There’s a lot to be said for getting out at the crack of dawn, before bolting yourself to the desk for 9 hours. Though it’s easy to look at what you don’t have, the pros running in the high mountains, incredible trails that seemingly go on for ever, your home trails can offer the greatest…
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Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 17 – ShAFF
I love film festivals. I’ve worked & volunteered at ShAFF before, covered Kendal Mountain Festival for Myoutdoors on several occasions, and had the fortune to meet the organisers of both, including BANFF. This year, after a year out, I was asked to be a presenter at ShAFF. Now, when it comes to public speaking, I…
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April Fools – 5 of the Best
Well April 1st arrived and the outdoor community did their best to confuse, fool and have a laugh with their respective communities. Whereas in previous years, few brands went to the same lengths as Alpkit (consistent top placers), now brands are changing their websites, putting in as much effort, if not more, than a full…
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The Montane® Lakeland 50 & 100 – Marcus Scotney’s Top Tips
The Ultra Tour of The Lake District otherwise known as the Montane® Lakeland 50/100 is the premier ultra running event in the UK, hosted in (you may have guessed it) the fells of the Lake District National Park. Occurring this year over the weekend of the 24th to 26th July, it promises to test the limits of…
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Great Edinburgh XC
After many years of watching the race on TV, we travelled up to Edinburgh for a long weekend, focused around watching the elite events. For a city, Edinburgh is a trail runners dream, with Arthur’s Seat providing elevation, close proximity to mountains and undulating streets. Speaking to Eoin Lennon, 5th 2016 British Ultra Champs, told me…
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17 Race Schedule
Below is my preliminary race schedule for the year ahead. Now, I wont be going for the win or a podium, I enjoy entering races for the challenge they provide and the opportunity to meet like minded nutters 😉 If you’re at any of the below give me a shout! 11th February – XC with…
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Spinning out for recovery
After a day of stiff legs, sores and eating my body weight in cookies following my century ride, it was time to free up my quads. My hamstrings and calves were ok, but my quads had set like granite, locked into a constant state of contraction and inflammation. Clipping in, the first few strokes were…
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Well that wasn’t the plan
So it’s 2017. Everywhere I look people have complained about 2016 for the year music died, celebrities they had no personal connection to are gone and we have someone stark raving looney bonkers about to take charge of a nuclear arsenal. I see a year of new experiences, adventures and decluttering life. I moved in…
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5 Tips for a successful Winter Training
The nights are drawing in, weather turning colder and the promise of damp training sessions lay ahead. Dependant on your activity choice, this could be your natural offseason, where you reflect on what was achieved throughout the year and make goals or are emerging ready to take on nature in the more challenging months. What…
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Back on Track
I’ve spent the last few months resting and riding my mountain bike. After shooting UTMB I got really ill, lost a load of weight and with that my endurance. However, I also made a new group of friends and reconnected with my love for mountain biking. Over the past few months I’ve spent countless hours…
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James Mackeddie 