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

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March 6, 2015

A day in the life of an Everest climber-to-be…

At a talk last weekend, my fourth of the week (a new personal best!) I was asked: ''When was the last time you said no to someone?''. Which got me

Category iconEverest 2015 Tag iconalex staniforth,  cheshire,  everest 2015,  everest expedition,  everest training

February 9, 2015

Reviewed: the Invisible Tent

Rather than trickling in bits about my training, I thought I should write a little piece about my recent experiences ahead of this week’s EPIC7

Category iconChallenges,  Everest 2015 Tag iconalex staniforth,  cheshire,  dayinsure,  everest 2015,  everest expedition,  giles babbidge,  sponsorship,  tarporley

April 25, 2014

The cruel and twisted end to Everest 2014.

It's with bitter disbelief and immense disappointment to confirm my Everest 2014 expedition is over. I am utterly gutted and I cannot pretend

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  Avalanche,  everest,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  nepal,  tim mosedale

April 13, 2014

First glimpses of Mt Everest: Eyes on the Prize

I think the reduced oxygen has been getting to me as I've had a busy few hours of "down time" at Gokyo posting updates,  sending emails and confusing

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconAvalanche,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  everest. alex staniforth,  tim mosedale

April 5, 2014

On the road to the top of the world…

I've had a really pleasing and encouraging first week of the expedition.  From Monjo we took a fair climb up to Namche Bazaar.  It was quite gradual,

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  Avalanche,  everest,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  tim mosedale

March 28, 2014

All packed: a flask of soup, pack of sandwiches and some money for the cafe…

I often express my thoughts and feelings as I approach the trip of a lifetime but now it's just 2 days away I thought I'd answer a few questions... or

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  everest,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  tim mosedale

February 9, 2014

Carpe Diem… what does that mean?

I'm glad to confirm Great Bear Distribution of Tattenhall, Cheshire, as my latest sponsor who have contributed a significant amount towards my trip as

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  cheshire,  everest,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  sandstone trail,  training

January 12, 2014

We’re all here to make a difference.

Hi all. My blog passed 10,000 hits last week which is awesome, along with 34,000 website views in 2013 alone. Big thanks to all of you for tuning in

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  everest 2014,  everest expedition,  everest training,  jeremy willson charitable trust,  snowdonia

December 9, 2013

It always seems impossible, until it’s done.

Hi all. Firstly, it's the sad passing of Nelson Mandela that inspired me to write this blog. And I haven't posted one since before Baruntse, so it's

Category iconEverest 2014 Updates Tag iconalex staniforth,  everest expedition,  everest training,  nelson mandela quote

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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Snowdonia used to be my old stomping ground before Snowdonia used to be my old stomping ground before moving nearer the Lakes. Apart from the 3 Peaks Run, I haven't been to Snowdonia since a botched attempt running the Welsh 3000's in 2019 where I bailed after descending Crib Goch with a swollen knee and bruised ego. Running another 20 miles and 11 peaks wouldn't have been smart, even by my standards. I've always preferred the hills up north, but definitely overdue a return visit, preferably on a day like this...
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We're now virtually in North Wales by day 10 and less than 2,000 miles to go on the #LockdownLap! Where are we heading next?! Another lap? Around the world? Over to you!
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📸 Snowdon Horseshoe with @sterumbelow in 2016
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#lockdownlap #snowdonia #snowdon #cribgoch #snowdonhorseshoe #ridge #scrambling #snow #winter #mountains #hillwalking #getoutside #walking #hills #running #mountainrunning #adventures #ukhikers #wildwales #naturewales #wintermountaineering
Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people th Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people through Instagram or Zoom calls. So it was great to finally head up Scout Scar with @bigladbarlow to chat for real, just like the good old days! There's no substitute for a proper walk and talk.
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If there's one thing we need right now it's community. A week after launching the #LockdownLap the team of 209 have walked/ran/cycled 7,746 miles and are nearly back in England on the first (of probably a few) UK coastline laps. Inspiring to see so many people connected, even if only a dot on a virtual map. Keep it going folks!

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#snowdays #snow #snowwalks #scoutscar #kendal #lakedistrict #getoutside #walkandtalk #winter #localwalks #weekendadventures #snowpics #walking #virtual #lockdown #lockdown3 #connection
Racing: before social distancing became a thing. . Racing: before social distancing became a thing.
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How are you staying motivated without races? Last year was dedicated to the 3 Peaks Run and a lot of slow hill running. Since then it’s just been doing what I’ve felt like doing, what my body and Covid have allowed. And that's fine too. Only now it feels like there's more to give and it's time to get focused again. My legs have forgotten what speed feels like, but at least we've got a few months without races to get the hard work in! Happy running this weekend folks, and watch out for the ice...
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📸 English Half Marathon 2018. 1:20:33. 28th/2575 (can’t even run a mile at that pace currently!)
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#running #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #racing #throwback #training #halfmarathon #warrington #runninggoals #endurance #athlete #3peaksrun #friday #weekend #weekendruns #roadrunning #race #PB
Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywh Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywhere will do... 
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Until then we'll just have to virtually walk around the UK coastline instead. Day 5 of the #LockdownLap and we're flying up the east coast of Scotland! So inspiring to see almost 200 people logging those miles when it's frankly easier to just stay indoors. Maybe one day we can all meet on a real walk somewhere!?
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As there's so many people involved we'll be giving out two prizes this Friday from @ellisbrigham, so keep tuned for details...
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#lockdownlap #getoutside #skye #isleofskye #scotlandoutdoors #ukcoastline #wildscotland #scotland #explorescotland #roadtrip #lockdown #roadtrips #lockdownuk #virtualchallenge #throwback #adventureuk #ellisbrigham
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