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Fell running around Mam Tor, Castleton, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Let’s go hiking – Broken Road and Mam Tor!

Microadventures, Running July 1, 2015

Last weekend was a little more relaxed; I finally managed to meet up with two of my best friends Claire and Loz. Somewhere in discussions before the weekend, it was decided heading into the Peaks would be a lovely idea, I believe the word hike was used! As per, I took it as my responsibility […]

Mountain biking around Ladybower in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Hot hot hot – summer is here finally!

Mountain Biking, Running June 26, 2015

It seems summer is finally here – admittedly most of us are now complaining it’s a little too hot but I think it is great! The good weather has meant I have spent the past two weeks galavanting around the Peaks fitting in as much as I can. As you can imagine with Peaks Ultra […]

I think I have Stravitis – 15 signs your a Strava Addict

Outdoor Life, Road Biking June 22, 2015

For the past year, I have actively avoided getting Strava. The excuses ranged from not owning a phone with a battery capable of lasting the ride/run to simply being too forgetful to turn it on. I believe I even claimed I was getting it when I bought my new road bike (didn’t happen)! You want […]

Grindleford Fell Race

Race Reports, Running June 20, 2015

One of the highlights of this month so far has to have been Grindleford Fell Race. Convinced by the lovely group at Front Runner on a Tuesday night jaunt, later that week I headed from work to Grindleford all ready to take part in, what I thought would be a small local fell race – […]

The importance of adventure!

Outdoor Life June 5, 2015

Adventure is addictive, for me it is an essential and fundamental part of living. No matter how big or small it sends that fizzle of excitement through me that reminds me that I am alive. Now before you worry, I am going to get philosophical and deep on you, don’t! A few weeks ago Carmen […]

Climbing at Stanage in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

What’s in your rucksack?

Climbing, Kit & Gear June 4, 2015

I am sure many of you will have come across a great deal of “What’s in your bag” posts online. These are often about beautiful handbags filled with luxury cosmetics, lotions and potions in mini form, and a few handy gadgets. A little while ago Mountain Warehouse posed a question to me “What’s in your rucksack?” […]

Lake Sky Ultra, Skyrunning series | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Entering Lakes Sky Ultra!

Running June 1, 2015

So it is happening – my entry to Lakes Sky Ultra has gone in and been accepted! My first thoughts are admittedly that of nerves and excitement. For those of you who don’t know what Lakes Sky Ultra is – it’s a fell running race in the Lake District. However it’s by no means an ordinary […]

Sea cliff climbing at Pembroke | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Pembroke – an introduction to sea climbing!

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Running, Surfing, Travel May 27, 2015

Surfboards, climbing gear, mountain bikes, wetsuits, running stuff, tent, ropes, hiking gear… You know it is going to be a good few days when you literally can’t fit any more gear into the car! Friday night we began the long drive from Sheffield to Pembroke. As normal I fussed about, so we set off later […]

Camping at Malham Cove and Gordale Scar | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Adventures around Malham Cove and Gordale Scar

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking May 21, 2015

Friday lunch time I was pondering what to do at the weekend, for once I had no firm plans or commitments – so what better than a spontaneous camping trip! The destination of choice – the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. That evening Tom and I loaded up the car ready to head to Malham the next […]

Fell running, Mam Tor and Lose Hill, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

May Bank Holiday – Peak District Adventures

Mountain Biking, Running May 6, 2015

Apologies, I know there has been a slight break in my posts – this is all for a good reason! I have been hard working on developing the new Gear section of the site. For those of you who have not seen it yet, this will be filled with gear guides, reviews and general how-tos […]