Charles Thorp

Charles Thorp is a contributing writer with a focus on adventure, lifestyle, and unique entertainment stories. He hosts live cause-based events and panels on behalf of Apple, Build Series, National Geographic, and ESPN. His bylines can also be found at Men's Journal, Uproxx, Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, and Bicycling Magazine. He created and hosts the "Great Adventures" podcast where the world's most fascinating people share travel experiences that changed their lives forever.

All Articles From Charles Thorp
Michael B. Jordan in the latest "Creed" movie.

Meet the Man Behind Michael B. Jordan’s Absurd “Creed III” Physique

The great Corey Calliet also got Jonathan Majors into "untouchable" shape

A shot of Marcus Ericsson's racecar in motion.

How a Former F1 Driver Won the Indy 500

Marcus Ericsson on what it takes to win the "greatest spectacle in racing"

A photo of British soldier Billy Billingham in his youth.

Meet the Man Who Rescues Hostages

A British special forces legend on the job's most difficult mission

Scotty James holds up a medal after winning the halfpipe at the X Games.

How Aussie Snowboarder Scotty James Became “King Of The Halfpipe”

The 28-year-old talks new tricks, gold medals and boxing gloves

A graphic of Devon Lévesque completing the bear-crawl marathon.

How (and Why) I Bear-Crawled an Entire Marathon

Plus other memories and musings from Devon Lévesque, the most unstoppable fitness influencer on Instagram

Jack Ryan walking from a helicopter with a gun.

Meet the Man Behind John Krasinski’s Action Hero Transformation

Trading in Jim Halpert's grin for Jack Ryan's gun wasn't easy

A Green Beret Commander on the War in Afghanistan, “Retrograde” and Those Still Left Behind

A Green Beret Commander on the War in Afghanistan, “Retrograde” and Those Still Left Behind

LTC Matthew A. Chaney is featured in a searing new National Geographic documentary

Ross Edgley swimming around the island of Great Britain.

How I Swam Around the Entire Island of Great Britain

All it took? 157 days, 1,792 miles and more than a few mental pep talks

How a Marine Sniper Survived an IED Explosion and Became an Endurance Champion

How a Marine Sniper Survived an IED Explosion and Became an Endurance Champion

Currently on a 200-mile ruck through South Texas, there was a time where Corporal Nick Perales thought he might never walk again

Tony Finau swinging his driver on the PGA Tour,

How the PGA Tour’s Tony Finau Has Held on to His Monster Drive

The 33-year-old pro talks baby steps, banded workouts and ball speed

Neguin, a breakdancing star with Red Bull BC One and Capoeira master, practicing his craft. We interviewed him about the history of the martial art.

Meet the Master of the Planet’s Most Unusual Martial Art Form

Neguin has studied the once-outlawed Brazilian practice of Capoeira since he was a child. He used it to become a breakdancing superstar.

A still from the television show "SEAL Team," in which special ops forces enter a room with high-powered guns.

What It Takes to Convincingly Play a Navy SEAL on Television

Neil Brown Jr. on the art of acting with 40 pounds on your back

How Justin Medeiros Became the Fittest Man on Earth

How Justin Medeiros Became the Fittest Man on Planet Earth

The CrossFit champ talks cereal, cold plunges and unexpected challenges

Brian Ortega holds his arm up in triumph in the Octagon.

UFC's Brian Ortega Explains What It Takes to Regain Motivation

After going down with an injury this summer, the 31-year-old fighter is hell-bent on returning to the Octagon

Kaj Larsen walks on the beach in Navy SEAL equipment.

Navy SEAL Kaj Larsen's Guide to Becoming a Better Swimmer

The best waterman in his class talks dolphins, breath exercises and something called "surf torture"

Trae Young in front of a pink digital landscape.

How Video Games Keep Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Mentally Fit

The 23-year-old stays young by firing up "Call of Duty" in his off-hours