What inspired you to take on the challenge of running from Macclesfield to London and then completing the London Marathon? It started with reading a book together as a family called The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q Raúf. The book tackled the issue of homelessness, with one of the characters helping out at a soup kitchen. It made us all want to help, but my youngest daughter, aged 9 at the time, really wanted to go and volunteer at a soup kitchen. I went into Manchester and spoke to some street homeless people to find out where they got...

Whether it’s the length of Lake Geneva or endless laps of Windermere, endurance swimmer Sam Farrow is no stranger to big challenges. She’s also a parent, a coach, and a quiet force of motivation for the people around her. We caught up with Sam to talk about long swims, mental strength, and post-swim pizza.  Coffee & Connection Is there a particular moment or setting that comes to mind when you think of your most memorable coffee?My favourite coffee spot is on the patio at The Farm Club in the summer. I coach swimming in the lake in the morning and...

For some, adventure is about chasing finish lines. For others, it’s about seeking out the wild and seeing how far they can push themselves. Matt Weighman is no stranger to either. A marine engineer by trade and an endurance athlete by passion, Matt recently attempted the Yukon Arctic Ultra, an ultramarathon that takes competitors deep into one of the planet’s last great wildernesses. We caught up with Matt to hear about his journey, the lessons he’s learned from the outdoors, and why coffee is as much a part of adventure as the right kit. What first drew you to the...

Everyone’s time outdoors is different no matter how big or small we are here for it. The year has started in style - snow days keeping us busy, sledging and snowboarding right out of the roastery door. As the season feels well underway, the team are deep in planning mode for the adventures and trips for the year ahead. Hearing each others stories is always inspiring. It sparks ideas and gives us the momentum to plan our own time outdoors. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite moments we hope to recreate from the year just...