380km Across the Swiss Alps

<p>What happens when a race stops feeling like competition and starts feeling like exploration?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Rob talks to trail runner and author Scott Williams about taking on the Swiss Peaks 360 — a multi-day ultra across the Swiss Alps involving huge climbs, sleep deprivation, technical mountain terrain and six days on the move.</p><p><br></p><p>But this conversation goes well beyond racing.</p><p><br></p><p>Scott shares why he keeps returning to difficult places, the surprising role of kindness and support, what happens when normal life falls away for a few days, and why adventure doesn’t need to be extreme to change us.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What the Swiss Peaks 360 actually involves</li><li>Why Scott attempted it twice</li><li>The extraordinary mountain landscapes that stayed with him</li><li>Racing without rushing</li><li>The people who carried him through difficult moments</li><li>Unexpected challenges on the route (including one memorable bog)</li><li>The “day five effect” and how time outdoors changes perception</li><li>Bringing lessons from the trail back into everyday life</li><li>Why you don’t need a 380km race to experience adventure</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swimming-Through-Rocks-finished-toughest/dp/B0FJ84YGVM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scott is also the author of <em>Swimming Through Rocks</em></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br><strong>Follow &amp; Support</strong></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review on your podcast platform of choice.</p><p><br></p><p>Get out on your own adventure - find out more at <a href="http://bigtrailadventures.com">bigtrailadventures.com</a>.</p><p><br></p>