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Sarah Ruggins’s Double End to End record took fortitude forged by an agonising early illness, finds Tom Davidson

First hillwalk, first wild camp, first cloud inversion... there are some experiences that you remember for the rest of your life. We asked five hillwalkers to share the moments that shaped their relationship with the outdoors

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Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

When a race follows the route of the world’s longest downhill ski race – in reverse – you know the spectacular views will be hard-earned. Duncan Craig tackles the Alps’ fabled Inferno Half Marathon

You don’t have to board a plane to take your running to wild and wonderful places – from big days out to long weekends and epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, here’s our guide to the UK’s very best running adventures