Why In The World

Isaac is undoubtedly ‘One To Watch’. At the age of just 25 he already holds a World Record, has swam the English Channel and has rowed The Atlantic; amoung many other things. He now goes by the nickname Mr Enthusiasm and is a lover of everything outdoors. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Isaac Kenyon - https://www.instagram.com/isaac_kenyon/

You may know Harrison from his instagram account @FellFoodie, but you might not know the story of the man before the mountains, his battle with alcoholic addiction, depression, and his incredible transformation. Harrison's story shows that however dark of a place you maybe in, there is always a way out. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Fell Foodie - https://www.instagram.com/fellfoodie/

There are endurances challenges and then there is the Continuous Deca. Ten back to back Ironman triathlons with each disciplines distance added up to create some truly mind boggling numbers. Mark was the winner of the 2019 Brutal Events Continuous Deca. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Mark Dodgson - https://www.instagram.com/doddi76/  

You may know him as ADVENTUREMAN, but the man behind the cape is Jamie Mcdonald. Double World Record holder and charity champion who's run across both Canada and the USA. Jamie's story is incredible, heartfelt and truly inspiring. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Jamie McDonald - https://www.instagram.com/adventureman/      

Rowing an Ocean is a very daunting prospect, but what exactly goes into an Ocean Row? A year out of her journey from California to Hawaii with the ‘Girls Who Dare’ crew, Ben Sheppard sat down with Jessica Shuman. Follow us on Instagram.     Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93   WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod   Jessica Shuman - https://www.instagram.com/jessica.cl.s  

It all started back in 2010 when Scott and his brother decided to run from Boston to Austin. 75 marathons in 75 days. Since then he’s put together one of the most impressive Ultra Marathon CVs in the UK. He now turns his attention to one of the most famous Ultras in the world, the Moab 240 as he attempts to become the first Welshman ever to complete the race. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Scott Jenkins - https://www.instagram.com/scottjjenkins   Donate to Scotts Moab 240 attempt;   https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1096817  

After Fiona walked and cycled the length of Britain, she fancied another challenge, something that had never been done before, so she grabbed her stand up paddle board and away she went to SUP from Land’s End to John O’Groats, but it didn’t come without it’s challenges. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Fiona Quinn - https://www.instagram.com/fionalquinn/    

Described as, “A determined, fearless adventurer and an inspiring man” - Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, Jordan has served in the British army, protected boats from pirate attacks and has completed endurance challenges in some of the most dangerous places in the world, he’s now putting his skills to use as a hunter on the TV show Hunted & has another huge project Rowing Dangerously coming up! Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Jordan Wylie - https://www.instagram.com/mrjordanwylie/?hl=en

Nikki has completed huge multi day adventures in the UK, projects in Malta & Ireland and now she’s heading back to her homeland of Australia for her biggest challenge to date. A very inspirational woman who enjoys pushing her limit and sharing her experiences with the next generation. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Nikki Love - https://www.instagram.com/nikkiloveruns/?hl=en

Rory Southworth is a Jack of all trades, he’s a climber, trail runner, mountaineer, skier, route linker and most recently open water swimmer, an ambassador for everything outdoors who’s also done a fair few big projects in his time. Rory has also been through some tough times but has come out the other side more determined than ever to share his love for the outdoors. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Rory Southworth - https://www.instagram.com/rorysouthworth/?hl=en    Episode Sponsor.   Raven Rock - https://ravenrockclothing.com

The Tough Girl podcast was the brainchild of Sarah Williams. Over the years Sarah has taken on numerous adventures including The MDS, Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Coast Highway & The Baja Divide! Her goal is to inspire an entire generation of women and to create a platform for other inspiring women to share their stories. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Sarah Williams - https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/?hl=en    Episode Sponsor.   Raven Rock - https://ravenrockclothing.com      

Where are the next generation of adventures going to come from? David Mellor is an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion and runs award winning family blog, 'Potty Adventures'. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod

Liv completed a 1300km thru-hike of New Zealand’s South Island & is the host of the podcast ‘The Outdoors Fix’. Follow us on Instagram.   Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod Liv Bolton - https://www.instagram.com/liv_outsideuk/?hl=en

If you have ever done a long distance race you'll know that you tend to make mates along the way, in this episode you will hear a race report of Ben’s first ever 50 mile Ultra featuring someone he met along the way, Tom Duthie. Follow us on Instagram. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93 WITW - https://www.instagram.com/WhyInTheWorldPod  

Ben catches up with Southampton footballing legend & endurance athlete Franny Benali following his Ironfran challenge, during which he attempted seven Ironman triathlons in seven days all aid of Cancer Research UK. Donate - https://www.ironfran.co.uk/