FamilyOutdoors do the Peebles Triathlon
It is women like Jane Holmes that inspire me to aspire for even better times in my sporting events. Jane was the first lady to cross the line of Peebles Triathlon 2011 on Sunday....
It is women like Jane Holmes that inspire me to aspire for even better times in my sporting events. Jane was the first lady to cross the line of Peebles Triathlon 2011 on Sunday....
If you read this blog you’ll know my feelings on open-water swimming. I hate it. You may also have read about my mind-blowingly idiotic agreement to do a triathlon for charity that includes an...
Triathlon training is tough enough – without having to endure the outrageously poor weather conditions of late. The wind and rain (Is this a return of winter?! Surely that wasn’t our summer?! ) made...
When part of your triathlon training programme says: “Ride to failure” you know you’re in for a tough session. This has been stated for each of the last three week’s turbo sessions. Warm up,...
I can take or leave swimming, and for much of my adulthood I’ve left it. I always get too cold in swimming pools, then I get too bored, then I hate the getting out...
Keen Keavy is one of the most dedicated tri club pals I know. When she first attempted an Ironman she didn’t quite make one of the cut-off times and so she didn’t have the...
Everything is relative and so the high and the low featured in this blog– and the next – might not seem that dramatic in the grand scale of ordinary life! In fact there were...
I love Club La Santa, even if it does make me feel unfit and a tad out of shape. At this sports heaven on the island of Lanzarote, it is absolutely normal to take...
Activity / Kit Reviews / Swimming / Triathlon
Now, now I don’t want any jokes about my boy-ishness! While I won’t be offended I expect my boyfriend will! Thanks to the nice guys at Discover Swimming I have just taken loan of...
So while my guest blogger embarks on her Moonwalk training I have finally kickstarted my training for the 2011 London Triathlon. This will be my first Olympic distance triathlon and I’ve realised I’ll need...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Ski & Snowboard
Campsies ski tour 2: Meikle Bin
11 Jan, 2021
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
More
I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
I hope you enjoy my collection of news, ideas and inspiring stories on this website. You might also like to find out how I can work with you.
Fiona Outdoors receives free products for reviews from brands and companies, but I only accept products on condition of independence. The companies and brands receive no guarantee of endorsement.
Some blogs on this site will be also be sponsored and include affiliated links. I mark these as such. This means that I may have received payment for the posts. They are advertorial, although I still monitor the content to ensure it is of a good standard.
Other blogs many also include a link to this disclosure page because they are commissioned posts. Any views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views on this website.
I require to monetise my website on occasions and so I choose, with care, some paid-for posts.