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Back To Basics
Without a doubt, one of the highlights of 2012 for me was completing the 95 mile West Highland Way Race. What’s more, I like to think that I did it in ‘style’, finally arriving in Fort William 31 hours after setting off from Milngavie (31:01:51, 102nd out of 119 finishers. 171 started). Apocalyptic weather, 20 more
Hoka Highland Fling 2013
416 solo runners and 48 relay teams finished the 2013 Hoka Highland Fling on Saturday 27th April. Solo times ranged from Lee Kemp’s record breaking 07:02:50 through to the final finisher in a time of 15:11:13. Relay times ranged from 06:37:45 through to 11:49:54. Males: 1st Lee Kemp 07:02:50 2nd Ricky Lightfoot 07:09:30 3rd Matt more
2013 Hoka Highland Fling
“Scotland’s Hoka Highland Fling 53-mile race will be run on Saturday, April 27th. Now in its eighth year, this is expected to be the most popular ultra in the UK this year with 593 solo entrants plus 50 relay teams, certainly bigger than any ultras in recent years back in Blighty (that’s Britain for those more
My First DNS
Back in March 2010 I ran my first ultramarathon, the inaugural D33 ultra, from the Duthie Park Aberdeen to Banchory and back again. Since then, I have accumulated 16 finishes and 1 DNF. This week will see my add my first ever DNS (Did Not Start) to the list and, as much as it pains more
Merrell Blog – 10 Best Trail Runs In The UK
Thanks to Merrell for the mention on their recent Merrell Blog post, 10 Best Trail Runs In The UK. I had a small amount of input in suggesting the West Highland Way as a potential route for their 10 Best Trail Runs In The UK post. It’s good to see Scotland being included in the post more
When Ultras Go Bad – D33 2013
It should come as no surprise to anyone who read my previous post, ‘D33 Or Bust‘, that Saturday 16th March, the day of the D33 ultramarathon, proved to be a tough day for me. Due to a number of factors explained in that previous post, training just hadn’t gone to plan and, as I approached more
D33 Or Bust
Normally I live for the weekends. This weekend, however, CAN come too quickly for me. Not that there’s time to do anything about it. You see, the 2013 Scottish Ultra Marathon Series kicks off with the 33 mile D33 race this coming Saturday. This time last year I had run in excess of 400 miles, more
John Lucas 50 Miler Confirmed For SUMS 2013
The John Lucas 50 miler has been confirmed as the latest edition to the Scottish Ultra Marathon Series 2013. This 50 mile race takes place on Sunday 18th August 2013. Check out the Strathaven Striders website for more information: http://strathavenstriders.co.uk/ This adds to the current SUMS races, bringing the number of races in the series more
Trainer Transitions
Someone recently queried my trainer preferences and it is right enough that I have undergone some transitions on the footwear front these past 12-14 months. My footwear requirements are essentially two fold: I require minimalist trainers for both running and everyday use I require trainers suited to both training for and racing in ultramarathons Of more
Speyside Way Race Entry Open
Entry to the Speyside Way Race is now open on Entry Central. The race will be held on Saturday 24th August 2013 with entrants running the 36.5 miles from Ballindalloch to Buckie. Race entry costs £23.00 for Scottish Athletics members or £25.00 for unaffiliated. The race can be entered via Entry Central or via cheque more
