Outdoor Adventure news
Ultra running for Dogs Trust charity
I am running the Race to the Tower 2022 ultra marathon (53 miles) along the Cotswold Way to raise funds for the Dogs Trust. You can donate to my JustGiving page by clicking here. I have a wonderful dog (Chocolate Labrador) who loves running, and many people that I...
Canoe trip on the river Wye
Anyone that has travelled by water will know it is something special. Floating along in a canoe, essentially sitting on the water, allows for a completely different view than walking, running, or riding a bike. When travelling alongside a river, we almost always...
What a year… see you 2020!
Well, what a year 2020 has been. Many, if not most, of us have had our plans put on hold due to COVID19 this year, and many have had it a lot worse. I didn’t manage many of my outdoor adventure or running plans. I should have made the most out of being at home more...
Running an Ultra Marathon – compete or complete?
As I begin to wind up my training towards reinvigorating my passion for long runs, for example next years Threshold series 52 mile Race to the Tower Ultra Marathon (I am running in support of Dogs Trust), I reconsidered a question I was posed years ago - to compete or...
Get Outdoors in a hammock
As part of my #GetOutdoors and #MicroAdventure ambitions I slept outside in my hammock.
Supporting reduction in plastic at Ultra trail races – reusable cups and the Hydrapack Speedcup
One of the joys of trail running is the connection with nature we can achieve.
Petzl Tikka RXP Head Torch
Now that Autumn is here and the nights are drawing in, us runners need a helping hand to light the way. I use the Petzl Tikka RXP head torch. This allows me to keep my hands free, which is my preferred running style. The Tikka RXP is awesome. It is super powerful,...
What water bottle to use for trail running?
When you go running, what water bottle do you use? Do you use a different one for on road or off road/trail running? I have tried a number of water bottles and hydration packs over the years. I don't do very well with hand held water bottles, whilst convenient, I...
Using a trail vest to carry hyradation, food and essentials
When I run I like to have my hands free, so hand held water bottles don't really work for me. I have tried bum bag/hip bags to hold water, food, keys, phone etc and these are fine, but do bounce around a bit, and are not 'ideal' for accessing water etc as you have to...