In June 2024 I took on the Montane Spine race, a 268 mile race along the Pennine way, This was my first attempt at the race which truly earns it's tagline of "Britain's Most Brutal"Unfortunately my attempt ended after Injury at 98.5 miles. In this podcast I give you an insight of what it's like to be inside the Spine race and the lessons learned from a DNF for next time. You can also contribute to the ongoing fundraising for for Hope House Hospice at https://www.justgiving.com/page/amcspinerace?utm_medium=fundraising&amp;utm_content=page%2Famcspinerace&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=pfp-share<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Conquering The Spine Race with Diabetes: Chris Cope’s Remarkable Journey

This is your call to action.This show is for anyone stuck in the grind, feeling the itch to break free — and for those already chasing discomfort through rucking, running, endurance challenges, and outdoor living. We talk mindset, training, health, and how to live a life that’s less ordinary. If you’ve ever thought, “There’s more in me than this,” — you’re in the right place. Hosted by Steve O’Connor, military veteran, coach, and all-round resilience junkie — this podcast will push you to get off the sofa, out the door, and back in charge of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.