I took part in the inaugural Scottish Mountain Marathon 2019. It was my first two-day mountain marathon and I enjoyed the challenge, both mentally and physically. Also have a read: My first impressions of...
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. As a novice, I was keen to learn some tips and advice for successful competing. My key aims were to reduce the size and...
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. You can read my blog about completing the mountain marathon but, first, I wanted to give some first impressions. What is a mountain marathon?...
While female entries for running races such as 5ks, 10ks and half marathons have risen significantly in the past decade, many other longer-distance races, such as one-day and multi-day challenges, are still attracting far...
For five days, I followed the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race from Conwy, north Wales, to Llandeilo in south Wales. I was the blogger-journalist for the event and I spent my days talking to...
A new ultra running race, the Thieves Road Ultra launches on Saturday August 10, 2019. Organised by BAM Racing, the 40-mile route follows paths trails and historic drove roads from Balerno, a suburb of...
From big names such as Fitbit and Apple to sports brands such as Suunto and Garmin to traditional watchmakers like Fossil and Tag Heuer, there are dozens of companies manufacturing smartwatches. These watches deliver...
Pen Noel and Courtney Giles enjoyed an adventure walking and running the Cape Wrath Trail in north-west Scotland to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts. Pen, a Scot, describes herself as...
Galen Reynolds and Lisa Watson secured commanding victories in the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race. They both set out on the final day of the event in first place in the men’s and women’s...
Scottish ultra running star Debbie Martin-Consani returned to a race she described as “unfinished business” at the weekend. She was not only first female to finish the Thames Path 100 2019, but she also...
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21 top tips for a mountain marathon
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A mountain marathon: My first impressions
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