Mountains for the mind

When Ilaria Petrucci felt trapped in a toxic relationship, she packed up her baggage and left it behind in the mountains. Now she’s helping other women do the same...

Photography: Sportograf When midlife sent her world into ...

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

CREATORS, INNOVATORS & VANGUARDS

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

The only finish line that matters As ...