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I shall climb Ben Nevis.

In a pair of Doc Marten boots and Primark gloves, with no training done or experience under my belt and only a Tesco sandwich in my backpack, I decided today was the day I would climb Ben Nevis. At 6am, I boarded a minibus tottering with strangers and gear and off we set on aContinueContinue reading “I shall climb Ben Nevis.”

The Winter Racer – Lee Peyton

I sat in Starbucks waiting for Lee Peyton to arrive. I was nervous, who was I but a little girl carrying a Dictaphone that I didn’t know how to use, and pages of questions to ask the endurance racer. What gave me the right to probe him for information, what did he get out ofContinueContinue reading “The Winter Racer – Lee Peyton”

Marathon des Sables

Published in OutDare Adventures 1 Oct 2012 The progression of an endurance runner: First you go for a walk down your street. Then you progress to a 10km run, a sprint distance triathlon, followed by an Olympic distance. Now you do a marathon, a double Olympics even, and then, duh duh duh, the legendary Ironman!ContinueContinue reading “Marathon des Sables”

Interview with @seanogle

Ogle quit his job as a financial analyst and published his bucket list which he began to live by. He quickly realized just how attainable his dream lifestyle was and now while self supporting himself, he is truly living the dream. 1.What skills do you need to be successful in real life? Frankly, I think these days in orderContinueContinue reading “Interview with @seanogle”

Longboarding in Ireland

Published in OutDare Adventures on 1 Oct 2012. A stretch of tarmac, a summers breeze, and a longboard – that is all you need for an evening of bliss. You yearn for an adrenaline rush, but you are restrained by a tight leash; the dreaded word that consumes your thoughts and haunts your dreams; money.ContinueContinue reading “Longboarding in Ireland”

Interview with Videographer and Producer Ash Bhardwaj

Age: 29 Occupation: Videographer and Producer Location: London 1. You are a producer and presenter of travel and adventure programming. How did you get into the field? It started when I went backpacking at age eighteen, I kept a diary and updated my friends at home via email (a precursor to blogging). After uni I was planningContinueContinue reading “Interview with Videographer and Producer Ash Bhardwaj”

Interview with @womenwithwaves tweeter Edward Glass

Though he does not surf himself, the guy knows his stuff, and is one of the few who chooses to document the world of female surfers over the males. We talk about the ever growing women’s surfing industry. 1.Why do you think the sponsorship for female surfers is so lacking in comparison to the men’s?ContinueContinue reading “Interview with @womenwithwaves tweeter Edward Glass”

“4 men. 1 ball. 300 miles.”- This is Jog4Hampden.

Published in the Journal – Edinburgh Student newspaper – 14/09/12 A young man once said; “You only ever grow as a human being if you’re outside your comfort zone.” This learned man’s name is Stuart Doyle and this particular man practises what he preaches. He and three of his mates have just dribbled a £3ContinueContinue reading ““4 men. 1 ball. 300 miles.”- This is Jog4Hampden.”

Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:

1.What age were you when you started climbing mountains? I first started walking with my parents when we moved to Derbyshire in my early teens. We spent most weekends exploring the moors of the Peak District and later climbing on the grit-stone edges. My parents despite being active weren’t walkers so we started together really, learning toContinueContinue reading “Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:”

Interview with Jog4Hampden runner Stuart Doyle

1.Explain what you aim to do? We are simply running 300 miles from John O’Groats to Hampden whilst dribbling a football. We aim to arrive on the final day at the National stadium to watch Scotland’s opening 2014 WC qualifier. 2. Is it one ball to dribble between all of you or one each? YesContinueContinue reading “Interview with Jog4Hampden runner Stuart Doyle”