Steph Cooke - A mature plodder's forays in trekking and ultra racing. Marathon des Sables and going on - A Pennine Journey.

<div>Steph in her own words:</div> <div> </div> <div>“Being a very shy and uncoordinated child I used to avoid anything active until a family holiday to the Lake District ignited a passion for walking and the outdoors. </div> <div> </div> <div>I love to get outside and active and to push my body to see just what it’s capable of. </div> <div> </div> <div>The excitement of tackling a long-distance trail appeals to me, but I also enjoy discovering the adventure my local area has to offer. I find joy in immersing myself in nature- wherever you are you can find great beauty. </div> <div> </div> <div>Middle age is a time when people tend to slow down and stop being active. I want to inspire other people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond that you are still capable of doing some pretty amazing things and that it’s never too late for adventure.”</div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. </div> <div> </div> <div>The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. </div> <div> </div> <div>Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1637905340610000&usg=AOvVaw00o2374Se0cGEQH6HEgGHW">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a> and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Show notes</strong></div> <ul> <li>Turning 50 and being passionate about getting outdoors</li> <li>Wanting to do more and more</li> <li>Being very shy and uncoordinated while growing up</li> <li>Doing everything to avoid physical activity</li> <li>Being inspired by spending time walking in the Lake District</li> <li>Progressing her walking and joining the <a href= "https://www.ldwa.org.uk" target="_bl