There is hope! (sunrise run on Ben Vane, West Loch Lomond, Scotland. 9 Dec 2017) Shortly will be the first anniversary of this blog. It seems appropriate to share how it's gone as well as my aspirations and thinking behind writing about life, faith and running. I started with not much of a plan, just …
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Modified Marcothon Madness
Canal towpath beckons, the default option. For some years now once a year I have run every day for a month. I was inspired by what is known as the ‘Marcothon’. Started in 2009 by a Glasgow ultra running couple Marco and Debbie Consani the premise is simple. Run every day in December for 25 mins or …
Gumption in the Forest?
A new day Whilst in Sweden visiting family my wife planned to visit a relative in another town, Ulricehamn. It is situated at the north end of Åsunden lake, about 100km east of Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city. The idea popped into my head that rather than jump in the car what about running there …
Valley Thoughts
Aiguille du Midi Over almost the last decade my wife and I have made several visits to the lovely French town of Chamonix and the valley named after it. Situated at the foot of Mt. Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi at 3,842m towers over the town. You need to crane your neck to see it. …
West Highland Way Challenge- Race Report 2021
Wearily descending Craigie Fort, Balmaha (122km) They say getting to the start line is half the battle. In these pandemic times especially so as nothing could be taken for granted. Added to that about 10 days before I experienced back pain. I could walk but not run so it really played on me whether I …
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