Have you tried: Red Bull Neptune Steps event?
My Sunday Mail outdoors column on March 6 took a closer look at the Red Bull Neptune Steps open water swim event. It takes place in April at Maryhill Locks, Glasgow, for the second...
Category: Events
5th Arc’teryx Alpine Academy
The alpine educational event, Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for the fifth time this summer. On June 16-19th, Arc’teryx will offer workshops, advice and experiences for enthusiasts, mountain guides and professional athletes alike. Registration launches on...
Book review: 50 Races to Run Before You Die
I really like bucket list books. Even more, I like bucket lists that are outdoorsy. So, 50 Races to Run Before You Die was highly likely to please me. The book is far better...
New Wee Eck Ultra run for Dunoon
The latest announcement of a new ultra running race comes from the Cowal Peninsula where Dunoon will host the Dunoon/Loch Eck 50k Ultra, nicknamed the Wee Eck. The event, on Saturday October 8 is...
Marco Consani on his first love sport: Ultra running
Champion ultra runner Marco Consani, 40, of Glasgow, tells us about his love of ultra running and his tips for success. Among his many running successes, Marco has represented Scotland at 100km and won...
Meet the sports stars at Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show
The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show takes place later this month at the SECC Glasgow and the line up of guest speakers and stars is shaping up nicely. Alan Anderson, a well-known...
Have you tried: Dunoon Run & Ride?
My latest Sunday Mail outdoors column focuses on the beautiful and unusual Dunoon Run & Ride event. It’s a great event for people of all fitness levels and abilities. Read more in the full...
Return of The Heb adventure race
The Heb adventure race returns to the Outer Hebrides islands in 2016 as a two-day multi-sport challenge covering 150km. The Heb – The Race on the Edge is organised by Durty Events this September and...
New John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
Entries have opened for a new 50k ultra running event on the John Muir Way in East Lothian this April. Foxlake Adventures, the company behind Scotland’s first cable wakeboarding park in Dunbar, is launching...
Tips for training for an ultra marathon
With another new ultra race being launched in Scotland, the organisers of the John Muir Way Ultra marathon offer some tips on training and racing a long-distance running event. An ultra is defined as an...
