Category: Activity

Articles written by Fiona Russell about a range of adventure events

2018/09/12

Nominate the Cyclist Café of the Year 2018

Cycling UK has launched a search for Cyclist Café of the Year 2018. The national cycling charity wants to find the best cafe in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From serving energy-boosting bakes...

Activity

2018/09/12

3 Steps to Building a Running Routine

Running is an inexpensive way to stay active and accessible to many people of all ages. It offers many proven benefits for both your mind and body. Not everyone is an accomplished runner already, but it’s...

Running / Ultra running

2018/09/03

Ultra training week 4: Bad running, good running

I am training for an ultra race of 50k. I decided to do this in celebration of my 50th birthday, although I am wondering why I set myself what now seems like a ridiculous...

Cycling / Motivation & Inspiration

2018/08/30

Donald, 87, cycles Brompton from Land’s End to John o’ Groats

An 87-year-old cyclist is thought to be the oldest man to ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Even more impressively, Donald Wells cycled his 18-year-old folding Brompton bike on the 1000-mile journey...

Motivation & Inspiration / Running / Ultra running

2018/08/29

Training for an ultra: The menopause pains

Yesterday I felt like I was running through treacle. Both my body and mind felt heavy and nothing seemed to be good with my training session. The session, planned by John Hampshire Coaching, was...

Running / Ultra running

2018/08/27

Ultra training week 3: One step forward, one step back

This week the ultra training (thanks you John Hampshire Coaching) looked easier. Two gentle jogs or walks of around 30 minutes mid-week and then a 30km weekend run. The 30km run was still daunting...

Cycling / Kit Reviews / Running / Triathlon / Walking

2018/08/24

Review: New Active Root sports drinks

Scottish sports drink company Active Root has launched a new version of the Original Ginger flavour and a new product, Active Root Green Tea and Ginger drink. I should confess I am already a...

Cycling / Kit Reviews

2018/08/24

Back Tailfin kickstarter for early bird discount on new bike packs

Cycling equipment company, Tailfin, is inviting backers to take advantage of discounted prices as part of a kickstarter project to create a new collection of bike packs. The new AeroPack product, with three models...

Motivation & Inspiration / Running / Ultra running

2018/08/24

Scottish runner triumphs in Ultra Great Britain race

Scottish ultra runner Lesley Lynn was the first female to finish the epic Ultra Great Britain this week. Ultra Great Britain: The Race Across Scotland 2018 saw runners attempt to complete the 214 miles...

Cycling / Events / Have you tried? / Motivation & Inspiration / Multi-sport / Running / Walking

2018/08/22

Sign up for Coast to Coast race across Scotland

There is still time to enter the Coast to Coast 2018 event that is organised by Rat Race Adventure Sports. The run, bike and kayak challenge takes place on the weekend of September 8...