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Re: Sore legs ??

If I know I'm in for a full day of walking, I go ahead and take 800mg of ibuprofen before I even set out. And as Caberfeidh said, a warm bath afterward does wonders for easing muscle soreness, especially if you can get into one sooner rather than later (not always possible with the more remote hills...
by LaurenAlexandra
Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:38 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Sore legs ??
Replies: 16
Views: 7839

Rob Roy Way, Drymen to Kenmore

I'm living in America again, but I recently came back to Scotland for a walking holiday. The Rob Roy Way seemed like a good choice - more challenging than the Great Glen Way, but still with manageable daily distances. After more than two years of living the typical sedentary American lifestyle again...
by LaurenAlexandra
Fri May 08, 2015 1:10 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Rob Roy Way, Drymen to Kenmore
Replies: 1
Views: 8784

Re: Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit

I'm definitely going to try the "thin socks inside thick socks" idea next time. Also, taking along a set of trainers. A spare, lighter set of footwear was the only thing I regretted not taking on this hike, because it meant that if I wanted to walk somewhere in the evening after getting to...
by LaurenAlexandra
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:57 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit
Replies: 11
Views: 20390

Re: Ben Chonzie - a couple of milestones

Congrats on wee Gemma's first Munro! :clap: Looks like it was a nice day for it, too!
by LaurenAlexandra
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:26 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Ben Chonzie - a couple of milestones
Replies: 2
Views: 3910

Re: Ben Chonzie

You all look like you're freezing in that last picture! :lol: Well done! :clap:
by LaurenAlexandra
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:38 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Ben Chonzie
Replies: 6
Views: 4233

Re: Can I have a 'P' please Bob - Scotland

Dun Carloway?
by LaurenAlexandra
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:35 pm
 
Forum: Photo threads, comps and quizzes
Topic: Can I have a 'P' please Bob - Scotland
Replies: 5727
Views: 1073126

Ride to Loch Lomond wanted

If anyone from Edinburgh or Glasgow is planning to drive to (ideally) Rowardennan or (workably) Tarbet anytime soon, please let me know. Ben Lomond got the better of me back in May, and I'm itching to get back there and show it who's boss.

Will gladly split petrol costs.
by LaurenAlexandra
Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:57 pm
 
Forum: Meeting up, arranging trips and walking clubs
Topic: Ride to Loch Lomond wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1161

Re: Bum Slides and Golden Eagles at the Quiraing

I'm convinced that it is impossible to visit Skye without getting muddy. Last Hogmanay, I was coming down a slope in the Faerie Glen, and I slipped in mud, fell flat on my back, and then slid at least 10 meters down the hill. The only reason I didn't slide further is that I managed to catch hold of ...
by LaurenAlexandra
Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:02 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Bum Slides and Golden Eagles at the Quiraing
Replies: 12
Views: 7595

Re: Blisters 1, toe nails 9, teeth one fewer than before!

Great report! And congrats on having done it! :clap: I LOVE that picture of the rainbow in front of the Buachaille. :shock:
by LaurenAlexandra
Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:07 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Blisters 1, toe nails 9, teeth one fewer than before!
Replies: 15
Views: 23181

Re: Lothian Coast

I really want to try this walk now! I've always loved coastal walking, and haven't had a chance to do any in ages. Easily accessible from Edinburgh, too!
by LaurenAlexandra
Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:19 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Lothian Coast
Replies: 9
Views: 5724

Re: Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit

nigheandonn wrote:Trees do have the one advantage of being very go-behind-able if you're bursting for the loo ;)


Oh, it was close, believe me!
by LaurenAlexandra
Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:09 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit
Replies: 11
Views: 20390

Re: Lochnagar - First at Last!

Congrats on your first Munro! :clap:
by LaurenAlexandra
Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:59 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Lochnagar - First at Last!
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit

I've wanted to have a stab at one of Scotland's long-distance routes for ages. I decided on the Great Glen Way, because it seemed like a straightforward and relatively easy one to do, that I could manage solo. So I took the train to Fort William on 13 September and began walking the next day. The jo...
by LaurenAlexandra
Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:33 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Great Glen Way, Fort William to Drumnadrochit
Replies: 11
Views: 20390

Re: Women's outdoor clothing rant

Trousers - again, do I live in a country of dwarves??? Despite being over 170 cm tall, I'm size 8-10 (depending on the season, I usually put on a bit of weight in winter). Try finding size 10 girl trousers that are actually LONG ENOUGH for a five-nine woman! I have to buy the smallest available man...
by LaurenAlexandra
Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:17 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Women's outdoor clothing rant
Replies: 103
Views: 42342

Re: Great Glen Way August 2012

Thanks for posting the vids! This is a walk I want to do in the very near future, and it's great to have these kinds of visuals. Gives me a better idea of what it's actually going to look like.
by LaurenAlexandra
Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:41 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Great Glen Way August 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 16855
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