Review: ISOBAA women’s merino 200 zip neck hoodie
My skin isn’t usually a fan of merino wool. Yet, I am delighted with this ISOBAA women’s merino 200 zip neck hoodie. Thankfully, the superfine 200gm merino feels soft enough for me to wear,...
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Learn why playing tennis on indoor courts is highly beneficial
While it might be tempting to play tennis outdoors in warm weather conditions, there are many reasons you might choose the indoor tennis courts. Interestingly, people prefer playing in covered tennis courts even during...
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Donnie Campbell rides Fastest Known Time on An Turas Mor
Endurance athlete Donnie Campbell has set a Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a 570km off-rand cycle route from Glasgow to Cape Wrath. The 36-year-old Scot rode An Turas Mor in just 33 hours and...
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Corbett bagging: A new friend and a run to Càrn Chuinneag
Cath and I have been friend-matched by a someone we both know. Jo knew that Cath was keen to find people to join her on training runs for this year’s Cape Wrath Ultra. Jo...
What is Fiona Outdoors?
Looking for ideas, inspiration and great stories about the outdoors? Do you like walking, running, skiing and a wealth of activities surrounded by countryside and often off the beaten track? If so, read on....
5 benefits of running for students’ motivation in learning
Anyone who regularly does a challenging physical activity knows that one of the first things you notice when you stop training for a while is mental sluggishness. Additionally, it’s often accompanied with mood swings...
Review: Camelbak MultiBev bottle
My guest kit reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak MultiBev bottle. He writes: I don’t often get excited about water bottles, but I love the idea and implementation of this one. The...
New record: 33 Munros in 24 hours for Kim Collison
Ultra runner Kim Collison has set an impressive new 24-hour Munros record. The 41-year-old running coach reached 33 summits over 3000ft in the set time. Rules of the record circuit require that runners also...
Nine reasons to book that perfect break
It doesn’t matter whether you are considering a road trip around Europe or a break away to the Big Apple, many people will be keen to get away this year. Whatever your perfect break...
Tips for raising outdoors-loving kids
So, your kids love the outdoors and, as an adventure-junkie fun-loving parent, you could not be more proud. You love that they are reaping all of the physical and mental benefits that come with...
Review: Montane Gecko VP 5+ running vest pack
The Montane Gecko VP 5+ running vest pack is for training or done-in-a-day adventures. Montane is proud of the claim that it is a pack “nade for runners by runners”. Montane states: “The GECKO...
8 top tips for adventure touring on e-bikes
Adventure touring on a bike is a great activity. You can pedal off, the breeze on your face, see stunning views and discover new off-the-beaten trail paths and places. Now, with the advent of...
Mountain bikers complete inaugural Tranter’s Round
Gary Tompsett and Max Cousins are believed to be the first mountain bikers to complete one of Scotland’s classic mountain rounds, a Tranter’s Round. What is the Tranter’s Round? Tranter’s Round was inaugurated by...
Coastal rowing: Competing in Golspie Regatta 2021
Having taken part in only two coastal rowing sessions at the very welcoming Avoch Community Rowing Club, I was somewhat daunted to be see my name in two crews for the Golspie Regatta 2021....
How to prepare for an extended holiday
Travel – and discovering new places – is an excellent way to blow away the cobwebs and hit the refresh button on life. A change of scenery is undoubtedly welcome after spending so much...
