<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Richard Parks: Antarctica</title><link>http://www.richardparks.co.uk/</link><description><![CDATA[A unique behind the scenes look into Richard Parks' world-leading expedition to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole as fast as possible. <br /> <br />Find out how a former international rugby player became a world leading extreme athlete and has brought a team of people together to create Team Quest; A collaborative project to use one of the most gruelling endeavours on the planet to mobilise a community to create learning opportunities in education and business. <br /> <br />We hope this inspirational journey will help you find the motivation to embark on your own quest or adventure. Come and join the #teamquest community. <a href="http://www.richardparks.co.uk/" rel="noopener">http://www.richardparks.co.uk/</a>]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3257168/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Personal Journals</category><copyright>Copyright Bengo Media</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg</url><title>Richard Parks: Antarctica</title><link>http://www.richardparks.co.uk/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:30:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Bengo Media</itunes:name><itunes:email>steve@bengomedia.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>A unique behind the scenes look into Richard Parks' world-leading expedition to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole as fast as possible. 
 
Find out how a former international rugby player became a world...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A unique behind the scenes look into Richard Parks' world-leading expedition to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole as fast as possible. <br /> <br />Find out how a former international rugby player became a world leading extreme athlete and has brought a team of people together to create Team Quest; A collaborative project to use one of the most gruelling endeavours on the planet to mobilise a community to create learning opportunities in education and business. <br /> <br />We hope this inspirational journey will help you find the motivation to embark on your own quest or adventure. Come and join the #teamquest community. <a href="http://www.richardparks.co.uk/" rel="noopener">http://www.richardparks.co.uk/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Sports"><itunes:category text="Wilderness"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>In His Own Words</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-his-own-words--16748168</link><description><![CDATA[Home and reunited with his family, in the final episode of our series, Richard talks to Vicki Blight about a brutal month in Antarctica and they discuss the legacy he hopes his expedition will leave. We hear from you, the listeners, and from the children, students, Team Quest partners and Richard’s biggest fans - his parents. There’s tears, laughter and reflection in our most inspiring of episodes yet.<br /><br />This series has been produced by Vicki Blight, Harry Bligh, Charlie Phillips, Greg Caine, Mica Moore and Steve Austins. It's a Bengo Media Production for Richard Parks Team Quest <a href="http://www.richardparks.co.uk" rel="noopener">www.richardparks.co.uk</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16748168</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:41:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16748168/rp_ep_8_in_his_own_words_final.mp3" length="74382419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Home and reunited with his family, in the final episode of our series, Richard talks to Vicki Blight about a brutal month in Antarctica and they discuss the legacy he hopes his expedition will leave. We hear from you, the listeners, and from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Home and reunited with his family, in the final episode of our series, Richard talks to Vicki Blight about a brutal month in Antarctica and they discuss the legacy he hopes his expedition will leave. We hear from you, the listeners, and from the children, students, Team Quest partners and Richard’s biggest fans - his parents. There’s tears, laughter and reflection in our most inspiring of episodes yet.<br /><br />This series has been produced by Vicki Blight, Harry Bligh, Charlie Phillips, Greg Caine, Mica Moore and Steve Austins. It's a Bengo Media Production for Richard Parks Team Quest <a href="http://www.richardparks.co.uk" rel="noopener">www.richardparks.co.uk</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3099</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest,usingadventuretoinspire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The End</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end--16627635</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Parks’ expedition to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole has been cut short, ending prematurely on day 17. We speak to some of those who know him best.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16627635</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:02:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16627635/ep_7_game_over_v3_auphonic.mp3" length="12683006" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Richard Parks’ expedition to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole has been cut short, ending prematurely on day 17. We speak to some of those who know him best.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard Parks’ expedition to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole has been cut short, ending prematurely on day 17. We speak to some of those who know him best.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Update: Expedition Setback</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-expedition-setback--16614433</link><description><![CDATA[After 14 days, Richard's coast to Pole expedition is on hold. His body has broken down after battling against Antarctica's extreme weather conditions. We get the latest.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16614433</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:46:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16614433/rp_update_expedition_setback.mp3" length="11076581" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After 14 days, Richard's coast to Pole expedition is on hold. His body has broken down after battling against Antarctica's extreme weather conditions. We get the latest.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 14 days, Richard's coast to Pole expedition is on hold. His body has broken down after battling against Antarctica's extreme weather conditions. We get the latest.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>462</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Year at the Bottom of the World</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-at-the-bottom-of-the-world--16600340</link><description><![CDATA[Richard updates us on the latest progress he’s making in Antarctica and the tough challenges mother nature is throwing at him. What will his be strategy next? Plus, the story of the New Year ceremony to move the geographical South Pole marker.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16600340</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:19:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16600340/rp_ep_7_new_year_at_the_bottom_of_the_world_auphonic.mp3" length="18735264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Richard updates us on the latest progress he’s making in Antarctica and the tough challenges mother nature is throwing at him. What will his be strategy next? Plus, the story of the New Year ceremony to move the geographical South Pole marker.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard updates us on the latest progress he’s making in Antarctica and the tough challenges mother nature is throwing at him. What will his be strategy next? Plus, the story of the New Year ceremony to move the geographical South Pole marker.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1339</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Merry Christmas, Richard Parks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-christmas-richard-parks--16561661</link><description><![CDATA[Some old friends and Team Quest colleagues send their Christmas wishes to Richard.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16561661</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:43:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16561661/rp_merry_christmas_richard.mp3" length="10157517" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Some old friends and Team Quest colleagues send their Christmas wishes to Richard.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some old friends and Team Quest colleagues send their Christmas wishes to Richard.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>423</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Feeding An Expedition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeding-an-expedition--16559098</link><description><![CDATA[We find out about the food fuelling Richard and hear what treats awaits him on Christmas Day. Plus Performance Coach, Nicola Phillips gives us an update on Richard's progress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16559098</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:27:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16559098/rp_episode_5_all_the_trimmings_auphonic.mp3" length="18729393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We find out about the food fuelling Richard and hear what treats awaits him on Christmas Day. Plus Performance Coach, Nicola Phillips gives us an update on Richard's progress.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We find out about the food fuelling Richard and hear what treats awaits him on Christmas Day. Plus Performance Coach, Nicola Phillips gives us an update on Richard's progress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1338</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Preparing for the Pole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-the-pole--16539796</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to ski solo from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? We go behind the scenes of Richard’s training regime.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16539796</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:35:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16539796/rp_episode_4_training_auphonic.mp3" length="19280912" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to ski solo from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? We go behind the scenes of Richard’s training regime.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to ski solo from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? We go behind the scenes of Richard’s training regime.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Whole Lot Of History</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-whole-lot-of-history--16495345</link><description><![CDATA[The story of Richard previous expeditions in Antarctica. Host Vicki Blight also hears from current world record holder, Christian Eide on what it takes to complete this gruelling endeavour.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16495345</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:47:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16495345/rp_episode_3_whole_lotta_history_final.mp3" length="17374948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The story of Richard previous expeditions in Antarctica. Host Vicki Blight also hears from current world record holder, Christian Eide on what it takes to complete this gruelling endeavour.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of Richard previous expeditions in Antarctica. Host Vicki Blight also hears from current world record holder, Christian Eide on what it takes to complete this gruelling endeavour.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Antarctica Update: The Weather Outside is Frightful</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/antarctica-update-the-weather-outside-is-frightful--16469562</link><description><![CDATA[Richard speaks to Vicki Blight about the weather conditions in Antarctica which have led to him delaying his start date.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16469562</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:38:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16469562/rp_phonecall_the_weather_outside_is_frightful_draft.mp3" length="13258919" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Richard speaks to Vicki Blight about the weather conditions in Antarctica which have led to him delaying his start date.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard speaks to Vicki Blight about the weather conditions in Antarctica which have led to him delaying his start date.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>553</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Team Quest - The Engine Behind the Dream</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/team-quest-the-engine-behind-the-dream--16430787</link><description><![CDATA[Meet the individuals and organisations who have helped make Richard's latest expedition to Antarctica a reality.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16430787</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:33:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16430787/rpepisode2.mp3" length="28014378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Meet the individuals and organisations who have helped make Richard's latest expedition to Antarctica a reality.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the individuals and organisations who have helped make Richard's latest expedition to Antarctica a reality.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1169</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Richard Parks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-richard-parks--16377172</link><description><![CDATA[How does a motocross loving, former Welsh rugby international become the fastest Briton to ski from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? Host Vicki Blight introduces us to Richard and his family.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16377172</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:21:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16377172/episode_1_final2.mp3" length="31297822" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How does a motocross loving, former Welsh rugby international become the fastest Briton to ski from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? Host Vicki Blight introduces us to Richard and his family.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does a motocross loving, former Welsh rugby international become the fastest Briton to ski from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported? Host Vicki Blight introduces us to Richard and his family.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1304</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,appliedlearning,business,education,extremeathlete,richardparks,southpole,teamquest</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Coming Soon - Richard Parks: Antarctica</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-richard-parks-antarctica--16320133</link><description><![CDATA[From coast of Antarctica to South Pole - solo, unsupported and unassisted - as fast as possible. The inside story of Richard Parks’ latest expedition in Antarctica is coming soon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16320133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:00:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16320133/rp_coming_soon_richard_parks_antarctica_v2.mp3" length="1282971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Parks Team Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From coast of Antarctica to South Pole - solo, unsupported and unassisted - as fast as possible. The inside story of Richard Parks’ latest expedition in Antarctica is coming soon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From coast of Antarctica to South Pole - solo, unsupported and unassisted - as fast as possible. The inside story of Richard Parks’ latest expedition in Antarctica is coming soon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>54</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antarctica,expedition,polarexpedition,richardparks,southpole</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b40204b63d86867ef2082e0dc3f910b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
