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Have you tried: Hill running?

Hill running in its simplest form is the sport of running – or moving as […]

50 – and still up for racing… Trailfest Summer Solstice 7k

I had imagined that after turning 50 I would be a more relaxed competitor. I […]

Top 3: UK Outdoors blogs

I have been ranked at number three in a list of the Best UK Outdoor Blogs. […]

CMP Woman Skirt with Inner shorts (aka, a skort)

I asked my running friend Jo, of TrailFest, to test and review the CMP Woman […]

Adventure Syndicate cyclist Jenny aims for around the world record

Inverness-based cyclist Jenny Graham, who is part of the Adventure Syndicate and a member of Cycling UK, sets […]

Review: Maier Sports Lulaka and Nil outdoor trousers

Maier Sports have introduced a range of outdoors clothing to the UK, including Scotland, and […]

Review: Primal cycle women’s jersey, shirt and bib shorts

I like cycle clothing that is bright, well-fitting and just a bit different. I have […]

Review: Children’s ISBJÖRN Monsune Hard Shell waterproof jacket

ISBJÖRN of Sweden has launched a waterproof, fluorocarbon-free hard shell jacket, the Monsune, designed for […]

18 things I learned while reporting on the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018

For nine days I followed the Cape Wrath Ultra runners from Fort William to Cape […]

Cape Wrath Ultra winner Carol Morgan: It was a great holiday

Some people choose to lie on a beach in Spain while others might book a […]

Sleeping under the stars – and a guide to stargazing

Few things are as jaw-dropping as the majesty of the night skies, especially an inverted […]

Cycling Posters Through Time

From their most rudimentary origins in the 1800s, bicycles have seen huge changes through the […]