and outfitted it for full-time living. The Bells then started to roam. Their travels have taken them around the African continent nearly twice and then up through South and Central America winding them through the United States and up to Alaska. We've caught up with them while they are house sitting in Baja Mexico. Listen in to hear how they do it and what experiences they've had so far!   Facebook: facebook.com/a2a.expedition Instagram is www.instagram.com/graeme.r.bell Website: www.a2aexpedition.com We Will Be Free book - www.a2aexpedition.com/#!author/c16nk     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Heinä 20161h 6min