#80: Running for the Wild: Erchana's Journey from Tip to Toe

Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable
journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental
advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started
her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in
January 2023. 

Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the
environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction'
campaign. Erchana shares personal experiences connecting her with
Australia's wildlife, the challenges and triumphs of her journey,
and her collaboration with the Wilderness Society.


Erchana reveals her motivations, wildlife encounters, emotional
moments, and how she managed to stay injury-free. Looking ahead,
Erchana discusses her next daunting challenge in Death Valley and
her continued efforts in conservation.


This episode is a blend of inspiration, endurance, and a deep
love for nature, as Erchana shares her vision for preserving
biodiversity and her message of hope through her adventures. Tune
in for a story of determination and the power of one person's
efforts to make a difference.

Learn more about Erchana here.

Time stamps:

3:00 - Who is Erchana?

8:30 - Combining forces to create Tip to Toe

11:10 - Pitching to clients

14:50 - Crashing a drone

19:00 - Avoiding getting injured

21:00 - Wilderness Society

30:00 - Trail runs

39:00 - Speed project


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