Fran Turauskis is an lover of everything adventure, from hiking the Camino solo to running ultras. Fran also champions epilepsy awareness after being diagnosed in 2015 and hosts her own podcast called ’Seize your adventure’.Episode Note, this episode was recorded remotely during lockdown and not in person as normal.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodFran Turauskis - https://www.instagram.com/frantictwalks/?hl=en

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Fran Turauskis

Fergus Crawley is a mental health advocate who has turned his hand to ultra endurance. With an impressive adventure CV that is constantly growing Fergus continues to push the boundaries of what is possible while telling his story and showing others that it’s okay not to feel okay.Episode Note, this episode was recorded remotely during lockdown and not in person as normal.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodFergus Crawley - https://www.instagram.com/ferguscrawley/?hl=en

Fergus Crawley

Something a little different as our host Ben Sheppard recounts his experience pre, during and post his 24 hour track challenge with fellow podcaster and runner Jake Lowe. The clips are taken from Jake’s show ‘Running with Jake - The Plodcast’. If you’d like to donate to Globals make some noise and Ben’s challenge then the donation link is below.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodJake Lowe - https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/?hl=enDonate - https://makesomenoise.charitycheckout.co.uk/pf/capitalsultimate24hourchallenge-a8121

Ben Sheppard & Jake Lowe

Alex is a record-breaking adventurer, endurance athlete, author and mental health activist, in both 2015 and 17 he ventured to Nepal to take on Everest and ultimately both trips ended in tragedy. He’s now inspiring others through his charity ‘mind over mountains’ and has completed many other amazing challenges.Episode Note, this episode was recorded before any of the current social distancing and lockdown measures came into place.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodAlex Staniforth - https://www.instagram.com/alexstaniforth_/?hl=enMind Over Mountains - https://mindovermountains.org.uk

Alex Staniforth

Cameron Jeffers is a high level cyclist and YouTuber who has 100K subscribers, he’s done some amazingly imaginative challenges on his channel and works to show that cycling is accessible to the masses.Episode Note, this episode was recorded before any of the current social distancing and lockdown measures came into place.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodCameron Jeffers - https://www.instagram.com/cameronjeffersCam's YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNFuWRs3xp-Kj3RWV1ktMw

Cameron Jeffers

In 2019 Rhys Jenkins became the first Welshman to complete what is widely considered the world's toughest footrace, The Badwater 135. He’s now set his sights on building a legacy in the race as well as continuing to grow his own Ultra brand Pegasus. Episode Note, this episode was recorded before any of the current social distancing and lockdown measures came into place.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodRhys Jenkins - https://www.instagram.com/rjenko11/?hl=enPegasus - https://www.pegasusultrarunning.com/about/

Episode 46 - Rhys Jenkins

Tom Warburton is a student at the University of Nottingham and is looking to become the youngest person ever to walk to the South Pole from the coast of Antarctica, he'll be covering a distance of about 700 miles in around 45 days and will be completely on his own, solo and self supported.Episode Note, this episode was recorded before any of the current social distancing and lockdown measures came into place.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodTom Warburton - https://www.instagram.com/tom_warbs/?hl=en

Episode 45 - Tom Warburton

Megan is the youngest ever female to run the famous route from John O’Groats to Lands End unsupported, a fact made even more impressive because she’d only really just started running. Megan’s journey however didn’t come without its challenges both before and after the adventure.*Episode Note, this episode was recorded before any of the current social distancing and lockdown measures came into place *Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodMegan Al-Ghailani - https://www.instagram.com/keepgoingmegan/?hl=en

Episode 44 - Megan Al-Ghailani

Damian Hall is an elite Ultra runner who’s achievements stack up. He’s now the holder of both the Summer and Winter Paddy Buckley record and back in 2018 bagged himself a fifth placed finish at the UTMB. He’s also a great laugh and a top bloke.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodDamian Hall - https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/?hl=enWebsite - http://www.damianhall.info/running/4593608602

Episode 43 - Damian Hall

Jamie Ramsay is a British adventurer who after packing in his job in the big city has gone on to complete some incredible feats of endurance across the globe, including a 17’000 KM run from Vancouver to Buenos Aires in just 600 days.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodJamie Ramsay - https://www.instagram.com/jamieisrunning/?hl=en

Episode 42 - Jamie Ramsay

Imagine getting a phone call telling you a loved one has been involved in a mountain accident. It’s not something you’d ever expect to happen, but when it does it can change what the mountains mean to you. Jess is an adventurer, mountain leader and all round good person who has experience both huge highs and lows in the mountains.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodJessica Mather - https://www.instagram.com/jessicamather91

Episode 41 - Jessica Mather

From the Manchester hairdressing scene to a successful running coach, it’s been quite the journey for Gary House who’s seen the running world change through the years. He’s also a competitive and successful runner himself who’s taken on some of the toughest races in the world. Gary is also the proud host of the brilliant Run Strong Podcast which is linked below!Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodGary House - https://www.instagram.com/garyhouse_/The Runstrong Podcast - https://runstrong.libsyn.com

Episode 40 - Gary House

For some, adventure is a weekend thing, for others it’s not only their passion but their livelihood. Sarah Stirling is an Adventure Journalist, trail runner, cold water swimmer who among many other things cycled 1000km’s across Patagonia. Sarah sat down with Ben as 2019 drew to an end to chat about everything from the benefits of cold water swimming to where her love for the outdoors began.Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodSarah Stirling - https://www.instagram.com/sarah_stirling/• Sarah's Website - http://sarahstirling.com/

Episode 39 – Sarah Stirling

Sometimes a challenge may not go the way you planned it. You might have to alter it, change it or end up with a DNF. In late 2018, Katrina Megget set out to walk the length of New Zealand and ultimately on her first attempt came up short. She now sees it as unfinished business and has gone back to finish what she started!Follow us on Instagram.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPodKatrina Megget - https://www.instagram.com/katrinamegget/

Episode 38 - Katrina Megget

Huw Jack Brassington is an Ultra Runner, Journalist, Presenter, Adventure Seeker and all-round good guy! He recently completed arguably the hardest UK round, The Paddy Buckley in his homeland of Snowdonia for a TV show called 47 COPA. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Huw Jack Brassington - https://www.instagram.com/huwjackbrassington/?hl=en

Episode 37 - Huw Jack Brassington

People are extraordinary, but why do they do the things they do? Ben Sheppard speaks to inspiring individuals who live a life of adventure! ? New episodes every other Wednesday #WhyInTheWorld

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