Having decided I was ‘peopled out’ a couple of months ago, I decided to have a wee solo venture over summer. Having looked at various ‘Ways’, the most appealing was probably the West Highland Way, but as I’ll be doing this again sometime with husband, I had to find an alternative, and having considered all … Continue reading Fife Coastal Path: Day 1, North Queensferry to Burntisland
Author: clarehappiestoutdoors
I'm a keen runner, hill walker, occasional yogi, fan of Pilates, and most importantly, lover of the outdoors! I'm not a munro bagger - I just enjoy being out and about.
Married to Bruce (@BruceRussell16), a better photographer than I, who currently provides the majority of the hill photographs - thanks Bruce!
Tyndrum Hols (Part 3): The Final Instalment
Day 5: The day got off to a mixed start. Frustratingly, having bolted down breakfast to get the early (8 am) train, it was approximately half an hour late. On the upside, we hadn’t realised we needed to book seats (it was the Caledonian Sleeper) but were advised we were in luck - seats were … Continue reading Tyndrum Hols (Part 3): The Final Instalment
Tyndrum Hols (Part 2): a munro and a wee jaunt along the Way
Day 3: Beinn Sgulaird Having woken feeling somewhat reminiscent of being run over by a bus, I indulged in some gentle yoga practise to stretch out my weary limbs before breakfast - the joys of holidays! Much refreshed, we then headed for Beinn Sgulaird. Going down the Oban road in the car however, I did … Continue reading Tyndrum Hols (Part 2): a munro and a wee jaunt along the Way
Tyndrum Hols (Part 1): there’s more to Tyndrum than the Green Welly Stop!
Day 1: Stuchd an Lochain The drive out Glen Lyon seemed to take forever, all the more so being caught behind a bus! Parking up just ahead of the dam, we donned our boots and began a gentle walk to the cairn that indicates the turn off for Stuchd an Lochain. This took us gently … Continue reading Tyndrum Hols (Part 1): there’s more to Tyndrum than the Green Welly Stop!
Loving the trails!
Having set the bar at parkrun at the end of May, I fell off the pace in June. Half marathon training should have started (and in theory has), but the tall task of getting back to speed leaves me a little lacking in enthusiasm. June has also seen me away for work related things a … Continue reading Loving the trails!
Aberdeen parkrun: Setting the Bar
Since the marathon I’ve been somewhat lazy. The planned two week rest period turned into four weeks of not a lot. I did a couple of easy runs in the third week, then last week life got in the way with lots on, very little ‘me’ time, and too many hours spent at work. On … Continue reading Aberdeen parkrun: Setting the Bar
When Charlie Met Bella: The Cairnwell Trio
My husband has taken on a challenge ... 50 munros in 150 days to raise money for Charlie House: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bruce-russell5 As with all things Bruce, he’s not doing it by halves so I’m going to be spending much of June alone as he hits the heights on various expeditions! Should you wish to follow his … Continue reading When Charlie Met Bella: The Cairnwell Trio
Loch Lee
Too windy for big hills and too soon for running (I’m fully committed to two weeks complete rest post-marathon), we decided upon a low level walk today and went south for a change to Loch Lee. Parking at Invermark (Glen Esk), we headed off along the road for a short distance before veering onto the … Continue reading Loch Lee
2019 London Marathon: Where Dreams Come True! Look
Leaving work on Friday I felt stranglely emotional as I had done on and off all week. Super excited at the prospect of running the London Marathon, a dream come true, but also apprehensive with a few niggling doubts as to whether I’d trained enough, if the crowds would be too much, and other such … Continue reading 2019 London Marathon: Where Dreams Come True! Look
2019 London Marathon: The Taper
The taper has begun - if you can call it a taper with the Hanson Method - harder than usual with regard to the mileage, but in many ways the feelings, both physically and emotionally are the same thus far. Thursday 18th April: I did my last ‘SOS’ session today - 6 miles at target … Continue reading 2019 London Marathon: The Taper
