Sam Pyrah
Journalist and author
Sam Pyrah is an environmentalist and writer based in the Cairngorms with a passion for being active in the great outdoors. Her books include Run for Life and Run Your Best Marathon.
Recent articles by Sam Pyrah
Is there a wild wolf in your sitting room? How your pet dog might have more in common with its wolf ancestors than you might think...
All dogs share DNA with their ancestor the grey wolf, but can they ever escape their genes? Sam Pyrah delves into the science of selection and the quest for the perfect canine companion
Find your inner caveman! Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness
Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness. Sam Pyrah reveals seven ways to go back to basics with your lifestyle
When did dogs split from wolves and become their own distinct species?
Quite when dogs split from wolves isn't certain but it is likely to have been thousands of years ago...
Plastic wet wipes to be banned in Wales
Wales leads the UK by banning plastic wet wipes from December 2026.
Science proves listening to nature boosts your wellbeing and happiness. Here's why...
When you are next outdoors, take the time to stop and listen. Scientists say the sounds of nature can reduce stress, restore attention and boost mood. Open your ears and heart to nature’s song and feel the benefits yourself, says Sam Pyrah
The world’s best cure for mind and body is all around us – it’s water, say scientists
New research reveals the profound benefits of being in and near water for both mind and body
Want to get closer to your dog? Try running while tied together... This is canicross
On tracks and trails all over Britain, runners out with their dogs, attached to each other via a bungee, are becoming a common sight. Sam Pyrah and her dog Morris try out the growing sport of canicross, discovering that it has many benefits for both human and dog.