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Alex Staniforth

Alex Staniforth

Adversity Adventurer, Motivational Resilience Speaker, Author 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

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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

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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 😂 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! 

📸 @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. 

@ellisbrigham
@inov_8
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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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