Exploring, Sharing, Connecting
Currently based in Thurso, Scotland, Benjamin Alba is an outdoor enthusiast. Having played rugby, football, cricket and racket sports in his youth he moved on to play Ultimate Frisbee at University, representing Great Britain at Under-24 level whilst continuing all of his other pursuits.
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Over time and with work commitments his shift has changed slightly, focussing more on surfing and long distance endurance.
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Aside from his outdoor activities and his work as a junior doctor, Benjamin also makes time for volunteering, having worked with Exile Medics, RNLI, Pembrokeshire Coastal Lifeguards, Shout and Surfers Against Sewage.
His focus now is on Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, whilst he is also designing a house, writing a book and building a board game, who knows maybe he will achieve one of them!
About
Education
Henleaze Infant/Junior School, Bristol, UK
TIPS, Santiago, Chile
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School/Sixth Form, Bristol, UK
Favourite Gear
JetBoil
Perrigrine Trail Shoes
Red Yubiso Cap
Sate Babi Adventure Food
Osprey Hydration Bladder (1.5L)
Points of Interest
Countries Visited : 54
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Favourite City : Florence, Italy
Favourite Home Destination : Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Bones Broken : 9
Sporting Achievements
Ten Tors 2009-13 (35, 35, 45, 55, 55 miles)
Bath Half Marathon 2013, 2014
Three Peaks Challenge (UK) 2013
Ratrace Man vs. Mountain 2016
Founder of South Wales Storm Ultimate est. 2016
Great Britain Under-24 Ultimate Frisbee 2016-17
Contact
Tel : +44(0)7968755391
Email : benjamingjalba@gmail.com
Strava : www.strava.com/athletes/88904608
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/benjamin-alba-228a2b217