A good thing about Edinburgh is that it’s rarely too hot to run... Focus on steady miles, rather than speedwork (save that for spring) and enjoy the scenery as you go. Preparation is key and here are some pointers to help you run through this winter.

Smart people nap. Super-fit athletes nap. Old people nap, and young children nap too. Coco the fitness pug definitely enjoys a midday snooze… And it’s good for you too.

How do you get fit after Covid?

Find out in my recent Scotsman newspaper feature article…

I am fascinated by the fast. Not the fast car, the fast buck or the fast guy, but simply fasting. The simple act of not-eating.

Here are simple ideas to try if you’d like to try fasting.

Many of us love to run, but there is an inherent risk of injury from pounding the pavement or running off-road.

So can you run AND stay injury-free? Read on…

I’m delighted to be hosting not one, but FOUR FREE workshops with Leith Market’s ‘A Celebration of all Things Leith’ for Doors Open Day at Custom House, Leith on Saturday 25 September. The sessions will be held in the bright and airy Gallery Room…

Why not make you own dried apple rings? So simple, nutritious and a wonderful snack on-the-go. Low GI, so they are excellent for energy.

This is as seasonal as recipes get, using all the vegetables we have at our allotment.

Massage guns are not new, but the technology is improving. Fab, or just another fad? Read on…

Mindfulness is a new buzzword, but meditation has been around for thousands of years. It’s an antidote to our anxious times and over the last two years I have been delving deeper into the process of... doing nothing.

Covid-19 has affected many of us over the last eighteen months, and it isn’t going to go away. Learn how to rebuild fitness levels post-Covid.

A delicious summer-fresh dip packed with protein and fibre… Simple, quick and delicious.

We send out a subscriber-only newsletter each month, here’s a sneak peek of the August newsletter.

It’s tempting to workout in the gorgeous sunny weather, but even in Scotland it’s worth being prepared and know how to deal with the heat…

The 20th Bicycle Film Festival is online all week, a must-see for all cyclists… Find out how to get tickets here.

Fruit leather, or jerky, is simply pulverised fruit that has been dried out. It’s a handy snack on-the-go, and is super simple to make

Here’s my latest Scotsman newspaper article, all about your magnificent machine, your body. With realistic hints and tips on how to lose that lockdown belly.

Cutting through the confusion of what intensity is best to exercise for. Do you do low intensity, or high intensity cardio workouts? Depends on what you want to achieve!

Diluted elderflower cordial is wonderfully summery drink to have in a drink bottle when running or cycling. Water with a small amount of carbohydrate (i.e. sugar) is more readily absorbed through the stomach wall compared to plain water.

There’s a huge variety of ‘sports drinks’ on the market, but are they really necessary? Learn how to make your own, and why carbs count.