Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
First hill walking day in a while, and the first day of the marathon taper, we parked at the Old Bridge of Tilt, then heading off on the bikes with the ultimate goal of a walk up Beinn Dearg, my 120th munro. Route finding was easy - follow the black arrows. It was just unfortunate … Continue reading Beinn Dearg: You really need a bike!
I had fond memories of last year's Stonehaven Half Marathon and had even been heard to say that I found it easier than Peterhead Half Marathon (see recent blog). The jury's out today though and I'll be interested to hear the thoughts on this from anyone else that's run both. It's been hot! We're all … Continue reading Stonehaven Half Marathon: Hot and hilly!
A week later than planned I returned to visit Peterhead, this time with cash, to go and see the Prison Museum. It was worth the wait. Have you not been, I’d recommend it as it’s a very interesting visit. From the outside the prison is somewhat foreboding, and chatting to the ‘Guard’ on entry he … Continue reading Peterhead Prison Museum
I entered the Peterhead Half Marathon as the marathon plan said to race this weekend. However, the plan also advised a recovery run on Friday, race on Saturday (8 - 15k) and long run of 17 miles on Sunday. While I'm a bit of a stickler for a plan this didn't quite fit in with … Continue reading Masson Glennie Peterhead Half Marathon: the toughest half I’ve ever done!
The Metro Aberdeen Coast 2 Coast Relay is well underway as I write having started at 4:59 pm with the juniors dipping a hand or foot in the sea before setting off. They ran to Duthie Park, handing over to the Leg 2 runners who then carried the baton to Culter which is where we … Continue reading Metro Coast to Coast Relay: Leg 3, Culter to Banchory
The marathon training's going pretty well so I was looking forward to the Metro Beach 10k - it's fast, flat, and usually by the time evening comes the wind along the prom has died down. This unfortunately was not the case last night ... My legs were tired from the weekend's running. The long run … Continue reading A weekend of running and the Metro Beach 10k
I’m struggling to recall when I joined Metro Aberdeen Running Club, but looking through the old race photos it appears it was in 2009. My first marathon was Amsterdam in October 2008 - no Metro vest. My second, Lochaber in April 2010, complete with vest. Anyway, that aside, I’ve very much enjoyed being a member … Continue reading Metro Aberdeen Running Club
BHGE 10k is one of Aberdeen’s biggest races. As such it attracts lots of people from the local running community and is great fun for spectating! (Other races are available too: I’d recommend the Metro 10k and Dyce Half for starters) Running a 10k didn’t fit with my marathon training so instead I opted to … Continue reading Spectating at BHGE 10k
I can’t quite remember why I signed up for Loch Leven Half Marathon; the only thing that springs to mind is that it was just to give me a race in the build up to my main goal, Fort William Marathon. It's also a race I've only done once, way back in 2008 when I … Continue reading Loch Leven Half Marathon: The First ‘18’ Miler of the Training Plan
Enjoying a ‘recovery’ week in my marathon training I eased back a little more than scheduled in order to enjoy some walking this week. For a change we opted for something closer to home, two munros that Bruce has previously done but that were new for me and our walking companion, Bruce’s friend James. These … Continue reading Cairn Bannoch and Carn an t-Sagairt Mor: A Blustery Day in the Cairngorms
Clare, happiest outdoors! 