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Review: Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Gore-Tex hiking boots

I don’t know which I like more: The fact that my Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid […]

Keri Wallace sets new female FKT for winter Tranter’s Round

Keri Wallace, of Ballachulish, in the Scottish Highlands, has set a new female record for […]

Time to Talk Day: Mental health benefits of running and walking

It’s Time to Talk Day, which is a day earmarked as the perfect opportunity for […]

Corbett bagging: Càrn na Saobhaidhe

I bagged my 110th Corbett, Càrn na Saobhaidhe, during a 27.6km / 17-mile run with […]

Review: Sarrosi Anti-Chafe Balm: Sport Edition

A company called Sarrosi has launched a new Anti-Chafe Balm: Sport Edition. It’s purpose is […]

Tips for Winter Spine racing: What worked (and what didn’t)

I have spoken to a successful participant in the Montane Winter Spine North Challenger to […]

Mountain safety tips: How to use mobile phone for navigation

Many people now utilise their mobile phone for navigation guidance on the trails, hills and […]

The best sports clothes for menopause – and other tips

The peri-menopause and menopause affects every woman to a varying degree. If you are sporty, […]

Review: Montane Women’s Featherlite Trail Running Jacket

I have been testing Montane Women’s Featherlite Trail Running Jacket. It is a lightweight and […]

Scottish ultra running races in 2023

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2023. I will […]

Damian Hall wins Montane Winter Spine Race 2023

British ultra runner Damian Hall has triumphed in the notoriously tough Montane Winter Spine Race […]

Review: Montane Women’s Trailblazer 24L Backpack

I have been testing the Montane Women’s Trailblazer 24L Backpack, which is described as “close-fitting, […]