Extraordinariness

The DNA of Success: Insights from Top Performers with Scott Radford

In this captivating episode of "Extraordinariness," we sit down with Scott Radford, a seasoned airline pilot, high-performance coach, and the host of the renowned podcast "Performance Hackers." Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of high performers and uncover the secrets they hold.
Scott shares invaluable insights gained from interviewing top-level high performers, unveiling the common attributes that set them apart from the crowd. Discover what drives these extraordinary individuals to achieve greatness and how you can apply their principles to unlock your own potential.
If you're ready to supercharge your personal and professional life, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the traits that define success and learn practical steps to propel yourself toward your goals. Don't miss this chance to elevate your journey to extraordinariness!

Everest’s New Frontier: Garth Miller’s 21-Day Challenge

Welcome to another riveting episode of "Extraordinariness" with your host, Jon. Join us as we embark on an epic adventure to Mount Everest, where our guest, the incredible Garth Miller, shattered conventions in May 2022. Garth set out to conquer Everest in record time, revolutionizing high-altitude mountaineering with a daring approach that defied tradition.
In this episode, Garth shares his journey from London to Everest and back to London, all within an astonishing 21 days. But it's not just about speed; it's a story spanning two decades, filled with courage, and the exorcism of personal demons.

Rowing Beyond Limits: Conquering the Atlantic Solo with Miriam Payne

Embark on an extraordinary journey with us as we sit down for a chat with Miriam Payne, the 23-year-old trailblazer who shattered records in the gruelling 3,000-mile Talisker Whiskey Atlantic rowing challenge. Join us as Miriam unveils the triumphs and tribulations of her solo 59-day odyssey, where she battled unforgiving elements and pushed the boundaries of human endurance. From setting sail in the Canary Islands to conquering the finish line in Antigua, Miriam's story is a testament to unyielding determination and the pursuit of a daring dream. Discover how this remarkable young woman transformed solitude into strength and turned the vast ocean into a canvas of courage. Tune in for a voyage of inspiration, resilience, and the remarkable power of the human spirit.
 
 

Resilience, Motivation and Appreciation: Jen Price’s Bucket List Year of Extreme Challenges

Jen Price was at a crossroads in her life. What better to do than try and tick off all the extreme challenges on her bucket list in one year. 12 months, 12 challenges of a lifetime.
We caught up with Jen and found out what she learnt, about resilience, motivation, appreciation, ditching the fear of failure, and not worrying about what other people think.
Here is a complete list of the challenges:
XC Ski Marathon (50km)
Jurassic Coast Ultra (64km)
Paris Marathon
Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race (125 miles)
Lands End to Jon O Groats Cycle (874 miles self supported)
Summit Kilimanjaro (a Seven Summit Climb)
Iron Man Vitoria - Gasteiz
Hadrians Wall Hike (self supported) (84 miles)
Swim Marathon (10km)
Multi Stage Ultra-Marathon (Jordan) (250km)
Channel SUP (moved to 2023)
Summit Cerro Aconcagua (a Seven Summit Climb)
 

Campaigning for Suicide Prevention: How 3 dads walking in memory of their children turned into something much bigger

www.3dadswalking.uk
https://www.papyrus-uk.org
 
This week Jo caught up with Mike, Andy and Tim, otherwise know as 3 Dads Walking. They set of to walk 300miles between their homes in memory of the daughters they sadly lost to suicide. What began as a memorial walk ended up turning into something much bigger.
 

Conquering Oceans and Beyond: The Remarkable Story of Lee Spencer, The Rowing Marine

Welcome back to Extraordinariness for the first episode in Season 2.
This week Joanne spoke to Lee Spencer, AKA the Rowing Marine. Lee was in the Royal Marines for 24 years but his life changed after he was injured, losing his leg, whilst helping at the scene of an accident on the M3 in Surrey in 2014.
In 2015 Lee set-off to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in just a rowing boat. The Row2Recovery team of four injured veterans had just 3 legs between them. In February 2016, some 46 days, 6 hours and 49 minutes later they rowed into Antigua and the record books as the worlds first physically disabled crew of four to row any ocean.
Following this, Lee became the world’s first physically disabled person to row from mainland Europe to mainland South America solo and unsupported. Lee Spencer, The Rowing Marine, broke the able bodied record by an astonishing 36 days and also broke the record for the longest solo and unsupported ocean row by a physically disabled person, a total of 3 Guinness World records.
Lee’s next challenge is The Triathlon of Great Britain, the Rowing Marine, will embark on his toughest challenge yet. He will swim the English Channel, cycle from Lands End to John O’ Groats and climb the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales (including a full Marathon) – combining the three classic challenges in Britain into one enormous challenge.
 

Season 2 of Extraordinariness Coming Soon!

We hope you enjoyed our first series of Extraordinary conversations and we are please to announce that we will be back soon with more. In season 2 we talk to more ordinary people about their extraordinary accomplishments! Coming Soon...

The Toughest Footrace on Earth - Jon Harman talks through Marathon des Sables

The Marathon des Sables is a 250km footrace, running through the Sahara Desert, carrying everything you need to survive for a week on your back in the harsh desert environment. Heat, sand, wind and exhaustion conspire to make you quit...
This week Jo talks to our very own Jon Harman. We talk through his experience of the race, how he was able to use some of the tools learnt from our previous interviews in this series, and we find some new lessons learned along the way.

”A Post Event Adrenaline Junkie” - Everest Mountaineer - Rob Casserley

Rob Casserley is a doctor and mountaineer and has been to the Everest summit eight times. He holds a record as the first Westerner to twice double-summit Everest in one week, once in 2007, then again in 2010, and has rowed across most of the Atlantic Ocean.
He was on Everest during the 2015 avalanches and has directly saved the life of at least one other fellow mountaineer.
Join our talk with Rob as he tells us how he ended up in high altitude climbing and passes on some of the skills he has learnt along the way.
 
 

Around the World in 263 Days... by Tandem - Cat & Raz

In 2020 Catherine Marsden and Rachael Dixon circumnavigated the globe on a tandem bicycle, finishing in 263 days. Dealing with the monsoon, bad coffee, and racing covid across a continent, they now hold the world record for the fastest time.
What is it about these two ladies that make them such a tandem cycling machine. Teamwork, leadership and being chased by pandemic lockdowns feature in their uplifting story.
In this episode we find out what it took to achieve such an extraordinary feat and continue to add to our extraordinary toolbox.