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Isle of Jura Fell Race 2019
There are two types of runners who compete at the Isle of Jura Fell Race. Those few who run their first race and say ‘never again, not ever!’ And then there are the many for who the race simply gets under their skin. Most of the Jura fell running community who make the annual pilgrimage […]
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Thoughts on injury……
I broke my ankle 6 weeks ago. A double whammy of disappointment. I was taking part in the A Class of the very last Lowe Aline Mountain Marathon (LAMM). A classic two-day event that has been taking place in Scotland since 1994. The location for the LAMM was the Isle of Haris, it was going […]
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Trail Running Essentials
Here is my handy wee guide for great kit that will help you get the most out of your trail run. TRAIL RUNNING SHOES You are looking for two things in a good trail shoe, traction and protection. Let’s start with traction, lovely medium to large lugs on the sole, strategically placed to give you […]
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Celtman 2015
Three years ago this Saturday I completed Celtman! The Extreme Scottish Triathlon. I have a friend Jean Bowman competing tomorrow, she was 60 earlier this year and a complete inspiration to me. Although she would say it was me who inspired her to take on this immense challenge. Jean will be amazing, and when she […]
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Inaugural Bikepacking Adventure with our kids
It’s truly amazing what kids can do if they are motivated. Over the last year we have been pushing hard on the boundaries of what adventures ours can cope with. Last May they rode, pushed and dragged their bikes into Affric youth hostel and back for an overnight stay with a group of our running […]
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Essential guide to dealing with your bodily functions in the great outdoors
In other words, pees, poos and for us ladies, periods. Being outside is amazing, the sense of freedom and being at one with nature. But at the same time the nature of our bodies may not allow us to enjoy the experience to the full, instead it can become very stressful. At the end of […]
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Wild Camping – The Essentials
If you have never wild camped before then please don’t go and spend a fortune on buying everything in this list. You might find that you absolutely hate it, or like me you might fall in love with sleeping outside. I love the outdoors, have been wild camping for the last 25 years and collecting […]
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Strathearn MBC does the ‘Puffer 2018
Why would anyone want to compete in one of the Top 10 toughest MTB events on the planet? 24hrs of racing, in the middle of winter, with a guaranteed 17hrs of darkness…? I’m going to try to explain that… Darkness and working hard don’t bother me. I’ve done plenty of endurance events to know what […]
Emily's Wild Adventures
Outdoor Guide based in rural Perthshire
Emily's Wild Adventures 