The Trails are Calling
Lockdown is finally coming to an end here in Scotland, and the country is opening up once more, albeit only to Scotland at this stage. ...
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Mark
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Getting Through It
It's been a tough start to the year for many of us. Unfortunately I have had to cancel my Arctic race training courses, due to Scotland...
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Mark
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Science!
I'm very pleased to have another study published in a good quality, scientific journal. This study was conducted with three Master's...
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Mark
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Course: New Dates Added
Due to new lockdown measures in England and Scotland, new course dates have been added from mid-March to the end of April. The...
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Mark
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Course: Out in the Cairngorms
Course dates have been set for February and March. Anyone is welcome to attend, whether you have a race lined-up, in mind, or just want...
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Mark
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Post-lockdown Arctic Ultra Survival Course, anyone?
I am seeking expressions of interest in 2- and 3-day training courses near Aviemore, Cairngorms. With the hope that covid cases, and...
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Mark
Oct 19, 20202 min read
New Beginnings
Covid, travel restrictions, lockdown and what follows... This has been a frustrating year for most of us, I expect. I survived lockdown...
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Mark
Jul 8, 20201 min read
Research in Isolation: Symposium
I was invited to participate with two other scientists in an international symposium on research in isolation. My component was just...
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Mark
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Probably the Best Sleeping System in the World...
My sleeping system for the Iditarod Trail Invitational is in a whole new league to what I've tried before. A Hispar 800 sleeping bag...
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Mark
Jan 2, 20201 min read
Christmas in the Lakes
I had a wonderful Christmas in the Lake District getting fit for the Iditarod trail invitational in March. I completed a select few...
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Mark
Sep 18, 20191 min read
Brilliant New Sponsor
I am extremely excited to be working with Peter Hutchinson Designs (PHD) for my upcoming Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) 1000-mile race...
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Mark
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Snowdonia for Me!
It was great to get back to Snowdonia, and this time for me (having been there recently as support crew so other people could have their...
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Mark
Jul 3, 20191 min read
Yestival Weekend
I had a fantastic time at the weekend's Yestival, from Say Yes More. I was invited along to give a brief talk about my adventures, and...
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Mark
Jun 2, 20191 min read
Kinsmen Regiment Commando Raid
This weekend I was proud, privileged and honoured to be part of the support team for the Kinsmen Regiment's inaugural epic challenge. ...
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Mark
May 28, 20191 min read
The Kinsmen Regiment
The Kinsmen Regiment is a group of ex-servicemen, dedicated to accomplishing incredible endurance feats, to help raise awareness and...
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Mark
May 6, 20191 min read
And so it begins...
It's early May and training has begun for next year's Iditarod Trail Invitational. The race takes place in March, and will involve 1000...
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Mark
May 6, 20191 min read
I am IN!
Some great news to come after the excitement of following this year's Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI). I completed the 350-mile race,...
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Mark
May 6, 20191 min read
New Website Launch
It has been a long time coming, particularly in light of the fact I have been wanting to upgrade to this new site for more than a couple...
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