West Highland Way Race

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mrs shanksi Jan 2021 2:29pm, 8 Jan 2021 11,819 posts	0 mrs shanksi It's a shock. I am thinking of the family and hoping for John's full recovery.
K5 Gus Jan 2021 2:34pm, 8 Jan 2021 4,286 posts	0 K5 Gus Thanks for posting G - I'm not in the whw fb group so I wasn't aware of the news.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2021 2:38pm, 8 Jan 2021 36,955 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Gus I thought there might be people that knew of him, but weren't seeing this on FB, who would want to know. Really shocking. And so unfair, such a lovely man, unstintingly positive and supportive. Mrs s, absolutely, really hoping he can make a recovery.
Bazoaxe Jan 2021 5:10pm, 8 Jan 2021 18,506 posts	0 Bazoaxe Oh no, thats awful. I subscribe to his WHW Podcast and enjoy it when he puts episode out in the lead up to the race.
gambrinus Jan 2021 5:24pm, 8 Jan 2021 64 posts	0 gambrinus Jeez that's rough. I've never met the guy but really enjoy his blog.
at the end of the day Jan 2021 6:47pm, 8 Jan 2021 83 posts	0 at the end of the day shocked to hear this news today, we both started ultra running around the same time, very passionate about his team Everton football club, speedy recovery JK.
M1nty Jan 2021 7:32pm, 8 Jan 2021 626 posts	0 M1nty I've just been numb all day since hearing the news. John is a very special character, and has personally helped me in many ways over the past 9 or 10 years. He and his family don't deserve this; it must be heartbreaking for Katrina and the girls.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2021 10:30am, 9 Jan 2021 36,962 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Nearing 1000 comments on the family's post in less than 24 hours. A much loved and respected character. So hoping for good progress for him.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2021 6:34pm, 10 Jan 2021 36,988 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) A lovely worship with beautiful songs and thoughts was held today. I'm not religious but if the power of either positive thinking, hopes or prayers can help John then he has some fantastic support. Hundreds of messages again.
M1nty Jan 2021 6:51pm, 10 Jan 2021 627 posts	0 M1nty I had John's voice often in my head on my long, dreich run today. Never anything but utmost positivity, as always.