The arrival of spring signifies a time when we all become obsessed with sorting things out, with cleaning, preparing and making change. It’s such a clearly defined time, visually, that this new beginning feels really obvious, rather like the turn of the year. Leaves start to break out from the skeletal branches of the trees,…

The winter period for ‘summer’ competition sports is an interesting time. It’s when much of the foundation work for the following summer is done and yet, it’s widely referred to as the ‘off season’. This is ironic because it’s actually a period that’s full to the brim with activity. Of course, the reason it’s called…

If you’re a rock climber or mountaineer, you’re no doubt very familiar with the term ‘on sighting’. It refers to completing a full route for the very first time, on sight, without previously having completed sections of it in preparation or as a part of another route and it’s a really great approach that you…

We know that Sport Walking benefits our physical and mental health but we don’t have any firm research to back that up….. or do we? Roger Burlinson thinks he may have just found the evidence he needs to make the case – in his own medical records. By Roger Burlinson I’ve recently turned 60 and…

Glyn is no stranger to Sport Walking challenges and opted for the 75k route of the Jurassic Coast Ultra this year. This is his account in his own words. By Glyn Howells I signed up to take on three quarters of the Jurassic Coast Challenge this year. I have completed the 100k distance twice in…

What’s it like to take on your first ultra Sport Walking challenge? Not only that but to jump right in and tackle 100km non-stop along the super hilly Jurassic Coast…… for your first ultra Sport Walking challenge? Read on to find out! 21:13:48 of grit, shingle, sunset, and Pepsi By Andrew de Bere Section 1:…

If you go out walking strongly with a purpose but don’t try to walk as fast as you can, is it still Sport Walking and can you go Sport Walking without a speed focus? This is a question we get asked a lot, so what better for Roger to dig deeper into and try and…

Have you taken on a challenge yet? If not, what’s stopping you? This is not meant to be a judgemental question – “why haven’t you done a challenge yet, what’s wrong with you”? No, everyone has their own objective with Sport Walking and that’s exactly as it should be. There’s no compulsion to take on…

We received some samples of Precision Hydration’s new ‘Precision Fuel’ all in one carb and electrolyte drink mix and in this video, Roger gives you a quick run down of what the drink gives you and takes it out for a taste test during a training session. We’ve been recommending Precision Hydration’s personalised electrolyte drinks…

Our new monthly magazine show about all things Sport Walking has launched on YouTube with an extended first edition. This is an inclusive show with contributions from our followers and viewers and the aim is to build a vibrant community of Sport Walkers around the show. As well as showcasing the world of Sport Walking,…