It’s no secret that I love being outside and hate being in the gym. I haven’t actually been to a gym for a good few years, not since I stopped going to CrossFit a while back, much preferring to get … Continued
There are two primary reasons to don a wetsuit. One is that you enjoy the water but don’t enjoy the cold; wetsuits provide thermal insulation. Another is that you are looking for a teeny bit of help with buoyancy; wetsuits … Continued
I might not read many books each year (I average a whopping one new book a year… terrible, I know), but I do love a good magazine. I find I can get my teeth into short stories and articles shared … Continued
Anyone who has ever wanted a new pair of walking shoes, or in fact any kind of shoes, will know that the decision on which to buy is not made very easy thanks to the sheer volume of styles and … Continued
My bucket list grows every time I open twitter. I see what other people have been up to and am inevitably taken by whatever it is. Axe throwing is one of those things I spotted someone else I follow do, … Continued
What does My Nature mean to you? For me, my nature is everything I see when I am outside. Or, when I am inside looking out. The fields, the hills, the mountains, the sky, the wildlife, the flowers, the sea … Continued
Isn’t it strange what brings back memories? Smells definitely do it for me. And when a parcel with a new Deep Heat product arrived for me to try out it wasn’t even smelling the smell that did it, but simply thinking … Continued
SUP – Standup Paddleboarding (or stand up paddleboarding or stand-up paddle boarding or however you are actually supposed to write it) – has been on my bucket list for a little while. I have always loved water sports and this … Continued
Pole vaulting is not a Paralympic sport. That hasn’t stopped Charlotte Brown, who made the podium at the Texas State High School Championships last week. Video from Associated Press YouTube channel. Charlotte is blind. She competes in the pole vault … Continued
The Merrell Capra Mid Sport Gore-Tex is described as a “speed hiker”, which suits me as I do like to get a wiggle on when I’m out hiking on my own. The boot is designed for all kinds of hiking, … Continued