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Kit review: Aquapac Toccoa day sack

There are times when only 100% guaranteed waterproof bags are an essential item of kit. […]

Kit review: Gadgeo iPhone case

An iPhone without a protective case is not going to survive in my world. I […]

Great kit: Pure Lime underwear and baselayers

Smooth, seamless, barely-there comfort, bright, colourful, practical, pretty, sweat wicking, feminine, sporty… all these words […]

Tracker White Chocolate cereal bars

What do you eat on long-distance bike rides, runs or hikes?  Do you have a […]

Winter sunshine training – and kit testing

Every winter I like to break the chills of a Scottish winter with a sunshine […]

Kit review: 2Toms Butt Shield

The first day of a triathlon training holiday is always going to be painful. The […]

New Fuji women’s bikes at Evans

The news for women cyclists – as we hope and pray for a little spring […]

Kit review: Decathlon women’s running kit

I have just noticed that it’s possible to buy a pair of running tights, a […]

Kit review: Vivobarefoot Neo Trail running shoes

Another blog in the new barefoot running blog series. Vivobarefoot sell barefoot (or minimalist) running […]

Don’t bounce into a New Year fitness regime!

My article about the importance of sports bras – and which ones to pick – […]

The best head torches for running

A blog follower, Rob, has asked if it’s possible to get a good head torch […]

Why the Volvo XC90 is great for outdoors adventures

We have been driving around in the very gorgeous Volvo XC90 (SUV) car. It has […]