THE INNER JOURNEY
Why did you decide to embark on what’s been called “the impossible first”—a solo journey across Antarctica with no human or mechanical help?
Eleven years ago, I was severely burned in a fire and was told I would never walk again. During my recovery, I set a goal to one day complete a triathlon. Eighteen months later, I ended up winning it.
As a professional athlete, the last ten years have been about exploring my potential. The idea of being the first person to cross Antarctica unsupported and unaided had been in the zeitgeist
