Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
A week has passed since I completed the 2018 Fort William Marathon, my second attempt at this beautiful race. Having loved it in 2017, I signed up for 2018 pretty much immediately afterwards, my main fear going into the race that it might not be as good as I remembered and I'd be disappointed. Fear … Continue reading 2018 Fort William Marathon – As good as I remembered and then some!
Stopping off in Aviemore for a couple of days post-marathon, having done very little yesterday, aside from going to Kincraig to see Hamish, the very cute and playful baby polar bear, I decided to stretch my legs today. (The marathon blog will follow later this week - just waiting for the race pics). The wind … Continue reading Recovery Walk: Meall a’ Bhuachaille
It’s nearly time! I’ve done the training and am now seriously tapering and reminding myself why I signed up for this marathon ... for fun! Lacking the solid training base from which I started my marathon training last year, I’ve completed the Pfitzinger & Douglas 18 week/up to 55 mile training plan with only a … Continue reading It’s nearly time: Fort William Marathon!
I was delighted to join my fellow Metros on the start line for the inaugural Chapelton of Elsick 10k. This feeling faded somewhat during the race, but that’s the way of running. Chapelton village in Aberdeenshire is a lovely wee place, established in the last few years and an ongoing project, situated just off the … Continue reading The Inaugural Chapelton of Elsick 10k
Day 4: Biking on the Great Glen Way Due to a less attractive forecast in addition to tired legs we decided to take a rest day. Anyone who knows Bruce well will know that rest doesn’t really figure in his day. I can easily while away a day doing little or nothing. He is happier … Continue reading Bikes, Trains and Boots: the Great Glen Way and the Glenfinnan Munros
Fort William Summer Hols, Day 2: Gulvain Planning an easy day as the forecast wasn’t great, we opted for Gulvain, another bike and hike with a single munro. The route profile looked like the bike out would be easier than yesterday. It probably was, but wearing hill walking trousers rather than padded shorts made me … Continue reading What a difference a day makes: Gulvain in the fog and Sgurr Eilde Mor & Binnein Beag in the sun
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!
Clare, happiest outdoors! 