Category Archives: Ben Lomond run

Double Ben Lomond Run

I wanted to do one more quality week of training cumulating in a double Ben Lomond run on Saturday. Then I have a two week taper building up to the Brecon Beacons 10 peaks on Saturday 10th September. Monday - … Continue reading

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Fartlek, Ben Lomond and Tempo

Another key week in my build up to the Brecon Beacons 10 peaks race. Three different session this week … Monday - Club Fartlek session We had a better turn out this week including a new runner who is keen … Continue reading

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Key week in my training plan

With my next ultra four weeks away this week and next will be key weeks in my build up to the race. Next Saturday I’m planning a run around the Arrocher Alps route which will give me four Munros. This … Continue reading

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Summary of runs over the last week

The latest update on my hand is that it is getting better and I had the stitches out today which was good news. It is looking a lot better now but will leave a spectacular scar! I didn’t run on … Continue reading

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Midweek Runs

I wanted to have three more quality runs plus a parkrun before a taper week for the Hardmoors 55 which is a week on Saturday. Monday - Club Fartlek Session The session was 6 x 5mins with a 2 min … Continue reading

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Double Ben Lomond Run

On my plan for these few weeks I had my double Ben Lomond for next week but it made more sense to do it this week as it’s half term. Even though I’m in work it was easier to get … Continue reading

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Mid week runs

Quick summary of my last two runs before we head off to Liverpool for the weekend. Wednesday - easy lunch time run I was able to run at lunchtime and did almost 6 miles around Pollok Park in slight drizzle … Continue reading

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Ben Lomond Run

Last night was such a contrast to last week weather wise. Last week the cloud base was half way up the Ben whereas last night it was such a clear night and the views from the top where superb. I … Continue reading

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Ben Lomond Run

On Tuesday night after work I went for an easy 5 mile run. It had to be easy as my calves were burning from Monday night’s fartlek session! I find it amazing how specific running is. Over the past 6 … Continue reading

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Double Ben Lomond Run

As we leave for our holiday in Indonesia on Saturday to meet our grandson Thursday’s run up Ben Lomond would be the last one before the Lakeland 100. So I was keen to do a double run and Jonny joined … Continue reading

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