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The Ripple Effect: Purpose, Passion, and Ultra-Endurance
Podcast: Entrepreneur Stories with Rasheed Shroff

In this deep dive into entrepreneurship and endurance, Jo Lodder shares the "why" behind his record-breaking run from Beijing to Hong Kong. He discusses the power of the ripple effect—how personal transformation and ultra-running can change the lives of students and the disabled community in Hong Kong, proving that limits are simply borrowed.

Podcasts & Radio

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Resilience in Motion: From the Great Wall to Hong Kong
Podcast: Joint Dynamics with Andrew Cox

Jo Lodder joins Andrew Cox to discuss the physical and mental blueprint of his 3,140km "Unbound" ultra-run. From his background as a professional jockey to his plant-based lifestyle in Lantau, Hong Kong, Jo explores how joint health, strength training, and a resilient mindset fueled his 60-day journey across China to support the Action Asia Foundation.

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From the Saddle to the Great Wall: A Leominster Legacy
Radio: BBC Hereford & Worcester with Elliott Webb

Originally from Leominster, former professional UK jump jockey Jo Lodder returns to his roots to share the story of his historic 3,140km "Unbound" ultra-run. Speaking with BBC Hereford & Worcester, Jo reflects on his journey from a career-ending injury in the Herefordshire racing scene to becoming a leading entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He details the symbolic "clean shoes" carried across China to represent the disabled community and his mission to raise six-figure funds for the Action Asia Foundation.

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Breaking Barriers: The Unbound Ultra-Run on Radio 3
Podcast: RTHK - Sports Break with Carlos Escueta and Pete Laverick

In this featured segment on RTHK Radio 3, Jo Lodder details the logistics and inspiration behind his 60-day run from the Great Wall to Hong Kong. Jo emphasizes the importance of community support and sports-driven philanthropy, showcasing how his journey across China has sparked a new movement for inclusive fitness and resilience in Asia.

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i-Cable News: A 3,000km Mission for Disability Inclusion
Cable News: i-Cable Hong Kong

In this exclusive broadcast with Cable News, Jo Lodder discusses the launch of his 60-day, 3,140km "Unbound" ultra-run from Beijing to Hong Kong. Reflecting on his personal journey of resilience after a life-altering fall as a professional jockey. The segment highlights the start of the journey at the Great Wall, where Jo and his team began their trek to provide rehabilitation and sports equipment for the disabled community in Hong Kong.

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The Jockey Mindset: A 3,140km Odyssey of Resilience
Radio: Radio Woking with Peter Moore

In this episode of View from the Paddock, host Peter Moore sits down with Jo Lodder to explore his remarkable transition from the high-stakes world of professional horse racing to elite ultra-endurance running. The conversation delves into Jo's background as a professional jump jockey and the harrowing story of a career-ending back injury at age 28—an event that cost him his racing license but catalyzed a complete reinvention of his life. Jo provides an in-depth look at his 3,140km "Unbound" ultra-run across China, and his guiding philosophy that "limits are just borrowed".

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RTHK: Jo Lodder - Property in Japan
RTHK: Japan Property, Niseko & SnowDog Village

Jo Lodder, co-founder of JNW Properties, talks to Carolyn Wright about buying properties in Japan as an investment option.

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RTHK RADIO - THE BREW
Radio: RTHK - THE BREW WITH PHIL WHELAN

Jo Lodder and John Fan - 3000km on foot from Beijing to Hong Kong - Nearly there!

Articles & Insights

3,140km of Grit: Resilience Across China Run

During the BBC interview, I spoke about the "Week One Wall."

Building Inspiring Leadership Resilience

Why resilience is not an innate trait but a skill leaders can develop.

Motivating & Building Resilient Teams

From China roads to racing circuits, building  resilient teams that win

National News

BBC

Man 'first to run from Great Wall to Hong Kong'

The Mirror

Ex-jockey runs epic 3,000km in 60 days

SCMP

Jo Lodder first runner to finish Hong Kong’s 390km ‘5in5’

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