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Got that lead-arms feeling at swimming last night

So I’ve had a few weeks away from the swimming pool over the Christmas period. […]

Now I’m jealous of the G-Force’s Xmas pressies!

Should I be ashamed of my fitness kit envy – or simply embrace it and […]

Kit review: Ronhill Women’s running wear

It could have been that meeting at 9.30am instead of the usual 6.45am meant that […]

A commuter cyclist and his revealing blog

Magnatom and I have been cyber cycling pals ever since I wrote an article about […]

I’m loving this fabulous furry bike!

My guest blogger Romy Baird spotted this bike while on a trip to London in […]

Kit review: Suunto Core watch with altimeter

“Oh, look, we’ve climbed 100 metres.” “Wow, we’re now at 450 metres.” “Fi! Look! It […]

Top tips for running in snow and ice

I popped into Achilles Heel, a specialist running shop in the west end of Glasgow, […]

Mountaineers scoop half price train tickets

Are you planning on a winter hill walking trip? Or perhaps you are hoping to […]

Garmin GPS discount deal for my blog readers

When a company or person uses the same surname as mine I like to find […]

Kit review: Keen Hoodoo Mid boots

We had tons of snow here in Scotland. Then came the big thaw. But just […]

Guest blogger: An extraordinary runner

My guest blogger is 28-year-old Mark Cooper, from Edinburgh. He used to smoke and drink […]

Kit review: New multi scarf Ruffnek

Buffs, ruffs, neckies, multi-scarf, hat/scarf thingies. Call them what you will. The simple yet versatile […]