In past years I've often awoken on New Year Day around midday, slightly dazed but with a vague feeling that I want to do things differently in the year to come. Unfortunately, the lazy and dare I say slightly dull resolutions that many of us make at Hogmanay have often failed to come to fruition … Continue reading Birthday Adventures
Tag: Adventure
The Spookiest Castle you’ve never heard about
It was a particularly gloomy evening as we made our way towards Dufftown in Leah's yellow corsa. The bright colours of the car contrasted with the dull greys of the sky above Speyside as we navigated the wet roads. This was a perfect example of a cheaper and shortened version of a good old road … Continue reading The Spookiest Castle you’ve never heard about
Like Riding Through Treacle
It's always difficult to get out of bed when you can actually hear the rain and wind battering your bedroom windows. Friday morning was no exception to this rule. Awaking early for my planned ride I thought, 'it's June, it can't be that cold outside.' Spoiler alert: it was pretty cold. Not only was it … Continue reading Like Riding Through Treacle
Up eh Road
Before setting out on my long-suffering Cannondale bicycle last week I first delved into my inconsistent Strava history. Strava for those unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately out of the loop, is an app which provides a relatively detailed account of how far or fast you have gone on a ride or a run. According to my … Continue reading Up eh Road
An Irish Guinness Please
With a sense of intrepidation, I climbed the narrow steps leading to the small Aer Lingus flight which would be taking my Dad and I to Dublin. I’d describe it as smaller than a small plane. The mini bus of planes if you like. Boarding the propeller plane, I rembered I’d previously convinced myself that … Continue reading An Irish Guinness Please
Away Days – Taking the Ferry to Shetland
As I left my flat on a grey Aberdeen afternoon, my legs decided they wanted to take me on a long, winding route to the harbour. It was a Thursday and I should have been attending a lecture like a good student does. However, there was a good reason for my absence as the time … Continue reading Away Days – Taking the Ferry to Shetland
Race Report – Highland Cross 2019
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 the … Continue reading Race Report – Highland Cross 2019
That Road Trip Kind of Weekend
Last weekend was both enjoyable and surreal in equal measure. Over two days my girlfriend and I spent a huge amount of time traversing the North-East. We were able to show each other our local haunts from before we moved to the big city in search of fame of fortune. Well, to the moderately sized … Continue reading That Road Trip Kind of Weekend
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 Detox … Continue reading Race Report: Kinloss to Lossiemouth HM
Nightclubbing – what’s it all about then?
My first experience with drinking was three years ago and I can remember it vividly. I was 16 and most of my schoolmates had already had a taste of the 'naughty juice'. I remember stumbling around a friend's field, being an utter and total lightweight, a category I would likely still firmly place myself in. … Continue reading Nightclubbing – what’s it all about then?
