Outside & Active

This week on the Outside & Active Podcast, we are joined by Harrison Ward AKA the Fell Foodie. Dom talks to Harrison about his love for nature and cooking in the outdoors, as well as the struggles he experienced earlier in life which eventually lead him to the path he is on today.

In this weeks episode of the Outside & Active Podcast, we welcome former military man and endurance sport specialist, Michael Coates. Michael speaks through his love and hate relationship with endurance events, his history serving in the Military, and the importance of declassifying stigmas around mental health.

All aboard for mesmerising ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of the world’s best ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn - September 2022 – February 2023.

The second ever National Snow Show is taking place this October 15-16 at the NEC Birmingham, and at Outside & Active we are giving you an opportunity to claim FREE tickets to the show later this year.

With just one month to go until the TCS London Marathon 2022, taking place on the 2nd October, we are back to check in on our 3 Raccoons who will be taking to the start line. Check in on their training and progress so far, and how they will be feeling in the final month before London Marathon 2022!

Season 5 of the Outside & Active Podcast kicks off with special guest, Mimi Anderson. Mimi is one of the worlds most inspirational female distance athletes and in this episode we learn about her various challenges and experiences. Including the Marathon Des Sables, her run across Africa and even her expereince being confronted by a wild bear!

In this weeks throwback Thursday we head back to the Outside and Active Festival last year where Ashley Cox spoke to presenter of the BBC's 'Coast', Nicholas Crane. Listen in to hear about Nicholas' experiences and aventures in the outdoors.

For the final episode of season 4 on the Outside & Active Podcast, we are joined by the real life Forrest Gump, Rob Pope. Find out how he started his running journey and how the idea came about to run the same route that Forrest ran in the film. We also talk through his expereince running back to back ultra marathons and his experience during the infamous Marathon Des Sables.

Steve McClure speaks about his long history with climbing whilst answering questions from the Outside & Active audience. Steve is then joined by Susie Chan where they speak further about his climbing experiences. If you're into climbing, then this throwback video is exactly the thing for you.

Imagine waking up in a different location every day, hitting the road with good company and even better scenery… Embracing your spontaneous side and travelling with no limits as you explore the beauty of the world like never before… Going off the beaten track, discovering hidden gems and watching the sunset amidst a new landscape every night…

In this weeks Outside & Active Podcast Dom speaks to Holly Bradshaw, one of the UK’s most successful Pole-Vaulter of all time. They talk about the world of Pole Vaulting and crush some of the common myths people often think about the sport.

The National Snow Show is back with a bang with the introduction of the Après Pavilion at the October show at the NEC, Birmingham, bringing the Après vibes to the event with live DJ sets, entertainment and mountain inspired food and drinks.

Treat yourself to some Friday adventure as we throw it back to the Outside & Active Digtial Festival last year when we spoke to incredible adventurer, Sean Conway. Sean is an adventurer and is the only man who has swim, run and cycled the length of the UK. He is joined by Mike Seaman to talk through his experiences.

In this throwback article, we take a look at an interview with Ed Stafford during the Outside & Active festival. Stafford is an English explorer and holds the Guinness World Record for being the first human ever to walk the length of the Amazon River.

This weeks podcast guest is master of the marathon, Paula Radcliffe. Listen in to hear how Paula fell in love with the ultimate running test and how she continues to love the outdoors.

Bode Miller, world renown Olympic American, World Championship gold medalist, and two-time overall World Cup champion is the most successful male Alpine Skier of all time.

With many of us heading to the coasts this summer, especially as the weather warms up, we share some safety advice about rip currents to help you make the most of your time out in the open water in our coastal areas this summer.

This time last month, we introduced you to two of the Raccoon Events team that will be taking part in the TCS London Marathon on the 2^nd October. They are running to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Check in on their progress at the two-month-out mark

Joshua Patterson, famed for his time on Made in Chelsea, Joshua changed his path to some inspiring challenges. Listen in to find where Joshua gets his motivation to push the limits and raise awareness for some incredible charities.

There are lots of options to choose from if you're planning on camping and hiking in the peak district this summer. We've narrowed down the choices and found three of our favourite by readers.