• Ali Mahoney: Turning 50 with Purpose – Adventure, Motherhood, and the Hike Across Malta

  • Mar 6 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Ali Mahoney: Turning 50 with Purpose – Adventure, Motherhood, and the Hike Across Malta

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  • Ali, at 50 years young, is a dedicated mother, wife, and part-time Civil Servant from South Wales. With a lifelong passion for sport and adventure, Ali transitioned from competitive athletics to human-powered challenges after knee injuries redirected her path. To mark her milestone 50th birthday, Ali embarked on a deeply personal adventure: hiking across the island of Malta, the place where she took her very first steps as a toddler. While not her longest or most physically demanding challenge, this journey proved to be one of her most meaningful. In this episode, Ali reflects on her evolving identity as an adventurer, the struggles of balancing motherhood, work, and the pull for personal time in nature. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and finding space for adventure amidst life’s many demands. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women. By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement. Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Ali 50 years oldLiving in South Wales with her wife Amy and her son OllieFarm- life and working in the civil service How life has changed since we last spoke in 2016Speaking with Ali in 2016 - Sport Psychology Coach who rode a bike 767 miles from South Wales to Chamonix! Riding her bike from South Wales to Chamonix Going on more mini adventuresKnowing each other for 10 years Seeing each other over the years National Outdoor Expo Being older mumsGetting marriedCelebrating their 10 year anniversary Fitting adventure and sport into life nowDeciding to have a childThe process of adaptation Peri menopause and menopauseWhat her 40s were like A new chapter Celebrating turning 50 and what it was likeThinking up new ideas and challengesWanting it to be meaningful and significantThe connection to Malta Planning to walk across the island Deciding to apply for the Tim Moss Adventure Grant - “The Next Challenge” Have a go, you never know!No adventures is too smallBeing granted £150 for the cost of the challengeTelling her wife Amy about the challengeIs is practically possible? How can we make it work?Balancing the family dynamicsThe logistics for the hike and training for the hikeBeing in the worst shape of her lifeFiguring out the accommodation as she wentDealing with the heat and humidity in Malta during August!When the doubt started to creep in Mentally getting in the zone and being ready to start confidentBeing sensible in the heatPlanning her own route on google mapsStarting on the most easterly pointHaving time to herself to reflect and look back on life and plan for the future The lessons learned from the walk Figuring out the balance between solo time and family timeDealing with feelings of guilt and “mum guilt”Looking towards the next decadePenrhys Pilgrimage Way Glamping pods on the farmLiving Life Differently PodcastGetting into a new routineWe need more women sharing their stories!!Celebrating the end of the challenge and how it compares to other challenges done previously Why it felt so meaningfulDon’t compare your challenge to anyone else and what they are doingHow to connect with Ali on the socialsAdvice and top tips to motivate and inspire you Linking ability and belief together Build your belief Build your confidence Unlock the power of belief Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/themahojos Instagram: @themahojos YouTube: @TheMahoJos
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