10/11/2026
Hey hey! 👋
How are you doing? Just popping in to say hello and share a little update, as I've posted a few things today that you might have missed!
🎙️ **NEW TOUGH GIRL PODCAST EPISODE**
Today's episode features Genny Brown, who's joining me for the THIRD time as we follow her 10-year project to reach the South Pole!
In this episode, Genny shares more about her first long solo expedition in Norway, spending 21 days out in the wilderness, crossing Greenland and the journey towards her next big adventure.
It's a brilliant conversation and I hope you enjoy listening!
🥾 **GR5 BLOG POSTS NOW LIVE**
I've also just published all my GR5 daily blog updates on the Tough Girl website.
The 2,200km journey from the Netherlands to Nice has been split into 10 different sections, so you can explore the route, read about each part of the journey and find out more if you're thinking about tackling the GR5 yourself, perhaps as a section hike.
❤️ **A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT TOUGH GIRL**
I also shared a Patreon update today, which gives a little insight into what's been happening behind the scenes.
And you might be wondering... who are the Patrons?
They're the incredible people who financially support the Tough Girl Podcast, either monthly or annually, helping to cover the running costs of the podcast and website.
This includes website hosting, podcast hosting, improving audio quality, developing the website and making it easier for people to discover and listen to the hundreds of women who have shared their stories.
Their support helps me continue doing what I do.
And if you've discovered me through my adventures, whether that's hiking the GR5 this summer or climbing Mount Toubkal in Morocco, then a BIG WELCOME! It's absolutely brilliant to have you here!
But there's more to Tough Girl than me heading out on adventures and sharing the journey.
**The Tough Girl mission is to increase the amount of female role models in the media, especially in relation to adventure, physical challenges and exploration.**
I've been doing this since August 2015 through the Tough Girl Podcast, interviewing women of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes who are doing incredible things.
New episodes are released every Tuesday at 7am UK time.
You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and wherever you get your podcasts.
There are now over 850 episodes in the back catalogue, featuring women who've taken on everything from their first 5K to marathons, ultra-running, mountaineering, long-distance hiking, cycling, rowing, polar expeditions and so much more.
And here's the thing... **the content is evergreen!**
It doesn't matter whether an episode was recorded in 2015, 2020 or 2026. The stories, experiences, advice and lessons shared by these women are still relevant today.
There's so much knowledge, practical advice, encouragement and inspiration waiting to be discovered.
So, if you haven't already:
🎧 Subscribe to the Tough Girl Podcast.
📚 Have a scroll through the back catalogue.
🌍 Explore the Tough Girl website: www.toughgirlchallenges.com
And here's a little favour...
**Please share the podcast with a friend!**
Tag someone who's thinking about taking on a new adventure or physical challenge but isn't quite sure where to start.
Maybe they're signing up for their first 5K, thinking about running a marathon next year, getting into hiking and walking, planning a big adventure, taking on an ultra or simply looking for a little inspiration to get moving.
I'd love more women to discover the incredible stories and resources available through Tough Girl.
Thanks for being here, for following along and for supporting the work I'm doing.
There's a whole community of women out there doing extraordinary things. Let's make sure their stories are heard!
Sarah x ❤️
Whether you're here to plan your first challenge, find practical trail advice, or tune into incredible stories from women around the world – this is where your journey begins.
