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Running – the obsession

Featuredby Glenn Tait 13 Comments

Originally posted on Run Spud Run!:
As many people know I’m a little obsessed with running. It has become part of my life in a big way. To show my…

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Running, Ultramarathon, Video/Film, Weightloss

Remembering the running tricks

May 28, 2019by Glenn Tait 1 Comment

I’ve become a sloppy runner. I don’t know if others who run ultras get like this or if it is just me but I don’t really have a training plan, […]

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Running the length of Scotland

April 27, 2019by Glenn Tait 1 Comment

482miles / 770 km 119hours of running 18 different days over 11 Months 21000m of ascent. Running the length of Scotland. Little did I know that when I signed up […]

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Cape Wrath Ultra, Running, Trail Running

Running Scotland

April 16, 2019by Glenn Tait 2 Comments

Little did I know that when I signed up to run the Cape Wrath Ultra that it would lead to many more adventures and personal challenges. I met some wonderful […]

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Cape Wrath Ultra, Running, Ultramarathon

Running St Cuthbert’s Way

March 13, 2019by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

4 years ago!

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Running

Wee film of West Highland Way run

December 2, 2018by Glenn Tait Leave a comment
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West Highland Way in 3 and a bit days – planning

November 28, 2018by Glenn Tait 1 Comment

Planning the WHW would have been easier if it had been “in season” however I decided to do it in the off season due to work commitments and left over […]

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adventure, Running, Trail Running, Ultramarathon

Day 4 WHW – Race for the train

November 28, 2018by Glenn Tait 2 Comments

I had one too many beers last night and was talking a bit backward so decided to go to bed early at 8:30! I was chatting to the Dutch guy […]

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adventure, Running, Trail Running, Ultramarathon

Day 2/3 WHW

November 27, 2018by Glenn Tait 7 Comments

I wake in an empty hostel, no one it seems came in last night and I didn’t see the ranger again. I made coffee and went up to my room. […]

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adventure, Running, Trail Running, Ultra, Ultramarathon

WHW day 1

November 25, 2018by Glenn Tait 1 Comment

I’ve got my feet up and drinking tea. I’m not long out of the bath. I’m the only one in Ardress Lodge and I feel relaxed. Today was fun, I […]

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adventure, Running, Trail Running, Ultramarathon

Do what scares you, right?

November 22, 2018by Glenn Tait 2 Comments

Excited and scared in equal measure, that’s my current feeling. Normally with something like this I’d be pouring over maps, worrying about kit, debating food choice, panicking about fitness. But […]

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#CrazyCommute Inspired by the 7 Hills race yesterday, I decided to run to work via all 7 hills this morning. It was a beautiful start to the day and all that beer at the weekend was good carb loading for this morning’s jaunt. #run #activecommute #commute #ultra #trail #urban #hills #edinburgh #7hillsofedinburgh #getoutside #startthedayright
From city to summit to home. What a commute. And what a fail at nutrition. Having walked to work I was straight into back to back meetings. I escaped for 10min to grab a packet sandwich and a packet of crisps. Forgetting I had a long run planned. Into the foray of afternoon back to backs I lost track of my stomach and forgot to take in more food before heading out. 6pm and I’m running along the water of leith toward the Pentlands, accompanied by @_andys for the first 4 miles before we parted ways. I headed up the road toward Craiglockhart which is all uphill, running all the way, reaching Dreghorn and the city bypass. Here it gets rural. I headed straight into the Pentlands. Passing groups of squaddies on the ascent. They, fully laden with bags, and I was showing off that I was running up hill. But that bravado had to be kept up which motivated me to run all the way. Until out of sight Running downhill I started to feel sick, lack of energy. I had to get food. I decided to go back via Asda and get some sugar and that helped. However I bonked hard on the hill back home. Nutrition is key! Lesson probably not learned!
The view. I’m making more regular trips over this way on the bike and running. Good to feel I’ve got more of a plan. Training for my first 100km run. Furthest I’ve done in one go was 85km and then 72km before that. I should be well equipped for this, and I know I’ll give it a go and my best shot. Best thing is, its my own adventure and not a race so the pressure isn’t there! #centuryrun #trail #ultra #runnersofinstagram #running #getoutside #edinburgh
I ran out without a purpose, route or plan. I just wanted to run. I didn’t feel strong or rested. But I dragged myself out and up to the Pentlands Hills where I set out on a regular route. I ran the Red Road to West Kip and had a choice. Do I descend down to Nine Mike Burn or up the Kip. I chose height. I chose to run East Kip, South Black Hill, Scald Law and Carnethy. I hadn’t planned for height, but it was what I got. 16km and 700m of ascent was plenty for one day. The sun even came out and I chose to sit by the burn for a wee bit too. It’s good to slow and enjoy the place as well as career down the hills. #wanderlust #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #pentlands #getoutside #fun #run #running #scotland #inov8 #hills #views #beauty
It doesn’t feel like one year ago that we crossed the finish line of the Cape Wrath Ultra. Without sounding cliche it’s properly changed me and this year would have been a different year without it. It’s led to more adventures, new friends, and gave me a sense of accomplishment that I’m not sure I will ever reach again. I’m ready to start taking on more challenges after a year of taking it easy and not entering races. Thanks to everyone I met on @capewrathultra for continuing to inspire me in all the things you do. And also to everyone who has had to hear me talk about this race ALL THE TIME 😂. #sorrynotsorry I promise I won’t stop.
Why is it that when I’m hungover and I run, I get #strava PRs? I think there’s a correlation there. Perhaps if any scientists wants me to buy me drink for free and test my performance under hungover conditions then gimme a shout. I’m pretty cheap to get hungover too 🤪
Bike. Run. Bike. I woke up not feeling the best. And after a couple hours of gradually waking up, I needed a purpose. The car had been bagsied so I didn’t have that to take me to the hills so I decided to take the bike. It’s only 6 miles. It took me 30mins to get to Torduff reservoir where I locked the bike up and started to run. I even found a new path south of Clubbiedean reservoir through the trees. I ascended up Maidens cleugh and had a decision, opt for the shorter route or longer more runnable route. I opted for long. Having zero plan except run back to the bike. Down the hill I turned left to follow a trackless route to ascend toward bonaly where I headed down the hill to find my stead. Ended up 10km in the end and back on the bike for a 6 mile ride home, again questioning why I live on top of a hill my legs were a bit tired getting up the last lump. Mood is better, head a bit less fuzzy and feeling good about it! #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #wanderlust #bike #bikerunbike #hills #getoutside #ride #miniadventure #headspace #outsideismytherapy
Braemar Sunday strolls.
Awesome hike. We got weather. #cairngorms #snow #scotland #wanderlust
Weird to think I ran across the whole of Scotland over 11 months. Here’s the GPS tracks of my journey. #scotland #maps #gps #run #runscotland #adventure #challenge #wanderlust #runnersofinstagram #getoutside #fun #runforfun #explore #instarunners
Looking better than I felt at this point. Having just ran across the border I should have been overjoyed and elated but I was dehydrated. It didn’t help that the border was on top of a hill, and I had to run due to my watch battery warning of ‘low battery’. If it’s not on Stava, did I even run the length of Scotland? 😂 Only drank 3.5 litres of water for 54km in 22C heat. Needed more! It’s still not sunk in yet but happy that I managed the challenge and with a full time job too! Fortunate to have a very understanding partner that let’s me loose and helped me get to the start/ finish of many legs.
Finished! I’ve ran the length of Scotland over 11 months! #runscotland

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