Walking Post podcast 33: The psychology of long-distance walks

On the podcast this week, we are talking about the increased incidences of people tackling longer walks.

Whether it’s the Camino in Spain, or the Appalachian Trail in the US, people seem to be looking for bigger and bigger challenges. But why? And what are the challenges and dangers associated with this?

Our guest is Vladimir Novkov, a Bulgaria-based psychologist and founder of Sportpersonalities.com, a consultancy that blends psychology, data science, and sport to help individuals and organisations unlock their full potential.

With more than 15 years of experience in applied psychology, he specialises in understanding the mental frameworks that drive elite performance — not just in athletes, bu ...