Emma Clayton with 18 Trail Running Tips for Beginners
Emma is currently based in Leeds and works as a full time primary school PE coach in Bradford. She started running at the age of 12 and soon after started competing on the fells. She finished 3rd in the WMRA European Grand Prix Series and represented Team GB at the...
Knowing When to Give Up When It All Goes Wrong
Its a timely reminder that exploring the outdoors is dangerous. By pursuing our love of the great outdoors we accept that the many benefits we experience come hand in hand with risk. What would happen if..... One question I often ask myself, both at work and on...
Interview with Lucy Shepherd; Hiking the GR20
24 year old Lucy Shepherd is no stranger to adventure. She has explored the Arctic, the Andes and the Amazon and has captained a team in one of the world's toughest and most remote races in Patagonia. She has hiked the GR20 and took part in a solo 500-mile trek across...
From Heartache to Adventure Part 1
Well, what should I do now? I had always envisioned myself being married one day (preferably to Tom Hardy), with little sprogs, owning a dog and living in a beautiful home. My desire and anxiety in achieving this picture perfect life grew stronger as I got older. Why...
Interview with: Hanna Sillitoe
I came across Hanna Sillitoe and her story at an inspiration speakers event in London (catch up with the highlights and hear her talk here). Her story is amazing. After decades living with a chronic skin condition, she decided to ignore the latest advice from doctors...
How to get into; Trail Running
There’s nothing like the freedom of getting into the mountains with minimal equipment and with few particular skills. And this is the joy of trail running. It doesn’t have the best reputation in the extreme/adventurous sporting scene but that’s because there is...
Interview with Helen Iles; 20 Years in the RNLI
As if juggling being a landscape photographer, teacher and mum weren't enough, Helen has also found time to volunteer for the RNLI for 20 years. It's thanks to the dedication of women like Helen that we are able to carry out our adventures with the knowledge that...
10 Steps; How to Get Your Book Published
Does this moment sound familiar to you? Your head - buried in a book, your heart – miles away in far off lands, following the adventures of characters you’re now rooting for so wholeheartedly you can’t tear your eyes away and suddenly you get this feeling…the feeling...
Interview with Kate Rawles; Bamboo Bike Expedition
Kate Rawles, who lives in the Lake District with her partner, is sometimes referred to as an 'outdoor philosopher'. She is a former university lecturer who is now a writer and adventurer. Kate is currently on a 5,000+ mile journey travelling from Cartagena to Cape...
Interview with Elena Manighetti; New Life on a Boat
After reflecting on her life, Elana Manighetti decided it was time to make her dream of going on a sailing adventure a reality... despite limited funds and very little experience! We caught up with her as she prepares for the big launch of her new life on a boat. How...