Athlete On Fire

The adventure to sail around the world continues and as tensions rise within the rally you can feel the tension on the open water.  Planning for pirates between India and Oman and an encounter on the coast of India is making for an ominous crossing.  Join the show that is following one sail boats adventure amidst tragedy, The Voyage Into Hell.

Steve and Maria Siguaw have sailed more than half way around the world and it is just about to get real interesting.  Infighting within their rally, warnings of pirate activity, and shady port officials.  Enjoy the story of an adventure around the world and learn a  little about the beautiful Sri Lanka this week!

Warren Pole got into journalism to be around his passion, motorcycle racing.  It just so happened that he loved journalism. This love would bring him around the world to cover stories and take part in many adventures.  He signed up for one of the worlds toughest foot races with only a 10k under his belt.  This started a new passion for him, ultra endurance.  This new passion led to the creation of the start up he is building for athletes around the world.  An amazing story of how our passions lead to invention and the journey along the way.  Enjoy this Athlete On Fire

Sonya Looney is a World Champion mountain biker on a mission to empower, teach, and inspire as much on the bike as off.  She has competed all over the world from Nepal to Mongolia, Sri Lanka to Patagonia and everywhere in between.  An event in Nepal helped her redefine what winning really means.  She has been featured on TED Talks and is currently a self managed athlete with 20 brand relationships.  She is busy, driven, passionate, and real.  You should listen to learn the whole story on the Athlete On Fire show!

Steve and Maria have made their way through the Malacca Straights and similarly dangerous coast of Malaysia and now they have made it to Thailand.  The plans for a big sail and some new characters surface.  Part 2 of "Voyage Into Hell" has some ominous foreshadowing.  Voyage Into Hell is a series covering the book of the same name in a weekly interview with the author.  Follow the adventure with the Athlete On Fire Network!

The sailboat Aspen and it's crew had to navigate the 20+ mile Straight Of Malacca, known as one of the most dangerous pirate infested sections of water in the world.  Listen to find out how they navigated through as well as their impressions of Singapore. The Voyage Into Hell Show is a part of the Athlete On Fire Network!

After leaving Darwin, Australia, on their sailing trip around the world, Steve and Maria headed to Indonesia.  The first real threat of pirates was on this stretch. Before the pirates were even an issue they had to deal with small countries that wanted them to move on because their bribes were just not enough for their liking.  Bali turned out to be a bit of a disappointment for reasons we never would have guessed. Next up, Singapore.  Enjoy the Voyage Into Hell show as we chronicle a husband and wife's journey around the world on a sailboat!

Our guest has done some of the most amazing feats of endurance in the world.  Some of them, beyond comprehension.  And that's his mission. To prove that anything is possible by anyone.  Trekking death valley, Everest, and even running across America are a few of his exploits.  We go deeper though. What is a good why when it comes to adventure and running?  What was his biggest achievement physically?  What's next?  We also delve into a bunch of non endurance topics.  His advice on politics, money, relationships, drugs, and pretty much anything made the list.  Enjoy this show from a wise and travelled athlete. You won't regret it.

This week we make our way with Steve and Maria to the land down under!  Australia was both a chance to fix up the boat and relax a bit before the intense journey to Indonesia.  Extreme heat, natives in dangerous lands, and the amazing town of Darwin before they set off for Indonesia in this episode.  This series is taking us around the world and we are half way there!

Steve and Maria have made it into the heart of Polynesia. Tragic news meets them at sea just after an omen of sorts.  Volcanic islands and cultural rituals infuse the already adventurous undertaking. Good thing noone was under that lava the size of a volkswagon. Enjoy this episode of the Voyage Into Hell, a sail around the world!