Brecon Beacons Glamping and climbing Pen Y Fan

Woman in green coat at top of Pen Y Fan

If you're looking for a fantastic glamping holiday, then look no further than Drover's Rest, near Hay-on-Wye. They have actually just won Caravan/Camping Site of the Year at the inaugural Staycation Awards, and after our visit earlier this year, I…

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Royal Parks Half Marathon: Race Recap

Me in running kit standing in front of Royal Parks Half branding with medal

The Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the capital and as such it's notoriously hard to get a place in the ballot. I'd tried for the last few years with no success, so when…

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RideLondon 46: Pros and Cons

RideLondon 46 - cycling in Richmond Park

I've taken part in RideLondon 100 for the last three years with varying degrees of success, mainly due to the weather, my training, and circumstances en-route beyond my control! It's part of a fantastic weekend of cycling in the capital,…

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GetOutside Day 2019: Will You Go Out With Me?

GetOutside Champions in orange jackets walking along the road

National GetOutside Day this year is back on Sunday 29th September, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved! This year the day centres around asking someone to go out with you, to explore the outdoors and experience how…

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Traffic-free cycling: The Alban Way

Cycling the Alban Way - the Blackberry Arch

The Alban Way is a 6.5 mile long traffic-free trail which runs from St Albans to Hatfield along a former railway line. It's part of Route 61 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and is used frequently by walkers and…

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Why its OK to finish last in a running race

Selfie with wooden medal at Wendover Woods 10k

As an asthmatic, I have always struggled to run particularly fast and know that I'm never going to be at the front of a race. Usually I would avoid signing up for events with small numbers of entries because I…

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