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Ex-rugby player Gordon completes 24in72 Dumgoyne challenge

A former professional rugby player has completed an impressive hill running challenge for charity. Gordon  […]

TrailFest Summer Solstice Series 2018 finishes on a high

The inaugural Trailfest Summer Solstice Series, supported by Ellis Brigham, finished last night with the […]

Fit@50: The things I am learning

Turning 50 seemed quite shocking. Of course, I was knew it would happen and usually […]

Review: SKINS DNAmic cycle shorts and Classic short-sleeved jersey

I have been testing a pair of cycle shorts and a short-sleeved cycle top made […]

Review: Osprey Poco AG Premium baby carrier

So many people ask me about good quality carriers for babies and toddlers. Many parents […]

Cape Wrath Ultra in The Times Scotland

This great photo by Jimmy of JHP Visuals, who was part of the media team […]

A family walk: The Lost Valley in Glencoe

I have walked to the Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) in Glencoe several times and usually […]

Dizzy, bonkers, slippery, exhausting fun: TrailFest Summer Solstice 12km

It is thanks to several other runners that I ran to a podium placing at […]

A guide to making your own canoe

People have used human-powered watercraft, like simple canoes, for thousands of years and knowledge in […]

10 top tips for your first micro adventure

A microadventure is described as an “overnight outdoor adventure that is small and achievable, for […]

50th birthday weekend slideshow of photos

Every time I look back over the photos of my 50th birthday weekend I feel […]

On being 50: Friends, family and so many adventures

If you follow this blog you will already know that I have just turned 50. […]