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John Kynaston
 Mar 31, 08 - 8:53 AM |
Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Advance notice for anyone who would like to join us. Ian, Neal and I so far have planned a two day run as follows .... Friday 16 May Balmaha to Bridge of Orchy (43miles) starting at 9am and then staying at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel. You can either go for the cheap option (me - £13 in the bunkhouse) or the up market version (Ian - ask him about the price in the hotel!!) Saturday 17 May Bridge of Orchy to Fort William (35miles)starting at 9am. You are welcome to join us for the two days or just the Saturday (or just the Friday). If you want to do the two days you will need to book a bed at the Hotel soon as it does get booked up with whw walkers. (phone number - 01838 400208) We can sort out logistics nearer the time but if you want to join us leave a post on this thread and keep checking here for details. Last year I found this two day run really helpful. Particularly the Saturday when my legs were sore from the Friday. It was good preparation for what the last 35 miles were going to be like on the race. Though thinking about it my legs were even worse by the time I got to Bridge of Orchy on the race day  Hope you can join us  John |
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Dave Waterman
Mar 31st, 2008 - 12:47 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
John, I might see about heading out of the confines of the M25 for this one. I've done similar in the past and an even cheaper option (free) than the Bunkhouse is to Bivvy Bag it in the campsite on the other side of the bridge (where the checkpoint is set up). The Bivvy adds a lttle bit of weight to sack but nothing you can't handle. And a drop of 80 shilling in the pub makes for a proper night's sleep on the ground. |
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Brian Mc
Mar 31st, 2008 - 12:51 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Good plan to get 2 days in the legs but I'll be down sarff (as usual) running the Marlborough Downs Challenge as part of the Vasque ultra series. Have a good time! |
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Ian
Mar 31st, 2008 - 2:27 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
The hotel is definitely the expensive option. But Alison refused to sleep in the bukhouse again after last year, when Hugh and John's snoring through the very thin walls kept her awake all night. So, being desperate to have her company (and because she provides first class backup) I have decided to shell out the money and make this our summer holiday 
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George Reid
Mar 31st, 2008 - 11:33 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Good plan guys I will be up doing the Cape Wrath Challenge 5 races in 6 days so will not be along as the marathon is on the Sat, its got a climb of 2,415 feet and is the most north westerly run on mainland Britain. |
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Murdo McEwan
Apr 1st, 2008 - 12:41 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Subversive Runner should take care if he is thinking of bivvying thereabouts. Quite a lot of forestry clearance work has been going on along the section twixt BoO and Vic Bridge. A few weeks ago the guys came across what looked like a very old and worn out tent in the forest. It was indeed very old and worn out, and had a very deceased and worn out body in it. It (tent + body) had been there for about 3 years. Relief, in a way, for the family that the "Missing Man" had been found and met an unsuspicious end. Pretty grim story, though....... So (Mike) if you stray off-trail into the woods in Scotland to do what a Man's got to do, you don't know what you might find. I therefore think that (under duress from AliB of course) whw Runner has the preferred sleeping accommodation option over Subversive Runner (and he's closer to the bar) But while you guys are there enjoying usually excellent ales to be had at BoO hotel I will be sunning myself on the Isle of Barra in the Hebrides. Haven't worked out yet how many times I'll need to run round the island to clock up c 75 miles. My Trainer / Manager / Spouse tells me I should take a week off from running whilst there, and get some sea swimming in. No wet suit allowed. (This seems a slightly different approach to that adopted by whw Runner's Trainer / Manager / Spouse for his well-being. Life is not fair)  Murdo
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mike thomson
Apr 1st, 2008 - 12:41 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Sorry john wont make it due to work ,but might see you in the passing as planning a 2 day jaunt over the sat/sun .Drymen-derrydarroch & blackrock - Fort on the sun. Staying in club hut in Glencoe on the saturday night if anyone wants to stop in for a brew or stop over, (free doss) Mike |
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Davie Bell
Apr 1st, 2008 - 9:50 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi John, Just confirming I will be doing the two day training run 16th/17th May, I have booked into the Bunkhouse. |
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Thomas Loehndorf
Apr 1st, 2008 - 3:39 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
John, I cannot make this one. We are in Germany that weekend where Silke will run her 1st Marathon! Anyway good luck with that run guys. It's a tough one! |
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Richard
Apr 3rd, 2008 - 4:41 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi john Might well be interested but just on the Friday run if that is ok? Whatare the details? Cheers Richard the plodder |
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Jen J
Apr 3rd, 2008 - 12:19 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
On any other weekend... I would have loved to have done this, but I've got a couple of marathons that weekend already - doing 40 odd miles on the Friday is probably pushing my luck. |
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John Kynaston
Apr 28th, 2008 - 9:24 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Now the Fling is over I'm starting to plan our two day training run for 16-17 May. So far we have Ian Beattie, Neal Gibson, Davie Bell and me for the two days. Is anyone else wanting to join us? Or the other option is to join us for the Friday or Saturday. Here are the details ... Friday - meet at the Car Park at Balmaha at 10am (a slightly later start than orginally mentioned). This means that Allybea will take our bags to Bridge of Orchy Hotel. So we only need to carry what we need for the 42 mile run. Over night stay in Bridge of Orchy Hotel. Saturday - aim to get running by 9am for the 35 mile run to Fort William. Allybea and Caroline will provide support for the day - thanks! So if you want to join us leave a post here or contact me jkynaston@bigfoot.com John |
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Debbie C
Apr 28th, 2008 - 11:16 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
John will email you as I would be interested. Not fit enough to do two days but would love to run for part of the second day. |
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Ian King
Apr 29th, 2008 - 4:56 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
I can't make Friday but I'd like to come along for the Saturday run. Would I be able to get a lift back to Bridge of Orchy with someone? Unfortunately Lorna is away that weekend so I can't ask her to help out. Also, the last train back leaves Fort William at 17:37 so we'd need to be quite prompt to make that. |
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Tim
Apr 29th, 2008 - 5:28 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
FWIW Ian, last time I ran this I hitchhiked back to BoO without any difficulty. (But then I do have nice legs.  )
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Morgan
Apr 30th, 2008 - 4:47 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Would love to join you all for the second day (saturday the 17th). Managed to get to Bein Glass Farm on Saturday in the highland fling but my Illotibial bands were too tight to continue! (muscles and joints are not the same since having twins a year ago). Have just moved to Scotland (last year) from the states and am running in the WHW race, and would love to meet up with some other local ultrarunners to get some local knowledge, and see the second half of the course! Ultrarunning in the states is vastly different to what it is here I am finding! Am also concerned about getting from Ft. William back to Bo.O. if I leave a car there? Many thanks for posting this; hope to join you all! -Morgan |
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John Kynaston
Apr 30th, 2008 - 11:16 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi Ian & Morgan Good to have you along for the Saturday. There should be lifts back to Bridge of Orchy. We plan to start running by 9am. More details nearer the time. John |
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Morgan
May 1st, 2008 - 6:06 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Great John and all, many thanks; will be in Bridge of Orchy before 9am to be ready and meet you all! Looking forward to it. cheers, Morgan |
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Richard
May 2nd, 2008 - 10:25 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi John Definitely up for the Friday 16th - thanks for the lie in! Have booked the bunkhouse. Is there room in the car for one more bag from Balmaha to BoO? Richard |
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John Kynaston
May 2nd, 2008 - 1:38 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi Richard Glad that you can join us. Yes should be fine for your bag. See you in a couple of weeks John |
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John Kynaston
May 10th, 2008 - 9:18 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Just to confirm details for next Friday/Saturday (16/17 May) ... Friday (Balmaha to Bridge of Orchy) we are aiming to be running by 10am So far we have John Kynaston, Ian Beattie, Neal Gibson, Davie Bell, Brent Haywood and Richard Leeson. Saturday (Bridge of Orchy to Fort William) we are aiming to be running by 9am So far - John Kynaston, Ian Beattie, Neal Gibson, Davie Bell, Brent Haywood, Ian King, Morgan Windram-Geddes and Debbie Cox. I have thought about the pace I'd like to run at and so here it is. This is based on my proposed schedule for a sub 21.30 whw race! I've also put the times we ran this same training run last year. Any comments?  John |
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Richard
May 11th, 2008 - 8:46 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Comments - See you at Balmaha and at BoO 'cos there is no way I will see you anywhere else!! |
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Tim
May 11th, 2008 - 3:07 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi John, I'll probably be joining you on Saturday for the run from BoO. If there's a lift back on offer that would be appreciated but if not, not to worry. |
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Debbie C
May 12th, 2008 - 12:27 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
I won't be going now as I was involved in a horrible incident last week and cracked two ribs and my shoulder so not running for a while
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Jon Cornall
May 12th, 2008 - 3:02 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Debs Sorry to hear of your accident. I hope you get better very quickly Jon C |
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Tim
May 12th, 2008 - 3:18 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hope you heal quickly Debbie. Riding injury? |
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Debbie C
May 12th, 2008 - 4:27 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Not as such. Sort of road accident caused by idiot and I got crushed trying to get horse free. Total bummer as I had done loads of training on my holiday and was getting back to fitness |
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John Kynaston
May 12th, 2008 - 6:22 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Sorry to hear about your accident Debbie. Hope you recover quickly. John |
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John Malcolm
May 12th, 2008 - 3:39 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hi John I may tag along for the second day here if that's ok - subject to last minute childcare arrangements. I'll be ready to go at BoO for 9am if I can make it.. John |
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Aileen Scott
May 13th, 2008 - 5:27 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Last minute addition as always. I can't join you on the Friday due to work committments but will be at BoO for 9am on the Sat. I am aiming to do your Friday run on Thursday though so should be in a similar state to the rest of you stiffness wise. |
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John Kynaston
May 13th, 2008 - 6:16 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Good to have you both along John M & Aileen. See you at Bridge of Orchy on Saturday. Enjoy your run on Thursday Aileen. John |
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Morgan
May 15th, 2008 - 6:19 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday morning for the run; hope it's a good one tomorrow from Balmaha to BoO! cheers and many thanks for organizing. Morgan |
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Ian Mc
May 15th, 2008 - 9:57 AM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Hope everyone taking part has a good run this weekend and nobody picks up any injuries. That would be a real shame at this stage. Im really jealous, not having the WHW on my doorstep like some of you. As Brian Mc would say, I live down saarf. Anyway, please be careful everyone, the big day is looming. Cheers Ian 
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Thomas
May 15th, 2008 - 12:52 PM |
Re: Fri/Sat 16/17 May 2008 Two Day Training Run
Good luck folks!
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