joshstinton

Ice Cream Truck in -3 Degrees?!

When you move to a place like Norway from a place like Australia there are a number of new experiences to be had, and surprisingly some that are all too familia...

Never stop pushing

I love this photo. This was taken earlier this month after racing for over 20 hours in the Arctic and here, in the middle of a mountain range having just crosse...

Countdown To The Arctic Race Is On!

Greetings from Stavanger, Norway! As I type this, I am equal parts excited, nervous and caffeine as the race is drawing near QUICKLY. I have been here on the we...

Arctic Mosquitos?!

As if taking on a 700k mountain bike race for charity isn't going to be tough enough... here is a photo of the flying beasts that will ensure we keep moving! ht...

The Power Of A Hobby

This week I went to Lillesand, Norway and had the chance to meet a few guys that introduced me to their hobby, mini-plane flying. https://s22.postimg.org/tyjcm5...

Never Lose Hope - A Lesson Taught To Me By Syrian Refugees

In May this year I had the good fortune to be invited to Syrian Refugee Camps in Lebanon. This was to film some short documentaries about life in the camps to h...

The Search For The Broken Troll D*ck In Norway

Nope - this is not a clickbait title, this is a real thing. Near Stavanger on the west coast of Norway there is a rock formation that famously looks like.. well...

Norwegian Kaviar - Happiness In A Tube

When you find yourself in Scandinavia, find yourself eating this stuff. At first, it may come across like a punch in the mouth from a salt covered glove, but st...

Success and Motivation: You Have to Love the Process

There are a number of lines in this short video that really get me. I've watched this video many times in preparing for training, sponsorship pitches, races - l...

Another Half Marathon Down!

My training for the upcoming 700K mountain bike race in the Arctic (Aug 1) is coming along well! Today I went for a run to do some cross training while in Stava...

Tips for Training Abroad: My First Training Session in Norway

Hello from Stavanger, Norway! I have just had my first training session here in my new temporary home as I will be here for 2 months in preparing for my next ch...

Know Where You Come From - A Step Back In Time

As a kid growing up in the US, my annual calendar rotated around Halloween. Yes, having a bagful of hypertension-inducing candy was important, but a far second ...

Wanting To Travel To Australia For A Holiday? Don't Want To Convert Wads Of Currency? Want To Use Your Bitcoin Wherever You Go? You May Be Interested In This!

Dear Travelers! It's wonderful roaming the world, isn't it? So many new places to explore... the different cultures, climates and scenery all capture the imagin...

I got on the ABC Live to talk Arctic Challenge and Refugee Charity Work! YES!

I am thrilled to share the interview I had recently on the ABC in Sydney! They had me on to talk about my latest challenge - taking on the hardest mountain bike...

Hide and Seek World Championships!

Some may view games like Hide and Seek as a childhood activity - however a group in Italy has been hosting the World Championships of the "sport" for 8 years no...

A Short Video From A Syrian Refugee Camp

I am taking on the hardest mountain bike race in Arctic Norway to support Syrian Refugees and Lebanese locals put in systems and support to help them in Lebanon...

Lessons From A Syrian Refugee Camp

I have been taking on the hardest physical challenges around the world for the past 2 years to raise money and awareness for small charities. Never would I have...

Lifelong Learning: Mental Exercise Is Just As Important As Physical Exercise

I want to share two brief stories that inspire me when I'm feeling a little lazy in the personal development department. First: I used to work as a Sales Manage...

Throw Your Heart Out There!

I once heard someone say that you should live life by throwing your heart out in front of you as FAR as you can, and try your hardest to run as fast as you can ...

7 Months of No Drinking To Prepare for an Arctic Bike Race for Charity. Tips On Staying Strong.

I wouldn't be surprised if you rolled your eyes at the subject line in the midst of New Years Resolution mania. In fact, thank you for making it into this secon...