Speyside Way ultra

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FenlandRunner Aug 2014 9:00pm, 25 Aug 2014 2,420 posts	0 FenlandRunner I can't recommend this race highly enough. The course seems to have a bit of everything. The race organisation is first class, the marshals amazing, and as for the 'motivational' signs, well you have to run the race to really value them. I think the highlight for me was the point when the Spey met the sea, the sun was out and it was a truly stunning sight. I'd love to be back next year, but it is just so far to travel
Velociraptor Aug 2014 9:17pm, 25 Aug 2014 30,622 posts	0 Velociraptor How was it for midgies?
FenlandRunner Aug 2014 9:22pm, 25 Aug 2014 2,422 posts	0 FenlandRunner No midgies
Velociraptor Aug 2014 9:29pm, 25 Aug 2014 30,623 posts	0 Velociraptor
santababy Aug 2014 9:31pm, 25 Aug 2014 70,788 posts	0 santababy Not a midgie in sight everytime I've done it
FenlandRunner Aug 2014 9:55pm, 25 Aug 2014 2,424 posts	0 FenlandRunner And I must mention the medal, it is a proper medal
Tiny Runner Aug 2014 1:19pm, 26 Aug 2014 33 posts	0 Tiny Runner I second Fenland Runner. Highly recommended and perfect first ultra. I did manage to get lost, twice, but only briefly I was on my own from mile 8 (couldn't even see runners ahead or behind!) but was having such a great time looking at the scenery I didn't mind. Caught a guy at the end of the ouchy railway line on the coast but he didn't want to be "chicked" and buggered off! Told me afterwards that the only woman who has ever beat him was Liz McColgan. LOL. And no midges... Thanks everyone here who answered my questions, particularly about the route, beforehand.
HappyG(rrr) Aug 2014 1:36pm, 26 Aug 2014 22,638 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Well done TR, what a fantastic time. Were you first lady? It's a lovely route, but not easy. Lovely views though. G
Tiny Runner Aug 2014 1:45pm, 26 Aug 2014 34 posts	0 Tiny Runner Thanks. Yes I really love trees, and rivers, and the sea... so it was a great route for me. Nearly blew it over mile 29 when I caught a whiff of the sea and started the run for home though
DJ Mac Aug 2014 6:59pm, 26 Aug 2014 11 posts	0 DJ Mac So it was you SantaB, thought so. Will say hi next time if I'm brave enough to do another one! Agree with other posts - cracking medal, a lovely course and no midgies! Well done to TR on your 1st place, a superb time.