29 done just 1 to do. Tomorrow is in memory of a dear friend from my hill walking days who died tragically yesterday, R.I.P. Carol.

[Oldgirl]

Well the challenge of Juneathon is almost finished. I have exercised and blogged every day. Its been fun, its been hard work but I'm feeling quite pleased that I have managed it.

Tomorrow I have the biggest day of all planned. I'm hoping to walk/run around Loch Muich (pronounced Mick) its 12.5K/8 miles track all the way although about a third of it is probably not runable as its narrow, stoney, sometimes muddy and a drop of about 30 feet on the right straight into the icy cold waters if you lose your footing. The average time to walk it is 3-3.5 hours. Will just wait and see how fast these little short old legs can do it. I have my fingers crossed for fine weather, camera is charged and I'm just off to pack my rucksack as its essential to carry some survival equipment in the Scottish hills, even on low level tracks. The loch is overlooked by one of our famous munros Lochnagar.

Will mark this run in remembrance of a very dear friend from my hill walking days who died tragically yesterday in a house fire. She was only 51 years old and a mum of a 17 year old. R.I.P. Carol, this is for you and the good times we had all those years ago.

[wilmacgh Graduate]

So sorry to hear about your friend.

Hope you have a good run tomorrow. I worked as a grouse beater on Glen Muick estate as a student and loved the area.

[Canidoit Graduate]

I read about it in the paper. So sorry.

I've never run with a rucksack. A friend has a small one which stays away from her back to let the sweat out. Enjoy the scenery. ENVY!

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to Canidoit]

Well done on your first Parkrun this morning, I had intended going but the bad news rather shocked us all. You had a wonderful time too, well done.

[Canidoit Graduate]

Thanks.

[Poppy2010 Graduate]

So sorry to hear about your friend, so tragic for her youngster. I hope you have a lovely walk thinking of your good times together, sounds like a stunning place x

[LMS2110 Graduate]

What dreadful news to hear about anyone...but a dear friend and one so young ....

My very best wishes will be with you on what sounds like a momentous run/walk ... A joyful memorial for a good pal and the summation of an amazing month for you. Lots of luck, keep smiling ... Oh, and mind the edges

Cheers, Linda x

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear your sad news.

Have a great run, sounds lovely location.

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Very sorry to hear about your friend. Deepest sympathies.

Well done with your runs, love delia

[TJFlute]

Very sorry to hear about your friend x Your long run today will be a time of rememberance, I am sure. You have done so well with the juneathon. I'll raise my glass to you tonight.

[Hidden]

Have a good run, it's the one kind thing you can do for your friend now. Remember her with joy and love. My thoughts are with you on this special day.

[Plinth Graduate]

So sorry to hear about your friend. X

[Anniemurph Graduate]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. It will be a very fitting tribute to be running in such beautiful surroundings thinking of her and the great times you had.

[dottiemay Graduate]

Desperately sad news about your friend oldgirl. I'm sure your walk/run will be a lovely way to take some time to remember her in wonderful, peaceful surroundings as well as being a fitting end to your immense achievement.

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think Carol would have been proud of her old hill walking buddy today, I know she would have enjoyed doing it with me.

[Beek Graduate]

Dear Oldgirl, what a lovely way to pay tribute to your hill walking friend. She is in your heart for ever and I hope the day, and the future, brings you peace and comfort for the good times you shared. Those memories are with you always. They live on in the hearts and minds of others.

[Marlyclay]

So sad for you. I hope the run will be therapeutic and give you a chance to find peace and comfort. I am sure your friend will be with you all the way in spirit.x