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Carla aims for Land’s End to John o’ Groats running record

A 35-year-old woman sets out this month to try to beat the female record for […]

James Stewart runs record time for 134-mile John Muir Way

I caught up with experienced 24-hour runner James Stewart, a member of the Pyllon team, […]

Nikki Sommers sets female FKT for 136km Snowdonia Slate Trail

Nikki Sommers has run a Fastest Known Time (FKT) of 25 hours and 32 minutes […]

5 more great local walks or runs close to Glasgow

I have previously written about 10 of my favourite half-day walks  close to Glasgow. These […]

Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew steps up to Everest challenge

It took 45,000 steps and four days to complete his latest mountain challenge – although […]

Review: bite away® – electronic bite relief device

I suffer with swollen and itchy insect bites, especially bites from the annoying Scottish midge. […]

Run or walk to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat in the Campsie Fells

One of my favourite local hill runs, the route to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat can […]

Review: Flanci Activewear running skort

If you know me even vaguely, you will know that I love my running skorts. […]

Sign up for ALTRA Virtual West Highland Way Race

The sell-out annual West Highland Way Race will take place as a virtual event in […]

#postboxrun for lockdown motivation

The aim of #postboxrun is to visit all of the Royal Mail post boxes in your area […]

Scottish mountains in lockdown: Phase 1 advice from MRTs

Since the Scottish Government announced Scotland’s four phases for coming out of lockdown during the […]

Lockdown challenges: #birthday3peaks running and walking

A birthday lockdown is tough when you like spending time with people, especially time outdoors. […]