Simon Donato
Simon Donato is best known as the host of the adventure sports television show Boundless, which airs on the Esquire Network. In addition to his passion for ultra distance sports, he is an adventurer and explorer. He is the founder of Adventure Science, a volunteer based organization that pairs scientists with adventure athletes and has conducted over 15 global projects exploring everything from archaeological ruins, to searching for missing airplanes and people to conducting exercise physiology projects. When he’s not travelling around the world, he spends his days running Stoked Oats, his gluten-free oatmeal company. He lives in Canmore Alberta with his dog, Gertie the #adventuretank.
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Beyond Roads: The Musandam Oman Expedition
By Simon Donato, PhD The old adage goes that third time is the charm. I’ve never given the phrase much … Read More
Endurance Training: Embrace the SUCK | Tough Mudder
Endurance. Grit. Strength. Three things you need to focus on while training for a Tough Mudder. Listen up for tons … Read More
Building Strength and Endurance in Nature’s Gym
When the Esquire network created a trailer for my television show Boundless, they began by asking viewers how many minutes they … Read More
Mental and Emotional Prep for World’s Toughest Mudder
Completing epic challenges really requires the perfect unity of mind, body, and soul. Over my twenty years of endurance racing … Read More
What to Pack for World’s Toughest Mudder – Simon Donato
Packing the right amount of gear for any challenge is an acquired skill – pure and simple. Ask any athlete whose … Read More
My Nature – Simon Donato
When I think of what my nature is, my mind drifts back to my earliest childhood memories, which invariably involved … Read More
Boundless
Having created the television Boundless in 2012 with my friend, director Josh Eady, I’ve now had three seasons to travel … Read More
Your Capra for Fall, Ambassador Approved
Simon Donato As an ultra-runner, hiking boots have not had a place in my shoe collection for quite some time. … Read More