We’re back in Arctic Sweden for the 2nd episode in a row, but this time we’re exploring the Ice Ultra, a 5-day race across the ice and snow of Swedish Lapland.

There are no skis or sledges here, but snowshoes and backpacks. Competitors carry everything but their sleeping bags and camp clothes on their backs throughout, so their ability to select and manage the right kit is a big factor in whether they end up a finisher or a shivery DNF.

In this episode, Will speaks to the 2 winners of the race and another arctic adventurer who maximised their time on the course a little more, digging into the choices that carried them successfully across the snow. Those runners are 1st male and overall winner Alex O’Shea, a record-breaking Irish athlete more commonly known as the Running Fireman, 1st female Tarryn Gordon-Bennett of South Africa, and Sia Kindberg who ranks among the most infectiously positive people to chat on this podcast.

Whether you’re planning a cold adventure of your own and are looking for detailed advice, or you’re curious about what running 230km in the Arctic might feel like, this is the episode for you.

Support Sia’s charity page here: www.mycause.com.au/p/313604/on-an-ultra-mission-to-rebuild-my-childhood-school-ban-bua-yang-thailand

The Ice Ultra is part of the Global Race Series. You can learn more here: www.beyondtheultimate.co.uk/global-race-series.

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