Category Archives: whw training run

whw Training Run

Posted on January 31, 2016 by johnkynaston59

This weekend the whw race organised a training weekend based at the Oak Tree at Balmaha. Quite a few folks stayed for the weekend and lots of others including me came over for the day. The plan was to run … Continue reading →

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Run with Dave Troman

Posted on October 28, 2014 by johnkynaston59

On Sunday Dave sent a text saying that he and Tracey were staying at the Oak Tree in Balmaha for a few nights during their half term and asking whether we could make it over for a run and a … Continue reading →

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A great weekend

Posted on March 9, 2014 by johnkynaston59

I’ve had a fun weekend! On Friday I joined 4,500 others at the Emirates Stadium for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Orientation. Almost 3 hrs of high tech presentation about the games and our role as volunteers. It was great … Continue reading →

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Long Run from Fort William to Tyndrum

Posted on February 24, 2014 by johnkynaston59

Sunday 23rd February 2014 I had been looking forward to getting on the top half of the whw route for the last few weeks and even the poor weather forecast didn’t dampen my enthusiasm.  Initially I was going to do … Continue reading →

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Last long run before Lakeland 100

Posted on July 7, 2012 by johnkynaston59

A few weeks ago when I was finalising my plans for the last few weeks before the Lakeland 100 I decided I wanted to do a long night run that included a big hill. I knew just the route.  Start … Continue reading →

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Running on the whw

Posted on December 28, 2011 by johnkynaston59

A couple of weeks ago Caroline asked us whether we would like to go for a run today on the whw. As always we were ready and willing to go! Initially we talked about going up north the route but … Continue reading →

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Plans for Monday & Team Award

Posted on October 14, 2011 by johnkynaston59

Another easy lunch time run today. This time I went back to my regular 6mile loop of Pollok Park. It’s been ages since I did this route so it was good to revisit an old friend! Last night I went … Continue reading →

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Night run on the whw

Posted on May 28, 2011 by johnkynaston59

I ran last night from Milngavie to Balmaha with a group of friends. Here we are setting off at 11.10pm from Milngavie. It was a clear night with a little rain but good temperature. Katrina also came along and ran … Continue reading →

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Report on Two Day Training Run

Posted on May 23, 2011 by johnkynaston59

Day One - Saturday 21st May 2011 Balmaha to Bridge of Orchy - 40.53miles I’d been looking forward to this two day training run as it’s a great opportunity to train and run on the whw. Ross Moreland, who I’ve … Continue reading →

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Day 1 and day 2 maps …

Posted on May 23, 2011 by johnkynaston59

Day 1 Saturday 21st May 2011 Balmaha to Bridge of Orchy …. Day 2 - Sunday 22nd May 2011 Bridge of Orchy to Fort William (note - I stopped my watch by accident just after Kingshouse and didn;t realise until … Continue reading →

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