Veteran Women’s Munro Relay passes half-way
The Veteran Women’s Munro Relay reached half-way earlier today. At 04:45 Munro 141 – Càrn Liath – was bagged by two women, Kate and Alison. The continuous relay to reach all 282 Munros started on...
Category: Fit over 50
Inspiration, interviews and empathy as we head into our middle and later years.
Positive research: HRT and ‘reduced risk of Alzhiemer’s’
Watching the recent – and second – TV programme about the menopause by Davina McCall, I picked up on new research that appears to suggest a link between menopause – especially reduced oestrogen levels...
Scottish challenge: Veteran Women’s Munro Relay
A group of women, all aged over 40 and based in Scotland, are setting out on a continuous self-propelled round of the Munros in Scotland this summer. The aim of the Veteran Women’s Munro...
Arc of Attrition interview with winning female Nicky Spinks
Nicky Spinks triumphed in the 100-mile Arc of Attrition at the weekend. The 54-year-old was first woman and ninth overall in a time of 25hrs 35mins. She was just outside Anna Troup‘s record time. Nicky,...
My tips for menopause and fitness
I was invited on World Menopause Day, on Monday, to give a talk to staff at Scotrail about menopause, sport, fitness and the great outdoors. It was pertinent that the theme of Menopause Day...
11 things I’ve learned about wild swimming
Moving to the Highlands has introduced me to an outdoors activity that I was sure `I would never enjoy. But I am now a huge fan of wild swimming. These are some of the...
Cioch Mhor hill race recce
Now a member of the Highland Hill Runners, it’s been great to discover lots of new trails and routes. The Inverness-based club also organises four races each year, including the Cioch Mhor Hill Race....
Sutherland gem: Run-hike of Ben Bhraggie and Beinn Lunndaidh
I am enjoying the wide variety of outdoors activities on my new doorstep in the Scottish Highlands. An hour from home is the village of Golspie, in Sutherland. A popular hill walk takes you...
Nicky Spinks: 3rd female in Tor des Geants
Runner Nicky Spinks has added a third place in the very challenging endurance race, the Tor des Geants, to her already impressive list of achievements. The inov-8 ambassador was third female in the 330km...
Runner Anna Troup sets new women’s record on 268-mile Pennine Way
Ultra runner Anna Troup overcame “awful” weather, injury and sickness to set a new female record time on the iconic 268-mile Pennine Way. She reached Kirk Yetholm, in Scotland, after running north from Edale,...
