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Alex Staniforth

Alex Staniforth

Adversity Adventurer, Motivational Resilience Speaker, Author and Mental Health Activist

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November 28, 2015

The University of Life

Climbing Mount Everest is widely known as a pinnacle of achievement and mental tenacity in itself, but the 'Everest' ideology applies everywhere in

Category iconInspiration Tag iconalex staniforth,  cheshire,  depression,  epic7,  everest,  leadership,  mental health,  resilience,  speaking,  university

April 23, 2015

Settling in at Everest Base Camp

My first blog from Everest base camp and this time I'm glad to be able to report the positive progress and anticipation of our expedition, which last

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag icon2015,  active cheshire,  alex staniforth,  basecamp,  epic7,  everest,  himalayas,  puja blessing,  westgrove

April 13, 2015

Living the dream

Yet another dispatch from the Khumbu valley on my way to Everest. We're having our cake AND eating it at the Hermann Bakery in Pangboche. ย  The

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag icon2015,  active cheshire,  alex staniforth,  epic7,  everest,  himalayas,  westgrove

April 4, 2015

Hitting the trail

Bistฤrai bistฤrai ฤkarแนฃaka bฤmฬdara. Most climbers on Everest this season will be starting their blogs with 'Namaste' which means 'Hello' in

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag icon2015,  active cheshire,  alex staniforth,  epic7,  himalayas,  nepal,  westgrove

March 28, 2015

Found a way and made one.

Thankyou. Seriously, thankyou. The aim of this blog in particular is to try and show my appreciation for the selfless generosity, time, support,

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag icon2015,  alex staniforth,  cheshire,  epic7,  everest

January 24, 2015

Ice ice baby…

To begin with... a very happy new year to you. 2015 is another exciting year for opportunity and change. Instead of watching the London Eye erupt into

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag icon2015,  active cheshire,  alex staniforth,  aviemore,  dayinsure,  epic7,  everest,  ideal365,  marmot,  Scotland climbing,  shortlist,  training,  westgrove group,  Winter

December 23, 2014

No snow? Never mind – there’s plenty on Everest…

So here's a post before everyone breaks up for the Christmas period. Unless you're working part-time in a restaurant like me, in which case it only

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag iconactive cheshire,  alex staniforth,  cheshire,  climb,  epic7,  everest,  everest 2014,  nepal,  south ridge,  teenager,  westgrove

December 3, 2014

The Everest dream remains afloat!

Had an interesting couple of weeks. Both successes and troughs. So I'll focus on the successes. Glad to confirm Dayinsure.comย as the most recent

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag iconalex staniforth,  cammell laird,  cheshire,  dayinsure,  epic7,  everest,  insurance,  tarporley

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

Category iconChallenges,  Uncategorized Tag iconactive cheshire,  alex staniforth,  challenge,  cheshire,  climb,  climb4change,  cycle,  epic7,  everest,  mountain,  mountaineering,  record attempt,  solo 3 peaks,  teenager,  westgrove

October 21, 2014

The long and winding road to Everest 2015 is getting shorter!

Been looking forward to posting this blog for a while!! Epic news folks and I'm absolutely buzzing to be sharing it with you. Especially to be in this

Category iconUncategorized Tag icon2015,  active cheshire,  adversity,  alex staniforth,  cheshire,  climb,  epic7,  everest,  inspire,  mount everest,  sponsors,  teenager,  warrington,  westgrove

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Challenges are what I do.
Ultra-running, Adventure, Mental Health.
Founder @mind_o_mountains. Author. @inov_8 @ellisbrigham Athlete.
๐Ÿ‘ฃ Lake District

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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 ๐Ÿ˜‚ 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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#32dipsin32days #wildswimming #swimming #openwater #lakedistrict #lakes #lakedistrictuk #mentalhealth #sunset #buttermere #speedouk #mindovermountains #lakesswimming #adventure #wildswimminguk #openwater
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! 

๐Ÿ“ธ @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.

๐Ÿ“ธ @andymiltonphotography because he did a grand job. 

@ellisbrigham
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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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