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Canada Wood

This 2.5 mile loop round Canada Woods is great for walkers and trail runners. The dedicated off-road cycle tracks make it a must-visit for bikes too. The loop can be extended with a 2 mile out and back taking in Rough Castle tunnel (pictured in the header image) and The Falkirk Wheel, before doubling back…

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4 Running Related Reads to Inspire You!

Looking for something to do when you’re not running? Here are a few titles to while a away a few hours and inspire you to keep those legs turning over too… For those interested in exploring the human capacity for long distance running try Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Interested in the impact of…

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Mindful walking just makes sense!

Mindful walking is moving while retaining an awareness of your breathing, physical sensations and your surroundings.  Generally you will walk at a slower than “normal” pace and actively engage your senses to become fully present and consciously aware of the here and now.  Not dwelling on the past, nor projecting into the future but focusing on the act of walking where you are walking.

Kelly Ann Houston

How does the Club Synergy Free Trial Period Work?

Jump for joy, we’re 100% free for 30 days! Combining exercise with business networking and accountability for work and home tasks can be a difficult concept to get your head around without experiencing it. That’s why we offer a 30 calendar day FREE trial which gives access to absolutely everything Club Synergy has to offer.…

Kelly Ann Houston

The Story of Club Synergy

After surviving the horrible experience of school PE in the 80s, I avoided any form of exercise for years! But it is often said that exercise finds you and this was the case for me.  In 2006, I was a lone parent to three daughters, trying to make enough money through my small learning and…

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Ben A’an

AdVANture Overview This up and down route is approximately 4.5 miles in total, so allow a good 2 to 2.5 hours for the walk. Ben A’an may not be big compared to other hills in the Trossachs, including the neighbouring Ben Venue and Ben Ledi, but at just under 1500 ft this ‘mountain in miniature’…

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Torwood Blue Pool

AdVANture Overview This 5 mile-ish up and back to the stunning Torwood Blue Pool is suitable for walkers and hill runners. The kissing gates make it more difficult for bikes. There is potential to make this a longer 7 mile loop but navigation can be a bit challenging through the wooded section. The path varies…

Kelly Ann Houston

Why prioritising exercise will boost your business

Raising your heart rate can raise your bottom line! What if there was something you could do for 20 mins that would give you 2 hours more creative and productive time in your business, would you do it? And if that thing involved getting a little out of breath, would you still do it? I…

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The Benefits of a Digital Detox

We’ve all heard the term and probably think we don’t need one. There’s no way you could be addicted to your phone, is there? You decide when to use and when not to use it, don’t you? Research suggests otherwise with a scary 61% of people addicted to the internet and digital screens. Almost two-thirds…

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What’s the best way to start running?

If you Google “How to Start Running?” , the majority of results returned give you brilliant guidance on how best to start putting one foot in front of the other. Suggestions include: These are all well-researched, useful suggestions but I believe that the key to starting and sustaining a running practice is found long before…