Athlete Q&A: Ben Smith, founder of the 401 Foundation

From the Archive: this interview was originally published in the Autumn 2019 issue of Totally Active Magazine. In 2016, runner and athlete Ben Smith completed 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days, raising £250,000 for charities along the way. Here he speaks to Jimmy Hyland about completing the 401 Challenge and what he has planned for…

Interview with Tamara Lunger, Alpine Climber

From the archive: Tamara Lunger is one of the stars of the European Outdoor Film Tour 2016. The two hour special edit of the year’s best outdoor and adventure films includes the 28 year old Italian’s ascent without supplemental oxygen of K2.  The rising star of the alpine climbing world also held the World Champion…

The New Totally Active Podcast

Our friends at the amazing Totally Active Magazine have just launched a brand new podcast that’s sure to excite anyone interested in sports and the outdoors. Each episode host Jimmy Hyland talks to runners, cyclists, triathletes, adventurers and industry professionals about the sports they love. Get ready for inspirational stories, pro advice and some great…

Interview with Anna Frost, Ultrarunner

From the archive: New Zealander Anna Frost has been a professional ultra runner since 2004, following a hectic schedule travelling and racing all over the world.  From the peak of setting a new record for the Transvulcania Ultramarathon in May 2012 she hit rock bottom, suffering with female athlete triad, a hormonal imbalance which caused…