FionaOutdoors

If you run (or walk) in Lycra tights, you’ll know that they usually fall down. Even if they only slip down a little this can still be very annoying and uncomfortable. I have tried all kinds of techniques, such as buying running tights a size too small, turning the waistband over to make it tighter [...]

In the last three days I have enjoyed two great winter walks. On New Year’s Eve I headed to the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan with the G-Force and friend Top Blogger Ellen. The full outing is revealed on my linked blog Run Every Day in December (which I did, by the way!). Yesterday, despite the [...]

Sports bras are a vital item of kit for fitness and outdoorsy girls. If you haven’t read about the dangers of exercising without a good sports bra you’ll want to read a couple of blogs that I posted previously. How to find a great fitting bra and Why a sports bra is a woman’s best [...]

Ok, so maybe I’m not normal but I love the snow, especially when Running Every Day in December. Running three miles or more every day can get a little boring, especially as all my other work and home chores require me to frequently follow a similiar-ish running route. But when the snow comes it adds [...]

The G-Force likes his outdoor kit. In recent months I have listened to endless chat about ice axes, walking jackets, off-road running shoes, Gore-tex trainers, finger boards, harnesses, gloves, fleeces – and now rucksacks. Don’t get me wrong, I probably do my own fair share of wittering on about outdoor kit and I’m very happy [...]

In Scotland and the north-east of England, we’re already enjoying the snow. If weather forecasters are right, the next 48 hours could see snow reaching southern areas and even more snow up north. Of course, not everyone will be as delighted as me about snow (I like the white stuff because it’s pretty and it [...]

Facebook discussion came alive this morning after a tri club pal posted a message about his love of YakTrax grips for running in ice and snow. Meanwhile, I posted about the G-Force’s high praise for another ice grip product called EzyShoes Extreme. After this, people began asking which products were the best. I’ve already vouched [...]

If Hi-Tec means only walking boots to you then you’ll be a little surprised to see the energy that they are giving to trail running. In 2012 they launch a Hi-Tec Ultra Trail Series – and the outdoor walking and running equipment company now have a range of trail running shoes. The Hi-tec Ultra Trail [...]

An hysterical phone call from daughter and her friend this morning sounded more like a drama on a mountainside than two teenagers stuck half way up the road outside our house. To start with I retorted (in fierce mummy style): “Oh, for goodness sakes pull yourself together, it’s only a bit of ice, so try [...]

This book review will be greatly welcomed by a host of outdoorsy types – especially climbers –  out there, but I’m not very happy. You see, after the G-Force’s 40th birthday I was already running out of ideas for his Christmas present. He received so many outdoor store vouchers that I doubt he’ll need another [...]