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Glen Tromie Kingussie Circuit

September 17, 2020by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

Another day in the Cairngorms was too hard to pass up with mountains of holiday to take. I hatched a plan and Ronnie was up for it too. The plan […]

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Cycling, mountain bike

North Isle of Mull in Winter

January 19, 2020by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

North Mull We spent Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull. A winter retreat to a remote part of the country. Not too remote, we stayed in Tobermory, a relatively busy […]

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adventure, Cycling, Holiday, Running, Swim

I miss my bike

February 22, 2018by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

It’s been a few months since my lovely hybrid got stolen from me by a deranged idiot* and I’ve still not replaced him. I could say it’s because I’m busy […]

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adventure, Cycling, Video/Film

City to Summit – Race Report

July 5, 2017by Glenn Tait 8 Comments

It was 7pm, I was descending the West Highland Way into Glen Nevis, the Ben in front obscured by thick cloud.  In my head I was debating the pros and […]

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adventure, Cycling, injury, Non-Triathlon, Running, Ultramarathon, Video/Film

City To Summit – Final thoughts

July 1, 2017by Glenn Tait 1 Comment

I’ve just been to register, rack my bike and hand over my Bike to Run transition bag.  I feel like I’ve just handed over my life’s possessions for someone to […]

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adventure, Cycling, ironman, marathon, Running, Trail Running

Adventures can’t be too small 

February 4, 2017by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

When people say “adventure” it brings up connotations of super long journeys over unexplored lands, mountains and oceans but more and more people are challenging that thought. There’s a movement […]

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adventure, Arthur's Seat, Cycling, Running

Enjoying having a plan

January 24, 2017by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

Ive been withering for so long without a plan or an idea that actually I’d lost focus. Don’t get me wrong, I like running without a plan, feeling my way […]

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adventure, Cycling, ironman, Running, Ultra

Wow, what a year 2016 was

January 5, 2017by Glenn Tait 4 Comments

Wow, what a year 2016 was.  With all the real life things that were going on, my running and adventures seemed to be overwhelmingly successful. Looking back is natural at […]

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adventure, Cycling, Running, Swim, SwimRun, Trail Running, Ultra, Ultramarathon

A long unexpected ride

February 24, 2016by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

I’m recovering from a cold that has me take actual sick days from work. Not those sick days where you log in and work anyway from the comfort of your […]

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adventure, Cycling

Raleigh Activator 3. 1999-2016. Eulogy. 

January 17, 2016by Glenn Tait Leave a comment

Raleigh Activator 3. 1999-2016. Eulogy.     Bought from Ferguson Cycles Blyth, this bike was the second Raleigh I owned. It was purchased as the vehicle for my first solo adventure, […]

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Cycling, Non-Triathlon

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Endurance | Adventure | Chill

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Naomi Freireich

That sounds like a crazy idea. I'm in!!

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Running since 2014. Fuelled on vegetables and passionate for all things health and fitness.

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Adventures, Gear and Exploring Life Outdoors

fellrunlikeagirl

from sofa to road then road to fell, proud to run like a girl

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trail running, training, science, plant based, minimalism

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Marathon running veterinary surgeon breaking the silence around pregnancy loss

Running for my life

My blog about raising boys, student nursing, running and mental health

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Process Not Outcome

John's Running Adventures

roads bel travelled

Exploring open roads without breaking the bank

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traveling the world in running shoes

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writer | traveler | food❤️er | yogi | runnin' fool

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#Britbirdvancity judging and ranting since 19.........

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Mark All My Words

Original Nature Photojournalism

thechroniclesofsuperdaz

The quest for a sub-3hour marathon!

Snickers or Marathons?

Running for Charity - Biting Off More Than I Can Chew - Marathons and More

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