Dr Mike Stroud OBE

Dr Mike Stroud obtained a degree in anthropology and genetics from University College London in 1976 before qualifying as a medical doctor from St George's Hospital Medical School in 1979.

After qualifying, and working junior hospital jobs, Mike went on to specialise in nutrition and gastroenterology and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1984. In 1990, he entered into full time research on endurance, nutrition and survival under extreme conditions, working at both the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine and the Army Personnel Research Establishment.

In the expedition and sporting world, Dr Mike Stroudis best known for his 1986 attempt with Sir Ranulph Fiennes to make the first unsupported journey on foot to the North Pole from Arctic Canada which was then followed by four more North Pole Attempts from both Canada and Siberia. These included a record-breaking journey in 1990, which raised more than £2 million for charity.

Following these Arctic ventures, Dr Mike Stroud and Sir Ranulph Fiennes switched attention to Antarctica and the South Pole where in 1992-1993 they broke several records when completing the first unaided walk across the continent. At the time, it was also the longest unsupported walk in history. On his return from the South Pole, Mike was awarded the OBE for ‘Human Endeavour and Services to Charity' and the Polar Medal for ‘Services to Arctic and Antarctic Exploration'.

Following the 1993 Polar journey, Dr Mike Stroud continued his interest in extreme sports, leading the first UK team in the 1994 Marathon of the Sands, (a trans-Sahara multi-marathon). He also competed in the first two ultra-distance Eco-Challenge adventure races and in April 2002, he completed the first unsupported, non-stop desert crossing of Qatar, covering the 200 km in just 3 days.

In November 2003, Mike and Sir Ranulph completed seven full marathons, on seven continents in just seven days, raising huge amounts for money for charity.

Dr Mike Stroudis the author of two books, Shadows on The Wasteland – documenting his crossing of Antarctica and Survival of The Fittest – examining the relationship between nutrition, exercise, health and peak performance. As a leading authority of survival, nutrition and endurance Mike appears frequently on TV and radio. He was the endurance and medical expert on all three series of BBC TV's, Are You Tough Enough for the SAS. He is also presenter and endurance expert on BBC's, The Challenge.

Dr Mike Stroud is an accomplished and entertaining speaker on leadership and teamwork and his years of experience in science and exploration leave his audience re-energised with personal advice on how they can achieve maximum performance as individuals or within a group.

His speech topics include:
- Ice to dust: extreme medicine
- Leadership and motivation: Survival of the fittest
- Teamwork: Shadows on the wasteland
- The impact of your environment on your well being
- The Footsteps of Scott

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