Some snow in the Vale on Saturday so head off to Arrochar on Sunday morning not knowing what route to expect. Set off up a quiet Glen Loin and pretty soon running in slush then snow. The further up the glen the deeper the snow, feet only a little bit cold until about half way to Corriegrogan where the path was flooded...refreshing.
On up into Corriegrogan and the snow is deeper and starts to slow the pace but manage to keep running to the end of the path. Half walk half scramble 500' up the rough corrie headwall to Beallach a Mhaim @ 2000' using the fence to pull on in the slippery conditions, the wind getting stronger and colder with height.
Jog across towards the Cobbler trying in vain to avoid the ditches and holes hidden by the snow. A path winds its way between Narnain and the Cobbler, the snow on the path gradually being turned back to slush as the walkers grind their way up the steep slopes from Loch Long.
About 11 miles and 3200' of ascent in 3 hours, a tougher than expected run due to the conditions, some pictures in the galleria.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Whinney Hill Sun 2nd Dec
After an elongated Christmas lunch on Saturday a 10:00 am start for a slow jog up to Balloch, through the Park and up the rough path to Whinney hill and a seat overlooking Loch Lomond before an easy run home. No watch but around 2 hours which is about 15 - 20 mins slower than usual.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Balloch Park Sat 1st Dec
Cool, clear, no wind and even a little sun. Perfect conditions for the 1st Club cross country race, 3 laps round a wet and muddy Balloch Park. Steady run, using the heart rate monitior again, this time set to beep as long as > 160 bpm. Average 165 and finished in 36:56. Home, changed and then set out for the club christmas dinner, but that is another story.
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