1 hr 17 min
24. Summiting K2, Mount Everest and The Hardships of Life - Irish Mountaineer and adventurer, Jason Black Endure: The Athlete's Story
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Jason Black is an Irish Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete and Adventure Racer. Jason has summited K2,Everest,Mont Blanc (3 sides), Imja Tse Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Denali west rib, Kilimanjaro,Aconcagua. Jason has also competed in Ultra cycling events around the world including the North Cape Ultra 4000km, Transatlantic way 2500km, winner of race across Laos 1100km, Race across Oman and has done the toughest adventure race in the world the Eco Challenge Fiji - this is just to name a few.
In this episode Jason takes on a journey through his life, as a young boy he developed a love for the outdoors and training, however throughout his time at school in his teenage years Jason fell victim to the hands of a violent bully, who made his life hell for 7 years and the suffering continued after he left school with no qualifications. With no education, no job and a crushed confidence the only thing Jason had was his love of sport and adventure and a heart and mind to relentlessly pursue performance in the mountains and on the bike, which he did beyond belief. Jason now wishes to inspire others to be the best they can and pursue their dreams. Listen to this episode to feel Jasons energy and love of life and inspire yourself to achieve great things.
Jason is running a number of treks and climbs this year which he will personally lead, including a trek to Everest Base camp. You can find out all about it via the link to Jasons website below.
https://www.jasonblack.ie
Jason Black is an Irish Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete and Adventure Racer. Jason has summited K2,Everest,Mont Blanc (3 sides), Imja Tse Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Denali west rib, Kilimanjaro,Aconcagua. Jason has also competed in Ultra cycling events around the world including the North Cape Ultra 4000km, Transatlantic way 2500km, winner of race across Laos 1100km, Race across Oman and has done the toughest adventure race in the world the Eco Challenge Fiji - this is just to name a few.
In this episode Jason takes on a journey through his life, as a young boy he developed a love for the outdoors and training, however throughout his time at school in his teenage years Jason fell victim to the hands of a violent bully, who made his life hell for 7 years and the suffering continued after he left school with no qualifications. With no education, no job and a crushed confidence the only thing Jason had was his love of sport and adventure and a heart and mind to relentlessly pursue performance in the mountains and on the bike, which he did beyond belief. Jason now wishes to inspire others to be the best they can and pursue their dreams. Listen to this episode to feel Jasons energy and love of life and inspire yourself to achieve great things.
Jason is running a number of treks and climbs this year which he will personally lead, including a trek to Everest Base camp. You can find out all about it via the link to Jasons website below.
https://www.jasonblack.ie
1 hr 17 min