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My first ultra: Running the Ochil Ultra 50k

When I turned 50, I decided to set myself a challenge. I have no idea […]

Review: Jottnar Thorsen Lightweight Down jacket

Most people know that I receive many jackets to review. But not every jacket receives […]

The Best World Wonders For Active Travellers

From the original and probably best known Seven Wonders of the World, to a host […]

The Menopause Monster: Some of the things I’ve learned

I think we should talk a lot more about the menopause. For women, it helps […]

Ultra training: A few ‘hit and miss’ weeks

The ups and downs of ultra training are frustrating but, I guess, inevitable. Taking on […]

Review: ZeroFit Heat Rub baselayers

Always on the hunt for clothing that keeps me warm, but without being too bulky, […]

Nikki sets Hebrides cycle record

Where there is a new cycling route or trail, you will usually find a record […]

Nominate the Cyclist Café of the Year 2018

Cycling UK has launched a search for Cyclist Café of the Year 2018. The national […]

3 Steps to Building a Running Routine

Running is an inexpensive way to stay active and accessible to many people of all […]

Ultra training week 4: Bad running, good running

I am training for an ultra race of 50k. I decided to do this in […]

Donald, 87, cycles Brompton from Land’s End to John o’ Groats

An 87-year-old cyclist is thought to be the oldest man to ride from Land’s End […]

Training for an ultra: The menopause pains

Yesterday I felt like I was running through treacle. Both my body and mind felt […]