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The weather forecast said it would stop raining by the time we started our run at 9.00 this morning and they were 100 percent accurate - it was snowing! So we started our run up the rest of the the Glencoe Pass in a snow storm. Thankfully by the time we reached the open plateau it had stopped, but it was still -1.2c. So began what turned out to be a very hard day. We kept our spirits high by singing songs at the top of our voices (well I did) but session two was still 6 miles up hill and our legs and spirits felt it as we battled against the wind. Yesterday we turned from running NW to running South and today we felt the difference. The last section of the day was down hill most of the way, but it jarred the quads and was quite uncomfortable so it required a different kind of energy. When we saw the red ball in the middle of the road we were glad indeed.
So here we are back in Ardlui where we camped on our way up to John O'Groats. It hardly seems possible - we have now run 240 miles. Tomorrow we run the length of Loch Lomond.
Hoping for a slightly warmer day. We are still wearing 4 layers for every run.
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Steve Forsdick Fantastic effort, keep it up, keep smiling and run well.
Mazzi Can't believe the weather up there. You are amazing keep it up guys. Praying that the weather will improve day by day.
Richard Griffin Just come back from Harriers Committee Meeting to watch the football and read your blog ! Well done for your sterling work to date keep it up for the next few weeks.
ChrisP Pick up a couple of paddles if you can chaps... you may need them once you cross the border into droughtland England...it's hissing down! Keep warm and cheerful...
John Fenwick following your progress every day. Seems running the London Marathon was just like a walk in the park compared with what you two are doing. Best of Luck to you both. Och Aye The Heath!!!!!!!
Iain Keep it going, your both an inspiration.
Mark Gordon Hi Guys keep up the good running you are doing excellent concidering the weather u are getting , can you let me know where u are going to be tomorrow night as i was going to come and meet you 2 guys just for a chat as i can,t get time off work to come and run with you tomorrow i think it chaplton according to your plan but if you could tell me where i would be grateful just so i could me you 2 guys and greg thanks take care
Cliff Keen Epic stuff, looking forward to the next dramatic instalment.
The Chairman Your progress was noted last night at the Club Committee which d*** mentioned above. Everyone sends best wishes and resolved to raise awareness and try to encourage more donations. I passed by Ardlui some years ago on my way up the West Highland Way. Is that rather strange pub (The Drovers?) still in business? Glad to learn you've now seen the Firkin Point as it will enable you to explain it to others! Keep on truckin' as they used to say.