Category Archives: Lakeland 100

Lakeland 100 official video

Posted on December 20, 2012 by johnkynaston59

Another good run at lunch time today.  It had been raining most of the morning and I expected/anticipated getting soaked but when I ran there was only a light drizzle so that was fine. I wore my calf guards today … Continue reading →

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Back home

Posted on July 31, 2012 by johnkynaston59

We arrived back home this afternoon after staying a couple of nights with Dave and Tracey in Keswick.  I interviewed Dave for the next whw podcast. I know it’s not about the whw but it is well worth listening to. … Continue reading →

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Lakeland 100 update

Posted on July 29, 2012 by johnkynaston59

Thanks so much for everyone who send messages over the weekend. Dave and I really enjoyed our runs. Dave had a stormer finishing 10th in 25Hrs 52mins 24secs. I finished 82nd in 34hrs 33mins 59scs. Full report and video to … Continue reading →

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Guess My Time Entries

Posted on July 26, 2012 by johnkynaston59

The race is now less than 24hrs away. Just one more sleep and maybe a doze tomorrow afternoon. Thanks to those who have sent in a guess for my little competition. It keeps me happy anyway.  I had a total … Continue reading →

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Following the race

Posted on July 25, 2012 by johnkynaston59

Final day at work today before a week off for the race. I have been given a couple of tickets for the Olympic Women’s Football at Hampden so Katrina & I are off to watch USA v France at 5pm. … Continue reading →

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Final Run

Posted on July 24, 2012 by johnkynaston59

I wanted to do my final easy run today but we have a team meeting all day and then I’m through to Edinburgh for a whw committee meeting tonight so the only time was early morning. So I was up … Continue reading →

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Dress Rehearsal

Posted on July 22, 2012 by johnkynaston59

Before a big race I like to do a dress rehearsal with the kit I’ll be wearing on the day. So this morning Katrina & I went up the Gleniffer Braes and ran just over 7miles in the morning mist … Continue reading →

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One week to go

Posted on July 20, 2012 by johnkynaston59

Another easy run at lunch time today. I made sure I ran nice and steady and spent the time thinking about where I’ll be this time next week. The Lakeland 100 race is just over a week away and my … Continue reading →

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My Goals for the Lakeland 100 race

Posted on July 12, 2012 by johnkynaston59

The Lakeland 100 race is rapidly getting closer and I thought it was about time I shared my goals for the race. After last year’s whw race I initially decided to have an easier year in 2012 and do a … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Lakeland 100

Posted on May 29, 2012 by johnkynaston59

As I’m running the Dumbarton 10k on Thursday I decided to go for an easy run at lunchtime today so I can have a day off tomorrow before the race.  My legs felt a bit sluggish/tight from last night but … Continue reading →

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