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Something that I can do in the Edinburgh. Not anything extreme sports/outdoor related and I've done all of those. I also have martial arts covered.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:26 pm
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Running. If you're man enough 😉


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:29 pm
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I run enough as it is.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:31 pm
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Indoors and non extreme ...

Badminton
Table Tennis
Knitting


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:33 pm
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Olympic weight lifting. I started about 6 months ago, really very tricky to learn as it's all about timing and positions rather than strength. Quite satisfying when it does all come together and the bar just flies up, whacking yourself in the chin when you weren't expecting it!


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:33 pm
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Not anything outdoor related

Erm... Darts?

If you're happy to forgo the "no outdoors" caveat, i'd recommend running!


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:34 pm
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fencing


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:34 pm
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I'll play you at Table Tennis. Outdoor tables in Murrayfield and, err, near TBC (now EBC).


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:35 pm
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Climbing?


 
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+1 for badminton.

Is swimming outdoor related? Great for fitness, not a lot of equipment needed, and low risk of injury.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:35 pm
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Squash - one of the best indoor sports around. Good for taking out your aggression too.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:37 pm
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You could engage in the sport of trolling on the internet.............oh wait you've already exhausted that one too 8)


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:38 pm
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Badger baiting


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:38 pm
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I run enough as it is.

No you don't. Sign up for an ultra.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:38 pm
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I reckon you'd make a pretty spectacular sausage jockey


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:39 pm
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[s]Badger[/s] master baiting


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:40 pm
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Lol at yunki 😆


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:40 pm
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Archery


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:41 pm
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Modern pentathlon
Crown green bowling
Taxidermy
Sudoku


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:46 pm
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Cottaging


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:50 pm
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Anyone know much about diving? Not the scuba type.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:54 pm
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Helmet arguing.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:55 pm
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Skip diving?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:56 pm
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Anyone know much about diving? Not the scuba type.

Muff?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 8:56 pm
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handball???


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:01 pm
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I've fairly recently started trampolineing and its the best fun I've had in an age.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:01 pm
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Power kites are a bit of fun, I've just bought my first skateboard for a bit of a laugh with my kids, problem is I'm 42! Only about 30 years late!
Edit, ignore this, just noticed the not extreme or out doors bit, what does extreme mean anyway? Doing while drinking Red Bull or such like?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:05 pm
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are you man enough?

[url= http://www.edinburghwolves.com/ ]big boys don't cry[/url]


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:09 pm
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Or octopush, I quite fancy a go at that.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:15 pm
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sea kayaking


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:33 pm
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which other sports have the most scope for contrary opinions?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 9:35 pm
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You could try mountain biking. I hear it is quite popular.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 10:50 pm
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Trampolining - good for balance - feels like flying!


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 10:53 pm
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DangerW*nk?


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 10:56 pm
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How about Archery? I've fancied it myself but not got around to it!


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 11:16 pm
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Ultimate frisbee.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 11:16 pm
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Roller derby.


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 11:26 pm
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Rugby


 
Posted : 27/07/2013 11:38 pm
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Indoor climbing is good fun and tiring enough if you try hard.


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 7:36 am
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+1 for ultimate frisbee although it gets on your own.
Longboard skateboard. As easy or extreme as you want.


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 8:26 am
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Join Capital City Mens Roller Derby team - they are in Edinburgh

heres a game to give an example:


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 3:50 pm
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There is a diving club at The Commie, quick search on Google should give you some info!


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 4:03 pm
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No doubt that roller derby thing is fun, but it looks like an awfully complicated way to have a fight.


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 4:17 pm

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