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Natural remedies for a New Years hangover…

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January 1, 2014 by AdversityAdventurer Leave a Comment

First of all, it’s a little late but happy New Year to all of my followers and supporters! Hope you had a good Christmas too. Only 359 days to the next one. Didn’t 2013 go fast?!

For me, it was an exciting year that saw me challenge my capabilities further than ever before. I finally got rid of my A-levels to work full time on Everest preparation, not much time for much else. I had the challenge to fund my Baruntse adventure, then to climb it, not forgetting every obstacle on the way. Always highs and lows. Losing my grandad and my dog Hooch knocked me to my knees, I really hope I do them proud.

But I’ve picked myself up again and made great new friends in the outdoor world. The progress with my Everest dream, such as getting my major sponsors Textlocal.com onboard, have been the highlights for sure. I want to say a big thanks to everyone who’s helped me along the way and the people who behind-the-scenes gave their time and support for nothing in return. I’m glad to have so many supporters and sponsors who’ve joined the journey, especially my mum, close friends and the Everest climbers/fellow Everest-climbers-to-be who’ve been there and mentored me: you know who you are and I salute you.

Top of the Amphu Labsa pass, 5800m.

By the way…. 2014 is the year I climb EVEREST!!!! Feels closer than ever. Awesome yet imposing. I have to take everything I’ve learnt and chuck it (and more) into the final chapters of the long and winding road. This could well be the best year of my life.

The title of this blog is an odd one, because I haven’t a clue how to cure a hangover from going teetotal on the New Years Eve celebrations (other than stop drinking). Even as an Everest-climber-to-be, you may be surprised to hear I have never been drunk.

‘You’re 18 and you don’t drink?!’ many have gasped in horror. ‘What do you do with your free time?!’. Whilst most I know were out having fun last night, I was at work washing an Everest-sized portion of plates and pans on the restaurants’ busiest night of the year. Whilst everyone toasted with some champagne at midnight, I was content with a Latte. In my last blog, I joked about getting a coffee machine for Christmas… and I got one!

Those who’ve overindulged may be reading this with a head feeling similar to mine on Mera Peak in October and wondering what the chuff I’m on about. My message is that to make change happen, you have to take the first step. But are you going to do it this new year, or next one? The lingering haze of a hangover resembles the struggles and problems in life we have yet to change- and every year I hear people declaring their new years resolutions, whether it’s to stop smoking, run a marathon, lose weight, start knitting, find a new job… you name it. Find your Everest in life and make a plan. So you’re going to make 2014 the best year of your life… but how? If Plan A doesn’t work every New Year, where’s Plan B?

My New Years resolution is simple this year. To climb the highest there is, raise £29,035 for 2 awesome charities and make positive change happen.

BRING IT ON!!!

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag icon2014,  alex staniforth,  clic sargent,  climb for change,  climb4change,  climbing,  everest,  fundraising,  mountaineering,  nepal,  REACT,  record attempt,  south,  southeast ridge,  textlocal,  tim mosedale

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Challenges are what I do.
Ultra-running, Adventure, Mental Health.
Founder @mind_o_mountains. Author. @inov_8 @ellisbrigham Athlete.
👣 Lake District

Alex Staniforth
Just keep swimming! No better place to finish 32 Just keep swimming!

No better place to finish 32 swims in 32 days than 2km across Buttermere into the sunset with friends. 

It was one goal I never managed last year but I'm glad - because last night it meant so much more. It's been my easiest challenge to date, yet one of the most fun. Getting to be a clueless beginner once again, exploring 32 places and sharing it with 18 friends old and new has been a blast. It's been great to discover an amazing community who use cold water for managing anxiety and stress too. I always thought they were mad - but now I totally get it 😂 Once I get back from Canada in September I'll be back in the water again.

Mental health will always be one of my biggest challenges, so thanks to everyone who's donated to @mind_o_mountains to help us support mental health through time in nature alongside professional support. Still way off my target so please give if you can.

Despite nearly losing my GoPro in Buttermere, there'll be a short film soon to share the highlights... In the meantime, thanks to @kenny.d.block for the ace photos.
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Why stop with a pool like this? That's 30 dips i Why stop with a pool like this? 

That's 30 dips in 30 days complete. But mental health is a daily process, not just a month. So if you're in the Lakes tomorrow, come and join us at Buttermere for the finale. I'd wanted to swim Wastwater but that's the usual challenge voice kicking in, and pushing myself too much right now defeats the object. 

Swim the full 2km, paddle or even walk along the lakeshore. All are welcome. 6:30pm at Gatesgarth Farm (or 7:30ish on the other side). It's looking like a scorcher!

Even if you're not in the Lakes, why not join us virtually by going for a dip at your nearest water or pool at 6:30pm? @bestillstephen is joining us from Bala Lake in Wales! Please stay in your limits though, especially in the hot weather. 

It's not too late to sponsor a swim for @mind_o_mountains if you can - link in bio - thanks for your support! 

📸 @andydicksonforce4good

#wildswimming #lakes #lakedistrict #openwater #30dipsin30days #lakedistrictuk #ullswater #summer #wildswim #challenge #mindovermountains #mentalhealth #getoutside
Progress rarely goes in a straight line. We want Progress rarely goes in a straight line. 

We want to keep getting better every year and to keep pushing the bar as we build our confidence, experience and resilience. 

This year I had more races booked and even bigger challenges planned than the last. But Covid had other ideas for me.

This week I've pulled my last race of the year (Lakes In A Day) in October to try and recover for 2023.

But this week I also: 

- Swam Loweswater, where we started the Lakes, Meres and Waters run back in April. That was my first 100 miler and I'd never have believed that I'd end up swimming across it 4 months later.

- Went for my first swimming lesson in 20+ years. Less tears and tantrums this time, but lots still to work on.

- Swam Derwentwater with Tim Mosedale, my Everest 2014 + 15 expedition leader. Opposite where Tim took me on my first rock climb 12 years ago. I was probably equally knackered, to be honest. 

This year's progress looks more like a rollercoaster wave than a straight line, but what goes down, must come back up again. Trust the process.

📸 @andymiltonphotography because he did a grand job. 

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#playthelonggame #ultrarunning #wildswimming #lakedistrict #longcovid #covidrecovery #enduranceathlete #ultrarun #lakedistrictuk #lakes #getoutside #ultrarunner #100miler #setbacks #injuredrunner #mindset #progress
First swimming lesson in 20+ years. Turns out you First swimming lesson in 20+ years. Turns out you don't get badges when you're 27 though. Gutted! 

I had developed my very own swimming style which generally involved swallowing the water of various lakes, meres, waters and rivers in the last 25 days. You're never too late to learn something new. Thanks Heather @south_lakes_swimming for putting up with me!

@speedouk

#stillwantmybadgethough #30dipsin30days #swimming #openwaterswimming #openwater #windermere #lakedistrictuk #lakes #fellfoot #wildswimming #training #speedouk
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