Gabi Schenkel: Solo Crossing of the Atlantic, Ultra-Running and the Power of Loneliness

The Founder Spirit

Feb 8 2023 • 57 mins

There's a saying, a lot of baby steps, small steps, eventually get you to your destination. In this episode of The Founder Spirit Podcast, we talked to Gabi Schenkel, the “Swiss Ultra Princess”, who did the unimaginable. At the age of 42, she is the first Swiss woman to row solo across the Atlantic, a trip which took her 75 days and over 5,000 kilometers (~3,000 miles), making her the 17th woman in the world to ever finish an ocean crossing alone. She has written a book about her borderline experiences & how she discovered the power of loneliness called “Solo auf See” (or “Solo at Sea” in English). Though Gabi has never rowed until a year before her departure, she is no stranger to extreme sports. She has run over 30 ultra-marathons since the early age of 17. Licensed as an osteopath, she is also a coach and a motivational speaker. Discover Gabi’s genuine motivation in achieving the unimaginable & the power of loneliness! TUNE IIN to this new episode.

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