Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
Biking Today was a stunning day. We’ve been truly blessed with the weather thus far during our ‘confinement’, and it was a joy to be out on the trails again today. Riding out from home, it’s not long before we reach Hazlehead. I love being able to ride across to Countesswells, a favourite running route … Continue reading Be Grateful of the Small Things
Taking advantage of a decent forecast we decided to head for the hills. Driving out to Braemar the skies looked clearer than expected. Despite being winter there also appeared to be very little snow on the horizon. After a quick pitstop in Braemar conditions did change as we drove out to Linn of Dee, the … Continue reading Sgor Mor: Blowin’ A Hoolie
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
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
A test of navigation on An Socach
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
For a while after the marathon last July, and over the winter, I felt like I’d lost the love of running. Maybe as I didn’t have a goal? I think I need to have a purpose and something to strive for; although at times I do enjoy running for running’s sake, I’m definitely better when … Continue reading Loving the trails again!
Honoured to be invited to share my marathon journey on project345blog Wishing James every success in his forthcoming marathon!
Clare, happiest outdoors! 