How to Be Superhuman

Jun 27 2021 134
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Meet the people who have travelled to the very limits of human endurance and discover what it means to be superhuman. Learn from their unbelievable stories with host Rob Pope as he asks what lessons they picked up on their journeys around the globe and how they coped both mentally and physically. From cycling around the world in 78 days, to running barefoot across the UK and overcoming a broken neck to climb mountains and get back on the start line – like and subscribe to hear from 12 of the world’s most incredible athletes with a new episode every Monday.

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The woman who trains superhumans: Veronika Mayerhofer, Series 2 Episode 12

Jun 27 2021 32 mins  
Cross-country skier Veronika Mayerhofer is a Mental Performance Specialist at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Austria. In this episode, she analyses the responses from this season’s superhuman guests.Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The man who raced over 90km in a wheelchair: Aron Anderson, Series 2 Episode 11

Jun 21 2021 31 mins  
When endurance athlete Aron Anderson won 2017’s Wings for Life World Run, he raced an incredible 90km. The Swede talks Rob through his amazing sporting CV: he’s competed in four Paralympic Games in three different sports, swum from Sweden to Finland, climbed Kilimanjaro and skied to the South Pole.Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://red

The man who ran 268 miles in record time, twice: John Kelly, Series 2 Episode 10

Jun 13 2021 32 mins  
In 2020, American ultra-runner John Kelly ran England's 268-mile Pennine Way in record time, breaking a 30-year-old record in the process. A week later, he lost it. He tells Rob what it took to win it back…Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The woman who overcame death and landslides to reach the top of the world: Saray Khumalo, Series 2 Episode 9

Jun 06 2021 32 mins  
Mountaineer and explorer Saray Khumalo became the first Black African woman to summit Everest - but it was far from a simple trip. Three previous attempts had been thwarted by lethal landslides, earthquakes, bad weather and, sadly, numerous deaths. However, this didn't stop Saray's drive and determination to push towards her dream.Listen to all episodes and discover more about How

The woman who free-climbed El Capitan in 24 hours: Emily Harrington, Series 2 Episode 8

May 30 2021 32 mins  
In 2019, Emily Harrington fell 150ft while free-climbing Yosemite National Park’s famous El Capitan. In 2020, she returned and became the first person to free-climb the Golden Gate route in 24 hours.Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The teacher who rowed the Atlantic at just 21: Jasmine Harrison, Series 2 Episode 7

May 23 2021 28 mins  
In early 2021, 21-year-old teacher Jasmine Harrison set a world record by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in just 70 days. She talks to Rob about her achievement. Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The woman who ran 270km in a single day: Camille Herron, Series 2 Episode 6

May 16 2021 24 mins  
Camille Herron is an icon of ultra running, and the first person to hold the 50k, 100k and 24-hour world records simultaneously. She tells Rob about how she ran 270km in a single day. Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The man who rowed around the world: Erden Eruç, Series 2 Episode 5

May 09 2021 32 mins  
In 2012, Erden Eruç successfully completed a unique circumnavigation of the globe – his journey had been entirely human-powered. The Turkish adventurer had travelled alone; on foot and by rowboat, kayak, canoe and bicycle. Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The woman who won America's toughest race: Lael Wilcox, Series 2 Episode 4

May 02 2021 35 mins  
When Lael Wilcox won the 2016 Trans Am Bike Race, she cemented her position as the world’s greatest long-distance cyclist. Even more amazingly, she had conquered the 4,200-mile course while still a relative novice. Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

The lad from Wales who conquered the Yangtze River: Ash Dykes, Series 2 Episode 3

Apr 25 2021 33 mins  
Welshman Ash Dykes became the first person to walk the 4,000-mile length of China’s Yangtze River in 2019. He tells Rob how he overcame extreme terrain and temperatures – and the threat of bear attacks – to do it. Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman