Scottish Runners 2019

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Ally-C
Ally-C
Sep 2019
11:16am, 27 Sep 2019
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Ally-C
Anyone done the 15 mile Illuminator race in Aboyne? Or any of the other events that are part of the trip?
Ally-C
Ally-C
Sep 2019
11:17am, 27 Sep 2019
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Ally-C
Trio!
Lesley C
Lesley C
Sep 2019
11:23am, 27 Sep 2019
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Lesley C
I did the 15 miler illuminator. I love the route in the day light, hated it at night with all those other runners. It was too crowded for my liking. It's not easy with some tough climbs and rough terrain. The last climb is particularly steep.
Ally-C
Ally-C
Sep 2019
11:28am, 27 Sep 2019
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Ally-C
Is it really busy Lesley, how many runners?
Lesley C
Lesley C
Sep 2019
11:40am, 27 Sep 2019
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Lesley C
There were several hundred runners the year I did it. The trails aren't really made for that number of people. There is a very narrow section about a mile in which causes congestion.

I was getting annoyed by people stopping in front of me and shining their torches in my face.

You miss the fantastic views running it in the dark.
IanS
IanS
Sep 2019
12:16pm, 27 Sep 2019
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IanS
We did the Illuminator a couple of years ago and had a fairly similar experience particularly in the first few miles as there was a lot of congestion. Later on it thinned out a bit but a lot of the route was not particularly inspiring.
Haven't really felt the need to go back and do it again!
Corrah
Corrah
Sep 2019
12:47pm, 27 Sep 2019
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Corrah
Once was enough for me too. I did a lot of swearing. The route is stunning in the daytime.
Ally-C
Ally-C
Sep 2019
1:04pm, 27 Sep 2019
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Ally-C
I think they’re starting the long one separately this year.
mrs shanksi
mrs shanksi
Sep 2019
1:50pm, 27 Sep 2019
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mrs shanksi
I did it the first year and haven't bothered since. I still use the mug at work though.
Ally-C
Ally-C
Sep 2019
4:40pm, 27 Sep 2019
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Ally-C
Portobello Parkrun for me tomorrow👍🏻

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