Review: RAB Kinetic Alpine Running Jacket
My guest reviewer Seth spent two days with his dad running 100km on the Camino de Santiago. They headed into Galicia in the fall months and Seth wanted to take a lightweight jacket that...
Category: Activity
List of Scottish ultra running races 2020
A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2020. I will update as I receive more information. Also thanks to Stuart Macfarlane for his input in this list. Date Race...
A glorious autumnal walk: Glen Tilt and Beinn Mheadhonach
Hilariously, it took my friend Ben and I three attempts to get going on the route through Glen Tilt to the Corbett, Beinn Mheadhonach, in Perthshire. The first time, we set off along the...
Have you tried: BMX track riding?
A Tomboy a heart, I have always wanted to try BMX riding. Somehow, I missed the opportunity when I was a child and, at the age of 51, I thought I was probably too...
Review: Petzl Tikkid headtorch for children
One of my kit reviewers, Seth Grotzke, has written a review for the Petzl Tikkid headtorch. His six-year-old daughter did the testing. Features include: Brightness: 20 lumens Weight: 80g Beam pattern: Flood Energy: Three...
8 things to know about becoming a personal trainer
Exercise is a great benefit for mental and physical health – and, for some people, helping others to achieve fitness goals brings even more rewards. One career choice is to become a personal trainer....
Can CBD help with your active lifestyle?
The world of health and well-being is always coming up with new products, which experts claim will change your life and make you healthier. So, you could be forgiven for thinking that CBD is...
Review: Comfyballs underwear for men and women
Comfyballs underwear was launched in 2012 with the promise of offering the ultimate comfort in underwear for men. Now the company has launched a new line of Comfy underwear for women, too. I wrote...
Top 7 places for watersports in the UK
Watersports offer a fun activity, especially if you are looking for a new way to enjoy yourself in the great outdoors. Here are seven centres across the UK to try a watersport. 1. Anglian...
A runner’s high: What is it and how it affects our relationship with running?
If you are a runner the chances are you have felt a “runner’s high”. But what is it and how does it provide you a deeper understanding of your relationship with running? A state...
