Hebridean Marathons 2008

SHADES

Stornoway Marathon Saturday 24th May 2008 and Isle of Harris Marathon on Monday 26th May 2008. There will also be a half marathon option for both events. You don't have to run both marathons or both half marathons but I guess they'll be a few nutters who will do both!

I've been in touch with the organiser and he says the events are definitely going ahead so I offered to start this thread to see if any of you are interested.

Any queries can be directed to Tony on tony.robson@which.net

UltraCas

Ooooh! Now if common snese takes hold and I don't go for the GUCR next year this could be tempting. How easy is it to get up these and between the two?

SHADES

Well I had to do a little geography research myself. Harris is the southern part of the same island see www.mountcameron.co.uk/travel2.html. The 2nd marathon in South Harris is 40 miles from Stornoway, guess we'd get a bus or maybe we could run there on the Sunday!
There's an airport at Stornoway, I haven't checked flights yet but I know you can fly from Glasgow.

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...so if you've done this research Shades you must be planning on running them then?!
I think flights to the islands are quite expensive, ferries might be the best option.

SHADES

I won't have time to get a ferry (I think) and as I'd have to fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh anyway to get there, I might as well take the plane. We did discuss chartering a plane perhaps if it was cheaper!
722 miles journey for me from Devon.
It depends if the 10 in 10 is on and what date that would be.
I'm intending to do them as I'm assuming it's not going to happen every year that they'll have marathons.
Will be an expensive weekend

remoh

wonder if graham h. is up for this

Terry Hindson

The web page only has the half marathon. Any link to the two full marathons??

SHADES

Terry - No, not yet but I've been assured by Tony that the two marathons will go ahead.
Email Tony if you have any specific queries.

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Shades sounds interesting, might do the Stornoway Marathon, the one in Harris will be much tougher as Harris is a very hilly part of the Island. Easy to get from Stornoway to Tarbet as alot of folks get the ferry from there to the mainland as its a much shorter crossing. I would drive there and happy to offer a lift to anyone. I have ran the Stornoway half marathon and enjoyed it despite the pouring rain and howling wind!!

[Deleted User]

This looks good.
I am doing the Cape Wrath Challenge again which is from the 11 to 17 may finishing with the marathon. Not sure how I can swing three weekends in a row as would normally have my boys every second weekend but will look at logistics, count me in for now.

SHADES

HC - so it shouldn't be yet another hot marathon(s)!! don't you fancy having a go at both of them?

Loon Dod - I'm sure you'll work something out

[Deleted User]

Shades I might think about doing them both.

Yes at least it won't be too hot to run.

SHADES

Excellent HC, should be a good weekend.

[Deleted User]

Happycat.
Are you still thinking about Cape Wrath as well you know you want to.

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So many races to do and run, would like to run Cape Wrath as well but don't want to run 3 marathons in such a short time.

TopSec

Looks interesting, might be worth a try

SHADES

fr - blimey that's a difficult one but I'm sure someone will know.

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fellrunner would be easy enough to cycle between Stornoway and Tarbet, it would be alot cheaper not to take a car accross on the ferry and just go as a foot passenger. My hubby who knows alot about ferries and such to Lewis and Harris is away on business but will ask him on his return.

[Deleted User]

Sounds good, Have a good one this weekend Fellrunner.

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The following website lists all ferry crossings and prices from mainland Scotland to Lewis and Harris.

www.calmac.co.uk/

It costs £2.20 to take you bike on the ferry, cars are £80 for a return journey. Thats this years prices, probably be up in 2008.

SHADES

Very reasonable ferry prices, especially for a bike!

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lurk

morticia

You're not wiggling!!!!!

You still doing Kent Hipps?

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oh yes
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I cant find the wiggly pic

morticia

You injury free now then?

I haven't done any long runs since the District Double. Do you think I should be worried about my ability to do 52 miles next month?!?!

I like the idea of running in the Hebrides and running the bit inbetween too. I must steer clear of this thread!

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more or less-though fast short races still hurt

you will be fine for the 52

morticia

Ah well you'll be OK with a slow 52 then! My shin splints are very sore again now and I'm supposed to be racing DazTheSlug on Thursday over 5K. I am doomed!

You back at work yet?

SHADES

Hippo - short fast races always hurt.

mortica - It crossed my mind to run the bit in between on the Sunday too. It's about 40 miles, I think.