100 short runs - ranging from 1 to 10 miles - ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.
This book presents 100 delightful walks across Britain for families with children aged 0 and up, featuring routes that accommodate carriers and buggies. The walks are categorized by themes such as mini mountains, paddling spots, beaches, woodlands, wildlife, lake circumnavigations, and routes starting from child-friendly cafes. An informative introduction offers advice on making family walks enjoyable, covering essential topics like clothing, equipment, food, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for common issues. The walks are organized by geographical areas: England (south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east), Wales (south, central, north), and Scotland (borders, south, central, north, and islands). Symbols indicate features like parking, toilets, child-friendly cafes, baby changing, dog-friendliness, and buggy accessibility. QR codes link to free online OS maps for each route, allowing readers to access maps on their phones. Each route is graded for difficulty, ensuring they are short to moderate and achievable for those with a good fitness level. Themed walks include points of interest to engage children and promote outdoor enjoyment. Illustrated with the authors' photography, this guidebook is an inspiring resource for families eager to explore the outdoors.
Author and long-distance runner Jen Benson decided to live in a tent for a year with her husband Sim and their children to escape the stress, pressures and mounting debt of their old lives, and this is her account of that year spent in the wilderness of Britain
Exploring the world of ultra-running, this personal narrative delves into the determination and scientific principles that underpin the sport. It highlights the often-overlooked history of ultra-running while revealing insights into why female ultra-runners consistently surpass their male counterparts. The book combines personal experiences with broader themes of resilience and achievement, offering a unique perspective on a challenging athletic pursuit.
Day Walks in Somerset by Jen and Sim Benson features 20 routes spread across the county of Somerset suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, distance and navigation information, refreshment stops and local information.
Smart Running by Jen and Sim Benson is a comprehensive guide to running. Covering physiology, psychology, training theory and nutrition before clearly explaining how to build yourself a bespoke and customisable training plan - this book will help you to become a fitter, faster and stronger runner.
Slow down. Simplify. Sleep with your ear to the earth. This is the ultimate guide to the art and joy of living outdoors, under canvas. Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living and cooking outside in your garden, camping can do it all. Offering an escape from the stresses of everyday life, the art of camping lies in living simply, well. It's about paring back our busy, hyperconnected modern lives and embracing the many joys of living more slowly and connecting more meaningfully. The Camping Bible is the complete reference for newcomers and lifelong campers alike. Discover new adventures and clever hacks for Proper Camping, sleeping close to the earth in a shelter of stretched fabric held taught by pegs and guy lines, surrounded by the sounds of nature. It includes: - a complete introduction for beginners: tent selection; pitching tips; setting up portable kitchens - family-friendly advice: making the tent a home; entertaining kids in bad weather - glamping with bell tents and tipis: how to create a luxurious experience - ideas and advice for seasoned campers: 'The Art of the Tarp', camp cookery; sustainability Written by passionate and highly experienced outdoor experts, The Camping Bible is packed with wisdom, step-by-step instructions, tried-and-tested advice, top tips, recommended gear, adventure ideas, and beautiful photography and illustrations.