A really good day today.

Pouring wet dog walk…. torrential….

It’s really dark this morning.

I went down to see Gayle in the little gift shop.

It looks amazing and so lovely and Christmassy…. I can’t believe it’s the 1st November already!

So 3 of our running girls were running the Glen Ogle 33 mile Ultra Marathon today.

Rachel two doors down and I decided to drive up and catch them at the finish line. I really wanted to be there for them and so did Rachel.

I am SO glad we went. It’s an hour and 45 minute drive for us, to Killin.

This is Ben Lomond.

We had to try and guess when they would finish and we literally made it up with about 10-15 minutes before they ran into the park in Killin.

Our first glimpse of the Falls of Dochart in Killin, taken from the car. they are amazing after all the rain. More pics after the girls finish the Ultra.

This was the finish line.

And just like that we see them head into the park.

I felt so very proud of them.

They had no idea we were there.

As soon as they came round the bend, we started screaming.

They had no idea why there were people screaming for them at the finish line…. And the realisation crossed their faces at the same time.

I know I’ve maybe said it…. But I’m SO glad we went. It was so lovely to see that look on their faces and hug them so hard.

They are in inspiration to us all.

I will not be following in their footsteps however!!

They should be so proud of everything they have achieved. What a thing to have done.

I do have my handbag on my back under my dryrobe. 😆😆

We chatted to them for 10-15 minutes and let them go and get ready while Rachel and I went to explore the Falls of Dochart again.

I have stood in the middle of this river when it was much lower.

We leave Killin and head down the banks of Loch Lomond again.

We stop at the Falls of Falloch.

The noise was incredible!

Our last stop was at the famous Drover’s Inn, built in 1705… another huge waterfall up behind it.

I’ve lived i. Scotland all my life and never been in.

It’s all set up for Halloween.

The heading for home.

What a really lovely day. Thanks so much to Rachel for driving!

Huge well done to two other running girls, Claire who did a sponsored 5 gym classes in a row and Michelle who ran a 5k over the Forth Bridge.

Rachel and I will do our 5k tomorrow!

Stay safe everyone 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️