The word ouch can be used to describe any race which I have previously taken part in. The Lumphanan Detox. Ouch. In fact it could be used in many different contexts in my day to day life. Going over the handlebars on my bike and hitting my head. Ouch. Having my homework thrown into theContinue reading “Race Report – Highland Cross 2019”
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Race Report: Kinloss to Lossiemouth HM
Location: Kinloss & Lossiemouth, Moray Time: 11:00, 17 February 2019 Distance: 13 miles (approx. 21km) On Sunday I ran my second half marathon race and was pleased to come away with a Personal Best, running the 13 mile road race in 1:32:35. Achieving this time was especially pleasing because I had failed to PB in the Lumphanan DetoxContinue reading “Race Report: Kinloss to Lossiemouth HM”
Weekly Rambling
Issue 5 – Tuesday 19 February 2019 The Good I am pleased to report that last week was a pretty good week overall, those concerned by the slightly moody nature of my previous weekly updates will be glad to hear. And no it isn’t just because Scotland weren’t playing rugby, though it may have helped. ToContinue reading “Weekly Rambling”
A Half to Celebrate Freshers’ Please
The day before Kenyan super human Eliud Kipchoge claimed a new world record by a whole minute and 18 seconds at the Berlin Marathon, 369 runners gathered to participate in the annual Crathes Half Marathon on a sunny September day. These runners gathering on the beautiful grounds of Crathes Castle weren’t going to come away fromContinue reading “A Half to Celebrate Freshers’ Please”
Highland Cross 2018 – Race Report
It is now Monday night and your legs are still sore from taking part in a 50 mile duathlon on Saturday. It was worth it however because you raised money for charities that do brilliant work in the Scottish Highlands. You also thoroughly enjoyed yourself and pushed yourself to the limits of endurance while travelling throughContinue reading “Highland Cross 2018 – Race Report”
Glas Tulaichean Uphill – 26/05/18
Last Saturday afternoon I competed in my first ever uphill running race, it also only being the third time I’ve competed this year. It was actually the first time I’ve run up a munro which I found rather surprising when I think about it. The finish line was atop Glas Tulaichean, a munro a fewContinue reading “Glas Tulaichean Uphill – 26/05/18”
Dess Woods Night Race (26/01/18)
On a chilly Friday evening my Mother and I embarked on another adventure down the Deeside Valley to participate in our second race of the year respectively. This time we would be stopping just short of the village of Lumphanan, the destination being a sizable area of woodland two miles short of where we hadContinue reading “Dess Woods Night Race (26/01/18)”
Lumphanan Detox 10K 2018
With the festive period coming to a close, there seemed no better option than to make the short journey down the Deeside valley to the village of Lumphanan to participate in the aptly named “Detox” race. After a lull in my running addiction in recent weeks, this seemed the perfect opportunity to create a benchmark at the start of aContinue reading “Lumphanan Detox 10K 2018”
Some Very Scottish Adventures 