Guest blog: Twitter walker on The Snowdon Horseshoe
@MrIrvingClarke chats on Twitter. The other day he tweeted about a walk he’d enjoyed to the highest peak in Wales. I tweeted back and said it sounded fab because it wasn’t the usual tourist...
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The pains for gains in triathlon training: Part 1
When part of your triathlon training programme says: “Ride to failure” you know you’re in for a tough session. This has been stated for each of the last three week’s turbo sessions. Warm up,...
Kit review: Fast-paced Adidas hiking shoes
Wispa the Wonder Whippet has been assisting me in the development of a new form of exercise. I’m not sure I really needed any more exercise in my life but this new, very fast-paced...
Guest blog: Diving on the Scottish wreck Rondo
Diving enthusiast and instructor Paul Murray will be guest blogging for this website every month. Paul, of Edinburgh-based Deep Blue Scuba, has an exciting life and job diving in Scottish waters. I have asked...
New walk challenge for Scotland
A new walking event in Perthshire is set to attract even more hikers to get outdoors this summer. Joining an already popular stable of hiking and cycling challenges in Scotland, The Cateran Yomp will...
I actually like swimming. Yes I do!
I can take or leave swimming, and for much of my adulthood I’ve left it. I always get too cold in swimming pools, then I get too bored, then I hate the getting out...
Blog for Scottish girl cyclists
I’ve a few pet topics and no doubt I’ve bored all my friends (and many others) with my ramblings. In particular, I like to bang on about: * Scotland’s fantastic outdoors playground. * The...
Sun, smiles and recovered legs. A sunny day indeed!
Happy days! Here’s why: * Sun in March so warm today that I have cycled in shorts and t-shirt. * A new carbon fibre bike that is so super amazing that every time I...
Step out this spring with Perthshire walks guides
I think I actually felt the first rays of spring sunshine today. No doubt there will be more snow to come before spring properly appears but the slight lift in temperatures got me thinking...
Guest blog: Don’t let a little rain put you off your stride
Today’s guest blogger is Jess Spate, who lives, climbs and walks in Wales. She has been following my blog and, like me, she’s keen to inspire more people to get out and about in...
