A Ali No two fishing trips are alike, although there’s always the battle between you and the fish. I’m a busy guy and, honestly, I find it the perfect contrast to constant social interaction. I wouldn’t say it’s particularly strenuous, though it can be tricky keeping your balance up to your waist in a river in a strong current! It’s important to keep up with the latest equipment, too, and that can be expensive. Truth be told, I get anxious because my wife complains I’m out fishing come rain or shine, but on the occasions I bring home a nice trout, she’s all smiles.
B Bernice A daily run is my thing; it’s such a simple activity, you don’t have to spend a penny on it and you can keep on doing it no matter what the weather may bring: showers, snow, you name it! For me, it’s all about doing my personal best: I’m really not into measuring myself against others. I don’t vary from the same route, as that way I can time myself better. I’m constantly monitoring my stats and timings. I suppose you learn to recognise the other regular runners, and you can always give them a nod as you pass by.
C Cameron I try to go caving every Saturday, unless there’s been heavy rain in the days before. You do have to remember that there could be literally hair-raising hazards, and any false sense of security could be dashed in the blink of an eye. But it’s absolutely magic in caves, apart from going through submerged passages. I can’t stand that. You never go caving alone. Down there, teamwork is crucial for safety and survival – there’s no room for ego and you always have each other’s back, but once we’re back on the surface, we tend to go our separate ways.
D Desirée I always thought canoeing looked fun, but I just stumbled upon it. It was when I was living abroad for a few years. There were so many mountains and fast-flowing rivers it was something that everybody seemed to be doing. I can enjoy canoeing anywhere, but whitewater action is the ultimate challenge. Navigating yourself through fast-flowing rapids is no laughing matter: maintaining control of the canoe is vital, and every sense is heightened; afterwards, though, I’m in such a better place. As each weekend approaches, I’m always stressing about whether there’ll be time to fit in some canoeing.
E Elijah It was on the curriculum when I was a student so I had to take it. But orienteering is surprisingly popular, and now I truly appreciate the added networking benefits. I find it great exercise, too, though it can be more difficult when the weather is bad. But there's the mental side as well: your map-reading skills mean you have the ability to master the situation, and I relish that. Is it too expensive? OK, some people shell out a lot on gear, but I don't feel the need to wear designer kit. The one downside is that I can't stand it when I get beaten.
F Fiona I feel so lucky to have begun doing hang gliding. You can learn the basics in an afternoon and I love the simplicity of the control bar: to speed up, you pull it towards you and to slow down, away. Everything else is achieved by shifting your weight, to change direction. A lot of people do it, although it's not cheap; however, the experience more than recompenses the expenditure. How can I describe it? As the security of the ground is left behind, it's always just you in the air, as free as a bird, and that is invariably soothing.
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