https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2014/01/05/2014-goals-and-progress/2014-01-05T15:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/07/17/6-months-of-progress-pictures/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wk24-14-07-2013.jpgWk24+ 14.07.2013So post race progress picture is here.2015-01-12T04:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/06/09/week-20-celtman-training/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130607_0003.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130607_0003https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130607_0002.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130607_0002https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130607_0001.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130607_0001So cold!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0010.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0010Run done now to strip off in the car park at RedMoss…nae shame me!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0009.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0009Safety first.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0007.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0007Tree lined avenue Scottish style.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0004.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0004Keeping working on the self portraits.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0003.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0003Cloudy but a lot warmer than last week.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk20_20130606_0002.jpgCeltman Training Wk20_20130606_0002Looking down on Threipmuir from the shoulder of the Black Hill.2013-06-09T10:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/06/02/one-month-to-go/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-02-at-21-51-58.pngScreen Shot 2013-06-02 at 21.51.58West, East Kips and Scald Law in the Pentland Hills National Park for Saturday's run. https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0012.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0012At the top of Scald Law…it was very sunny at 8.30am in the morning.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0011.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0011The view looking East from Scald Law.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0010.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0010I love a hill I do.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0008.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0008Looking West from the top of the West Kip.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0007.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0007Looking East from the top of the West Kip.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130601_0004.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130601_0004First summit of the morning 8am…no where I'd rather be.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/celtman-training-wk19_20130530_0014.jpgCeltman Training Wk19_20130530_0014Claire loves open water swimming!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wk19-02-06-2013.jpgWk19 02.06.2013And my grand total weight-loss over 19 weeks of training is 3.8kg…I'm just a lot denser!2013-06-02T21:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/05/06/blue-sky-thinkinga-new-take/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0031.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0031A bit flushed after begin out in the sun…not really burnt just a little pink.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0028.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0028Glencourse Reservoir, Pentland Hills National Parkhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0026.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0026The farmer obviously had a sense of humour.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0021.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0021View of the Kips and Scald Law in the sunshine.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0018.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0018Arthur's Seat from the Pentland Hills.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0016.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_001630mins warm-up all up hill…how I like it!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0013.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0013Name that reservoir as I have forgotten...https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0010.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0010I can see my house from here…not really!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0009.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0009https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/celtman-training_20130427_0005.jpgCeltman Training_20130427_0005Beautiful blue skies from the carpark at Harlaw.2013-06-02T21:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/04/15/time-for-a-mid-way-review/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wk12-14-04-20131.jpgWk12 14.04.2013Wk 12 Progress pictures. 3 months in.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132222.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132222Wk6 Random injury…loss of skin to décolletage due to zip. Stingy!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132219.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132219Wk6 Questionable recovery fuel decisions, but I was just so hungry!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132217.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132217Wk6 Cousin Beth admiring the view of Glencourse, Pentland Hills.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132216.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132216https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132215.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132215Wk6 So hands up from all the people in Edinburgh who have never been in the Pentland Hills…shame on you!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132214.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132214https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132212.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132212Wk6 View of Edinburgh…just need it to warm up a bit so it goes green.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132210.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.20132210Wk6 happy in the Pentland Hills with cousin Bethhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/greatobstacles-wk6-03-03-20132207.jpgGreatObstacles Wk6 03.03.201322072013-04-15T16:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/04/06/on-the-road-again/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/celtman-training-wk11_20130406_0009.jpgCeltman Training Wk11_20130406_0009Happy Girl at the top of the hill…mostly downhill from here on.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/celtman-training-wk11_20130406_0007.jpgCeltman Training Wk11_20130406_0007The view from the top of the hill at the Beeftub outside Moffat on the way home.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-06-at-20-46-21.pngScreen Shot 2013-04-06 at 20.46.21A wee hill on the way back from Moffat. The Beeftub is such fun!2013-04-06T20:53:34+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/03/28/running-in-the-snow/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/screen-shot-2013-03-27-at-19-20-58.pngWeek 9Week 9's long run…less hills more sheltered.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-19.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-19OMG! The pain of a specific defrosting for the next hour…can you guess where?https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-18.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-18The windburn and bloodshot eyes is a good look for me I think ;)https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-17.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-17I'm sure its not as cold as it looks LOLhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-16.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-16Anyone for some OW swimming?https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-15.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-15More pretty views...https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-14.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-14https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-13.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-13Even with the correct footwear it was challenging.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-12.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-12https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk9-11.jpgCeltman Training Wk9-11Tough wee buggers…new hill lambs.2013-03-27T22:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/03/19/2-months8-weeks-intime-flies-when-youre-having-fun/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wk8-17-03-2013.jpgWk8 17.03.2013Here we are again. Week 8 progress pictures.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0025.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0025The right footwear choice this time.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0024.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0024Tread was everything...https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0023.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0023All finished.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0020.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0020Coming down off the hills…so much fun!!!https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0016.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0016Valley between the hills. Peace from the wind.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0013.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0013Great fun running off the hill giggling it like an idiot.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0008.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0008It was quite windy at the top of the East Kip.https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0007.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0007Looking down the hill from the West Kip…visibility?https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/celtman-training-wk8_20130317_0004.jpgCeltman Training Wk8_20130317_0004Half-way up the hill from Red Moss car park.2013-03-18T22:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/03/11/refusing-to-drink-the-kool-aid/2013-06-02T21:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/02/18/1-month-or-4weeks-in-but-whose-counting/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130218-124003.jpg20130218-124003.jpg4 Weeks in...2013-02-18T13:13:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/02/04/be-brave-accept-the-challenge/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-1.jpgTraining Plan Week 3Week 3's Training Planhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/screen-shot-2013-01-27-at-20-05-11.pngBe Brave.…when in doubt pretend!2013-02-04T16:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/30/when-testimonials-get-out-of-handcombat-ready/2013-01-30T13:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/28/failing-to-prepare/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-2.jpgCeltman Training Week 2Plan for Celtman Training Week 2https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-1.jpgCeltman Training Week 1Celtman Training Week 12013-01-28T11:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/15/have-you-eaten/2013-01-15T10:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/12/the-story-so-far/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lochore-2010.jpgLochore 2010Lochore Sprint Distance 2010 Overall time 1hr 40mins 16sec Swim 17mins 4secs Bike 53mins 23sec Run 27mins 17sec Position 238 out of 258 finishers and 264 competitors (still not last)https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lochness-marathon-2010.jpgLochNess Marathon 2010och Ness Marathon 2010 Overall time 5hrs 9mins 53sec (not last)https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/highland-warrior-2012.jpgHighland Warrior 2012Highland Warrior 2012 Overall time 7hrs 4mins 7sec Swim 37mins 54 secs Bike 3hrs 46mins Run 2hrs 27mins 16 sec Position 105 out of 112 finishers and 119 competitors (still not last)https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gullane-run-2010.jpgGullane run 2010https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gullane-beach-triathlon-2010.jpgGullane Beach triathlon 2010Aberfeldy Middle Distance Triathlon 2012 Overall time 7hrs 22mins 33sec (no splits) (4th last, but not last!)https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gullane-2010.jpgGullane 2010https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/celtman-entry-2013-d.jpgCeltman Entry 2013 Dhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/celtman-entry-2013-c.jpgCeltman Entry 2013 Chttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/celtman-entry-2013-b.jpgCeltman Entry 2013 Bhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/celtman-entry-2013-a.jpgCeltman Entry 2013 A2013-01-12T14:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/11/in-the-beginning/https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/training-starting-point-11-01-2013.jpgTraining Starting Point 11.01.2013So here are the vital statistics at the start of my challenge.2013-01-11T15:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/about/2013-01-07T12:04:16+00:00weekly0.6https://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2013/01/07/feeling-virtuous/2013-01-07T09:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.com/2012/12/27/starting-point/2013-01-07T16:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thegreatertheobstacle.comdaily1.02015-01-12T04:49:38+00:00