This episode of the live beyond podcast features Emily Ackner, a life adventurer who recently completed an amazing personal challenge called Kernow 300, a multi-stage 300 mile run around the coast of Cornwall, England.
No stranger to stepping outside of her comfort zone, Emily who is originally from Falmouth in Cornwall, has an interesting journey. We chat about her different passions and stages in her life so far including time on the slopes in Switzerland qualifying as a snowboard instructor, followed by a successful sales and marketing career in London.
She then decided to change things up. Following some time in India she has thrown herself into a new career as a personal trainer, bringing together her personal passion for movement and fitness with her professional ambitions. All of these fascinating life experiences culminating in the amazing and successful completion of her challenge to run 300 miles around the coast of Cornwall, showing phenomenal physical and more importantly, mental strength.
Emily candidly shares her highs and lows. She has a wonderful way with words, you can literally imagine yourself in the places she describes, the views, smells and sensations. This is about exploring, challenging yourself and freedom. She shares what drives and motivates her to push beyond her personal limits and to grow as an individual. Wise words.
I hope you’ll agree that this girl is pretty awesome!
Some useful links:
Learn more about Emily on her website: www.foodmoodmove.com
Click on Emily’s charity fundraising link for the Kernow 300 challenge here.
Don’t miss her on Instagram and Twitter.
During her 300 mile challenge, Emily even did some beach cleaning. See http://beachclean.net and get involved.
She also mentions an event she worked at called Hacking Happiness which she describes in the podcast as a turning point.
Charlie Dark, the founder of Run Dem Crew, is also referred to. Check out his TED X talk here.
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