What drew you to take on a solo row across the Atlantic, what was the motivation behind it? Sports and landscapes have always been the thread running through my life. From the discipline of pro cycling to running my own chalet in the French Alps, living in a forest with a hammock as my home guiding on rivers, and working on superyachts with some of the rich and famous... I threw myself into industries that pushed me to my edges. It wasn’t always about chasing titles or comfort though. More so, it was about testing what I was made of...

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...