Samantha Rutt – Racer, Adventure Paddler and Mental Health Ambassador

Samantha is a much loved racer from the UK, familiar to anyone on the circuit and across Europe.In this fascinating and funny chat, Sam and Simon geek out on some surprising racing advice and compare notes on effective actions used to manage their own mental health.Samantha is an ambassador and fundraiser for the charity Black Dog Outdoors which helps people suffering from a wide range of mental health conditions to connect with the positive effects of nature and physical activity.Sam is on Instagram and Facebook as @samantharutt_oceanadventure and her website is at barefootsup.comIf you'd like to support the awesome efforts of Jordan Wylie and his journey around the UK and Ireland then get updates and make a contribution at the website: The Great British PaddleWim Hoff and his method is an inspiration to us both and we are great fans because of the practical benefits we have received from it! Find out about the great man and his revolutionary method on his website here.Samantha is coached by Seychelle over at Paddlemonster  and is supported by and supports a number of brands and organisations including :Starboard SUP SUPs Life Fine Norwich MB Paddles Paddle Logger - Check out our episode with founder, David in Season TwoSupJunkie SUP Scrub Moonshine EyewearMentioned in this episode:Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything HereAfter 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good. Everything must go at a knockdown 50% off, using Code HUTCH50 Hutch 50