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“Imagine being told you can’t run, just because of who you are”: how Free to Run is using outdoor sports to empower girls and women

By Pat Kinsella last updated

We meet up with a charity that uses running, hiking and camping to empower girls and women in places afflicted by conflict and gender discrimination

Health & Fitness
Male runner training outdoors in wet weather. His reflection seen in a puddle of water before him. He stretched his leg

A word of warming: how to make sure you’re warmed up before you start running

By Rob Kemp published

If you start strong, you’ll finish stronger – that’s why the right warm-up regimen works for trail runners…

Trail Running

England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District

By Alex Foxfield published

We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers

Climbing & Mountaineering

What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?

By Alex Foxfield published

We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...

Hiking

Garmin vs Apple Watch: which super-smart watch is the one for you?

By Will Symons last updated

These two titans of the sports watch game offer a wide variety of fitness trackers, sports modes and smartwatch features - but which should you choose?

Watches & Wearable Tech
Cropped image of a woman's legs wearing bright yellow running shoes on a grit trail, gripping her ankle as if in pain

6 common running pains you shouldn't ignore, how to fix them and when to see a physician

By Lilith Hudson published

Reduce your chances of injury by listening to your body and treating these aches, pains, and ailments appropriately

Trail Running

5 ways I think rewilding can help to save the planet

By Alex Foxfield published

Rewilding has been in the news a fair bit of late – with our natural spaces under threat, here’s five ways I believe rewilding can help to save the planet

Nature & Wildlife
Keri Wallace searching through her backpack

“It is all going to go to sh*t at some point”: 6 tips from ultra runners Keri Wallace and Kirsty Reade for setting a rewarding running challenge

By Julia Clarke published

From going big to bailing out, these accomplished ultra runners outline their best tips for staying safe and having fun when you’re going the distance

How to use Garmin Coach: master your training regime with a personalized plan

By Will Symons published

Garmin's high-tech training feature tailors your workout regime to suit your individual needs and fitness goals

What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!

By Alex Foxfield published

As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing

Climbing & Mountaineering
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