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adventure with purpose What's it like running 5.5 marathons in the desert? We hear from Yorkshire copper Paul about his experience in last years Marathon Des Sables in Morocco. Read more >>

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kit for the future Who made my softshell? Peeking behind the 'sweatshop' door,  Ed enters the murky world of employment standards. Read more>>

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