Into the Wee Hours Podcast
Sarah Pendergrass
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Kerry-Lee Gockel, "The Wingless Warrior" - on being "not armed... but still dangerous" and thriving in long-distance open water swimming
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
09/17/24 • 81 min
Episode 58! Today's conversation is with the incredibly motivated, inspiring and humorous, Brisbane based endurance open water swimmer, born without arms, Kerry-Lee Gockel.
We cover a whole raft of topics based around Kerry-Lee's journey into swimming and in the past five years or so, long-distance ocean swimming events, including:
- Kerry-Lee's birth story; being born - unexpectedly - without arms; and the sanctuary and support her family have provided over the years
- Kerry-Lee's journey from self-proclaimed "the least sporty child" to a highly accomplished swimmer as an adult - initially as a competitor in the pool, before entering her first open water swim in 2004
- The logistics and ins and outs of taking on mammoth 10KM++ ocean swims including training; fuelling and teamwork, "getting into cruising altitude", along with adaptations Kerry-Lee makes as a "wingless warrior" in ocean swells
- Kerry-Lee's experience of the Island Charity Swim from Mudjimba to Moolooolaba on the Sunshine Coast and the connections she and her team have fostered with the Sunshine Coast Special Schools as a result.
- Kerry-Lee's very positive experience of community through open water swimming and how anyone curious about open water swimming can give it a try
- Holidaying with her husband Paul (also a swimmer and former Australian Paralympian) "Ocean Swim Safaris" across the world
- Kerry-Lee's goals and vision for the future, increasing mileage even further!
We recorded this prior to Kerry-Lee taking on the Swim Around Keppel - a 20KM swim, as a team (and in future plans, solo!)
Be sure to say hi to Kerry-Lee on Instagram @thewinglesswarrior
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Episode 51! Today I speak to the very lovely Sophie Gray, originally from the UK, now based on SA's Fleurieu Peninsula.
Sophie generously shares with us her reality of a shock diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at 29, which subsequently resulted in a lifesaving stem cell transplant. While trapped in a hospital ward for over a month, Sophie looked out of the hospital windows at the countryside surrounding Adelaide, wishing she were out exploring. Indeed nature and movement have formed a major part of Sophie's recovery, and without having ever gone on a multiday hike before, Sophie embarked on a through hike of the 1200km Heysen Trail as part of her journey.
Now working as a yoga teacher, we cover a range of topics including:
- the magic of yoga, meditation and breathwork
- movement as medicine
- how you may be able to make a difference to someone else's life through the stem cell registry
- Sophie's own Yoga after Cancer course creation
- hiking the 1200km Heysen Trail (with a few days left to complete, thanks to a sprained ankle along the way!)
- Camel trekking through the desert
Sophie references the organisations Strength to Give and Ur the Cure.
We also mention Sophie Matterson's book, The Crossing.
You can find Sophie on Instagram at @sophiegrayyoga
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Julie and Andy Russell. Kristen's parents! On raising kids, finding passion in outdoor activities, staying young.
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
05/15/22 • 87 min
Both growing up in a similar area in the San Francisco Bay Area, Andy and Julie meeting each other young, have had quite some adventures together! From throwing the boat on the water on any given weekday to waterski, to driving up the mountains for a ski trip, Andy and Julie had it pretty sweet, and then the best thing ever came along - Kristen! (Can you tell who wrote this...?) We chatted with these two about raising kids as active parents and negotiating when they would fit activities in, and when to bring the kids along (even if it meant some kicking and screaming).
Now finding "home" again in the mountains, Andy and Julie live at the base of Mt Rose outside of Reno, Nevada as the kids have all gone off on their own adventures, these two have not slowed down by any means. Still out ski touring, mountain biking, running, hiking, golfing, and any other activity a friend invites them to - we get into it all in this episode! We talked about longevity in the athletic and adventure space, and competing with their own self over others.
These two are an inspiration to both Kristen and Sarah, and we hope that you draw as much insight as we did from the experiences that these two share together. As a particularly proud daughter, Kristen is extremely honored to bring you this episode.
In true adventure fashion, if you want to find these two on socials, the best place to look them up is their Strava accounts! : Andy Russell, and Julie Russell
As we mention in the introduction, Andy was not feeling well so Sarah recorded over Zoom, but we hope it does not draw away from the great conversation. Thanks as always for tuning in!
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What it takes to run 100KM - Kristen on the 2021 Blackall 100
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
10/17/21 • 73 min
Fresh off her awesome run, completing her third Run Queensland, Blackall 100KM, Sarah takes the host spot in this episode and chats to Kristen, less than 24 hours afterwards, about her experience at this iconic Sunshine Coast ultra trail run event.
This is a great opportunity to hear Kristen’s personal experience of running 100kms - amidst a very busy life beyond running - and whether you’re an experienced trail runner, interested to hear the perspective of another athlete, or you’re curious about what it takes to participate in an endurance event of this scale, there’s something in here for you!
We talk about training and injury; preparation; coaching; the “why”; race day experiences; nutrition; community and all the highs and lows that come with such an epic achievement.
You can find out more about the Blackall 100 here. We also reference some of our favourite podcasts including Megan and David Roche’s Some Work All Play Podcast (woooohoooo - if you know, you know); the recently launched female, pro athlete led podcast Trail Society and Jason Koop’s KoopCast. Kristen mentions the awesome book from Stacey Sims, ROAR and shout out to Sunshine Coast locals Rachel and Jason from Infinit Nutrition Australia.
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Prepping for an Outback Queensland bikepacking trip. Sarah on planning for her upcoming Sandstone Wilderness mission.
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
10/03/21 • 55 min
As this goes to air, Sarah will be far away, out of range, (hopefully not drinking out of too many cattle troughs), mid-way through a 700km solo and unsupported bikepacking adventure in the outback!
The day before Sarah headed off, Kristen took the mic to interview Sarah about this mission through Queensland's Central Highlands region on her self-mapped and spontaneously self-named "Sandstone Wilderness 700" route.
This one is for all of you who are curious about planning your own adventure as Sarah gives her tips on how she plans routes and considerations for bikepacking trips. (Although perhaps stay tuned for the follow up episode to see what worked and may have not!)
You can find Sarah on Instagram @allthegearnaeidea where she will be updating periodically.
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Gear mentions :
Garmin Fenix 6 - https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/702902
Garmin Edge 530 - https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/621224
Garmin In-Reach - https://discover.garmin.com/en-US/inreach/personal/
GoPro - https://gopro.com/en/au/shop/cameras/hero9-black/CHDHX-901-master.html
Curve GMX+ - https://www.curvecycling.com.au/products/gmx-plus-bikepacking-bike
Route planning mentions :
Ride with GPS - https://ridewithgps.com/
Strava - https://www.strava.com
Google Earth - https://earth.google.com/web/
Places mentioned :
Blackdown Tableland National Park - https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/blackdown-tableland
Carnarvon Gorge National Park - https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/carnarvon-gorge
Terra Australis Backpacking Event - https://bikepacking.com/event/terra-australis-bike-epic-2021/
Spirit of the Outback (train) - https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/railexperiences/ourtrains/spiritoftheoutback
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Krystle Wright : World Class Photographer, Director, Adventurer
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
06/27/21 • 101 min
Well, in the intro to this podcast, Sarah and Kristen said they would be elevating the voice of the everyday adventurer. Instead, they jumped in at the deep end with an awesome conversation with world class Australian Adventure Photographer and Director, Krystle Wright.
Sarah and Kristen speak to Krystle from her current home base on the Sunshine Coast, before she embarks on a solo mission across Australia to one of her dream locations, The Kimberley, in her newly decked out LandCruiser. Sarah and Kristen talk all things solo and team adventure; risk; travel; the “5 types of fun” and the reset that the global pandemic has offered a typically nomadic, international professional photographer and adventurer.
You can find Krystle online and see her incredible work at @krystlejwright on Instagram and www.krystlewright.com
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Lottie Dodd, on intuition, and a huge first year of bikepacking in Scotland, NZ, USA, South Korea & Japan
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
08/27/24 • 90 min
Episode 57!
Today's conversation is with UK based adventurer Lottie Dodd.
Currently based in the Wirrall, Lottie gives us a glimpse into life, career changes and travel - and in particular, shares with us stories of her HUGE first year of bikepacking while on a career break from her role as Senior Lecturer of Law at the University of Law in Manchester, including:
- Her journey into bikepacking over the past year
- Conversation around the bikepacking trips she’s undertaken including her first mission on the Hebridean Way, Scotland. And during a career break - Tour Aotearoa, New Zealand. The East Coast Greenway, USA. Lotties shares with us highlights; challenges, and the contrasting nature of the different trips
- Using "Warm Showers" as a means of accommodation while bikepacking in the USA
- Plans for her upcoming trip in South Korea and Japan
- How Lottie prepares (or doesn’t prepare!) for these multi day missions, and learnings from her first year and thousands of miles
- How Lottie’s intuition and trust guides many of her choices, including when it comes to adventure
If you want to check out posts Lottie has shared along the way on these adventures, you can find her on Instagram @onyourbikelottie
Thanks as always to the podcast Patreon supporters - you're amazing! You can help keep the podcast lights on and join the community here: www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast
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Laura Waters, Travel Writer and Author, from corporate hustle to a life-changing 3000KM NZ hike and an upcoming Murray River 2300KM paddle
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
07/30/24 • 70 min
The second in our Gutsy Girls three part mini series is here!
A huge thanks to Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour for sponsoring this series - make sure to check out the film festival and get tickets to a show near you at www.gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au
Episode 55! Today's conversation is with Geelong based adventurer, travel writer and author, Laura Waters. Laura shares with us her metamorphosis from city living corporate 9-5er to adventurous travel writer and published author - a journey which was sparked during her 3000KM hike, the length of NZ, over a decade ago.
Laura is this year's Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour Grant recipient and also shares with us her plans for kayaking over 2000KM from source to sea on the Murray River in October this year.
We touch on many aspects of big life changes; hiking; travel writing and paddling including:
- the inspiration for Laura's book "Bewildered" - a life changing 3000KM through hike of the Te Araroa trail when it was a newly established trail
- documenting the experience on the trail and the craft of storytelling
- the process of writing a book with no prior knowledge, including literary speed dating events
- the realities of a life as a travel writer
- Planning for Laura's upcoming Murray River paddle
Thanks Laura for your time and we can't wait to follow along on your Murray River adventure. You can find Laura on Instagram at: @laurawaters_writer and Facebook: Soul Trekkers
If you've enjoyed this episode and are enjoying listening to the podcast, you can join the Patreon community for as little as $2 a month - any contribution really helps to keep the lights on and would be enormously appreciated. www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast Thanks so much to the existing patrons! I appreciate you!
And thanks too to the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour for supporting this three part mini series, celebrating Gusty Girls in the Aussie adventure space.
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Rhianna Knight, founder of Amble on creating an outdoor apparel brand focussed on women and sustainability, plus multiday hiking adventures of her own!
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
02/06/24 • 75 min
Episode 49! Today's episode is a laughter filled, insightful conversation with Rhianna Knight, based on Wurundjeri Country. Rhianna is a fashion designer, hiker, founder of Amble Outdoors and all in all, a really joyful, inspiring creative and adventurous human.
While out on her own hiking adventures, including in Patagonia, Rhianna realised that while the gear she was wearing was technically appropriate for the conditions, her sense of personal style was totally missing in the then offering for women in the outdoors. Building on her experience as a Fashion Design student, and a really valuable internship in a small snow sports brand where her responsibilities were huge and wide ranging, Rhianna set out to design her own line of outdoor apparel which women can feel good in, while also focusing on sustainability throughout the journey.
Rhianna shares with us so many gems when it comes to the realities of creating, and continuing to evolve "Amble" with sustainability in mind, and her knowledge and passion in this space is so incredibly evident, along with her strong desire to see more women outdoors.
Tune in to hear about many things not limited to:
- building an outdoor apparel brand
- sustainability considerations in creating and choosing outdoor gear
- designing for women and size inclusivity for women
- Rhianna's experience in multi-day hikes and her contrasting approaches to different (both solo and shared) adventures
Amongst others that we no doubt didn't cover (!) Rhianna herself has hiked Wilsons Prom; Great Ocean Road Walk; Larapinta Trail; Grampians Peaks Trail, in addition to her overseas adventures. It's clear that her very open minded and really balanced approach to her own adventures brings such an inclusive perspective to the development of her own brand.
Rhianna mentions the book "Let my People Go Surfing" - Yvon Chouinard.
To find Rhianna online, visit @amble.outdoors or www.ambleoutdoors.com.au
Thanks so much to our newest Patreon sign up - Allison W - and to all of our patrons, I appreciate you so much! To support the show and keep the lights on, check out www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast - any donation of any size means the world to me and to keeping the podcast going!
And not forgetting, the amazing new podcast music, courtesy of Allie Geddes (Episode 28) @themisadventuresofalice
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Liz Woodgate, on setting the Larapinta Trail 460KM end-to-end-to-end Fastest Known Time in sub 6 days, at 60
Into the Wee Hours Podcast
10/08/24 • 73 min
Episode 59! Today's conversation is with a truly remarkable athlete and adventurer, Liz Woodgate.
While Liz's athletic and adventure background is extensive, the focus of this conversation is around her setting the huge Larapinta Trail end-to-end-to-end Fastest Known Time in July this year, covering an incredible 460KM on the brutal Larapinta trail, in 5 days, 22hours, 43minutes and 10 seconds. You can see her FKT on the Fastest Known Website here.
We cover off a range of aspects of her amazing endurance accomplishment including, but not limited to(!):
- Liz's journey into endurance sports and trail running, from her beginnings in IRONMAN in the '80s to now, multiple time West Macs Monster champion. In the intro I mention Liz racing 13 UTA 100s, and with that, I should say, the race now known as UTA 100 - given Liz raced the inaugural and subsequent North Face 100s long before it became Ultra Trail Australia.
- Liz's relationship with the Larapinta Trail over the years, including winning the 230KM West Macs Monster and acting as Race Director last year while rehabbing a MTB injury
- Training for and fuelling this FKT
- Highs and lows across the FKT
- Liz's support crew along the way, comprised primarily of her husband, Rhett plus the support of local runners including the Alice Springs "Dirt Divas"
- Recovery, including multi-day hiking the Jatbula Trail and sweeping for Run Larapinta stage race not long after her finish!
- Longevity in endurance sport, achieving these incredible endurance feats at 60, and sucking people into Liz's "vortex" !
You can find Liz's run on her Strava feed, and also find Liz on Instagram @liz.woodgate
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Season 2 intro vocals and music created and performed thanks to the very kind gift of Allie Geddes, Episode 28.
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How many episodes does Into the Wee Hours Podcast have?
Into the Wee Hours Podcast currently has 59 episodes available.
What topics does Into the Wee Hours Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Australia, Surfing, Camping, Mountain Biking, Running, Adventure, Podcasts, Hiking, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on Into the Wee Hours Podcast?
The episode title 'Lisa Blair, World Record Sailor on a near-death experience circumnavigating Antarctica solo (twice); environmental advocacy and her next huge campaign - sailing solo, non-stop & unassisted around the Arctic.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Into the Wee Hours Podcast?
The average episode length on Into the Wee Hours Podcast is 71 minutes.
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Episodes of Into the Wee Hours Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Into the Wee Hours Podcast?
The first episode of Into the Wee Hours Podcast was released on Jun 12, 2021.
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