October 02, 2024

Triathlete and explorer, Chris Brown, makes history by becoming the first person to reach Point Nemo, the remotest location on Earth.

1 hour 15 minutes

In last week's email I briefly mentioned my adventurous spirit and pursuit of ’triathlon tourism’.

Today’s podcast guest, Chris Brown, shares a similar and maybe even more enthusiastic approach to life.

Chris is a triathlete, racing driver, entrepreneur, Guinness World Record Holder and explorer. I’ve known Chris for about 20 years. We first met through our local triathlon club, Leeds/Bradford, and Chris and his son Mika swam in my session every Wednesday. For as long as I have known Chris he has always pushed the boundaries be it in business, with his fitness, or with the challenges he takes on. While triathlon has taken a back seat in recent years, I think it’s fair to say that regular swim, bike and run sessions help him to maintain the fitness levels required to take on all of these adventures. In this conversation we talk about:

A passion for exploring and trying out new things

Why exploring requires physical fitness, problem solving skills and lots of planning

His trips to the Centre of Africa, Antarctica, and the middle of the Pacific locating poles of inaccessibility

Chris’ early involvement with the ill-fated Titan submarine and why he pulled out

Setting a Guinness world record

You’ll no doubt agree that Chris is a man who gets a lot done. I really enjoyed finding out what makes him tick! In fact there was a lot that I didn't manage to ask him, so maybe I’ll have to persuade him back for another chat.

To check out Chris' past adventures, and to follow him on his upcoming adventures, please visit the following places:

Instagram @chrisbrownexplores

YouTube @chrisbrownexplores

Website brown.co.uk

VIDEO: Visiting Point Nemo. The most remote place on earth https://youtu.be/9I_pgS6-suc

When I asked Chris for his book recommendation he said, “Any Atlas of the World. When you hear about a place on the news, be it in Ukraine, Gaza, North Korea or anywhere, why not look up where it actually is and what's close?"

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