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In recent news Nerys Lloyd, who ran paddleboarding trips in Wales, has been sentenced to 10½ years in prison after four of her clients died on one of her trips.
This wasn’t a fluke or a freak acciden...
 Field-Tested Tips from 11 Years of Experience
After 11 years working as a Mountain Leader — from leading global expeditions with the British Army’s Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader scheme to...
Masochistic endurance challenges are beginning to embed themselves in who I am. I constantly seek them out. I enjoy them and get a kick out of the physical and metal demands that come with both the c...
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” John Muir
The immortal words of John Muir have echoed through my life from an early age, yet as time and life went on I was taken away from them and pursue...
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Mental toughness. A term that I think gets used a lot in the extreme sense, making it almost exclusive to those pursuing great and grand things, or taking on SAS Who Dares Wins. But mental toughn...
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If you’re gearing up to tackle the rugged trails of the UK, there’s something you need to know. Training for mountain trail running isn’t just about pushing through those uphill climbs and classic...
 As The Adventure Coach, I’ve spent years guiding individuals toward their fitness and adventure goals—whether it's their first mountain scramble or a multi-day endurance challenge. Nutrition plays a ...
Diet. A word that strikes fear into the hearts of some, and the assumption of too much hard work in others. Many people associate diets with severe restriction, with sin foods, with punishment and w...
Nutrition for Energy – Maximising Your Performance Outside of Training
As The Adventure Coach, I help people unlock their true potential through fitness, mindset, and nutrition. Proper nutrition outs...
StrathPuffer 24: 10 Laps, 24 Hours, and a Gravel Bike Gamble
When Voom messages you and says, “Hey, do you want to do the StrathPuffer in five days? We have a space,” you don’t think. You just say:
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In the realm of nutrition, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between vegetarians and omnivores. It's a subject that's been dissected from various angles, but when we take a closer look...
In the quest for health, we often find ourselves chasing quick fixes and fad diets, especially when it's all about shedding those extra pounds. But let's take a step back and understand that health is...
