Episode 009: Fiona Oakes – North Pole to the Sahara Desert, Running for the Animals
We might as well have spoken to Superwoman for today’s episode, because our special guest, Fiona Oakes, is one extraordinary human being! Vegan for over 40 years, Fiona is an endurance runner and holds 3 marathon world records. She is the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the north pole in both cumulative and elapsed time. Fiona has competed internationally in more than 50 marathons and set 5 marathon course records around the globe, including The Antarctic Ice Marathon. In 2015 Fiona ran 6 official marathons in 6 days on 6 continents. In April 2017, Fiona ran what’s known as the “toughest footrace on earth” the Marathon Des Sables, a 250 km (156 miles) race through the Sahara Desert. On top of all this, she almost single-handedly runs the Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary where she cares for almost 500 animals!! In fact, that’s the main point of her running, and everything she does … it’s for the animals. She really is a super - woman who smashes through the stereotype of vegans being weak, and her passion for helping animals is incredibly inspiring. References Want to help Fiona out? Donate to Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary Watch the trailer for Fiona’s new documentary film trailer Running For Good Will’s Vegan Shoes making the Oakes Cross Running Shoe later in 2017 Follow Fiona on Facebook Instrumental music produced by Chuki Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts • Leave a comment in the comment section below. • Ask a question in the comment section below for our 'Ask TVC' series. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or any of your other social media. To help out the show • Leave a review and rating on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a tip on Patreon. For access to ALL our Podcast episodes join us on Patreon. Advertise on the show If you're interested in advertising on the show you can contact us here. Until next time! ← Episode 008: Ask TVC - Are You a Crazy, Obsessed, Weirdo? Episode 010: Losing Our Minds in South America - Finding Our Hearts in India → Grab Our Free Gifts Now VIDEO - How to: Healthy, Cheap, Vegan | Pantry, Fridge, Shopping + Yoga Class, Recipe a Exclusive Emails BONUS: 24 hr discount on our Health a Lifestyle Guide eBook Yes, I want these gifts!