Victoria Jeffs: Out Of Your Comfort Zone

There is no set way to reach your Absolute Possibility. For some it may be a small change in routine, for others like our co-founder Maxine it’s about launching a business at 50 and not letting her age or anyone stop her. 

Victoria is on a mission to show that you can do anything you put your mind to and accomplish monumental achievements. 

Which is why, on 12th December 2023, Victoria will take on the ‘World’s Toughest Row - Atlantic’ and self-propel herself 3000 miles across the Atlantic to become the Oldest Solo Female Rower to cross any ocean.   

“I will be the oldest solo female on the planet to cross any ocean! It makes me laugh every time I see that. How can that be the case? Life doesn’t just stop - I’m only 56. I have so much more living still to do! I want to win my age-group at Ironman when I’m in my 80s.” 

“I sponsored a boat back in 2016, and I thought I’d really like to do it. But at the time I dismissed it - I had a business to run, I thought that ‘older’ people didn’t do that type of thing… but then I changed my mind! As Amelia Earhart said: "When great adventure is offered, you don’t refuse it.”

What is even more astonishing is that as part of her training Victoria only learnt to swim at the age of 46.

Already an existing Absoluter (in fact our Marine Collagen Supplement will be part of her on-board luxuries during the challenge) and a lover of all things Absolute Collagen, Victoria has inspired us to champion our Absolute Possibility and feel strong in our skin. Having already completed a series of intense races, Victoria is now taking the biggest step in her life with her “Totally OARdacious” challenge with her goal is to help raise over £300,000 of funds to donate to three phenomenal charities for mental health and youth work. 

“The row is both a physical and a mental challenge. I will be by myself on a 6 metre long row boat with nothing but the sea around me for somewhere between 60 and 100 days. At times I will be closer to the space station than I will be to another living person. But I’m building myself up physically and mentally and I can’t stop myself grinning when I tell people about it.’ 

Absolute Collagen are beyond proud to be supporting Victoria as she works towards her big solo adventure across the Atlantic.

Victoria is the true embodiment of Absolute Possibility - refusing to be defined by age, and building herself up to be strong both physically and mentally.

As her training and preparation for this big voyage continues, stay tuned for updates on Victoria’s journey.