Always Another Adventure

Runners and cyclists know that, as we age, we should do more strength training to protect our bones, ligaments and balance. But what sort of training is best, and how to do it safely? Those questions led me to Emma at Wolfhouse Gym near Fort William in the Scottish highlands. As well as having a British record and world championship win, Emma has developed a specialism in coaching over 50s who want to handle the inevitable changes of ageing. There's a video version of this podcast and a shorter video in the Older Athlete Series which includes Emma's demonstrations of many of the things we talk about here. Strength for older athletes: Video: https://youtu.be/tkQgbtrxEb8 Video podcast: https://youtu.be/Ojli8D5WhPI Wolfhouse gym: https://www.wolfhousegym.com/

World Bicycle Relief empowers people and communities through life-changing bicycles. The latest version of their robust Buffalo Bike has two chains, two chain rings and a unique two-gear system to help people cope with heavy loads and rough roads of Africa. WBR is a very special cycling-focused charity and one I’m happy to support. On the banks of the River Thames, I speak to Ben Sadler, the Managing Director of World Bicycle Relief UK. I get to ride their new buffalo, and make a sharp exit when the Thames decides our interview is over. World Bicycle Relief https://worldbicyclerelief.org Insight study https://worldbicyclerelief.org/idinsight/

'The Midlife Cyclist' is a book which reshaped the thinking of many cyclists. Published in 2021, it is in part a scientific analysis of the inevitable changes associated with ageing. It also offers gentle encouragement on how to cope and manage these changes, to keep fit and healthy into older age. In this podcast, the author Phil Cavell talks about the lessons he learnt through researching the book, and goes into detail about his new book The Cycling Addiction' which is due in 2025. You can watch this whole interview on YouTube or a cut-down video of our chat. Buy The Midlife Cyclist here and I receive a tiny affiliate payment.

Fifty episodes seems a good time to bring the first series of Always Another Adventure to a close. When will series two start - I don’t know yet. It’ll be when I have the energy and enthusiasm to chase guests who interest me and start recording with them. In the meantime my efforts are directed towards the Always Another Adventure YouTube channel. Please check it out if you haven’t already. Oh and stay subscribed to the podcasts please, then when they return a new one will drop into your...

As lockdown eases around the UK two things are proving difficult. The first is my ability to get good guests. The great adventurers are starting to go off on their adventures. Secondly, I’m find it difficult to make time for the recordings, I too am doing more things, so I understand exactly how the guests feel. I’ve already changed the podcast release schedule once. Now I’m going to scrap it altogether. I’ll not stick to any firm schedule, but I’ll try to upload a podcast at the start of...

We're switching from two podcasts a week to one podcast, starting this week. The podcast was my small response to the Coronavirus crisis. With restrictions easing slightly we all have more time to do stuff, so there’s less need for quite so many of these podcasts to keep us occupied; and I have less time to make them. Also I’m not sure how long they’ll continue. It largely depends upon whether I can continue to get really good guests, and whether people continue to listen. You can help us...

Simon Willis introduces this new podcast and explains what lies ahead.