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In this episode you’ll learn:
- Before and after a three island personal adventure
- Some of the challenges Laura faced planning her trip
- What went well and what didn’t go to plan
(c) Laura Kennington London Adventure Sports Photography 2016
Having traversed Russia, alone in a canoe, British adventurer and explorer, Laura Kennington, soon found herself in hot water with many thousands of Russians trying to track her down.
In this special before and after episode, Laura reveals her feelings and experiences on a new personal adventure.
This year, 2016, Laura swam, cycled and kayaked around three of the Channel Islands.
But there was a surprise…
Hear her expectations before, and her reflections after, this personal mission.
You’ll hear how she trained and what she would do differently if she were to do it all again.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
From Russia With Love
[00:41] Introducing explorer and adventurer, Laura Kennington.
[01:51] Laura shares some of her early story.
[02:32] Laura’s experiences in Russia.
[03:57] The reality of traveling through Russia.
Before The Three Island Adventure
[05:33] Kayaking, swimming and cycling around the Channel Islands.
[08:08] How Laura prepared for her three island adventure.
[09:42] What Laura calls her transport.
[10:36] Some of the challenges that Laura has faced planning this trip.
[12:08] How Laura is approaching diet on her island adventure.
After The Three Island Adventure
[14:16] How Laura’s adventure went.
[14:43] What elements exceeded Laura’s expectations.
[15:06] What didn’t go to plan.
[18:10] What Laura would do differently if she were to do it all again.
[20:22] How Laura trained for her swim – in the centre of London.
[23:44] How community motivated her.
[24:38] What’s next for Laura.
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