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Get Confident In The Mountains
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Get Confident In The Mountains

Taking a Mountain Leader course isn’t just for those who want to do it for a living – if you enjoy exploring the mountains, you’ll feel more confident and safer if you undertake this training.

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4 mins  |
January 2020
15 Ways To Be A Better Runner
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15 Ways To Be A Better Runner

Whether you’re hoping to run faster, further or simply increase your motivation, Christina Neal has these top tips on how to improve your running

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5 mins  |
January 2020
PUTTING THE TRAINING HOURS IN
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PUTTING THE TRAINING HOURS IN

Are your training goals ambitious? How can you find time to work out when you have a busy job and a family, yet want to train hard and long? Personal trainer Jeff Archer has some advice on finding the right balance

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5 mins  |
January 2020
SECRETS OF THE 100 MARATHON CLUB
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SECRETS OF THE 100 MARATHON CLUB

Just how do the members of this small but high ly prestigious club, some of whom have run over 500 marathons, race 26.2 miles or more, week in, week out? Lisa Jackson finds out

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6 mins  |
January 2020
HIKING HOLIDAYS TO BOOST MENTAL HEALTH
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HIKING HOLIDAYS TO BOOST MENTAL HEALTH

While hiking is a wonderful way to get fit, it is also noted for its benefits for mental wellbeing.

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4 mins  |
January 2020
‘I CLIMBED MY WAY OUT OF DEPRESSION'
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‘I CLIMBED MY WAY OUT OF DEPRESSION'

Thomas Palmer was suffering from anxiety and felt unable to leave the house. Then, he was inspired to climb multiple mountains despite having no previous climbing experience. He tells Christina Neal how he turned his life around…

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8 mins  |
January 2020
DON'T BE A FAIR-WEATHER CYCLIST
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DON'T BE A FAIR-WEATHER CYCLIST

British pro cyclist Alex Dowsett, a six-time national time trial champion and former hour world record holder, reveals how to stay motivated to keep cycling in winter.

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4 mins  |
January 2020
MICRO-RUNNING ADVENTURES
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MICRO-RUNNING ADVENTURES

You don’t have to go on a grand expedition to have fun on the run – here are quirky ways to rev up your running mojo that will add a dash of excitement to your training.

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5 mins  |
January 2020
DARK SKY ADVENTURES
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DARK SKY ADVENTURES

locations are areas where the sky at night is unaffected by light pollution from big cities, enabling us to have a much clearer view of the stars Angela Youngman explains where they are and how to combine viewing them with outdoor exercise

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5 mins  |
January 2020
BRAVING THE WATER IN WINTER
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BRAVING THE WATER IN WINTER

We often associate surfing with summer, but many UK surfers happily do it all year round. With the right kit and a little winter sun, it’s an invigorating and fun activity, says Ruth Pocock

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4 mins  |
January 2020
Taking The Iron Way
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Taking The Iron Way

Access unusual yet scenic and protected mountain terrain you wouldn’t normally get to explore by trying via ferrata, says Kate White. It’s physically demanding but great fun if you fancy a new adventure

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6 mins  |
December 2019
Stay Fit This Winter
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Stay Fit This Winter

Stay Fit This Winter

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4 mins  |
December 2019
Summit Special
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Summit Special

A hill or mountaintop camp should be on everyone’s bucket list, says Fiona Russell. If the stars collide, with weather, views and a sunset, you’ll create memories that last a lifetime

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4 mins  |
December 2019
One Athlete, Many Summits
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One Athlete, Many Summits

Jonathan Albon may be endurance racing’s best-kept secret, writes Malcolm Bradbrook. He is not a household name in his native England, but is now world champion in three of the world’s most gruelling events. He shares his training secrets

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3 mins  |
December 2019
Great Scott!
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Great Scott!

Ditch the carbs, go gadget-free, lay off the long runs and listen to your body – Dave Scott unveils his guide to becoming the world’s greatest Ironman.

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6 mins  |
December 2019
Get Fit For The Slopes
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Get Fit For The Slopes

Are you heading off somewhere snowy to take part in your favourite winter sports? Personal trainer Jeff Archer reveals how to be physically prepared

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5 mins  |
December 2019
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Are You Doing Too Much?

Make sure you’re not a casualty of your own enthusiasm when it comes to running. Matt Phillips explains how to stay injury-free

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Endurance Training - Good Or Bad For Heart Health?
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Endurance Training - Good Or Bad For Heart Health?

We all know that exercise is good for you – but is it possible to take it too far, to the point where you could damage your heart? Dr. Juliet McGrattan investigates, and also shares her expert advice

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6 mins  |
November 2019
False Start Or No Start?
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False Start Or No Start?

Knowing when to cancel or quit your race is about level-headed risk management, and is as much to do with the mind, as it is the body. Sport psychologist Evie Serventi explains

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5 mins  |
November 2019
No Pain No Gain?
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No Pain No Gain?

Would you like to push harder at your chosen sport but finding that pain and discomfort is holding you back? Sports psychologist Evie Serventi explains how to tell when it’s time to push yourself or when to ease off

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5 mins  |
November 2019
The Core Of The Matter
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The Core Of The Matter

A strong core will stand you in good stead when running on trails or when you’re cycling. Double Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Max Whitlock shares his core-strength regime and reveals why every athlete can benefit from some simple gymnastic training

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Marathon Des Sables: A Survival Guide
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Marathon Des Sables: A Survival Guide

How to prepare for the Marathon des Sables/MdS, the famous 240km multi-stage race across the Sahara Desert

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7 mins  |
December 2017
Endurance Runner - Nick Butter
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Endurance Runner - Nick Butter

Motivation – It’s personal Nick Butter explains how he finds his get-up-and-go every day

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3 mins  |
December 2017
Why Zero Impact Training Is Essential For Runners
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Why Zero Impact Training Is Essential For Runners

By Rick Muhr, Marathon Coach and Commercial Zero Runner Coach for Octane Fitness

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2 mins  |
December 2017
Go End2End - The Hard Way
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Go End2End - The Hard Way

Looking for a new challenge, Richard Iles and his family designed their own endurance race, taking turns with running, cycling, swimming and kayak

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7 mins  |
December 2017
Get a Grip
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Get a Grip

Maxwell Roche takes axe in hand and hacks his way up a daunting 24-metre ice tower in the French Alps

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7 mins  |
March - April 2017
​​​​​​​Blind ambition
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​​​​​​​Blind ambition

In his mid-40s London-based writer Red Szell decided to fulfill his childhood dream of climbing the Old Man of Hoy. There was one problem: he was almost completely blind.

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3 mins  |
March - April 2017
Truly Inspiring Adventure
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Truly Inspiring Adventure

Sean Mcfarlane has many spell-binding locations for his outdoor adventures, but there is one that tops his list by far - the outer hebrides.

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9 mins  |
May - June 2017
Reader Challenge
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Reader Challenge

The three co-founders of TRIBE organised and completed a 2000km duathlon this summer, running then cycling from Sarajevo to London. Tom Stancliffe takes up their story.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2017
Sprint Tri Challenge
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Sprint Tri Challenge

It’s a training camp of sorts for Mika Janhunen as his family leave him behind for three weeks and he gets more time to train and prepare for his assault on racing a sprint triathlon as fast as possible this September.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2017

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