Category Archives: Weather

Thursday Thoughts…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

So it’s come to that time of the week for my Thursday thoughts… the end of my week has been overshadowed by the fact that I can’t help but take notice of the weather forecast for the weekend… for Saturday … Continue reading →

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First long run of 2012 on the West Highland Way

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I’m doing my first long run on the West Highland Way on Saturday.  The weather isn’t meant to be too nice (maybe rain, 6-7′C), however I plan to run the first bit on my own from Rowardennan, then I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Wk48 – Early morning Icy run after being stood up by Paul!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Friday morning and I’d arranged to meet Paul at Bella at 6:30am then run 6 miles around a route we’d done once before together.  The last time I attempted the route I ended up double backing on myself, so I was … Continue reading →

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Wk47 – 33.33M around Glasgow

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I’m going to make this short in bits but probably long all together. I hope you’ll like it. Today I ran my longest and perhaps hardest run yet: 33.33 miles around Glasgow in windy, wet horrible conditions. (It might have … Continue reading →

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Weather and route for my next long run

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

The weather on Saturday morning (29th October) is meant to be pouring rain (10′C ish) … although the forecast said that last week and it didn’t rain once! It will be my first proper run on the West Highland Way (as … Continue reading →

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Wk38 – Swim Session 4 + some

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Monday night – swim night. Swim Session 4 involved a lot more kicking and less continuous swimming that Swim Session 3 which had the 1 mile time trial. I’m going the swim sessions from my Sw Sessions page, and adding … Continue reading →

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The night before the Great Scottish Run :-)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I’m ready. Ready for the Great Scottish Run and ready to fly out to Chicago on Monday.  I’ve got all my race stuff out ready and have packed my bags for the holiday. I’ve got a really busy day ahead … Continue reading →

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14M Half Marathon Training route

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Thursday night I have 14 miles planned and it will cover the majority of the Great Scottish Half Marathon route. I’ve written about the benefits of specifity in training, where you cover the ground you will run on in an … Continue reading →

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Trip on the Waverley from Glasgow to Arran

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

On Sunday I’d arranged to go on the Waverley Steam boat with my Dad and step Mum.  This is where I booked my ticket: http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/ My Dad first went on the Waverley when he was about 12.  His family took a … Continue reading →

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11.7M half marathon training route

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Thursday night long run again – training for the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon … 9.5 miles last week… I think I’m going to go for abut 11.7 miles tonight: 11.7M half marathon prep Last week it started pouring just … Continue reading →

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