Donnie Campbell: 5 benefits of trail running
I asked Donnie Campbell, one of Scotland’s top running coaches and a Salomon sponsored Ultra Trail and Sky athlete, to tell me about the many benefits of trail running. If you want to find...
Category: Activity
My first ultra: Running the Ochil Ultra 50k
When I turned 50, I decided to set myself a challenge. I have no idea why, but “run 50k” seemed like a good one. (I have also said I would try to run 50...
Review: Jottnar Thorsen Lightweight Down jacket
Most people know that I receive many jackets to review. But not every jacket receives comment from other people. From the moment I wore the Jottnar Thorsen jacket out and about, people have been...
The Best World Wonders For Active Travellers
From the original and probably best known Seven Wonders of the World, to a host of other lists of variously classified “wonders”, such as the natural wonders of the world and the New 7Wonders...
The Menopause Monster: Some of the things I’ve learned
I think we should talk a lot more about the menopause. For women, it helps to know we are not alone amid the crap of it all. For men, it’s important they can understand...
Ultra training: A few ‘hit and miss’ weeks
The ups and downs of ultra training are frustrating but, I guess, inevitable. Taking on a new distance and a new race is always going to throw up challenges. In the past few weeks,...
Review: ZeroFit Heat Rub baselayers
Always on the hunt for clothing that keeps me warm, but without being too bulky, I agreed to give ZeroFit’s Heat Rub baselayers a try. I don’t know about you, but ZeroFit sounds a...
Nikki sets Hebrides cycle record
Where there is a new cycling route or trail, you will usually find a record setter. This month, it was The Hebridean Way that became the focus for keen cyclist Nikki Sommers. The accident...
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...
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...
