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Copper 88 compression shorts

A new sports compression brand has launched in the UK, Copper 88. I have been […]

Racing triathlons short and fast-ish

I am not a keen race competitor because they make me feel very nervous the […]

Success of first Cape Wrath Ultra

The UK’s Marcus Scotney ran down the track towards the Cape Wrath lighthouse at 11:05 […]

Route revealed for The Heb 2016

The routes for the 190km two-day multi-sport event, The Heb – Race On The Edge 2016, have […]

5 tips for Race for Life runners

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Race For Life 5k takes place on Glasgow Green this […]

GTC FionaOutdoors Aquathlon in pictures

I am sponsoring a series of Glasgow Tri Club aquathlons (for charity). I wrote about […]

My first aquathlon race

I couldn’t remember the last time I put on my open water swimming wetsuit. It […]

Nicky smashes record for Double Bob Graham Round

I was thinking about the amazing Nicky Spinks all weekend as she took on the […]

Runner Nicky Spinks to attempt double Bob Graham Round

Fell runner Nicky Spinks is an impressive lady – and wonderfully modest. The incredible hill […]

Kit review: Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoes

Salomon offers a wide range of running shoes, including the iconic Speedcross 3s for “running […]

Berghaus Hyper Hydroshell Jacket

It seems these days that every brand wants to sell the lightest yet most useful […]

Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket

The new Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket is aimed at “speed hikers”, which I think […]