In this powerful episode, adventurer and mindset coach Sophie Storm Roberts joins The Longest Day Podcast to share the story of her most grueling day on the Alpine Coast to Coast Challenge—cycling 240km across two countries and summiting the highest mountains in each. Sophie reflects on her transformation from startup executive to endurance athlete and author, and how fear, self-belief, and courage shaped her journey. Listeners will walk away inspired to take bold steps in their own lives—one pedal stroke, one mantra, one act of courage at a time.

Key Points:

• Sophie cycled through the 8 Alpine countries, summiting their highest peaks. Her longest day included 240km across Austria and Liechtenstein.
• Inspired by previous endurance challenges, Sophie left a tech startup role to pursue adventure full-time.
• She embarked alone to test and strengthen her own inner resources, building what she calls an “inner champion.”
• Sophie uses tools like mantras, playlists, snacks, and internal reframing to push through pain and fatigue.
• Inspired by nature, Sophie embraces adaptability and flow, likening her mindset to the resilience and persistence of water.
• Her upcoming book tackles how we can transform fear into fuel, encouraging everyday acts of courage over perfection.
• Sophie emphasises the importance of noticing joy and celebrating small wins along the way—not just focusing on big milestones.

“Instead of phoning a friend, phone your courage. Phone your determination. Phone your heart. Phone your drive.”

Resources:

• TEDx Talk by Sophie Storm Roberts
• “The Man in the Arena” quote by Theodore Roosevelt

You can find Sophie at:

Website: https://www.challengesophie.com

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sophiestormroberts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengesophie/

X: https://x.com/ChallengeSophie

Find Leah Brown FRSA here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/ and @leahtalks_ on Instagram, TikTok and X.

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