E76: The Next Big Challenge is values-led with Kate Strong

Strong Voice Podcast

It’s been a while since I last updated you on what I’m doing. I’ve been having too much fun interviewing others and hearing about their inspirational and motivational stories. And, it’s inspired me to share what I’ve got coming up!

A few years’ ago, you might recall that I announced an epic adventure that I was embarking on: cycling 3,000 miles across the States, swimming the English Channel and attempting to summit Everest; all within 10 months.

Then lockdown happened.

During the global pandemic, I took time to reflect on what was important to me. Yes, I wanted an adventure that would push me physically, but I also realised that this challenge was stepping over some of my personal values - sustainability, compassion, community.

Flying 10 people to the states seemed decadent and the whole adventure was about me pushing myself.

I’m tired of doing things alone.

I don’t want to compete against others, like I did in triathlon, nor compete against myself as in the world records. Could I create a challenge that pushed me physically, and yet gave space for pause and others to join in too?

Challenge 3000 was born. It involves 3,000 miles of cycling around the coast of the UK (England, Scotland & Wales) over a few months. I’ve time to enjoy the scenery …and I would also miss my partner. So, I invited him to join me!

We both will be cycling on bamboo bikes and as we’re cycling to raise awareness of what we need to do to stop climate change, we’re also pledging to plant 3,000 trees!

We’d love your support. Through donations (links below), sponsorship, partnership and participation. Please get in touch and let’s make Challenge 3000 the ripple of positive change we need.