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A mini sun for your desk!

Scottish winters – and summers, come to that! – can be dull and overcast. At […]

Another great gift: A Garmin 910XT

Tying for first place in my favourite Christmas 2012 presents from the G-Force is my […]

Great tasting energy gels. It’s not an oxymoron!

It’s very rare to come across an energy gel that tastes delicious. In fact, most […]

Oh, the joy of good head torches

This Christmas was filled with lots of lovely outdoorsy gifts. I am always amazed by […]

Kit review: Hi-tec Lynx walking boots

My kit reviewer Mowsie Mo has been keen to get out walking a bit more. […]

Winter Running Clothing Essentials

Whether you are training for a 10k race or simply trying to keep fit, finding […]

Book review: Scottish Trail Running

Scottish Trail Running is a book that has been long overdue. With so many fabulous […]

Camping gadgets that make the great outdoors feel more like home

My guest blogger takes a look at cutting edge camping gear. These gizmos might make […]

Book review: The Munros from Pocket Mountains

I love the Pocket Mountains range of books. They are a handy size and the […]

Running Shoe Essentials: Common Shoe-Buying Mistakes

This guest blog is poignant. I desperately need new running trainers but just haven’t had […]

Kit review: PureLime baselayer

Okay, so I am going to sound a bit odd when I say that I […]

Kit review: New Brasher Hillmaster II GTX walking boots

I was recently at the launch of the Brasher Hillmaster II walking boots. For all […]