Adam in Runderland

Many of the churches in London were designed by the architect Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). Following the Great Fire of London in 1666 he was given responsibility for rebuilding 52 churches. Many of these were demolished in the 19th Century as the population of London grew. Others were destroyed during the Blitz. However 23 remain including ten churches in the heart of the city. One of these being his most famous; St Paul's Cathedral. I ran through the City of London and visited the ten churches. St Margaret Pattens St Mary Abchurch St Stephen Walbrook St Margaret Lothbury St Mary le Bow St Mary Aldermary St Paul's Cathedral St Martin, Ludgate St Bride St Magnus the Martyr

In April I had the privilege of running in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains in Wales . This month it was Scotland and the Trossachs. A couple of evening meetings meant that I could take some time off in the day to leave Glasgow and visit the Trossachs National Park. This area includes Loch Lomond and the surrounding woodland and Munroes. An early train to Balloch was followed by a bus ride to Balmaha. I began with a steep climb of Conical Hill to warm my legs up. This 361m climb involved deep steps, woodland trails and a tough stony path to the top. I was rewarded with fine views over the Loch as the clouds started to descend. A quick descent and there was just time for a photograph with the statue in honour of broadcaster, climber and writer Tom Weir. It was time to follow the West Highland Way north along the Loch's shore towards Rowardennan. The seven mile route was anything but flat. Steep climbs and sharp descents were interspersed with sections of pebbly beach. Occasion...

It had been a couple of years since I last visited Glasgow. Pre-Covid days. It was good to be back. I was on a trip as part of my work with several meetings lined up. However, there is always room to fit in a run or two, and Scotland is one of my favourite places to run. I knew that there was plenty of great street art in the city. I thought it would be good to run around and view it much like my regular street art runs in London. A little research revealed a simple 10k circular route called the Mural Trail that would take in most of the main pieces. Starting at Enoch Square I made my way to the river and along the Clyde to Clyde Street where there were a number of pieces outside The Clutha bar. The next stop was Old Wynd and a homage to Billy Connolly, comedian and son of the city.  Just around the next corner was this spaceman piece and then further up the hill a series of giant murals on the side of the tall buildings in Ingram Street and near the University of Strathclyde. A s...