Defiant Optimism

Andy Stone: I Did 35-Mile Triathlons For 35 Days

February 06, 2022 Smiley Movement Season 1 Episode 5
Defiant Optimism
Andy Stone: I Did 35-Mile Triathlons For 35 Days
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Andy Stone is on a triathlon challenge. He started with doing the "17s" (17-mile triathlons for 17 days), built up to the "35s" (35-mile triathlons in 35 days) and is now looking to achieve a World Record by completing the "70s" (70.3-mile triathlons in 70 consecutive days) – raising money along the way.

He has already raised money for the Blue Marine Foundation, the Shark Trust and the Stroke Association through his challenges, and is looking to raise even more with latest challenge for mental health and addiction charities.

As a former alcoholic, Andy speaks about overcoming challenges to get to where he is today, and the importance of mindset in "achieving the unachievable".

CHAPTER MARKERS:
1.26: Inspiration behind the challenge
3.33: Completing 17 triathlons initially
6.40: What did a day look like?
7.53: Aiming for the 70-mile triathlons in 70 days
10.49: Alcohol addiction and recovery
13.05: Fundraising for charities and how I chose them
15.35: The feeling of accomplishment
17.12:  What advice would you give to others?
20.38: What does defiant optimism mean to you?

Follow Andy's journey: https://www.instagram.com/triathlon_worldrecord_andy/
Support the Blue Marine Foundation: https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/
Support the Shark Trust: https://www.sharktrust.org/
Support the Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org.uk/donate/make-donation

Introduction to Andy
Inspiration behind the challenge
Completing 17 triathlons initially
What does a day look like when doing a triathlon challenge?
Aiming for the 70-mile triathlons in 70 days
Alcohol addiction and recovery
Fundraising for charities: here's how I chose them
The feeling of accomplishment
What advice would you give to others?
What does defiant optimism mean to you?
Closing remarks