February is the time to lock into your new winter training plans and build on all the great work you’ve achieved in January. Whether it’s building the miles, making fresh tracks in the mountains, or getting the work done in the gym, here is our monthly dose of news, inspiration, and gear. Always Aim High…
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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…
Afan Welsh Gravity Enduro Mash-Up
A freelance journalist and sponsored rider, polymath cyclist Juliet Elliott loves exploring every corner of the cycling world. Throwing herself into every challenge she finds upon her journey, Juliet’s never happier than when on two wheels. In this feature from Totally Active, Juliet Elliott experiences the thrills and spills of Enduro mountain bike racing. This…
Run7 Global – 7 Wonders, 7 Marathons, 7 Charities
Run7 is a newly founded charitable initiative that exists to raise funds and awareness of the best global sustainable business practices. Driving education and dialogue to combat climate change apathy via a ‘world-first’ series of marathons and ultra-marathon events staged at 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Run7 was founded by and is delivered by…
The Brilliant Moment
“All your preparations, all the early mornings and later nights will lead you to a place you’d only imagined. Be bold. Reach for new experiences. Find The Brilliant Moment.”
Top 5 motivational blog posts of 2014
Source: Paxson Woelber (Flickr Creative Commons) 2014 has been a great year for the SportPursuit blog and we’re ever so glad that you’ve been a part of it. As the years transition, maybe you’re looking for some motivation to do something different in 2015 or crave a little inspiration for choosing your next adventure? If…
Thrive from your Fears – 7 Practical Tips
Source: Jrm Llvr (Flickr Creative Commons) It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties that I discovered how much fun it could be to be a risk taker. As soon as I learnt how to get my two wheels off the ground I became addicted to the feeling of jumping, speeding and improving. However,…
Biking and climbing – 8 countries, 7 summits, 32 days
“I took on this challenge not to prove who I was or who I am, but who I can become” -Sophie Radcliffe On the 31st August 2014, SportPursuit ambassador Sophie completed her most recent challenge – the Alpine Coast to Coast. Sophie has become the first and only person in history to cycle the 8…
Incredible: the first ever quadriplegic to complete an Ironman
“There’s no line defining before and after my accident. In my mind, it’s just one continuous path. I was running before my accident and I’m still running, maybe just in a slightly different way” “Still Running” puts the spotlight on the incredible story of Pieter du Preez who after a tragic cycling accident that left…