National Outdoor Expo 2026
We were back for our 5th year at the National Outdoor Expo. Trying new products, testing our skills at Kayaking and SUPs and listening to some inspirational speakers. In our video, we interview some of the stands, try out some challenges and just immerse ourselves in...
Ross-on-Wye parkrun
Can we run Ross-on-Wye parkrun or will snow and ice stop play?
Running the Storm: My Seventh Marathon Eryri
My seventh time running Marathon Eryri, by the time I reached the top of Pen-y-Pass, hail was bouncing off my jacket. Eryri wasn’t in a forgiving mood.
Bikepacking the Royal Chilterns Way: a long weekend on two wheels with my teenage son
When Ewan (my 14yr old son) and I rolled our bikes off the train at Reading station on Friday morning, we weren’t there for the music festival or the biscuit history. Reading may be the largest town in the UK without city status, but it’s also the gateway to something...
Pocket parkrun, Chocolate & Surprise Discoveries: A Saturday of Sweet parkrun Tourism
That slightly chaotic but wildly fun game where you only decide on your parkrun destination while you’re en route… how far can you get? Where will you end up?
Family Adventures, Campfire Curries & Inspiring Conversations at the National Outdoor Expo 2025
A weekend packed with hands-on activities, great conversations, and a strong sense of belonging among like-minded outdoor lovers.
Trainers to Trenches – A Battersea parkrun & Military Adventure
The army may be famous for its early starts, but so are parkrun tourists, with a 5:30 am wake-up call we were London-bound for Battersea parkrun.
Tewkesbury parkrun & Mustard Challenge, can we handle the HEAT?
Tewkesbury Parkrun, a scenic four-lap course with stunning views of the 12th-century Tewkesbury Abbey. Exploring the town’s rich history, tackling the fiery Tewkesbury Mustard challenge, and indulging in an epic chocolate feast.
A Frosty Dash, parkrun, and MTB Adventures at Cannock Chase
There’s something special about Cannock Chase on a cold winter morning. Air is crisp, ground sparkles under a layer of frost. The perfect day for a run… if only I wasn’t running late!
Misty Morning parkrun at Alderford Lake, Breakfast & Exploring Wem!
We headed northwest towards Alderford Lake for our parkrun adventure. The misty, dreich weather gave the lake a real atmospheric feel, making for a scenic run around this hidden Shropshire gem
Leamington parkrun & MTB Trails: Mud, Sweat & Gears!
Our plan for the day was simple: take our bikes on the train to Leamington, run Leamington parkrun, enjoy some breakfast, and then hit the mountain bike trails at Newbold Comyn.
Bikepacking the Zuiderzee Route
In 2023 Ewan and I experienced a little of the famous Netherlands cycling culture and were determined to go back. So in 2024 we headed for the Zuiderzee, once a sea, now a freshwater lake, IJsselmeer it is also the home of one the most popular Dutch long distance cycleroutes.