Monument Photos captures Devil’s race
I recently spotted some great photos taken by Monument Photos of Triple Crown record-breaker Rob Sinclair. He kindly gave me a few photos to use and I thought it would be good to do...
Category: Ultra running
Ultra runner Rob’s record-breaking Triple Crown wins
Runner Rob Sinclair made Scottish ultra hat-trick history at the weekend when he won the 42-mile Devil o’ the Highlands race in a record-breaking time. Earlier this year, he also won the two other...
Jo’s top trail shoe: Hoka One One Mafate Speed 2
I have been running with my #trailfest pal Jo Cowper and noticed that she wears Hoka One One shoes for every outing, whatever the terrain. I asked her to do me a review of...
TrailFest Scotland: Why we are taking a wee break.
The founders of #TrailFest Scotland, Ryan and Jo , have decided to have a year off in 2017. They hope to return next year, hopefully with a partnership or sponsorship deal. Here, Ryan reveals...
Ultra running tips from WHW Race women’s winner Lynne Allen
This year’s West Highland Way Race was remarkable for a number of reasons. First, Rob Sinclair set and new and very impressive record time. He was taking part in the 95-mile ultra running race...
Kit review: Active Root natural ginger sports drink
Active Root is an innovative sports drink made with natural ginger. The drink, which aims to alleviate nausea and give energy to active people, is the brainchild of a Scottish company. Why ginger? Both...
8 great Scottish ultra running events
Ultra running is on the increase in Scotland with more runners than ever keen to take on the challenge of a race that is more than 30 miles long. To meet demand, there is...
First-time WHW Race runner Rob Sinclair smashes record
Rob Sinclair is over-the-moon after winning his first West Highland Way Race – and breaking the record by 33 minutes. Debuting in the 95-mile ultra marathon race from Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, to Fort...
Two’s company – not a battle of wills
How many couples can honestly say they find it easy to run, cycle or do sport with their other half? For most people the opposite is true. It is hard not to fall out with...
Sign up for new Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
A new ultra running event is being launched by Rat Race Events called the Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE). I wrote about it in my Sunday Mail column. Read the pdf or the article below....
