Category Archives: Hill running and huge days!

A great insight into the World of hill running! Jonny Muir – “The Mountains are Calling”

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Many know my thoughts on these incredible people who run over our mountains and wild places. I was privileged to write a forward for another runner Manny Gorman who ran the Corbett a few years ago. In it I described … Continue reading →

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Busy day – Early morning cycle , then climbing at Logie head and then meet Johny Muir .

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

We are still in the heatwave and headed out early into a strong wind to get some miles done. It was a lovely cycle and by the coast I kept cool but it was still hot. It was then get … Continue reading →

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Glen Strathfarrar by bike up a special Glen from near Beauly a magical afternoon.

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

Yesterday I had a great day the weather was stunning and my mate Kenny Kennworthy now a who lives near Beauly took me for a run on the bikes to Strathfarrar. It is a locked Glen that allows access to … Continue reading →

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Photo memories – early 70’s

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

The end of the RAF Mountain Rescue Team Leaders Walk early 70’s, I was support part on Ben Lomond at the end, then the long drive back to RAF Kinloss 6 hours in a land rover. Look at the gear … Continue reading →

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Well done Shane and your completion of your Munro’s. The Munro’s a few thoughts in an appreciation.

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

My friend and Team Leader Of RAF Lossiemouth MRT has just completed his Munro’s and there was a tradition in the RAF Shane Munro’s and great to see he was pleased. This is from his facebook page. He would have … Continue reading →

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Some Character – Born to live forever – Al MacLeod. If going to the Alps please ensure you have Insurance.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

Big Al MacLeod I was asked for some guide books for the Alps yesterday and I mentioned Insurance to the young couple and gave them some advice of past ventures after about 20 trips to the Alps. Looking through some … Continue reading →

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Jenny Graham Round the World Attempt update

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Jenny latest update thanks to venturesyndicate 16 July – Current location: Khongor, Mongolia Miles covered so far: 5,126 Estimated miles to go: 12,874 We are out of RUSSIA! Jen managed to make it across the border with only the obligatory … Continue reading →

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