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Skyline Scotland: Ultra running pair ‘do the four’

I watched in admiration as runners of all abilities, shapes and sizes and from across […]

Review: Salomon ADV Skin3 5 Set 2018 backpack

Having seen so many people using Salomon packs at recent races and while training for […]

Review: Comfyballs women’s hipster underwear

Spotting the Comfyballs stand at the Skyline Scotland event in Kinlochleven recently, I confess I […]

Donnie Campbell: 5 benefits of trail running

I asked Donnie Campbell, one of Scotland’s top running coaches and a Salomon sponsored Ultra […]

My first ultra: Running the Ochil Ultra 50k

When I turned 50, I decided to set myself a challenge. I have no idea […]

The Menopause Monster: Some of the things I’ve learned

I think we should talk a lot more about the menopause. For women, it helps […]

Ultra training: A few ‘hit and miss’ weeks

The ups and downs of ultra training are frustrating but, I guess, inevitable. Taking on […]

Ultra training week 4: Bad running, good running

I am training for an ultra race of 50k. I decided to do this in […]

Training for an ultra: The menopause pains

Yesterday I felt like I was running through treacle. Both my body and mind felt […]

Ultra training week 3: One step forward, one step back

This week the ultra training (thanks you John Hampshire Coaching) looked easier. Two gentle jogs […]

Review: New Active Root sports drinks

Scottish sports drink company Active Root has launched a new version of the Original Ginger […]

Scottish runner triumphs in Ultra Great Britain race

Scottish ultra runner Lesley Lynn was the first female to finish the epic  Ultra Great […]