*UPDATE* Read the full race report from the 2019 SportPursuit Slateman Triathlon here. Triathlons come in all shapes and sizes. It’s part of the fun as a first-time triathlete or a seasoned pro that the exciting trio of swim, run, bike can take you to some amazing new places and remarkable courses. Reviewed by 247…
Inspiration
It only takes one story to be reminded how good it can feel to be outdoors.
Cactus the dog takes on the Marathon de Sables
It’s renowned as one of the most brutal and iconic ultra events of the calendar, but one four-legged competitor couldn’t resist joining in with the Marathon de Sables this year. Cactus the dog joined in during one of the stages of the desert-running event and continued to the finish! Understandably Cactus has got lots of…
Interview with Ricky Lightfoot, Fell Runner
Chantelle Kelly speaks to fell running champion Ricky Lightfoot to find out how he felt when he completed the Bob Graham Round earlier this year and the struggles he faced along the way. This article was first published on 3rd October 2016 and is a feature piece from Totally Active. In January you completed the Bob…
Meet the Professionals Behind the Goggles
Many of us have dreamed of giving up our day jobs and moving to the mountains in pursuit of a life of skiing. For professional ski patrollers, they’ve taken that dream a step further by helping the rest of us enjoy the mountains in safety. Who are these professionals behind the goggles? Join Helly Hansen…
The Bob Graham Round
Claire Maxted is an all-round outdoor lover, runner, cyclist, occasional climber and kayaker who has adventured all over the world but still insists the UK in good weather conditions is the best playground on the planet. She is editor of Trail Running magazine. This is a feature article from Totally Active Magazine originally posted on 30th September…
How Your Mindset can Motivate You to Run a Marathon (or just a mile)
We’ve been supporting Ash Garratt on his mission to run seven marathons and ultra-distance events at seven Natural Wonders of the World: the Run7.Global project. Raising awareness and funding for sustainability initiatives across the world, Run7.Global has seen Ash taking on challenges from the world’s highest marathon to a 6-day, 170-mile ultra marathon in the Grand…
Insider’s Guide to Skiing in Chamonix
This winter we’ve teamed up with J. Lindeberg and Flexiski to offer our members the chance to win an awesome ski escape to the iconic mountain town of Chamonix. Our lucky winner has been drawn and contacted – better luck next time – but if you’re still eager to explore the wonders of Chamonix, we’ve…
Interview with Anna Frost, Ultrarunner
From the archive: New Zealander Anna Frost has been a professional ultra runner since 2004, following a hectic schedule travelling and racing all over the world. From the peak of setting a new record for the Transvulcania Ultramarathon in May 2012 she hit rock bottom, suffering with female athlete triad, a hormonal imbalance which caused…
Sharing The Stoke
Everyone who loves the mountains knows that feeling. A shiver of excitement, the indescribable buzz clarified by fresh alpine air and magnified by breathtaking views. It inspires you from your first wobbly moments on skis, fuels you through a challenging run, and rewards you with a glow of satisfaction from every trip. Sharing this…
Telemarking
Never one to shy away from a new challenge, cyclist and freelance journalist Juliet Elliott loves travelling the globe in pursuit of adventure and belly laughs. An ex-professional snowboarder who hung up her boots to go on tour with a metal band, these days you’re more likely to find her cycling than sliding sideways down…
Dirty Duathlons
Nik Cook gives you the low down on off-road duathlons and why they should be part of your autumn and winter racing schedule. This article was first published on 28th September 2016 and is a feature piece from Totally Active. Who are they for? Anyone from experienced triathletes looking for a competitive outlet through the winter…
One for the bucket list – skiing in a FOREST!
Check out this clip from behind the scenes ‘Valhalla’ where Matchstick production took the action to the forests with a crew of pro skiers. From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 4th September 2015.
Triathlete Bucket List : Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon
From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 11th September 2015.
Red Bull’s utterly insane mountain biking trail
From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 25th September 2015.
#NewPursuits – MIND/BODY/FUEL with Step-Inside Wellbeing
This winter the SportPursuit HQ team are taking on #NewPursuits – new activities and classes to keep us motivated and excited for winter training. It has been a great year for sport and many of the team at SportPursuit HQ have pushed themselves to new goals, bigger races, and personal bests in 2018. With that…
#NewPursuits – SportPursuit HQ gets excited for winter training
The cold weather is here! Everyone is feeling it and after a summer of astounding sport, winter has settled in for good. We’ll definitely look back fondly on summer 2018: the gripping Tour de France action, new records at the Kona Ironman, and the ever-iconic UTMB in Chamonix. But now it’s time to move on, settle…
Paraglider lands perfectly into a moving cable car
Check out 43-year-old Arnaud Longobardi flying into the open doors of a moving cable car… on purpose! From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 30th October 2015.
The World’s First Nothing Front Bike Flip
Check out this epic video of R Willy from Nitro Circus pulling off a no handed BMX front bike flip. From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 20th November 2015.
The Kit List – 26th October
What you should be reading, watching and listening to. Plus our top gear picks this week. Read Want to get paid in beer to ride your bike? Move to Bologna. The city has teamed up with an app called Better Points that rewards citizens for sustainable travel – read more on Cyclist. This weekend marks…
Another one of those days
Candide Thovex completes the trilogy with another one of his epic ski days. From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 2nd September 2016.
Climbing the Tate Modern
For when you don’t fancy taking the elevator From the archive: this post was originally published on the SportPursuit blog 21st October 2016.
The Kit List – 19th October
What you should be reading, watching and listening to. Plus our top gear picks this week. Read On 30th September of this year Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison became this first people to ski down Lhotse, the world’s fourth tallest peak. Read the story behind this historic descent from National Geographic and their interview with…
Moonlit mountain biking
“Riding at speed through the moonlit night is a whole different animal from the daylight… Sure, the lights make it a little easier, but everything just comes at you a lot quicker!” -Enduro World Series 39th-ranked rider Cody Kelley Check out Cody Kelley prepping for the Enduro World Series, riding under Utah’s beautiful night sky. From…
The Kit List – 12th October
What you should be reading, watching and listening to. Plus our top gear picks this week. Read If you weren’t following Fat Bear Week, you should have been. As the bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park stock up on calories before hibernation the world watches, connecting to nature and the outdoors in that fun moment….