Alan's back from his travels (again! Retirement suits him!) so there was some element of organisation for today's Sunday social run. He's the one that posts on Facebook to remind others that we'll be running. Admittedly it is usually the same route, place and time, but occasionally this varies). One such variation was when Ali, … Continue reading Metro Social Sunday
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!
parkrun and Pittodrie: The Abridged Version!
The day started with a great parkrun at Aberdeen this morning, running with my big sister and (briefly) my niece. Always a pleasure, we chatted our way round the course which took our minds off the somewhat unpleasant wind on the way out, and in true Aberdeen style we enjoyed a balmy, warm day on … Continue reading parkrun and Pittodrie: The Abridged Version!
Don’t leave home without your insoles!
Having fully intended to run yesterday it just didn’t quite happen. I was undecided whether to run from work or home. With a 6:30 Yoga class to attend I decided that home was the better option. However, my car had other ideas ... on auto pilot I found it took me to Cafe Cognito again! … Continue reading Don’t leave home without your insoles!
Hazlehead & Countesswells
Thankfully despite the cold it’s been very dry (therefore no ice underfoot) and we were able to get out to the woods for one of my favourite long runs: Hazlehead and Countesswells. Setting off with Ali and Derek, we were nearly a man down before we left the car park with Derek having a minor … Continue reading Hazlehead & Countesswells
My 135th parkrun and my motivation to keep going
The yoga's been going well - my yoga streak continues with daily practice ongoing. However, I am still struggling with the darkness and the cold, and the resulting lack of motivation for running. It is what it is and I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I have two races coming up: Kinloss … Continue reading My 135th parkrun and my motivation to keep going
Social Sunday at Scolty
Sunday runs are great. For me they’re not so much about the pace, but more about the distance being the long run of the week and ultimately about the social. When you first start out running you often wonder how a run can be sociable and filled with chat - the simple answer is to … Continue reading Social Sunday at Scolty
Volunteering (and a lack of motivation!)
Happiest outdoors or not, having volunteered at Stonehaven parkrun this morning I was somewhat frozen and lacking any motivation to go running outdoors this afternoon so headed inside for the ‘dreadmill’ instead. I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to run of late. Darkness and cold are not great motivators and today’s session has been … Continue reading Volunteering (and a lack of motivation!)
Sgòr Mòr
Arriving at the Linn of Dee car park it was with a little trepidation that we set off, the car thermometer reading a chilly -5C! Thus, 3 pairs of gloves went on at the outset, prevention being better than cure, and off we went. A short distance along the track we turned off and headed … Continue reading Sgòr Mòr
Stonehaven parkrun
Most readers will be aware of parkrun I suspect. For anyone that’s not, it’s a free weekly timed 5k - run fast, run slow, walk ... your choice! I came late to the parkrun party, my ‘home’ run in Aberdeen being well established by the time I started going. Stonehaven is a more recent addition … Continue reading Stonehaven parkrun
Yoga: Nourishing the body and mind
I have a love / hate relationship with yoga. It's something I'd like to do more of - to become more flexible, to stretch my weary muscles, to take time out of life just to breathe and be in the moment. When I'm on the mat (even if it's just when I'm in Savasana) I … Continue reading Yoga: Nourishing the body and mind
Clare, happiest outdoors! 