August 30, 2024

Your Secret Weapon for Running Success 💨

And: The man who went from reality TV star to Guinness World Record desert marathoner.

Issue 009

Welcome to Adventure Season, a newsletter for folks who enjoy getting active outside, all year long. You’re receiving this because you’ve subscribed directly, or previously signed up to our list at AllSeasonCo.com.

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Things That Got Our Attention This Week...

👟👟 From Reality TV to Marathon Record: Former British reality TV personality and entrepreneur Spencer Matthews recently took on a remarkable feat: 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days, all in the desert. His efforts were successful, culminating this week in a new Guinness World Record and over £350,000 raised for charity.

The 36-year-old former Made In Chelsea star, took on this challenge in the Jordanian Desert, covering a distance of 1,266km in scorching temperatures.

Read more here.

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😎 Catching Some Rays: Imagine your backpack as a solar energy generator. Newly developed material might revolutionize solar energy using a "multi-junction" approach, this material is already more efficient than many traditional solar panels. It's also thin and flexible enough to be integrated into everyday objects. Here’s more from IFLScience.

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🎥 Watch: In an age where we're constantly connected to our phones, the idea of going "analogue" on a holiday may seem... daunting. A travel writer for the Times decided to take the plunge, abstaining from digital maps, GPS, and pre-planned itineraries in favor of a more spontaneous, old-school approach. It’s a short, fun watch - and may even inspire some scroll-free travel.

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Feature of the Week: Can Fartleks Make Running More Fun?

Same shoes, same times, same path at the same pace – running can feel like a routine sometimes.

What if there was a way to inject a bit more excitement into your runs while also improving your speed and endurance?

Enter fartleks, a Swedish term meaning "speed play." This training technique is perfect for shaking things up and pushing your limits.

Read more at the All-Season Journal.

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Quote of the Week

“Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humour as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.”

– Edmund Hillary

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