E29 | Dave Williams
Episode summary | Dave Williams
Dave Williams is part-way through one of the hardest, most inspirational physical and mental challenges we’ve heard of.
In 2013 he set a goal to become the first person to climb the highest mountain in each continent from the nearest feasible coastline. That meant, in some cases, running 10 marathons in 9 days, then climbing for six. Insane. And he’s now completed four, with three to go (including Everest which will involve 32 marathons then 60 days of climbing!!).
He’s doing it all to raise money for men’s mental health and this epic podcast featuring near death experiences, grizzly bears, 100km winds, mental strength, drama at gunpoint, conquering ego, and asking for help, is not to be missed.
Show notes | Dave Williams
2.04 Who is Dave Williams? What is Sea2Summit7? And how Seamus and Steve know Dave
4.52 Mt Elbrus: Detained at the border, traversing rivers on horseback, avoiding snipers, and getting back on track
36.51 How did it all come to be?
42.18 Aconcagua: Learning about the difference between success and failure
53.51 How far has mental health awareness come in the last seven years?
56.44 Aconcagua: Heat stroke, a massage table, a banana, and learning to ask for help
1.07.47 Kilimanjaro: 10 marathons in nine days
1.16.24 Denali: Grizzly bears, wolves, and the view from the Edge of the World
1.42.01 Exploring New Zealand: Bagging peaks and raising money for mental health
1.49.27 Will becoming a father affect any future plans?
1.54.05 Kosciuszko: Bush, floods, snow, and 100km winds
1.59.22 Last words from Seamus, Steve and Dave
