MARK EDWARDS

Having been a firefighter since 2016, I’ve faced and had to overcome many stressful situations and pressures, both mentally and physically. I am currently posted as an instructor within training delivery of Technical Rescue. This includes power boat operations, swift water rescue, large animal rescue and rope access.

I have always enjoyed pushing my own limits and boundaries. From hiking the mountains of the Brecon Beacons and Snowdon, 56 miles around the Gower coast in 15 hours, open water SCUBA diving, completing a 15,000 foot skydive and various other fitness challenges.

So, when I was unexpectedly offered the opportunity to join Team Spirit for the World’s Toughest Row, I naturally jumped at the chance !

The team is a great mix of various talents and abilities, which I know will be fundamental to its success and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead.

I’m an Australian that’s found herself living long term in the UK. I’m a cat lover, and an aspiring aerialist (I’m still planning to run away and join the circus one day!)

I have spent the last few decades as cabin crew or as a private nanny (both jobs I love!), and through nannying,  I met Penny about 20 years ago. 

We have had many adventures and challenges together; boxing matches and triathlons just to name a few…When she first mentioned rowing the Atlantic, I thought she was mad. Then years later, after experiencing some turbulent times, and surviving breast cancer, I thought I best jump at the chance - and not miss such an incredible opportunity.  

So Penny and I put together Team Spirit.  I am terrified and excited about finding out what I’m made of..

I will be raising funds for  Macmillan Cancer support.

SUSIE RANDLE

IS THIS YOU?

We are looking for the 4th member of our team - is it you?

If you fit some, or all, of this description, please get in touch!

  • years of experience at sea

  • able to commit huge amount of time to on-boat training, end of 2025 and all throughout 2026, in Swansea area

  • be free to compete all of Dec 2026 and Jan 2027

  • pay £15-18k to take part

  • be energetic, fit, strong, up for the grind of rowing 2hrs on, 2hrs off all day and all night for 40 days

  • have fantastic sense of humour

  • bring skills and experience we didn’t even know we needed

  • bring sponsorship/product ideas and connections

I am a former Rally Champion, TV presenter and now a Keynote Speaker on Mental Toughness.

I have always loved a challenge and have taken part in many over the years. I’ve climbed two of the 7 worlds highest summits, fought in two boxing fights, run multiple marathons and entered many fitness competitions, and a few other things too!

However, rowing the Atlantic has been on my radar for about 7 years. So it’s an itch I have to scratch.

I am scared of water so am thrilled to be sharing this adventure with 3 extraordinary team mates who are keen to support and encourage me to build my confidence in and around boats and open water. It’s a massive and scary challenge, but together we will arrive in Antiqua, probably having survived some of the best and worst days of our lives!

I will be raising funds for Changing Lives, for whom I am a proud Ambassador.

PENNY MALLORY

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