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A mountain marathon: My first impressions

I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. You can read my blog […]

How can we attract more female runners to multi-stage races?

While female entries for running races such as 5ks, 10ks and half marathons have risen […]

19 things I learned while reporting on the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race

For five days, I followed the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race from Conwy, north Wales, […]

New race: Thieves Road Ultra

A new ultra running race, the Thieves Road Ultra launches on Saturday August 10, 2019. […]

How to choose the best smartwatch for you

From big names such as Fitbit and Apple to sports brands such as Suunto and […]

Friends walk-run Cape Wrath Trail for poignant cause

Pen Noel and Courtney Giles enjoyed an adventure walking and running the Cape Wrath Trail […]

Galen Reynolds and Lisa Watson win 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s back Race

Galen Reynolds and Lisa Watson secured commanding victories in the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race.  […]

Ultra runner Debbie Martin-Consani wins Thames Path 100 2019

Scottish ultra running star Debbie Martin-Consani returned to a race she described as “unfinished business” […]

Glasgow River Clyde Bridges Run

Follow a running route of 12.5km in Glasgow and cross the famous River Clyde over […]

Review: Aussie Soles: Recovery flip-flops

Aussie Soles are “recovery flip-flops that support and comfort your feet”. The brand claims: “Unlike […]

The Cardinal Munros in a day

Have you heard of the Cardinal Munros? These are described as the four Munros that […]

Be Lyme Disease aware

If you spend time outdoors in Scotland and the wider UK you should be aware […]