The things I learned on a friend’s last Munro
It has been a while since I joined my friend Rebecca on her last Munro, Beinn Narnain in the Arrochar Alps, but I have had it on my mind to write about the outing....
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Last-minute holidays trend: Malta hits top spot for Aberdonians
Perhaps it’s the UK’s fantastic summer weather or a general trend, but Google is reporting the last-minute holiday searches are up 269% month on month. Many people are leaving their holiday plans let in...
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Guided running in Chamonix, France
If you are a keen runner but you’re not sure where to run in the Alps around Chamonix, or you are keen to run one of the classic routes, such as the Tour du...
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Tour du Mont Blanc run: From Chamonix to Les Contamines
I confess I was a little nervous about running the first stage of the Tour du Month Blanc from Chamonix to Les Contamines-Montjoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. Despite reassurances from Run...
Catch Your Breath: Coping with Respiratory Illness on an Outdoor Adventure
According to the British Lung Foundation, one in five people in the UK has suffered from a long-term respiratory illness at some point. From childhood asthma to debilitating conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma,...
Husband and wife win Scafell Sky Race 2018
Jonathan and Henriette Albon triumphed in the Scafell Sky Race 2018 at the weekend. It was a tough event with 46 runners failing to complete the course. Norway-based Jonathan also broke the course record in...
My first Alps race: Running the Gran Trail Courmayeur 30k
On Saturday, I took part in my first running race in the Alps, the Gran Trail Courmayeur 30k. It was a race of many highs and quite a few lows. Was I ready for...
Rob Sinclair and Sophie Grant win Lakes Sky Ultra 2018
Rob Sinclair, from Scotland, and Sophie Grant, originally from New Zealand, triumphed in the Lakes Sky Ultra 2018 yesterday. Last year, Rob famously won and broke the records of the West Highland Way Race,...
Safety Guidelines for Every Cyclist
With an increase in bicycle use in recents years so, unfortunately, comes a rise in the number of bike-related injuries and accidents. The idea of cycling in traffic and busy roads is scary although...
MTB riders and families head to Fife farm for outdoor festival
The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns to Fife this summer with a great variety of fun for families and mountain bikers. The festival, which is supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate – will take...
Top 6 outdoor activities for a better and healthier you
We all know that being outside is good for you both mentally and physically. However, sometimes it is really hard to devote time for walk or a bike ride after a long day at...
How to Boost Your Energy for Running
Running is an excellent way to stay in shape, but unless you’ve got enough energy to sustain you, your sessions might be cut short sooner than expected. Here are few tips on how to...
Joanna wins Great Glen Ultra 2018
Joanna Murphy, from Fife, ran into first position in the final mile of the Great Glen Ultra 2018. It was her first attempt at the 71-mile race and she finished in 12:14:20. Lynne Allen,...
Summer in the mountains: Get active in Verbier, Switzerland
If you are thinking about an outdoorsy holiday in Europe, Verbier in Switzerland is a great choice, as I recently discovered. It is a popular ski resort town in winter, especially among the rich...
