In 2008, at the age of 36, Alex Flynn discovered he had Parkinson's Disease, a degenerative, chronic, and currently incurable neurological condition which, over time, robs sufferers of the ability to move.
Nevertheless, Alex entered the MDS the following year only for circumstances to leave him lost, alone, in the Sahara. Still, Alex continued, eventually conquering the MDS and going on to complete his own '10 Million Metre' challenge, covering 10,000km over the next few years all in support of Parkinson's charities.
He is now preparing for another hard year of racing and mountaineering followed by an attempt to be the first person with Parkinson's to reach the top of Everest.
In this episode, Will and Alex chat about carrying on in the face of diversity, and finding new purpose when your whole life has changed.
Learn more about Alex and his adventures at: https://www.alexflynn.co.uk/
If you are interested in supporting Alex's Everest challenge you can contact him at alex@alexflynn.co.uk
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E91. Five Days of Frost | with Alex O'Shea, Tarry Gordon-Bennett and Sia Kindberg
E90. Montane Arctic Spine Race Pioneers with Kev Leahy and Ed Sellon
E89. From 0-250km | Rising to Massive Challenges with Jenny Hall
E88. Desert Ultra 2023 Special | Beating the Heat in Namibia
E87. For Rangers Ultra Special | Running for Ranger Welfare in Kenya
E86. Mountain Ultra Special | Racing among the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
E85. Highland Ultra Special | Racing and Legacy Building in Knoydart
E84. Barkley Special with Jasmin Paris, Damian Hall, John Kelly and Keith Dunn
E83. Ice Ultra 2023 with race winner Kristina Madsen and more
E82. SPINE RACE SPECIAL | Montane Winter Spine Races 2023
E81. The Long Journey to the Summer Spine Race with Sabrina Pace-Humphreys
E80. InsideTri Show vs The Highland Ultra
E79. Slaying Dragons and Breaking Spines with Simon Roberts
E78. Christmas Catch-Up 2021
E77. 1001 Running Tips with Robbie Britton
E76. The Long Journey to the 'Double Lon Las' with Tom Garrod
E75. Adventure with a Purpose with Isaac Kenyon of Pedal 4 Parks
E74. A New Double Bob Graham Round Record with Doug Zinis
E73. The Man who Ran Britain #196foundation with Nick Butter
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