007: Heather Bond - Competition and Compassion

Tales of Toughness

Today’s guest was the biggest positive light for me during my breakdown moment when I was really struggling to go on with the race. She gave me a soul-level pep talk that I'll never forget in my life!

Heather Bond is the founder of Bond Fitness & Adventures and author of her memoir, Athena Rising. Heather is a Certified Personal Trainer, an international adventure guide, motivational speaker, and former firefighter and stuntwoman.

Heather is an experienced adventure racer who has been through all facets of the sport. And she’s one of six people selected to be on an international logistics team for the World’s Toughest Race in Fiji.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Heather’s specific role at the Eco-Challenge
• How she’s able to connect with people on a soul level
• Heather’s adventure racing experiences doing course design and all aspects of it
• Adventure racing back then versus now
• How she ended up in an Indian prison and getting the biggest gift out of this life-altering experience
• Honoring your child's growth
• Heather’s advice to the next generation of adventure racers

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Supporting Resources:

www.bondfitnessandadventures.com

Athena Rising by Heather Bond: https://www.amazon.com/Athena-Rising-Memoir-Heather-Bond/dp/B08BWHQ87B

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