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Kit review: Helly Hansen Vertex Midlayer Jacket

I live in Scotland and it is often difficult to know what to wear for […]

Jo’s top trail shoe: Hoka One One Mafate Speed 2

I have been running with my #trailfest pal Jo Cowper and noticed that she wears […]

Race From Hel N Back

A 12km trail race in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, challenges you to run “From Hel […]

Review: Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner

I have been testing the new Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner. I like my Karchers! I […]

Mark’s determination pays off in Rockman 2017

The Rockman is a challenging swim-run event that takes place in Norway. It includes a […]

Go! outdoors and make your own challenges

My Sunday Mail column on July 2 revealed some great ideas from a new book […]

TrailFest Scotland: Why we are taking a wee break.

The founders of #TrailFest Scotland, Ryan and Jo , have decided to have a year […]

Playing 5-to-9: The micro adventurers

What do you do after work? Like many people, you most likely commute home, perhaps […]

Ultra running tips from WHW Race women’s winner Lynne Allen

This year’s West Highland Way Race was remarkable for a number of reasons. First, Rob […]

Kit review: Active Root natural ginger sports drink

Active Root is an innovative sports drink made with natural ginger. The drink, which aims […]

Kit review: Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System bottle

The flexible bottle, BeFree, comes with a filter system that allows you to drink water […]

8 great Scottish ultra running events

Ultra running is on the increase in Scotland with more runners than ever keen to […]