Thinking Off-Piste

Meet barefoot runner Joseph Michael Kai-tsu Liu Roqueni (aka JMK) who ran 4,654km solo and semi-barefoot from Canada to Mexico. In this episode, JMK talks to Becky about dealing with life changing injuries, sharing some key insights into self-coaching the mind into living with chronic pain, different local cultures (some with bizarre customs!), and the impact your footwear has on your ability to run.

Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass.

Guest Adventurer: Joseph Michael Kai-tsu Liu Roqueni (JMK)
Hosted by: Becky Lucy King

Show Notes

Joseph Michael Kai-tsu Liu Roqueni (aka JMK) is a Canada-based adventurer and photographer who ran 4,654km solo and semi-barefoot barefoot from Canada to Mexico. Shortly after completing his run, JMK had a life-changing snowboarding accident on Blackcomb. He catapulted through some trees off Zig Zag and shattered his femur in four pieces, fractured and compressed his spine and suffered a brain concussion. This injury resulted in some serious mental health struggles.

JMK is now well into his recovery and will be running from the tip of the Arctic Circle through the Yukon this summer to continue his mission to Run2theEnd. JMK uses his adventure running to help improve the educational opportunities of low-income children through fundraising and generally raising awareness. Some charities include Pathways to Education in Canada; Edible Schoolyard in the US, and Acortar Distancias Institution in Mexico. 

JMK's next adventure will raise awareness and funds in support of mental health in men.
Follow his updates: @runningtotheendoftheworld / @run2theend / www.run2theend.com
Hosted by: @beckylucyking

Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass.

What is Thinking Off-Piste?

Thinking off-piste and challenging the conventional.

Sharing inspiring stories from professional mountaineers – skiers, boarders, bikers, climbers, & hikers – who have gone against the grain, abandoned their comfort zone, and found success through their dare-to-be-different attitude.

A podcast produced by Mabey Ski – unique ski adventures created for those who want more than just powder and a lift pass. Find out more at mabeyski.com.

Hosted by Becky Lucy King.