The Hebridean wind bloweth.

[OrangePeacock]

Today I did the first run of week 6.

A grey, wet and windy day here in the Hebrides, but the run must go ahead. I started out with the wind behind me, pushing me along the road and almost pushing me over in some parts. I got half way and turned to run home, wow. The wind was so strong, gusting up to 40mph, it felt like running through treacle. At the end I was more tired that ever before on a run, but when the call for the final 60 seconds was announced, I sped up and gave it my all.

This was an exhausting run but very fulfilling.

[Irish-John Graduate]

Absolutely loved the Hebrides when I spent a few weeks there back in '89. Most eerily beautiful landscapes I've ever seen. Sounds like a tough place to run though

[OrangePeacock Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Many days, the weather is just the same as the mainland, but when the wind blows it can be relentless.

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to OrangePeacock]

We we're lucky with the weather, some snow but nothing that inconvenienced plans

One day we hitchhiked from Stornoway around the (totally amazing) Callanish Stones and on back to Stornoway. It took a long time, not because nobody stopped for us but because everyone was and we're so friendly we'd sit in the cars for ages just chatting.

It's a "definitely going back" place high on my list if I ever do retire fully

[skysue16 Graduate]

I know exactly what you mean! I used to live on the Isle of Skye and sometimes ran in horizontal rain and strong winds - crazy weather!

[Windoze Graduate]

Wow blowy! Have a look at my post I just created. You may find it interseting. Couldn't add the piccy in the reply 😂