A Curvy Woman in Love With Solo Backpacking:  the Appalachian Trail & founding Trail Dames – 008: Anna Huthmaker

A Curvy Woman in Love With Solo …

Zoe chats to Anna Huthmaker, host of the Trail Dames Podcast. They discuss discovering hiking as a curvy woman, and the lack of representation that Anna felt while she was out on the trails. They also talk about the empowerment…

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Deconstructing Corona Days

Deconstructing Corona Days

Corona Days have given us all a new perspective from which to view our lives. Zoe aims to throw a positive spin on her own recent experiences and offers suggestions on how others can remain upbeat and mentally healthy during this time of self-isolation and lockdown.

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Leaping Into An Exciting New Decade

Leaping Into An Exciting New Decade

This bonus-length blog reflects on 2019 and looks at what I might be planning for me and for HeadRightOut in the future.

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Beginning Mountain Biking for Women, with Element

Beginning Mountain Biking for Women, with Element

Having NEVER done mountain biking before, Zoe attends a two-day beginners mountain biking weekend especially tailored for women. It takes place in the gorgeous Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons. Find out how she fares, facing her fear of heights.

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Trailblazing the Wales Coast Path in 2012 & other adventures – 020: Arry Cain

Trailblazing the Wales Coast Path in 2012 & other …

Arry Cain set off in March 2012 to run the equivalent of 40 marathons in 40 days along a brand new trail, the Wales Coast Path. She would become the first person to run around the perimeter of Wales, including…

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A Donkey, Children & Slow Ways; inspiring human-powered home travel: Hannah Engelkamp – 019

A Donkey, Children & Slow Ways; inspiring human-powered …

Hannah Engelkamp talks about walking Wales with a spirited donkey, children, adventures and the pandemic. Her current passion is inspiring others to walk Slow Ways routes, a new network of direct paths, from settlement to settlement, across Great Britain.  …

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Fell Running, Marathons & Mountain Biking; Founder of Element for Active Women – 018: Ruth Pickvance

Fell Running, Marathons & Mountain Biking; Founder of …

Ruth shares her passion for the mountains, becoming an international fell running champion, fast marathons and how mountain bike orienteering has captured her interest aged 60. She is the founder of Element, offering active courses for women in Wales. In…

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Truffles, Tribes & Tragedy; Healing Through World Foods & Adventures  – 017: Sue Plastow

Truffles, Tribes & Tragedy; Healing Through World Foods & …

After the sudden death of her husband, Sue Plastow and her family left their Italian truffle orchard to return to the UK. Less than 12 months later, she is finding her feet again with exciting plans ahead that involves outdoor…

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