Approaching Conic Hill A 3 part blog series on running the West Highland Way over the years. CONTINUED FROM Steps In Time - Part 1 After the first 30 or so minutes running the nervous excitement starts to dissipate. Chattering to fellow runners is a bit more measured. We need to conserve energy. For me and …
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Steps In Time – Part 1
This is the first of a 3 part blog series on running the West Highland Way over the years. Every journey begins with the first step. Stories help us see our lives from new or fresh perspectives. When it comes to endurance I have discovered that long distance running reveals aspects of life and faith. In …
Introduction – ‘Hebridean Way Adventure’
The Hebridean Way Just over a year ago I completed a self created off road route ‘The Highlander’s Return’ (THR). It was an epic experience. 325km of running and fast hiking the trails, mountainsides and bogs of western Scotland . The idea had been several years in the making. Very much a personal dream that …
Energy Management
Windy beach at Lossiemouth, Scotland This is not about the power required to keep the lights on! Or the search for more efficient machines. Or the better utilisation of renewables. No, I am talking about how much energy I have. Strength, zest, for all manner of mental or physical tasks. One thing is clear, my …
What’s the Point?
Trig point, The Slacks, Kilpatricks It was a late afternoon towards the end of January. I am descending from the Kilpatricks hills north west of Glasgow towards the end of a hilly trail run. After a series of storms and wintry weather the day was clearer, brighter and fresher. I told myself it was good …