This post on stretching for hikers features a collaboration with adidas. Hiking might not be seen by many as a strenuous athletic sport, but as discussed a little in my sports bras for hiking post, hiking can take quite a … Continued
As you are reading this episode of my Weekly Blog series I should be well on my way to the first stop of our week-long road trip. As you know from episode 26, our original plan had been to head … Continued
I might be an outdoors enthusiast, someone who finds joy in being outside in nature, but there is a lot to be said for a good old indoor swim to start the week off right. I make an effort to … Continued
Back at the end of September, when I was sat at Ordnance Survey HQ being properly introduced to the geeky world of map making (read about my visit), I almost spat my tea out when I was told that a … Continued
After getting such a fantastic response to my One Hour Outside campaign back in November, and hearing from lots of people saying how much it helped them get outside more in what is normally a dark and difficult month (thanks so much for all … Continued
The second half of my list of life changing challenges for 2017 (part one can be found here) offers a few suggestions that are slightly less adventurous or sporting, and more about you and your personal wellbeing. Combining one or … Continued
We all know that getting outside is good for us. There are so many reasons why we should be making an effort to spend as much time outdoors as possible – fresh air and natural light is good for our … Continued
Oh man has my fitness suffered in the last six months. Yes, I’ve done some hikes here and there but generally speaking I’ve either been sat on my motorbike, sat on my office chair at work, or sat on my … Continued
I know from experience that following any kind of physical exercise, if I am working hard, I will ache. I think we all do. My joints get stiff, my back and neck aches, and my leg and arm muscles let … Continued
Team Bear Grylls Member and Merrell ambassador Lizzie Webb has a life people like me dream of. A thrill-seeking micro-adventurer, Lizzie has been packing her rucksack and heading outdoors since she was a child. Nowadays Lizzie displays her passion for the outdoors through her … Continued