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McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

To spice up our Sunday training runs I would like to suggest that once a month we try to do something different and have a run further afield than the usual Crieff/Comrie routine. How's this?

September 21st: St Fillans - the same route we did for the Mince Pie Run
Meet Crieff 8am, Comrie 8.15, St F 8.30.

October 19th: Dunkeld - one of the longer walks around the Hermitage (Braan Walk? Other suggestions?) Comrie 8.00, Crieff 8.15, Dunkeld 8.45

November 16th: Bridge of Orchy - choice of a couple of Munros (Beinn Achaladair, Beinn a Chreachain) or, for those that prefer something less hilly, a run around the base of Beinn Dorain partly on the WHW.

December 21st (Mince Pie Run?): Glen Devon - starting and finishing at Tormaukin Inn? Need some route suggestions for this one.

January 4th: Loch Tay to Crieff - starting from Ardtalnaig, into Glen Almond and over one of the Chonzie Bealachs to Loch Turret (logistics need some thinking about...)

There should be something for everyone in this selection and hopefully we'll be able to get a good turnout.

What do you think? Post your replies and/or let me or Liz know if you be up for the the St F's run on 21st.

kona · Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 72 Location: Crieff

Hey Phil,

I think this is a great idea.

I'd be keen to come as long as at least one kind soul is prepared to wait for me and make sure I don't get lost! Maybe not on the serious hills though - unless someone is willing to lead a "munro-running for beginners" run at some point?

Cheers,
Kona

kaznicholl · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 238

Big stylee count me in.

I'm up for the Sept run - all of them actually but def Sept.

Kaz

kaznicholl · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 238

Just realised you need some suggestions re route from Tormaukin. I have a book that covers routes from there so will try to remember to bring to next commitee meeting.

Kaz

runningpix · Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 210

Cracking idea Phil. If I can get some childcare sorted, definitely up for Sept run (Will still in Norway).
Ali

Graham · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 31

Sounds good. I know some good routes for the Dunkeld run in October- could do a circuit round Loch Ordie and up Deuchary Hill... then stop for stovies in the Taybank Bar afterwards!

McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

I know that many of you suffer horrible allergic reactions to getting out of bed before lunchtime on Sundays, but I'm hoping that a change of scene might just encourage you out. I can promise you wall-to-wall sunshine, spectacular views and wonderful company. And I can also promise that, when it's done and you're tucking in to your second breakfast afterwards, you'll feel smug, virtuous and glad you made the effort.

First Sunday away-day this weekend:

September 21st: St Fillans - the same route we did for the Mince Pie Run
Meet Crieff 8am, Comrie 8.15, St F 8.30.

McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

After the very enjoyable run up Glen Tarken last month, the next of our month club outings is scheduled for this coming Sunday October 19th.

The plan is to drive up to Dunkeld and run around one of the longer walks around the Hermitage (Braan Walk? Other suggestions?)

We'll leave MacRosty park around 8.15 am so any Comrie-ites may want to rendezvous first at the Royal at 8.00 and then meet the rest of us in Crieff. We will aim to get to the Hermitage car park between 8.45 and 9.00.

Hope to see you all there!

kaznicholl · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 238

Count Al and I in, Phill.

We are looking forward to it.

Just out of interest, any idea of the distance planned for Sunday?

Speak soon.

Kaz.

McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

Bridge of Orchy run November 16th

Meet at MacRosty Park at 8.45, Comrie Royal Hotel 9.00.

Two groups:

Group 1. Drop off at Auch on the A82 half way from Tyndrum to BoO. Run to Inveroran Hotel on the West Highland Way returning to BoO via the Lochside road. Approx 9 miles, relatively flat on good tracks.

Group 2. Park at BoO Hotel. Run East up Coire an Dothaidh to the bealach at 744m and then continue East down into Coire a Ghabhalach to pick up the track around the base of Beinn Dorain at Ais-an t-Sidhean to rejoin the WHW at Auch back to the BoO Hotel. Approx 9 miles partly on rough paths and partly on good tracks with 5-600m of climb.

We then all come back together at the Hotel for lunch and/or a beer or two. If there's enough of us going we can call up the Hotel and make a booking and maybe negotiate a good deal on lunch.

Please can you let me/Kaz know by November 2nd if you plan to come along for this one, which run you fancy doing and if you plan to stay on for lunch afterwards so we can see what arrangements we need to make.

Should be a great day out!