How to choose the right sports eyewear
I am myopic (short-sighted) with a touch of (Presbyopia) (the long-sighted part that comes with age). I have worn spectacles most of my life and I have also enjoyed many different sporting activities. The...
Category: Triathlon
Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show returns
SCROPS, the Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show, returns for 2018. The two-day event takes place on Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 at Glasgow’s SECC. Plenty for all to do The...
Great sports sunglasses by SunGod
I have reviewed and very much enjoyed the customisable ski goggles made by SunGod. Now I have been trying their new custom wraparound Pacebreaker sunglasses. The sunglasses are fully customisable. You can choose the frame...
David celebrates 50th birthday with a year of outdoors challenges
When David Venables turned 50 he decided to make it a year of sporting challenges. He explains: “I set myself lots of challenges because I wanted to do something that creates memories. Another reason...
Kit review: Freshback detergent for sports clothes
To test a new laundry product called Freshback I waited until I had a t-shirt that was properly smelly. This didn’t take much. I simply wore it for several sports sessions in a row...
New product: Adventure Tape
An intriguing tin of tape landed on my desk recently. The medium sized Adventure Tape is black, 18mm wide and stretchy. It is also shiny and a bit tacky, which makes it grippy. I...
Colm overcomes nausea, anxiety and exhaustion to finish Starman
A friend and fellow Glasgow Tri Club member Colm Tracey took on the inaugural Starman Night-time Triathlon this month. Despite feeling sick, extreme tiredness and a deep desire to simply stop, he made it...
10 ways to Connect To Your Adventure
A new Scottish campaign is encouraging more people to “connect to your adventure”. The Outdoor Capital of the UK hopes to attract more adventurous tourists to come to the Highlands. Visitors to the Fort...
Competing in European Age Group Triathlon Champs 2017
I qualified for the European Age Group Triathlon Champs 2017 at the Strathclyde Sprint Triathlon last summer. On Sunday, I took up my place to race in the champs in Dusseldorf, Germany. The qualifier...
10 things learned at the Montrose Triathlon
My friend and super coach Vicky competed with me at the Montrose Triathlon earlier this month. While she came home first lady and 16th overall, I struggled through the race. Here are a few things...
