Head Above Water | An Ultra Documentary

Alex Staniforth is no stranger to overcoming challenges, both in the outdoors and everyday life, having survived the two biggest disasters in Mount Everest history as a teenager and suffering from ill mental health, epilepsy, stammer and bullying since school.
An adventurer, ultra-runner, author and charity founder, he is now the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops by human power and in 2020 he ran the National Three Peaks Challenge - covering 452 miles in just 9 days and 12 hours.
However, in 2022 Alex faced a different kind of endurance challenge - Long Covid.
Whilst unable to pursue his goals as an athlete, he discovered the healing power of open-water swimming for mental health.
This film explores Alex’s journey of identity, discovery and recovery, and his ambitious attempt at a comeback challenge - the Frog Graham Round.
Film by Garth Dew:
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www.gdvideo.co.uk
Alex Staniforth:
www.alexstaniforth.com
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[@JoyGuthrie-jl2db]

Loved this film Alex I'm always proud of you and what you do for others. I'll never forget how you encouraged and inspired me on our first walk!

[@AlexAdversity]

Thanks Joy :) A pleasure to watch your journey!

[@Colt45dc]

Absolutely awe inspiring
Fond memories of watching the climb the uk challenge
Well done on this content

[@AlexAdversity]

Thanks for watching David :)

[@northender2006]

Well done Alex, what a true inspiration!

[@squash143]

Amazing Alex. You’re so brilliant 🎉

[@CraigOulton-sj1uq]

Hi Alex. Found this documentary randomly......Well done! I live in Kenya , although far from your part of the world and now in my late 50s I still run ultras and challenge myself for reasons very similar to yours. Inspiring mate!

[@penwortham6]

This is a brilliant documentary

[@AlexAdversity]

Thank you for watching!

[@RunningWithDanny]

What an awesome challenge and inspiration 😊. How long were the transitions from run to swim Alex ?

[@AlexAdversity]

Thanks Danny! I didn't time them - I planned for 5 mins but all the faffing took longer especially on the last one getting into a full length wetsuit for Derwentwater. Next time would probably stay in the shortie swimrun wetsuit for the whole duration to save time!