The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns to Fife this summer with a great variety of fun for families and mountain bikers. The festival, which is supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate – will take...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Joanna Murphy, from Fife, ran into first position in the final mile of the Great Glen Ultra 2018. It was her first attempt at the 71-mile race and she finished in 12:14:20. Lynne Allen,...
The inaugural Trailfest Summer Solstice Series, supported by Ellis Brigham, finished last night with the third and final race. The runners were again treated to sunshine at Mugdock Country Park for a 15km course...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
It is thanks to several other runners that I ran to a podium placing at the TrailFest Summer Solstice race two on Thursday evening at Mugdock Country Park. First there was Alison Locke. I...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Hill running in its simplest form is the sport of running – or moving as quickly as possible – in hilly and mountainous areas. Known as fell running in northern England, in Scotland it...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
I had imagined that after turning 50 I would be a more relaxed competitor. I thought that the pressure to keep up with younger, fitter people, would dissipate and I would become a new,...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Tickets are selling out quickly for the Salomon Trail Running Festival in Edinburgh on Saturday June 2, 2018. The event takes place in the Pentland Hills from 8am to 10pm. Organisers of the Organisers of the Salomon Trail...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
A new adventure style ultra launched last month on the Scottish island of Arran. The two-day Ultra Tour of Arran was organised by Rat Race Adventure Sports. It comprised a total distance of around...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Travel / Ultra running
The Isle of Arran, off Scotland’s west coast, provided the perfect outdoors playground for a new ultra race. The Ultra Tour of Arran, which was organised by the UK’s favourite adventure challenge event organiser...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
The 53-mile Highland Fling Ultra was won this year by Kyle Greig and Rachel Normand. Kyle, who runs with Metro Aberdeen, finished in 7:06:58, while Rachel, of Carnethy Hill Runners, came home in 08:22:23...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Ultra running / Walking
Run-hike of 7 Munros in the Lawers range
6 Aug, 2020
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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