Guidance on Achieving Superhuman Levels: Tales of Exceptional Athletes
Red Bull's new podcast, "How to Be Superhuman", hosted by Rob Pope, delves into the stories of athletes who have pushed the limits of human potential through extraordinary feats of endurance and mental resilience. The podcast airs every Monday.
One of the featured athletes is Tara Dower, an ultrarunner, who finds inspiration in the Appalachian Trail. Her journey is a testament to grit, stubbornness, and persistence as keys to superhuman endurance, rather than innate talent.
Emelie Forsberg Dower, another endurance athlete, overcame failure and hardship to excel in long-distance trail running and set Fastest Known Times (FKTs) on challenging routes. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving superhuman feats.
Andrew Cotton, a big-wave surfer, is another athlete who embodies steel-plated courage and extreme physical and mental endurance. Known for riding enormous, dangerous waves off Nazaré, Portugal, including those generated by Hurricane Epsilon, Cotton's tale serves as a reminder of the risks and rewards that come with pushing the boundaries of human endurance.
Jasmine Paris, who set a record by carving 12 hours off the men's record at the 268-mile Spine Race, is another athlete featured on the podcast. Her incredible achievement showcases the power of determination and mental fortitude in the face of extreme physical challenges.
Martin Streal, an extreme swimmer, is another athlete who has undertaken a superhuman feat of endurance. His stories of swimming marathon distances in cold, challenging conditions are sure to inspire listeners.
Cathy O'Dowd, an Everest climber, is also a guest on the podcast. No specific information was provided about her superhuman feat of endurance, but her story is undoubtedly one of perseverance and determination in the face of extreme adversity.
Mark Beaumont, who cycled 18,000 miles around the world in 73 days, is another athlete featured on the podcast. His story serves as a testament to the power of mental resilience and the human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Spencer Matthews, who has documented his attempt to break the sand marathon world record, showcases remarkable endurance in desert running. His story, like those of the other athletes featured on the podcast, serves as a reminder of the lengths to which humans can push themselves when they set their minds to it.
The podcast, produced by Red Bull, aims to examine how these athletes achieved their superhuman feats of endurance. Through in-depth interviews and captivating storytelling, "How to Be Superhuman" is sure to inspire listeners with tales of resilience, adventure, and the pursuit of extraordinary endurance.
- The podcast, "How to Be Superhuman", delves into the story of Andrew Cotton, a big-wave surfer, who embodies steel-plated courage and extreme physical and mental endurance, as he rides enormous, dangerous waves off Nazaré, Portugal.
- Another guest on the podcast is Jasmine Paris, who set a record by carving 12 hours off the men's record at the 268-mile Spine Race, showcasing the power of determination and mental fortitude in the face of extreme physical challenges.
- The podcast, "How to Be Superhuman", also features Martin Streal, an extreme swimmer, who has undertaken a superhuman feat of endurance by swimming marathon distances in cold, challenging conditions, inspiring listeners with his stories.
