A group of eight runners are hoping to complete a double West Highland Way relay in less than 24 hours. The group, including four GB ultra runners and an Irish mountain running international, start...
Scotland plays host to a range of marathons (26.2 miles), some on the road and some on trails. If you are looking for a marathon challenge in Scotland, here are the races to choose...
Are you are thinking about a doing a mountain marathon, such as the Scottish Mountain Marathon, but you’re not sure if it’s for you, or really what it’s all about? Here is a guide...
Entries have opened for a new event, the Scottish Mountain Marathon. The race, on June 8 and 9, 2019, is a classic two-day fell running and navigation challenge held in the Scottish Highlands and...
Ultra Trail Scotland has announced the 2019 edition of the race, which will take place on June 15 on the Isle of Arran. There are two races of 45km and 26km. Ultra Trail Scotland...
Looking for an ultra running race in Scotland? Here’s a list of the races and websites for the end of 2018 and 2019. Many websites allow you to register interest so you will be...
A new sports bra brand, Maaree, has launched with two sports bras, as well as a range of other apparel. I asked Ellen to test the Maaree Solidarity Sports Bra. First though, a bit...
I arrived at the start line of the Dramathon 2018 under-fed, tired, nervous and a touch embarrassed. In the end, I was very surprised to take 2nd place super vet. The emotions in between...
Skyrunners from across the world praised Scotland’s fantastic landscape as they competed in a prestigious series of extreme mountain races. More than 2000 athletes came to the Highlands from almost 60 countries to race...
Imagine you are out running on a trail with your new smartwatch. After running for an hour, you check your smartwatch to realise it didn’t track your progress. Annoyed, you make your way back...
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