{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Oceans Seven &amp; 1111km Extreme Ultra-Triathlon; Strength, Meditation and Mindful Music - 013: Abhejali Bernardov\u00e1","description":"        Only the 10th person in history (the 4th woman and first swimmer from the Czech Republic), Abhejali Bernardov\u00e1 has completed the coveted \u2018Oceans Seven\u2019 - a physically gruelling and mentally demanding open-water swim across seven channels around the world. Zoe talks with Abhejali about her more recent challenge; an Extreme Ultra-Triathlon, crossing 1111kms from Dover to Prague. This conversation is definitely not just about swimming, running and cycling, however, as the deep and powerful methods of self-talk and managing the mind during endurance challenges are shared. With such a positive, thought-provoking and calm approach to this episode, it is an ideal opportunity to consider the condition of your own headspace prior to event preparation. SHOW LINKS: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/abhejali\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbhejaliB https:\/\/twitter.com\/abhejali?lang=en-GB https:\/\/abhejali.cz\/ (Czech website - English site being built) &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES: *Please note error in the introduction - the date of editing the show is 2nd January 2022, not 2021 as stated.  Zoe's introduction to the guest - Abhejali Bernardov\u00e1 [01:39] Abhejali's bio: from Czech Republic, 44yrs old, runner, open-water swimmer, extreme ultra-triathlete, member of Sri Chinmoy marathon team. She is the 10th person in history, 4th woman and first swimmer from Czech Republic to complete Oceans Seven. She has completed a 6-day run and is a multiple national champion at 100kms and 24 hours. She was nominated for both 2018 and 2019 world Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year. [02:15] Why 1111kms? [04:33] What is the Oceans Seven? [05:55] Self-transcendence and meditation to assist the mental side of physical challenges. [08.31] A choice of choosing challenge in order to learn more about self. [11:05] Meditation techniques used. [12:17] Dealing with the difficult mind stuff with meditation, mantras and music. [14:20] The Oceans Seven criteria. [17:56] The support crew on boat and land. [19:14] Characterising an ocean - describing its personality. [21:41] Witnessing the bioluminescence. [24:42] About the training and commitment. [25:48] Logistics of organising the Extreme Ultra-Triathlon. [30:17] Funding challenges. [32:10] What's next? [33:03] Abhejali's HeadRightOut Moment. [35:08] How Abhejali's life has been changed. [38:17] Wrapping up the conversation and her book (to come). [40:41] Zoe's reflection on her conversation with Abhejali. [43:56] A HeadRightOut Moment from Iain. [45:12] Gained weight - up to 16st. Lost weight through walking, running and then cycling- specifically, time-trialling. In two years, gained a certificate in the Best British All-Rounder Competition in cycling for averaging 23mph. How this moment has changed Iain's life. Brief introduction to next week's guest - Siobhan Daniels. Motorhome living, retired, positive and pro-aging campaigner. Request for listeners to follow, rate and review HeadRightOut. Ratings can also be left on Spotify now. Thanks, good wishes for 2022 and HeadRightOut Hugs.  PHOTOS OF ABHEJALI:     PHOTOS OF IAIN - THIS WEEK'S LISTENER HEADRIGHTOUT MOMENT:    ","author_name":"HeadRightOut","author_url":"https:\/\/headrightout.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/21658646\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/118630817"}