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Iron-Age hillfort bagging in the Northumberland National Park

On the fourth day of their National Parks MINI Adventure, Dave and Tobias explore the Cheviot Hills in the Northumberland National Park. This extraordinary landscape is home to hundreds of Iron-Age hillforts - a few of which Tobias discovered on foot whilst running in-between them.

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5 days to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats

For many people, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats is a challenge in itself. After all, it ain’t just...

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How to run 100 miles

If you’re in need of a bit of inspiration, then sit back, make a coffee and watch this awesome film by Brendon Leonard in conjunction with REI on his experience of running his first 100 miles. It’s a distance that’s often spoken about as the ‘new marathon’ and is guaranteed,...

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Fast and Light – the story behind Skyrunning

It’s incredible to think that sky running has been around for so long. Founded by the Italian mountaineer Marino Giacometti, ‘who,...

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Tackling the 2016 Red Bull Steeplechase

We head to Exmoor National Park to compete in one of Britain's most quirky, yet savage events - the Red Bull Steeplechase.

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Taking the plunge at the Red Bull Neptune Steps

Mark Bayliss reports back from the Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow, a 420m long swim/climb event that tested him to the max.

Adventure & Travel

Cycling around the Three Peaks of Yorkshire

On their 8th National Park in 8 days, Tobias and Dave explore the Yorkshire Dales by doing a Micro Three Peaks challenge by road bike.

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Interview: Dave Cornthwaite & Emily Penn

Update: Dave and Emily are ironically no longer a couple, so should you be reading this, some of the info...

Adventure & Travel

A Strava Art ‘Riding the Pony’ Challenge in the New Forest

For their penultimate National Park, Dave and Tobias tried their hand at Strava Art by designing their own 'New Forest Pony' trail route.

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Mavic Haute Route Rockies host venues revealed

In 2015, OC Sport, the makers of the Haute Route – the highest and toughest amateur cycling challenges on the planet...

Adventure & Travel

A GeoTour of the South Downs

For their final National Park, the South Downs, Dave and Tobias had a go at geocaching - a cross between treasure hunting and orienteering. It turned out to be a lot of fun.

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The sh*t that goes on in your mind at the start of an Ultra Marathon

[stag_intro]Many people say that getting to the start line of an ultra marathon is almost as hard as running it – especially a race where there is a 40% failure rate. Although no stranger to endurance events, Jack Gammon, a music teacher and budding ultra runner from Warwick, recounts his...

Adventure & Travel

Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

Challenge Henley-upon-Thames

Coast to Coast in a Day

Stories

Iron-Age hillfort bagging in the Northumberland National Park

5 days to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats

How to run 100 miles

Fast and Light – the story behind Skyrunning

Tackling the 2016 Red Bull Steeplechase

Taking the plunge at the Red Bull Neptune Steps

Cycling around the Three Peaks of Yorkshire

Interview: Dave Cornthwaite & Emily Penn

A Strava Art ‘Riding the Pony’ Challenge in the New Forest

Mavic Haute Route Rockies host venues revealed

A GeoTour of the South Downs

The sh*t that goes on in your mind at the start of an Ultra Marathon

A ‘Micro Ten Tors’ challenge in Dartmoor

Lost in time running the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Paddling the Lakes in the wake of Storm Desmond