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Alex Staniforth

Alex Staniforth

Adversity Adventurer, Inspirational Resilience Speaker, Author of Icefall and Mental Health Activist

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May 12, 2017

Who Tries, Wins!

The week before a challenge is a feeling I know too well. You plan to have everything boxed off so that you spend the last few days in a state of zen

Category iconChallenges,  Climb The UK Tag icon#CTUK,  adventure,  alex staniforth,  challenge,  climb the uk,  Counties,  icefall,  mental health,  young minds

CLIMB THE UK

April 21, 2017

Climb The UK – A route to all 100 UK counties!

My latest challenge nears closer - reaching the highest point of all 100 UK counties on bike, foot and kayak in just over two months. I will now be

Category iconClimb The UK,  Inspiration Tag iconadventure,  alex staniforth,  challenge,  cheshire,  climb the uk,  Counties,  cycling,  fitness,  mental health,  mental health week,  outdoors,  prince harry,  running,  walking,  yha,  young minds

Climb The UK #CTUK

February 22, 2017

Climb The UK 2017

I’ve dedicated the last few years trying to climb the highest there is. A journey that gave me so much more than expected – the amazing opportunity to

Category iconClimb The UK,  Inspiration Tag iconalex staniforth,  challenge,  ClimbTheUK,  icefall,  mental health week,  young minds

August 27, 2016

Cho Oyu: The mountains are calling, and I must Cho…

Okay, so the title was a bit crap. But now I have your attention! This Sunday I leave for a seven-week expedition to Tibet, a part of the Himalayas

Category iconCho Oyu 2016 Tag icon360 expeditions,  alex staniforth,  challenge,  cho oyu,  everest,  expedition,  Mountains,  summit

August 8, 2016

A Jolly 24-hour Bike Ride from Chester to Dartmoor

This blog pretty much wrote itself whilst on the saddle. After all – I had 24 hours to think about it! It was one of my few bike challenges wherein

Category iconChallenges Tag icon24 hour,  adventure,  adversity,  alex staniforth,  bike,  british,  challenge,  cycle,  everest,  icefall,  ride,  training,  westgrove

August 12, 2015

Everesting – Summiting in the Saddle

My tale of cycling the vertical height of Mount Everest (29,035ft) within 24 hours. Read on... So as you're likely aware my last two attempts to

Category iconChallenges,  Cycling Tag iconactive cheshire,  alex staniforth,  bike,  challenge,  cycling,  dufton,  earthquake,  everest,  everesting,  fundraising,  great dun fell,  knock,  mick walker,  nepal,  pennines,  ultra,  vegan cyclist,  westgrove group

August 3, 2015

Adapt and Overcome

I couldn't climb Mount Everest, this year, or last year, so I will cycle up it. Sort of... Right now, the Nepal earthquake victims have had to adapt

Category iconInspiration,  Uncategorized Tag iconalex staniforth,  attempt,  challenge,  cycling,  everest 2015,  everest24,  everesting,  great dun fell,  himalayan trust uk,  nepal,  pennines

November 9, 2014

Solo National Three Peaks Cycle Challenge

It's that time after a challenge where I can take the time to recover in my comfort zone and enjoy reflecting on what I've just endured, whilst

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New Book – Another Peak

Published in July 2019, ‘Another Peak’ explores mental health challenges through outdoor adventure. It shares an insight into depression and eating disorders whilst rediscovering purpose following two Everest attempts and an expedition to climb Cho Oyu, before embarking on Climb The UK in 2017. Another Peak goes deeper into the peaks and troughs of mental health than ever before, giving hope and inspiration to help others find their own Everest.

       
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25. Ultra Runner, Adventurer, Motivational Speaker, Author & co-founder @mind_o_mountains mental health charity. Lake District, UK

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Happy World Earth Day from the most beautiful part Happy World Earth Day from the most beautiful part. Oh yes it is! Now we all have an obligation to do our bit and make sure it stays this way a while longer. 
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Finally, a live speaking engagement in the diary! Finally, a live speaking engagement in the diary! It’s been over a year of Zoom screens and virtual presenting instead of speaking in person to a live audience. To be honest I’ve enjoyed the challenge and ability to connect with audiences around Europe without even leaving home in Kendal. After all, adapting to adversity is what I do. Had a great session speaking about mental health to students @sheffhallamuni yesterday and the team @lifeatbaringa today in the UK and USA about reframing resilience and well-being as we come out of the pandemic.
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Can’t wait to get back to the real thing soon though. The only challenge is… my 16-25 railcard expires next month!
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Great being back in the North Lakes. Also pleased Great being back in the North Lakes. Also pleased to announce I'm joining @ellisbrigham as an ambassador again in 2021, alongside The Westgrove Group, providing the leading outdoor kit for all my training and challenges. Only need my knee to play ball so I can start putting the proper work in, and maybe some sponsorship from Nurofen, then we're sorted.
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Still too cold for me - I'll leave it to the hardy Still too cold for me - I'll leave it to the hardy souls for now.
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Bring on those post-run dips when I can stop icing my knee with frozen peas and do it naturally instead. This was taken last September, of course...
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#lakedistrict #wildswimming #lakes #wildswim #getoutside #outdoors #coldwater #fells #adventure #nature #tarn #coldwatertherapy #exploremore  #plungepool #waterfall
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