What to forage for in winter in Britain
Foraging, or the art of gathering wild food to eat, is thrifty, fascinating and a brilliant excuse for a good walk. It can seem like…
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The best wild swimming spots near London
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital with a peaceful dip at one of the best spots for wild swimming near London. These…
View PostThe best wild swimming spots near Bristol
Desperate for a dip? Head to one of my five favourite wild swimming spots less than an hour away from Bristol. From tranquil river swims…
View PostHow to start running: turn yourself into a runner
Grab your trainers – it’s time to make tracks. If you’ve never run for anything more than a bus before, marathon runner and all-round amazing…
View PostWhy start running? Eight reasons why I love running
Why start running? I’m totally addicted to sweaty-faced, jelly-legged, all-weather running. From massive mental health benefits and city mapping to living out Taylor Swift fantasies,…
View PostThe best women’s ski and snowboard gear for 2020
The best women’s ski gear for 2020 Are the mountains calling your name? Get kitted up before you hit the snow in 2020 with my…
View PostHow to work out and keep fit at work
How to keep fit at work and during the working week Even if you love the addictive buzz of keeping fit, working out regularly an…
View PostFirst steps – trail running for beginners
Human beings were never designed to run on tarmac. Perhaps, then, it’s natural that many runners swap pavements for wild places by taking up trail…
View PostGet on your bike – how cycling makes you happier
How cycling makes you happier “Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling”, wrote James E. Starrs, and I would agree. I’m not sure it’s possible to be…
View PostBeginner’s guide to yoga for sport and travel
Beginner’s guide to yoga for sport and travel Namaste, ladies! Whether or not you want to go deep into the mental benefits of yoga, its…
View PostClimbing For Beginners: Why you should hit the wall
Guest blogger Charlotte Clark on the delights of rock climbing for beginners, and why this is the perfect confidence-building sport for women of all abilities.…
View PostHow it feels to try ice swimming, Scandinavian style
Scandinavians have known it for centuries – plunging into ice-cold water is good for you. Here’s how it feels to take a dip in the…
View PostTrying ski touring in Crans Montana, Switzerland
Crans Montana have made their corner of the Swiss Alps into the perfect adventure playground for beginner ski tourers. I strapped on skins and tried…
View PostHow to work out anywhere with The Sports Edit
Roaming the world doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit and healthy – work out in style wherever you travel around the world with my handy…
View PostThe best women’s ski and snowboard gear for winter 2018/2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the snow season. Winter is coming – and if you’re planning on heading to cold climes for…
View PostDecathlon’s Sport for Every Body campaign
Every now and then a campaign comes along with a message that I love. Decathlon‘s new Sport for Every Body initiative champions getting active without…
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