Go see: Equations for a Moving Body
When Hannah Nicklin said out loud for the first time, “In the year that I turn 30, I will do an Ironman”, it was the start of a journey that didn’t just take in...
When Hannah Nicklin said out loud for the first time, “In the year that I turn 30, I will do an Ironman”, it was the start of a journey that didn’t just take in...
Choosing a random triathlon from a list of European events on the internet earlier this year proved to be a great idea when my friend Vicky and I both ended up on the podium....
Activity / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Running / Triathlon
Garmin has created a collection of new gadgets for sports people that have a wrist-based heart rate monitor, rather than a chest strap. It’s called Garmin Elevate heart rate technology2: An optical sensor that...
Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Multi-sport / Running / Swimming / Triathlon
I am not a keen race competitor because they make me feel very nervous the day before and on the day. However, I usually pick one race each year so that I have a...
I thought I’d compile a list of things you need to take part in a triathlon race. This should be helpful for athletes who might be new to the sport – or for people...
Inspiration / Running / Swimming / Triathlon
I am sponsoring a series of Glasgow Tri Club aquathlons (for charity). I wrote about taking part in my first aquathlon. Graham Milne took a series of fantastic photos. I thought this blog would...
Inspiration / Running / Swimming / Triathlon
I couldn’t remember the last time I put on my open water swimming wetsuit. It might have been last summer for a very short relay triathlon race with Glasgow Triathlon Club pals at Strathclyde...
I didn’t swim in a club as a child. Instead, I had to learn to swim freestyle (crawl) as an adult. It has taken me about 10 years to feel as though I am...
A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a prescription of around -6.5. That means I am quite badly myopic (short-sighted). These days I wear fashionable specs with...
I never thought I’d write this, but last week I found myself despairing at my post-skiing holiday fitness. We had an amazing trip to Utah, Idaho and Wyoming and skied every day for 14...
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
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