How to Be Superhuman

Discover what it truly means to push the limits of human potential. Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman is a captivating adventure show featuring extraordinary stories of athletes who have achieved the seemingly impossible – from conquering terrifying climbs and kayaking down jaw-dropping waterfalls to swimming the world’s longest rivers, running through uncharted mountain kingdoms, and embarking on solo expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. In each episode, host Rob Pope and the athlete dive into the physical and mental resilience behind these awe-inspiring feats, offering immersive storytelling and insights into overcoming the world’s greatest challenges. Because everyone loves a good adventure story. If you want to tell us about your own superhuman adventures, message us at [email protected]. Head to instagram.com/redbulladventure for more superhuman content.

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The man who rolled across America: Gabriel Cordell, Series 1 Episode 10

Gabriel Cordell became the first person to roll across the United States in a standard wheelchair - giving Rob Pope a lot to chat about with him as they shared tales of their incredible journeys travelling the width of North America.Supported by a team of volunteers, the 3,100-mile journey from California to New York took 100 days to complete, and saw Gabriel pushing his chair for an average of 30 miles a day.In the episode, Gabriel lays bare just how torturous this journey this really was, desc...

May 04, 2020•37 min

The woman who ran barefoot across Britain: Anna McNuff, Series 1 Episode 9

Rob Pope catches up with British adventurer Anna McNuff, who ran 2,352 miles completely barefoot across Great Britain. That's the equivalent of 90 marathons over everything from gritty tarmac to muddy moorland."By the end, the last two weeks, I was just a shell of a woman. I just wasn’t even there. I was going through all the motions but mentally I was gone..." reveals Anna, as she explains to Rob the mental toil she was feeling as she approached the London finish line -- having travelled all th...

Apr 27, 2020•38 min

The Ironman with a broken neck: Tim Don, Series 1 Episode 8

Tim Don was out for routine training ahead of the Kona IRONMAN World Championship when he had an accident with a truck - breaking his neck and leaving him with carbon fibre ring drilled into his skull (known as a 'halo') to help the fracture heal.Just six months and five days later he completed the Boston Marathon in less than two hours and 50 minutes.Rob Pope asks this extraordinary Superhuman about his brilliant career leading up to that horrific incident in Hawaii which led him to becoming a ...

Apr 20, 2020•35 min

The man who wheelied for 37 miles around an entire island: Dougie Lampkin, Series 1 Episode 7

Rob Pope speaks to trials bike legend and Red Bull athlete Dougie Lampkin about his record-breaking 37-mile wheelie around the Island of Man's TT course. The feat, which Dougie took months of painstaking preparation and saw Dougie pushed to the very limits of his physical and mental capacity.Chatting to Rob about what exactly went into making it happen, Dougie opens up about the many setbacks he endured on his journey to the start line – and how, at one point, he even pulled the plug on the proj...

Apr 13, 2020•32 min

The woman who ran for 83 hours: Jasmin Paris, Series 1 Episode 6

Fell runner Jasmin Paris made headlines when she became the first woman to win the gruelling 268-mile Montane Spine Race outright. Dubbed ‘Britain’s most brutal’ running event, it takes place in the depths of winter and sees competitors running the entire length of the Pennine Way – mostly in pitch black darkness.In this episode, Rob Pope chats to Jasmin about what it took to finish the race in 83h 12m 23s – 12 hours faster than anyone of either sex had before. From tactically deciding when – an...

Apr 06, 2020•33 min

The refugee who swam 20 people to safety: Yusra Mardini, Series 1, Episode 5

As a boat bound for Greece, filled with passengers attempting to flee war-torn Syria starting sinking - those on board feared the worst. But, over the course of three and a half monumental hours, Yusra Mardini and her sister Sara achieved the unthinkable as they jumped into the Aegean Sea and swam, guiding the boat to safety.Rob Pope speaks to this true superhuman as she explains and relives the terrifying ordeal. From arriving in Turkey and finding smugglers to facilitate their journey, to the ...

Mar 30, 2020•31 min

The paralysed rugby pro who now climbs mountains: Ed Jackson, Series 1 Episode 4

Professional rugby player Ed Jackson was enjoying a BBQ when he suffered a fate that would change the course of his life forever. He'd dived into his friend's swimming pool, crashing his head at the bottom – an impact so severe that the disk between his C6 and C7 vertebrae (the two at the bottom of the neck) exploded and dislocated, cutting through half of his spinal cord. He was told he would never be able to walk again - but just a year later was stood at the top of Mount Snowdon.In this episo...

Mar 23, 2020•36 min

The youngest woman to scale both sides of Everest: Mollie Hughes, Series 1 Episode 3

Imagine if your oxygen tank ran out while descending Mount Everest? Mollie Hughes chats to Rob Pope about her experiences of climbing the world's tallest mountain - on both occasions - which led her to become the youngest woman to scale both sides at the age of just 26. She explains how how her Sherpa, Lhakpa, saved her life at the notorious Hillary Step before returning for her second experience of the ‘Death Zone’ in 2017. Doesn't sound like a lot of fun? Mollie details her rationale for why, ...

Mar 16, 2020•32 min

The woman who swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64: Diana Nyad, Series 1 Episode 2

In this episode, Rob chats to Diana Nyad, who at the age of 64 became the first person to ever complete the treacherous 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without the use of a shark cage.Diana reveals why, after an unsuccessful attempt in 1978, she decided to revisit the swim 30 years later – and how, after continuous failed attempts after that, she found the will to keep on trying until she finally succeeded in 2013.Sharing anecdotes from her five gruelling quests, Diana talks about how she end...

Mar 09, 2020•35 min

The man who cycled around the world in 78 days: Mark Beaumont, Series 1 Episode 1

Mark Beaumont chats to Rob Pope about how he broke the world record for cycling around the world – a record which he himself had already broken, but was later taken off him.Averaging 240 miles a day for 78 days and 14 hours, Mark talks about the challenges he overcame to finish the ride 44 days faster than anyone had before. From battling extreme exhaustion to recovering from illness and injury, to dealing with the loneliness and emotional pressures that come with being at the centre of such a k...

Mar 09, 2020•37 min

How to Be Superhuman - Preview

Are superhumans born? Or are they made by the people around them? These are the questions and more Rob Pope will ask throughout this series as he talks to some of the most extraordinary athletes on the planet.Starting on March 2, subscribe to receive a new episode every Monday and find out what makes humans go to that next level and learn lessons you can take on into your own personal challenges.

Feb 25, 2020•4 min

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