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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, 2018

The Mountains are Calling

In November last year, I received a message from Jonny Muir, an Edinburgh-based author and hill runner, asking if I would consider writing the

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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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We know exercise helps our mental health. If only We know exercise helps our mental health. If only it was as simple as lacing up the shoes and heading out the door. When we're stuck in a mental trough sometimes it’s frankly the last thing we want to do. And then we can feel even worse.
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Really enjoyed sharing some tips in a blog for @inov_8 new #StepUp #PlayYourPart campaign. Link in my bio or check out their profile to get stuck in the campaign too!
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📸 @m_higson at @ellisbrigham
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#mentalhealth #running #mentalwellbeing #mindovermountains #inov8stepup #getoutside #runners #training #fitness #health #outsidelife #naturetherapy #nature #lakes #inov8 #trailrunning #mentalhealthblog #runningformentalhealth #winter #motivation #depression
WE DID IT! Less than 2 weeks later, the team of 22 WE DID IT! Less than 2 weeks later, the team of 224 have virtually ran/walked/cycled over 11,000 miles around the UK coastline!
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It's been amazing to see how a common goal has inspired you to get out on the dark nights, bad weather, dragging the kids along and hopefully getting the mental health benefits of being outdoors. But we can't stop there...
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Can we make it around the world by the 1st of March? 24,901 miles (40,075km). I think we can... Fundraising is entirely optional but if everyone donated 10p per mile, we could raise £2,490 for @mind_o_mountains to restore mental health through the outdoors once lockdown is over.
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It's not too late to join us and there's prizes each week thanks to @ellisbrigham. LINK IN BIO. Now I just need to plan the route 😂
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#lockdownlap #lockdownworldlap #challenge #virtual #virtualchallenge #lockdown #roundtheworld #getoutside #ellisbrigham #wintermotivation #runeveryday #fitness #winter #exercise #mentalhealth
Glad to see the nights getting a bit longer on las Glad to see the nights getting a bit longer on last night's run. *Not last night's run.
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Another throwback to Norway whilst dreaming of travel. One run at a time and we'll get there!
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#tromso #norway #northernlights #light #spring #winter #darkskies #aurora #auroraborealis #throwback #positive #mindset #travel #lockdown
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
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