Vallorcine, Chamonix Valley, France Hopeful ran long trails and over mountains for many years. From this activity he reaped much that was worthwhile. Physically through a number of cardiovascular, immune and other health benefits. Also the discipline gave him a whole body experience of the great outdoors and helped him mentally and spiritually. It was …
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Running and Losing
Kilpatrick hills, looking towards Cochno hill. ‘Running and losing’ is not about handling disappointment in some competitive event. At my age I consider participating in any race a win! No, it is about a few of the things lost on the trail over the years. The Kilpatrick hills*** are just to the north west of …
Kungsleden (‘The King’s Trail’) – 14 Days of Summer
A 470km adventure through Swedish Arctic wilderness Kungsleden - Abisko to Hemavan in 14 days Cammie Kennedy and I finished Kungsleden mid-morning on the 14th day. In the end it all worked out as planned. Approximately 450km on foot plus 7 water crossings totalling 20.2km. 8,840m of climbing and almost the same descent. Everything on …
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Kungsleden (‘The King’s Trail’) – Ready
A 470km adventure through Swedish Arctic wilderness Kungsleden - Abisko to Hemavan in 14 days Earlier this year my blog ’Kungsleden (’The King’s Trail’) - Vision’ outlined the dream to do this epic trail and what it might involve. The plan is to do this with my friend Cammie, long-time running buddy. We have subsequently spent …
Kungsleden (‘The King’s Trail’) – Vision
A 470km adventure through Swedish Arctic wilderness Kungsleden - Abisko to Hemavan in 14 days For some years now I have been dreaming about exploring the wild, remote expanse of the far north of Sweden. I came to hear of 'Kunglseden' - a famous trail in the region. Translated as 'The King's Trail' it has …