Finished 2025 Tiree Ultramarathon and the toughest weather yet, 50mph (80kph) winds at some points of the day and wind flung hail that stung every bit of exposed flesh.  However the spirit of the day, as ever, was wonderful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves despite (maybe because) of the challenging weather.

Many thanks to all of the marshals, those at the registration desk, at the checkpoints, and shouting encouragement on the way.  But of course special thanks to the hero of the day Will Wright for organising, yet again, such an amazing event.

I usually do a mix of running and walking, but this year I pretty much ran every mile with the exceptions of the clambery bits where you pick your way through bog or over slippery stones … and a section on the west of the island.   With wind full in our faces, I realised that my goal of running continuously was a little foolish as the woman a hundred years ahead walked faster than I was running.  I realised it was futile when I quite literally found myself running in the spot – with each step the forward speed was immediately canclled by the wind blowing me back.

I’m sure my general preparedness was helped by my 65-for-65 run in July.  I had also been a little more methodical with food during the first day of it especially, and tried to do that today – mostly Tailwind in my water bladder and Kendal mint cake to nibble every mile or so.  I was tired and sore by the end, but didn’t have any of the energy crashes I often get part way through the course.