Outside & Active

Adventures come in all shapes and sizes, from travelling to the ends of the earth to exploring your local ‘patch’. Yet they all have one thing in common – they help us to build resilience and face challenges.

The good ole British weather never ceases to amaze and baffle us with its constant changes. Apparently, we are due a heatwave again next week…

Live theatre shows: September – November 2021

This is a first in our series of seasonal guides aiming to help enthuse and inspire you to enjoy a more outside and active lifestyle.

As more and more people start to re-evaluate their lifestyle due to changes through the pandemic, whether that’s work/ life balance or choosing to relocate to a better location for their family to enjoy a better quality of life, FoamLife, a new flip flop brand launched pandemic year, caught our eye and has been making serious waves in the footwear industry.

Adaptogens are natural ingredients, such as medicinal mushrooms, that help your mind & body adapt to physical, mental & emotional stressors and find balance. How can they help you being outside and active?

The latest in a series of videos from runr, with the former European, Commonwealth & World Champion, Iwan Thomas, they asked him his views on what people can do to improve their mental health.

Our friends at The Outdoors Guide have compiled a list of their favourite five walks that take in the sites from famous film and tv characters, taking in famous sites from Cornwall to the Moors and everywhere in between.

Wondering what to expect on the return of Parkrun to England? We chat to Mark Brocklehurst event director at Hove Prom parkrun and Regional Event Support Ambassador for parkrun about what you can expect for parkrun's return.

If you're a parkrunner and want free tickets to the National Running Show South, please head over to www.nationarunningshow.com and use the word PARKRUN at checkout for free tickets.

Route planning, clothes, safety, Alan shares his top tips to help keep you safe on your staycation adventure in the great outdoors as well as the reason for and importance of being prepared for your next adventure.

Our continental neighbours are used to the idea of hiking in compression socks, designed and made for the purpose, but the concept of compression socks for leisure activities is still relatively new in the UK. A growing number of UK runners are converts to compression socks - to reduce injuries, sustain muscle energy and combat the risk of blisters. For hikers, the same benefits apply, simply by wearing compression hiking socks.

The Salomon Festival heads to the picturesque Chilterns on August 7th 2021 as it becomes one of the UK’s first mass participation events to take place post-lockdown

Walking, kayaking, running - whatever your adventure, avoid the crowds at these lesser-known outdoor spots on your 2021 staycation.

It’s that time of year again. The sun is starting to shine, the hedgerows are teeming with life and the ticks are out in force. Yes, it’s spring which means it’s tick season once more. After months of lockdown, you will not be alone as you pine for the great wilderness, and the last thing you want is for ticks to spoil your adventure. So, read our #TickTips to find out how you can protect yourself when out and about.

Wanting to get out running with your toddler in a buggy, but not sure where to start? Read our top tips to help you both get the most out of the fun sport that is buggy running.

We asked readers of our Stolen Moments email (subscribe here), what questions were bugging them the most about their staycations in 2021 and we received a number of responses. Here we offer our five things to try on your staycation with your family this summer.

We talk to Paul Addicott from PickupthepacePaul about his recent 11 marathons in 11 days and what planning goes into an endurance running event like this.

Fesh air in your lungs and walking boots on your feet serves as the perfect medicine for the soul.

Who doesn’t love a picnic? It’s not just the amazing food that you bundle into your basket or bag together, but it’s about the great company and the experiences you enjoy with your time outside.

Nighttime brings with it a sense of mystery and excitement. It brings a whole new element to adventure and you don’t even have to go that far to experience a whole new world. Here’s a few tips to get you started, if you’ve never ventured out on a wild walk beyond sunset before.