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Cocodona 250: A Once In A Lifetime Endurance Story
What began as an ambitious race plan quickly became something very different.
Cocodona 250 pushed Frankie Ralph far beyond the experience he had prepared for. Early foot problems changed the trajectory of the race almost immediately, turning a fast-moving pursuit into a 104-hour battle of patience, resilience and relentless forward progress across Arizona.
Crewed, paced and documented in real time by the OUT&BACK team, this film captures the full journey from packet pickup to the finish line in Flagstaff - the highs, the lows, the sleep deprivation, the problem-solving and the people who helped hold it all together.
From wood to moor: Back o’ Bennachie trails with Portal + GORE-TEX®
Alongside Portal and GORE-TEX®, the group set out across the Aberdeenshire trails.
Taking in the western side of Bennachie, the route climbed steadily onto the hill, moving from summit to summit before dropping back down to base for a well-earned coffee.
Clachnaben Hill Race by Cosmics Aberdeen
For the second year in a row, Out & Back supported the race with a presence on the day as well as providing a prize for the male and female overall winners of the race.
Portal x GORE-TEX
Portal and GORE-TEX® come together to deliver a lightweight, packable waterproof built to move with the weather — engineered for performance without excess.
ASICS Superblast 3 with Jen Donaldson
We linked up with Jen Donaldson to put the ASICS Superblast 3 through its paces — from steady miles to fast efforts, built for every kind of run.
Portal Spring/Summer '26
Physical and emotional tools for human movement. Discover the latest from Portal for Spring/Summer ’26, now available at Out & Back.
Gait Analysis @ OUT&BACK
Find the right running shoes with our in-store gait analysis, powered by ARION and the Wahoo KICKR RUN.
A new partnership with Still Going Strong!
We’re proud to support two standout trail events at Glen Tanar, from summer racing in the Cairngorms to the iconic Illuminator night run.
Nike ACG Ultrafly & Lava Loft Jacket
Nike’s All Conditions Gear is back. After dominating Western States and Black Canyon, ACG arrives at Out & Back with the Ultrafly and Lava Loft Jacket - built for trail, ultra and beyond.
Paris Fashion Week: Looking Ahead To Autumm/Winter '26
We’re back in Aberdeen following another trip out to the French capital for a January edition of Fashion Week with the main focus being Autumn/Winter ‘26. Keeping it short and sweet, we’ve rounded up some of our highlights in this post.
On Location: CAYL AW25
With some pieces from the CAYL Autumn/Winter '25 Collection in tow, we headed West with friend of O&B Keiran, towards Falls of Feugh, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
Deeside Night Race Series - Race #2 - Tarland Trails
Race #2 of the Deeside Night Race Series delivered everything you want from a winter night race. Three loops of Tarland Trails brought steep climbs, fast bermed descents and relentless turns, all raced under head torch alone. With just five seconds separating first and second, it was a flat-out, high-intensity battle that proved the series is very much heating up — even in the dark.
