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It’s a crazy world. The Couch to 5K program was invented by Josh Clark the founder of a design agency. No sports science degree, no coaching experience, yet he came up with a running program that’s helped millions of people around the world become runners. The brilliance of the program lies in its slow build …
Stuck for an idea? Looking for best gifts for hikers in 2020? Then read on. This list contains something for everyone. From stocking fillers to this season’s “must-have” gifts for hiking lovers to gadgets designed to keep hikers safe in the hills. Hiking gifts don’t need to be expensive so I’ve started the list off …
You would think there was a simple answer to this question; “How many steps in one mile”. It’s the sort of thing you want to know when you’re trying to get fit, measuring your weekly mileage for that feel good buzz. How many steps in one mile depends on your stride length and that’s where …
“Camping in Scotland! In summer? What about the midges?” I have a rule about midges in Scotland and we were just about to break it. You see. I don’t camp in Scotland between the end of May and around mid September. In my reckoning this is prime midge season. Even as an outdoor lover there …
You’re not alone if you’ve been hit by the urge to poop when running. I once stopped and used a spectator’s bathroom when running my first marathon. It’s embarrassing but right up there as one of the top concerns for all runners. So why does running make you poop and how do you stop pooping …
I know this is going to be controversial. There’s zillions of blog posts telling you running on tired legs leads to loss of form and injury. It can even lead to chronic fatigue. But there’s a balance. If you’ve ruled out red flags such as excessive fatigue, poor sleep, a high resting heart rate or …
You can’t understand why your weight loss is slow. You signed up for the latest diet plan. Your enthusiasm is palpable and this time you’re going to do whatever it takes to shift those excess pounds. It all goes brilliantly for the first two weeks and then your weight loss completely stalls. Some days you’re …
When it comes to keeping warm in winter and enjoying an outdoor lifestyle, down is best. There I’ve said it. Sorry vegans. It doesn’t mean you can’t get a terrific synthetic alternative, I just mean if you’re out in the cold anytime soon, down will keep you the warmest. This list of best down jackets …
You’ve heard about walking 10,000 steps a day. It sounds like a good fitness goal. Just to be sure, you want to know how much is 10,000 steps in miles and will it help you burn enough calories to lose weight? In my view there’s no such thing as bad exercise. For most people exercising …
It’s all very well having a winter coat you can wear in the car, or for the dash from the subway to the office. If you’re a lover of an outdoor lifestyle, you need the warmest women’s winter coats. Which coats will keep you toasty whatever the weather, in rain, hail, sleet or snow? Here …
There’s a few hard and fast rules when it comes to what to wear to yoga class. Ask before you attend your first class and the answer is often just wear any nonrestrictive clothing. Now that’s all very well if you have zero inhibitions, but some of us have body parts we’d rather keep under …
In a world facing a type 2 diabetes crisis, deciding to quit sugar for a month or at least drastically curb your intake is a no-brainer. It’s a big step towards healthy eating for weight loss and one of the top recommendations by the World Health Association. Sugar isn’t just a high risk factor for …
