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WHW Blog List
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Going down! - Here is my "fitness and freshness" graph from Strava for the last 6 months. Going down! In my last blog I was just starting to hope I'd turned a wee c...
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My 19th West Highland Way Race - January 1st is when I start to focus and train for June, my build up was going well until March 22nd, I was having a wee recce of the 4 mile loop for the...
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Mid-year review and What the next 6 months hold - I don’t usually do mid-year reviews of my running, leaving it all for my end of year. But this year I thought I would and may even make it an annual t...2 weeks ago
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Problems to Podium - Distance: 42.2 miles Time: 6:44:49 Position: 3rd, 1st MV40 If you have been following the random rambles on here you would know I was coming up for a race....
7 months ago -
Cycle to Austria Day 12: Dornbirn to Birgitz (Austria), Friday, September 13, 2024; 14km - Day 11 is here. No matter how bad the weather would be today I would arrive at my parents by bike – that was the commitment I’d made to myself and pretty m...8 months ago
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A year on… - I remember reading at the beginning of this phase of my life that ‘you are always post-partum’ and now, a year on, it makes sense. Mara has been in nursery...
1 year ago -
– Try Therapy - is most likely the very best known online treatment website worldwide. …due to its sheer size. It boasts 3 million subscribers, more than 20,000 therapists...2 years ago
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Packrafting killed my camera! - To cut to the chase, we’re talking about a good day yesterday (something I’ve wanted to do for a long time) marred by stupidly knocking an unsecured camera...2 years ago
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Thank you John - John, I’m writing directly to you because it seems easier to talk to you rather than trying to leave a tribute, which so many people have done far more elo...4 years ago
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Remembering John Kynaston - Like everyone who knew him, I was stunned and saddened to hear that John had passed away. John’s family had asked that we all get out for a run or walk...
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Plans for 2021 - I love to plan ahead and so I have entered a number of races for 2021. Some of them were postponed in 2020 and carried over. So here is my plan for the yea...4 years ago
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It is all about the adventure - The ballot gods have spoken and so for the most part the adventures for the coming year have been decided. A few people have asked me recently about where ...5 years ago
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ENDURO COMMUTES – Friday 15th to Monday 18th November 2019 - This particular set of commuting adventures started on Friday night when I took the bike and all the extra kit, uniform and food into town. Saturday aftern...
5 years ago -
Centurion Track 100: Race report - Centurion Running Track 100 Photos by Jack Atkinson Official race report A race report about running 402 (and a bit extra) laps around a 400 metre track....
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Isle of Harris Marathon - 5 Months Postpartum - I entered the Marathon Hebrides (the first full marathon to be held on the Isle of Harris) while I was still pregnant. Obviously pregnant with my first bab...
5 years ago -
The West Highland Way Race 2019 – RACE REPORT - The West Highland Way Race 2019 TIME: 22 Hours 15 Minutes and 58 Seconds OVERALL : 55th/196 finishers GENDER: 5th/45 female finishers “It’s very unusual ...6 years ago
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28 seconds. - The Fling was my first event of the year and I was feeling quite good. So good that I found myself in the 10 to 12 hour starting pen for the race. I knew...6 years ago
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Coastal Trail Series Sussex 55km race report - After every race I make myself notes of what went well and what I should have done differently. Sometimes the should-have-done-differentlys are on the rid...
6 years ago -
North Face - Here is a recent painting of the North Face of Ben Nevis under winter conditions.There has already been some snow falls on the higher tops although not ...
6 years ago -
Lakes in a Day 2018 - making the call. - Nearly all the reportage I've seen so far about this year's LIAD has been about water - torrential rain and wading through streams, lakes and puddles, a...6 years ago
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Tor des Geants (340km, 24,000m+/-) - My approach to the TOR was a blend of ignorance and denial which in hindsight was a great combination. I knew enough about the race to be excited about ta...
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Lairig Ghru - The Lairig Ghru has been on my list of walks to walk for a very long time, but it’s either a very long but lightweight one day walk, with tricky logistics ...6 years ago
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Training the Taubertal legs - Last year I'd completed the Leek half marathon and loved the challenge of it. Yes, it's on road/country lanes/pavements and path, however there are enough ...
6 years ago -
GB Ultras : Race Across Scotland - Volunteer Report 2018 - Yes, I know, I've been silent on the blog this year - I'll come back to that another time. I felt I needed to put some words down about last week's incredi...
6 years ago -
Sabbaticals & Studying - I've already mentioned to a few people and putting it out there in public will help support my in my choice. In 2019 I'm having a sabbatical. From 'rac...
6 years ago -
Lakeland 50 - The Orange One - Orange all the way Hats off to Marc Laithwaite and his team - the 2018 Lakeland 50/100 event was another truly epic weekend of running, weather and oran...
6 years ago -
Clyde Stride / Clyde Shuffle - Two weeks ago I entered a race. For £23 you’d be lucky to get entry into a 10k race these days, so the idea of running a 40 mile ultra for that price, and ...7 years ago
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YEAR 50 - THE FIRST HALF - On the run up to the big 5oh I have been just doing enough to keep my legs turning over. I decided months ago last years racing had taken its toll so would...
7 years ago -
Unearthing the Holy Grail; an alternative look at the fling. - On Saturday the 28th April 2018 I had one of the greatest days of my life. Having been searching for the Holy Grail for years, this highest of highs would...
7 years ago -
In My Minds Eye - Funny How Time Flies - I'm not one for regular posts on my running or training, you only need to look at the last time i posted below yep, April 2016, whats happened since then,...
7 years ago -
Glenmore 24 | 12 Hour Trail Race – Race Report 2017 - Glenmore 24 – 12 Hour Race 2nd September 2017 Miles Ran: 45.984 8th of 16 Females 17th of 34 Runners The Glenmore 24 event is one of the Scottish running...7 years ago
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Stick-to-it-iveness: UTMB 2017 - Trudging up a steep trail of mud and slick rock, head bowed against driving rain and hemmed in between male runners continually surging past towards the ...
7 years ago -
SDW100 - This could be a long blog, but 100 miles is a long way. I've always had a pull to this race for various reasons. I've heard many great plaudits about Cent...
8 years ago -
Withdrawal from 3100 - It is with deep regret that I have had to make an ‘eleventh hour’ decision to withdraw from the 3100 race in New York due to my wife Elizabeth’s medical co...8 years ago
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Over The Sea To Skye - No ‘speed bonny boat’, nor was there a ‘bird on the wing’. There was, however, an ‘over the sea to Skye’. We just took the far handier bridge! Our first tr...8 years ago
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Winter West Highland Way Interview with Caroline Mckay - To help put something back into the West Highland Way Race I will be doing a series of podcasts contributions to the official West Highland Way Race Podcas...8 years ago
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Camino de Santiago - an 800 kilometre journey of reflection and discovery - Introduction The blog below is a collection of my sketches completed at the end of every second day walking the Camino de Santiago, otherwise known as the...
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Raising Lazarus at the River Ayr Way - After a Gobi Desert type dry spell in the ultra marathon world; and after a disappointing DNF in the West Highland Way, I thought I'd end this season with ...8 years ago
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6102WHW2016 - A Double West Highland Way - 6102WHW2016 The story of a Double West Highland Way Run Back in 2009 George and I had a crack at a Double WHW which due to a number of factors mainly hea...
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Lakeland 50 2016 - I first ran the Lakeland 50 in 2014......the heatwave year! .....blazing sunshine and 30C going up Fusedale I actually phoned home and swore "I'm never doi...
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#BringGobiHome - Echoing on from my last blog… …it’s been a while since my last post and what a rollercoaster of highs and lows! First to mention would be that we now have ...
8 years ago -
Living with Wildlife in your Garden - Today I was watering our vegetable garden when I had that eiry feeling that something was starring at me. Oh ya, look who was checking me and the vegetabl...
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Every day is a school day - So, I've been umming and ahhing for a few weeks as to how to go about writing a report on the Keswick Mountain Festival and the 50k trail race. I was reall...
9 years ago -
South Downs Way 100 - Not written a race report since my WHW triple crown last year. However I felt my experience at the SDW100 was sufficiently epic to merit trying to remember...
9 years ago -
Bears, Beards and Beers… a Romanian Adventure! - We’ve been back home for a week now and I need to say a few words about our experience in Romania and the epic Transylvanian Bear Race. In only its second ...9 years ago
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My Western States 100 Journey - With the race being my focus this year I thought it would be good to capture some of the build-up in the form of moving pictures on the old YouTuber. Let m...
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Quick review of 2015 - It's been a much better year for me running wise. I lost more than 2 stone between January and the end of March, which, along with the benefit of some new ...9 years ago
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As One Year Ends, Another Begins… - …and with it come new challenges! So, it’s almost the end of the year, which can only mean one thing. A review of my running throughout 2015. But, why woul...9 years ago
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Charlie The Ultra Running Collie (2002-2015) RIP - ‘So you didn’t catch him then’ a neighbouring farmer, Phil, observed with a wry smile. ‘Didn’t catch who?’ I said. ‘Your collie, Charlie. I saw you bot...
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An Update on my 2015 Sabbatical Year - Appreciating the Achievements - Hi, It's been a while since my last blog post, so hopefully this post will be worth 'waiting for', although I doubt there are many out there on the edge of...
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Glenmore 2015 - First weekend in September what getting to be regular attendance at Glenmore either running supporting or Marshaling. For the 2nd time i was running the 24...9 years ago
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The TDS 2015 - aka The Hike from Hell - Now if your looking forward to reading an uplifting made it through till the end post for some motivation. Stop reading. However if you revel in others pa...
9 years ago -
Montane Lakeland 100 2015 - The Lakeland 100 has fascinated me since I first heard about it. It's the UK's premier 100 miler (actually 105 but more of that later), really hilly b...
9 years ago -
Ups and downs, Highs and Lows and throwing up. - *D33* (Deeside Way 33 mile Ultra, Aberdeen to Banchory and back) Like most years, since I took up 'Ultra-Marathon' running, I once again made my first even...
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Struggling - I found the HR limited running very frustrating and decided to bin it earlier this week. The diet is OK but it is fair to say that it's novelty value has wo...10 years ago
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St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon - I feel the title alone will explain why I was persuaded to take part in this half marathon. Being Scottish and new to New Zealand, I’m keen to try and seek...
10 years ago -
Ultra Trail de les Fonts - Towards the end of any running season my mind inevitably begins to ponder what next. 2014 was no exception. With the hope of getting an entry for the Ultra ...
10 years ago -
JUST A TEST RUN - I thought i'd start this blog to keep track of my training for this years westhighland way race . I've new routes planned , and i'm looking forward to shar...
10 years ago -
2014 Ending - Well the year is almost Ending and it's been a rocky year as far as Racing and Blogging goes. A couple of good performances at the begining of the year an...
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My Quest for the Giblet - To say I was nervous is an understatement! How Thomas got through the last week before the race with me coming up with new symptoms every day I don’t k...
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Lakeland 100 - Lakeland 100 Website Results Lakeland 100 Pictures by Thomas Loehndorf Its now two weeks since the Lakeland 100 race, an amazing experience that I will che...10 years ago
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The Longest Day: My Story of the West Highland Way - Andrew Macmillen - *The Longest Day* *My story of the West Highland Way Race 21-22 June 2014* *Written by: Andrew Macmillen * The 95 mile (152 kilometre) route of the We...
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A Most Remarkable Day and a Support Crew Members Thoughts - You know, there are times in your life when you really feel that something you have just witnessed is positively jaw dropping. The west Highland Way Race ...11 years ago
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Out running - This blog is currently retired.... I'm out running...or maybe enjoying a cup of tea. Thanks for your support.11 years ago
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Talking Books - I listened to National Geographic's 'Adventurers of the Year' live chat on Google+ Hangouts, Kilian Jornet was among those taking part. At one point he was...11 years ago
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Angie - Day 365 - 1.5 miles - Untitled by AAllum20 at Garmin Connect - Details Went to Blackpool for the day so decided to do the last run before tea. Steve came with me which was lovely...11 years ago
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Back on (the) Track – Soochow 24 Hour Race - WOW! AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! TREMENDOUS! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! No amount of superlatives, (how ever long they grow), can truly sum up the wonderful event at S...11 years ago
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Marcothon 2013 - Well that's me halfway through the Marcothon 2013, a simple challenge to run every day in December for a minimum of 25 minutes or 3 miles. It sound simple ...11 years ago
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Travelling with Cruise - A cruise to Asia may just be the thing for you if you wish to explore exotic lands. There are many different cruise lines that offer trips to Asia, and all...11 years ago
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Ilkley incline! - Little 5 kay killer hill work. 170 metres of ascent and descent, straight up from guitar teacher's house to the Cow and Calf rocks and back down. Stunning ...11 years ago
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Ramapo Mountain Madness 2013 - New Jersey's toughest wee ultra - It's now six months since we moved to New Jersey from Scotland. We live about an hour north west of NYC, not far from where the suburbs stop and the mount...
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Lakeland 50 - half the length, twice the pain - Having the UTMB lined up for the following month I decided to err on the side of caution and do the Lakeland 50 this year instead of the 100. Thinking I'd...
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My training Calender for the Hardmoors 55 - I am running the Hardmoors 55 in March and here is my training plan Distances in the chart are in kilometres Distances in the chart are in kilometres MON...11 years ago
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Interloping on Dod's blog page - The Great Glen Way Trial Race by Karen D - It feels rather good to be typing a race report again! Hello word document, it’s been a while. Let’s not go into the negatives of the past 16 months when ...
12 years ago -
West Highland Way - This is my story of my biggest run challenge . I am now 50 years old , have done 5 x 100km, 1x85k, 2x 73km , 3x60 k , 3 x52k trail ultra and 1x 56 k road...12 years ago
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A Sprint Finish it Wis'ne - Noani, me and David Wasn't sure last year if I was going to enter again this year as I had entered the UK Ironman in Bolton (my first ever triathlon except...
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West Highland Race 2013 - The journey to the WHW race 2013 started immediately after last year’s ‘Fling’. Previously I’d always decided I would leave it for a few years before app...12 years ago
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London Marathon pleasure and study horror (in that order) - As the title suggests, and as the London Marathon was over a month ago, I am in the depths of study hell. Should I be posting on my blog the day before my ...
12 years ago -
Ultimate Trails 100k - Been really busy so far this year working on a few new projects. I'm working as the Course Director on a very exciting new event, Ultimate Trails 100k, whi...
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There Will Be Weather... - ...so says the Lord of the Bridge every June in Milngavie. No-one said it in March. After all, this is Scotland. The only guarantee is that there will be...
12 years ago -
2013 so far ..... - Thought I'd give a wee update on how 2013's gone so far and what i have planned at the moment for the year ahead. In terms of previous years, 2013's got of...
12 years ago -
The Eventual Road to Sparta - The main running goal of 2013, has well er....become a non-starter....... The Spartathlon has filled up before I have even had a chance to qualify. Oh well ...
12 years ago -
Marcothon 2012 - After a gruesome near death experience in the Kilpatrick Hills (11 miles in 2,5 hours crawling through a blizzard) with Marco himself I managed 5 miles tod...
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Another joy - After some more treadmill running, I ventured out for another 'outdoor' run this evening. No frills, 2 mile plod around the streets near home, however this...12 years ago
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Devil O The Highlands 2012 - Well that didn’t exactly go according to plan! After the Highland Fling my aim was to tun the Cateran Trail Ultra however I was diagnosed with tendonitis i...
12 years ago -
West Highland Way Race 2012 - This was my second attempt at the West Highland Way Race having DNF in 2010 at Kinlochleven. I learned a lot from that year but was unable to take part in ...
13 years ago -
Digging Deep WHW Race 2012 - *The Race * Midnight in Milngavie and I'm actually here. It's been journey to come this far and another begins in an hours time. I'm not nervous, I'm gen...13 years ago
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...and then, there was Magic. - I'm sure that's not what exercise physiologists call it but for me, that moment when exhausted legs come back to life after 70 miles of plodding will alway...
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How hard can it be? - Hmm what to do? My WHW dreams collapsed in February thru April, but like a glint of light I’m now left just too enticingly close with the big question. S...13 years ago
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Not pretty in pink - Sometimes when progress is slow it's hard to see the bigger picture. Despite being physically inactive, I've actively been trying to lose some of the w...
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health & social care bill...... (no running or bikes) - help stop nye bevan from spinning in his grave and keep access to health services free for all at the point of need. our national health service certainly i...
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Activity starting: 28/10/2011 08:23 - Cross training and the cycle to work. Week consisted of swimming 3 km 2 in sea and 1 in pool. Cycle total was only 80km running 24km so will need to ramp...13 years ago
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Mud Sweat And Nae Tears - Long time no see! A serious lack of progress in my general fitness, being a fat bugger and always finding that I couldn't run two steps has meant a blog tha...13 years ago
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Ben Nevis Race - On Saturday I travelled north to run in the annual Ben Nevis Race,as most runners know this is no ordinary hill race this one is up and down Britains high...13 years ago
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When Dreams Come True - It’s difficult to describe the events of last weekend. Normally after a race, you can summarise it fairly concisely as the events happened over a relativel...
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Devil o' The Highlands 2011 - Back home after our last official encounter with the West Highland Way this year. Tim finished the Devil o' The Highlands in about 9.15. Not bad consider...13 years ago
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Cameo Blogger - RACE FOOD AND RECOVERY FOOD ALL IN ONE! Yesterday I ran the Lairig Ghru Hill race. For those of you who don't know its a 28 mile race from Braemar to Avi...
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End of an era - An era is defined as a significant period of time. I think it's safe to say that my last 13 years involvement with the WHW race is definitely an era. An...
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The final curtain - This is it. The final post, the last curtain call. Whatever you want to call it. It's been 8 months of a rollercoaster ride and I've decided it's come ...
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Will I Run Again ?? - It's So Far Away. It is now 26 weeks since my knee was drilled to pieces by a couple of doctors who carried out a procedure with no warning or discussion o...14 years ago
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Highland Fling 2011 - This year was a bit different from last year. This year there were other people entering the event who I knew and I had the chance to run with. Karl Wait, ...14 years ago
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For Those About to Run (We Salute You) - I can't even face a bottle of Yop! today, that's how serious it is. The first signs of Deadly Manflu were evident last Monday when i came home from work...
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Hurt again ! - I wrote a short couple of blogs on fetcheveryone. Well shortish for me . Usually I blog races and stuff but my broken foot to paid to most of that but at...
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The RAW - Does my bum look big in this...? - "Does my bum look big in this?", I say as I run past a male runner around mile 38 of the RAW. Well no, actually I am lying, I didn't say that but these are...14 years ago
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The making of a memorial - I thought some of you might be interested in the story behind the memorial that recently appeared on the WHW. When I heard the news that Dario had died it ...
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Dating in the eighties - Hilarious. *Dating Montage* *Uploaded by smithy00101. - Sitcom, sketch, and standup comedy videos.*14 years ago
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WHW Race 2010 - Hi First of all I would like to thank John K for helping me set up my blog. I Will start my story on the race at the end of this week.15 years ago
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From Harvey Nic's to tents..... - where did it all go wrong? Until recently my idea of 'roughing it' when travelling was staying somewhere that was not en-suite and no room service was avai...
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Want to see me naked ? - Hi out there ! After my sudden end of the WHW run 2009 finaly the doctors found what happend to me. I have about 10 big kidney stones. See the nice pictu...
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Running heel to toe in supportive cushioned shoes. Have we got it all wrong? - Here’s a few controversial ideas to get you thinking. Some of these I have been pondering over for a while and some are derived from Christopher McDougalls...16 years ago
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East to West 4th/5th April - The forecast was several hours behind itself on Saturday, resulting in not only a battle against a strong headwind on the bike out from Edinburgh towards C...
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RAW - Went for a wee run to Glenbuck today to check out the start point for next weeks race. Glenbuck is the site of the source of the River Ayr. The Loch at Gle...
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