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Fit over 50

Inspiration, interviews and empathy as we head into our middle and later years.

Scottish challenge: Veteran Women’s Munro Relay

A group of women, all aged over 40 and based in Scotland, are setting out […]

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 […]

My tips for menopause and fitness

I was invited on World Menopause Day, on Monday, to give a talk to staff […]

11 things I’ve learned about wild swimming

Moving to the Highlands has introduced me to an outdoors activity that I was sure […]

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 […]

Nicky Spinks: 3rd female in Tor des Geants

Runner Nicky Spinks has added a third place in the very challenging endurance race, the […]

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 […]

Nicky Spinks reclaims women’s Lake District 24-Hour record

Yorkshire ultra runner Nicky Spinks has reclaimed the women’s Lake District 24-Hour record. On August […]

Corbett bagging: A new friend and a run to Càrn Chuinneag

Cath and I have been friend-matched by a someone we both know. Jo knew that […]

‘We need to change how we talk about the menopause’

I was invited to write about my realisation that I was menopausal in this feature […]

Menopause advice for cyclists – and other sporty women

This article appeared in the Journal of Cycle Coaching and was commissioned by the Association […]

Webinar video: Cycling Through the Menopause

This evening I chaired a vey informative and interesting webinar for Scottish Cycling entitled: Cycling […]