Author Archives: Julian

Pancharevo Trail Marathon

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Julian

A Facebook post about the landscape of Bulgaria from the mother of my PhD student, Ivet, put the thought in my mind “might there be a mountain marathon I could enter as an excuse to visit to visit this country … Continue reading →

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Tweed Valley Ultra 50k – Sunday 19 November

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Julian

  The alarm woke me at 06:00 after a short but deep sleep. After breakfast, I made up my bladder of drink and was away at 06:35. I forgot my running shoes but, fortunately, remembered them just after Leadburn so … Continue reading →

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ROC with Yan 23-24 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Julian

As the “designated navigator” for our Roc Mountain Marathon A course, I didn’t get off to a good start when losing our way through Carlisle city centre. I also failed to find the promised evening meal in Egremont. Fortunately we were … Continue reading →

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Speed of light

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Julian

On the evening of Saturday 25 August, Rob and I dressed up as Christmas trees and, in the company of about 50 others, minced about above Hunters Bog for a couple of hours in the name of art as part … Continue reading →

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Scottish Islands Peaks Race 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Julian

I took part in the 2012 Scottish Islands Peaks Race as part of a team of 5 [3 sailors and 2 runners] on the 11m yacht “Vaila”. With generally light winds it took us from 12:00 on Friday 18 May until … Continue reading →

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