Ep. 940: Losing 200 Pounds to Hike the PCT - Part 1 - Josh “Long Story” Murphy

We caught up with Greg Valenzuela (aka The Starving Cyclist) while he was down in Tierra del Fuego. Greg talked about his more than 37,000 miles in the seat of his mountain bike cycling around the world. Listen in to his fun stories about his experiences!   http://thestarvingcyclist.blogspot.com/ YouTube Link https://twitter.com/Starvingcyclist https://www.facebook.com/greg.valenzuela1   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 Jan 201651min

I love this show!  Scott Strode shares how adventure sports changed his life and led him to found Phoenix Multisport.  17,000 people helped and inspired later, Phoenix Multisport continues to provide community and purpose for those recovering from substance use disorders.  Great stories!  Inspirational!  Fun!  Don't miss this one! Contact Scott! http://www.phoenixmultisport.org/ https://www.facebook.com/phoenix.multisport Orange County, California901- 903 West 16th Street Newport Beach, CA, 92663Phone : 949-873-5215 Boulder, Colorado2239, 2233 Champa StreetDenver, CO, 80205Phone : 720-440-9175 Boston, MassachusettsPO Box 346South Boston, MA, 02127Phone : 774-230-7044Fax : 866-893-5884   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 Jan 201654min

Ever wanted to give the longer hikes a try?  What does it take to through hike one of the big trails?  Through hiking expert Liz Thomas shares an overview of the strategy, planning, fitness, and skills required to succeed in today's episode while she announces a new online course she is leading with Backpacker Magazine!   www.tinyurl.com/thruhiking101twitter: @eathomasfacebook: www.fb.com/snorkelhikes www.eathomas.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

11 Jan 201651min

an Roberts from Avid4Adventure joins Travis Parsons to discuss the value in getting our kids into the outdoors. Too many kids these days are perfectly comfortable sitting on the couch with their eyes glued to a television. It's time to introduce them to the real world!   www.avid4.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avid4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Avid4Adventure Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Jan 201646min

Anna McNuff did such a fantastic job we HAD to play her show again.  Join us on this holiday flashback as she entertains us with her delightful wit and style as she recounts what it was like to run the length of New Zealand solo, on backcountry trails, self-supported. She also biked through all 50 US states! Inspiring, funny, and powerful. Listen in! www.annamcnuff.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

4 Jan 20161h 1min

Ever wanted to know what these Mud Runs were all about? Do you like to act like a kid and play in the mud? Listen in to this episode where Michael Pierce tells us all about running in a mud run and how you can try it out by registering a team for Muckfest. www.muckfestms.com www.facebook.com/MuckFest https://twitter.com/muckfestms Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Des 201541min

Listen in as Robyn Benincasa, World Champion Eco-Challenge Adventure Racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record Distance Paddler, inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity. www.worldclassteams.comwww.projectathena.orgwww.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page 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 Des 201555min

Tom Benson - Co-Founder of WildPlay Element Parks tells us his stories as a mountain climbing guide and shares some insight to the meaning of adventure sports. Don't forget to mention the Adventure Sports Podcast to get a group discount during your next trip to WildPlay!   www.wildplay.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

24 Des 201537min