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Highland Fling 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lornpearson

Someone searched today on ‘Lorn Pearson Highland Fling’ and got to my blog… well… it took place yesterday (Saturday 28th April) but I didn’t do it. I decided that the D33 was the Ultramarathon for me to have done and … Continue reading →

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Spring Summer Strength Workout Challenge

Posted on March 1, 2012 by lornpearson

Following around 12 weeks of my Winter Strength Workout Challenge, I’ve decided its time for a bit of a mix up and I’ve created a new Spring Summer Workout Challenge for 2012. I’ve really enjoyed getting back into the gym … Continue reading →

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First long run of 2012 on the West Highland Way

Posted on January 20, 2012 by lornpearson

I’m doing my first long run on the West Highland Way on Saturday.  The weather isn’t meant to be too nice (maybe rain, 6-7’C), however I plan to run the first bit on my own from Rowardennan, then I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Training Plan Wk2

Posted on January 8, 2012 by lornpearson

Training in week 1 didn’t go exactly to plan… a little more rest than planned, and a little less strength work… but I was still sort of on holiday, so I took week 1 as an easy week.  🙂 Here’s … Continue reading →

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Training Plan Wk1

Posted on January 4, 2012 by lornpearson

This week is the first week of my training for the Highland Fling.  It’s been a week off work up to now (I’m back to work on Thursday morning… boooooo – but at least it’s only for two days).  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling Ultra Training Plan

Posted on December 28, 2011 by lornpearson

I’ve set up my training plan for the Highland Fling which takes place on the 28th April 2012.  (A 53 mile multi-terrain ultra run along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum.) I’ll have around 16 – 17 weeks to … Continue reading →

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Winter Strength Workout Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lornpearson

Following my Winter Ultra Run Challenge,  (here is how I did)  I thought I’d change direction a bit for December and give my body a bit of a rest from long distance running. It’s sort of to do with the … Continue reading →

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The end of my Winter Ultra Run Challenge…how has it gone?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by lornpearson

It is coming to the end of my Winter Ultra Run Challenge, where I was going to test myself (and my training plan) to see if I thought I could run the 53 miles that is the Highland Fling from … Continue reading →

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Decision nearly made… :-)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by lornpearson

Last week I wrote about my decision as to whether or not I was going to enter Highland Fling: a 53 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Tyndrum.  I said that I’d probably decide after my long run up the East … Continue reading →

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Wk45 – 24M WHW Rowardennan to Dario Melaragni Memorial and back

Posted on November 13, 2011 by lornpearson

“I run, because I can.” Saturday morning was good…my third long run of my Winter Ultra Run Challenge. I’ve done a little (2 minute 50) video clip of some of the images and video I took. It’s my first attempt … Continue reading →

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