The LiveUltra Show

The LiveUltra Show is for anyone who wants to live a life without limits. Each week Jack interviews inspirational leaders in the world of business, sports and health to explore what it takes to succeed at the highest levels. Jack also uploads weekly episodes documenting his own journey as he builds his business and progresses through life.

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#7 Luke Richmond - Overcoming Drug Addiction to Become An Extreme Adventurer

Luke Richmond is a full-time author, extreme adventurer and part-time base jumper.

After hitting rock bottom in his early twenties due to drug addiction he managed to set himself straight in the Muay Thai training camps of Thailand which have since snowballed into taking on the world's most extreme challenges.

His adventures have seen him climb the highest mountains on 6 continents, brave -60 degree temperatures in Antarctica along with being held captive in the jungles of West Papua.

He has witnessed death before his eyes on the highest peaks and has found peace in his mind with an ocean row across the Atlantic setting a new world record.

In his most recent expedition, Luke dragged a cart containing all of his food and water across 1800 km of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia becoming the first Australian male to do so.

Lukes way of life is encapsulated by his motto "One Life One Chance” - which is one of two books that he has written.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode:

Overcoming drug addiction in London.
Being Held captive in the jungles of West Papua
Trekking the Gobi Desert
Witnessing death on the mountains
Base Jumping & Managing FEAR
Finding peace through suffering

Show Notes

Lukes Social Channels:

Website: https://www.olocadventures.com/
Instagram: Luke_olocadventures
Books: https://www.olocadventures.com/shop

Recommended Resources:

Taipan by James Clavell

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enMarch 29, 2020

#6: Eoin Dobbin on Facing Storms, Cold Oceans & Hypothermia - Freezbrury 2020

Eoin Dobbin is a full-time personal trainer based in Galway, Ireland. This year he took on the extreme challenge that was Freezbrury 2020 which seen him brave the relentless Atlantic for every day of February adding 1 minute each day until completion on the 29th of February where he braved 29 continuous minutes in the sea wearing only a pair of swimming shorts. Eoin faced multiple storms, bouts of hypothermia and the all too familiar voice of self-doubt that many of us face when we embrace a new challenge.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode:

Freezbrury 2020
Hypothermia
Facing down storms
The Comfort Zone and Why it's overrated.
Building Mental Toughness

"Comfort is Overrated"

Show Notes

Eoin Dobbin's Social Channels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eoindobbinpt/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-dobcast/id1481949167

Mentions

Damian Browne: Episode #3

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enMarch 23, 2020

#5: Leo Ryan on Mastering Breathing For Optimal Health & Performance

Leo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist. He is the founder of Innate-Strength.com and has studied athletic training, health, and breathing since he healed himself from asthma in 2004.

After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally.

He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from many elute personal training establishments, physical therapy and breathing schools including the Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor & The Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor certification all geared towards optimizing human performance through breathing.

Leo’s love and experience for health and physical performance have seen him research more than 50 breathing techniques & mentor directly with coaches to Olympians, UFC Fighters, and World Champions.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode:

Permanently curing Asthma through breathing exercises
Nasal Breathing vs Mouth breathing for health and performance
Wim Hof Breathing Method
Running a marathon with his mouth taped
Breathing in endurance

"The warrior cries in the gym and laughs on the battlefield"

Show Notes:

Social Channels - Leo Ryan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamleodaniel/
Website: https://www.innate-strength.com/

enMarch 23, 2020

#4: Damian Browne - Climbing The 7 Summits

Damian Browne is a former professional rugby player turned extreme athlete. Since retiring from professional rugby he has taken on various extreme challenges including; The Marathon Des Sables - A 250km multi-stage, self-sufficient ultra marathon, across the Sahara Desert in 2016, The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge - A 3,000-mile solo transatlantic crossing in a rowing boat in 2018 and now The 7 Summits Challenge, where Damian is attempting to summit the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents - 5 of which he has successfully climbed so far.

Damian is also the man behind “Freezbrury" an extreme challenge that gained traction this year throughout Ireland. Freezbrury challenges participants to get in the ocean every day of February in Ireland when the water is at its coldest. The hardcore challengers must add 1 minute each day of February when getting in the ocean where they will finish on day 29 and spend a total of 29 minutes in the relentless Atlantic Ocean!

Collectively Freezbrury raised over €30,000 for Pieta House while also raising awareness for mental health.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode:

Freezbrury 2020
The 7 Summits Challenge So Far
Physical & Mental preparation for Extreme Challenges

"Don’t pray for an easy life, pray the strength to endure a difficult one"

Show Notes:

Damian's Social Channels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auld_stock/
Website: https://www.damianbrowne.com/

Unbeatable Mind - Mark Divine

Ken Wilbur

Marathon Des Sables

The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge

The 7 Summits Challenge

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enMarch 23, 2020

#3: 6 Ways I’m Building Mental Toughness

In today’s episodes, I describe the 6 ways that I am building mental toughness to train for Marathon Des Sables 2020.

Here are some of the things I talk about in today’s episode:

“What’s uncomfortable early becomes comfortable later”

Getting up early
Meditation
Gratitude
Training Hard
Cold Showers
Stoicism

Show Notes:

Jack Butler Middleton Social Channels

Instagram: @jackbutlermiddleton
Website: www.jackbutlermiddleton.com

Letters from a stoic by Seneca

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Binaural beats for meditation

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enMarch 23, 2020

#2: Iron Man 70.3 Dun Laoghaire 2019 - Jack Middleton

In today's episode, I share my IronMan 70.3 Dun Laoghaire 2019 experience from signing up to crossing the finish line!

Here are some of the things I talk about in today’s episode:

My purpose for signing up to the race
Training schedule
Mindset training
Overcoming Challenges
Tips for first IronMan 70.3

"The World Belongs To Those Who Persevere"

Show Notes

Social Channels - Jack Butler Middleton:

Instagram: ht tps://www.instagram.com/jackmiddleton.co/
Website: https://www.jackmiddleton.co

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enMarch 23, 2020

#1 Journey to Marathon Des Sables 2020 - Jack Middleton

The first-ever episode of the LiveUltra podcast I chat with Eoin Dobbin - Host of “The Dobcast” to share my story and journey to take on the Marathon Des Sables 2020.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: