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?...
Participants in the 2019 Cateran Yomp have raised almost £300,000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Over the weekend, more than 1000 walkers commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day by trekking up to 54 miles...
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths are being created across Scotland as part of a scheme to boost outdoor access for more people. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is celebrating the construction...
Yesterday, I wrote about how I have been suffering with an angry mood, caused, I believe (I hope), by the menace of the menopause. I was still feeling angry – and majorly irritated with...
I enjoyed a wonderful walk of the four eastern Munros of the Fannichs. I have now summited all nine Munro summits in this the range called the Fannichs, south of Ullapool, as I close...
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...
Whether it’s walking to work, a walk to the pub or a walking holiday, there are many reasons to encourage people to enjoy this simple form of exercise. There are many benefits of walking...
Some 400 children from primary schools in Stirling have been enjoying the sunshine this week while walking the iconic city hill, Dumyat. The P6 and P7 pupils were taking part in a project called...
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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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