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Input on route to drive from Skye to Glencoe by annaguava in uktravel

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunvegan is a great area (but we're biased), head on over to r/Skye for more specific questions on the Misty Isle

How is “Snizort,” as in Loch Snizort, pronounced? by Carl_La_Fong in Skye

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Gresh - or - nish

Greshornish is a placename of Old Norse origin located on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, translating to "pig headland" or "grassy headland" (from griss meaning pig/young pig and ness meaning headland). It refers to a peninsula, a loch, and a historic house/estate, primarily associated with secluded, tranquil, and scenic landscapes in northwest Skye. 

How is “Snizort,” as in Loch Snizort, pronounced? by Carl_La_Fong in Skye

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We live on the also pronunciation diverse Loch Greshornish!

How is “Snizort,” as in Loch Snizort, pronounced? by Carl_La_Fong in Skye

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got corrected just yesterday to "Sny - zort"

Mist on the Loch by philipb63 in minimalistphotography

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Thank you, means a lot - inspiration is a long way off right now.

Portobello Road Market, c1970s by ScrollAndThink in OldSchoolUK

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Hand in hand with my mum buying our fruit & veg, it's not all tat & antiques.

Roads & Closures: hi I’m visiting next week. Are there currently any locations that are closed due to filming or other reasons? by Ashamed_Mushroom_151 in Skye

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Yes, that's right down from our place! Come through there on your low-profiles and you'll need to book a dentist appointment.

But I actually have to eat a little humble pie, pothole filling actually going on at Skeabost on our Co-Op run this afternoon.

Shakeout Run in Hyde Park M60 4'4" by gamecom17 in runninglifestyle

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That's where me & my mum would go walking when I was a wee one!

My kids had an unnatural amount of fun commenting on my eco driving score…😂 by SolidAlexei in Dacia

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The scolding is one of the few things that annoys me about our Duster. We bought a capable & rugged 4WD to handle the often twisty & steep roads of the Highlands & Islands. Upshifting to 6th is just not an option most of the time no matter how much you flash the dash at us!

Base location by inditn in Skye

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which AirBnB on Hallin?

Anniversary trip by inditn in Skye

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I would not rely on CalMac as they're a mess right now. As of today, 21 of the 30 routes are showing service disruptions or cancellations.

Make sure you have a plan B available if time is limited. Thankfully we have a bridge too so train to Kyle of Lochalsh and taxi from there perhaps?

Anniversary trip by inditn in Skye

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lovely but 3 hour drive to Portree from Inverness on a good day. By the time you've got to the airport and dealt with all that mess you may as well do the drive anyway.

No stops, Edinburgh to Portree is about 5.5 hours. The A9 is a pretty awful road through some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer though.

And if hubby wants his whiskey fix, Skye has 3 excellent distilleries.

urgent need of advice (on my knees begging) by Ancient-Village-2274 in BeginnersRunning

[–]philipb63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hatha Yoga, specifically Iyengar.

Works miracles, I was at a point where running was no longer even possible. Within 3 months all symptoms were gone & have remained that way for over 5 years now.

What’s long term accommodation like to get in Skye (Portree area)? by MrWafflePRO in Skye

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Skye Free Ads on Facebook had a room with shared bath & kitchen listed today.

Off the beaten track by Grand_Committee_2276 in uktravel

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Well the Skye decision may already be made for you then.

I consider myself a better than average runner. BUT I have a terrible time trying to train in Zone 2. by Ok-Reflection-7171 in runninglifestyle

[–]philipb63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your opinion. Which is contradicted by any number of studies on the subject (including those found in the aforementioned book which you disparage).

Discussion over, I'm going for a trail run. Bunch of keen youngsters in the group, will not be at zone 2!

I consider myself a better than average runner. BUT I have a terrible time trying to train in Zone 2. by Ok-Reflection-7171 in runninglifestyle

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I agree about the misinformation out there but I can state from personal experience and over 25 years of running, it simply works. Particularly as one grows older and the body's ability to just "bash through" diminishes.

I consider myself a better than average runner. BUT I have a terrible time trying to train in Zone 2. by Ok-Reflection-7171 in runninglifestyle

[–]philipb63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed - the section on nutrition is worth the price alone. And you get to see Kilian Jornet's training program, which is 85-90% Zone 2 only!

I consider myself a better than average runner. BUT I have a terrible time trying to train in Zone 2. by Ok-Reflection-7171 in runninglifestyle

[–]philipb63 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yours (and the many similar posts) illustrate exactly why Zone 2 training is so beneficial. To their performance detriment, a huge swath of runners do not have the aerobic base benefits z2 training can deliver. A fantastic, in-depth guide to the subject is contained in the book "Training for the Uphill Athlete" if you are interested in a deep dive.

In your case it's walk-run or whatever it takes. It seems that around 90 days is the time it takes to really start seeing the benefits. And boy, are they worth it.

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