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The importance of heat therapy in physical health

Heat therapy is claimed to be a powerful tool for improving physical health. From easing […]

Run-hike of four Strathfarrar Munros and two Munro Tops – clockwise

I have completed a circuit of the Strathfarrar Munros in the Scottish Highlands several times. […]

Natalie Taylor and Sean Merryweather set new records at Chester Ultra 100

Sean Merryweather and Natalie Taylor ran to victory in the GB Ultra Chester Ultra 100 […]

Munros Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Maoile Lunndaidh, plus two Munro Tops

My previous adventure to bag the three Munros Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich and Maoile […]

Quinn Young, 12, is youngest to complete two Munro rounds

Sitting on the formidable and airy Bolster Stone atop the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Skye’s Cuillin […]

Review: Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles

I have been testing the new Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles. I have the […]

Corbett bagging: Corbett Buidhe Bheinn from Glen Shiel

There are a few options for reaching the summit of the Corbett Buidhe Bheinn. Many […]

How sleep fuels performance: The key to recovery and success

Sleep deprivation can significantly impact athletic performance, slowing reaction times, reducing endurance and hindering recovery. […]

Corbett bagging: Brown Cow Hill and Càrn Ealasaid, Aberdeenshire

Brown Cow Hill and the neighbour Càrn Ealasaid had been on my to-do list for […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Helly Hansen describes their new Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket as its “lightest performance down jacket”. […]

Runner Pawel Cymbalista sets new West Highland Way record

Pawel Cymbalista has set a new record time of 19 hours, 30 minutes and 9 […]

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

The first thing to say about Northern Horizons is it’s a beautiful book. The large, […]