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Well done to the 8 Westies who turned up for the 4th running of the Narnain Boulder Dash club handicap. The handful of runners who made the effort were rewarded with a fantastic sunny evening at Arrochar that turned out to be almost midge free.

Donald Evans proved that last year wasn't a fluke by breaking his own course record, clocking by far the fastest time of 35:48. Muffy was fastest lady in 51:03, which was 1 second faster than Stuart Burns!

Results

Thanks very much to Elizabeth for doing the time-keeping.

Posted by Chris Upson on Thu 30 Jul 2009 | 13 comments

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Dave Calder said...
Well done Donald, that's a great time. But this race used to be a handicap. Is it just being run as a straight race now? In previous years I have so much enjoyed being overhauled by the speed kings on the lower slopes; the pressure eases once you're at the back and can really start to enjoy the event.
Thursday 30th July 2009 1.21pm
Chris said...
It is still a club handicap. Usual format. I think Muffy was first back. I was assuming that Andy Mott had won the handicap, but he bust his ankle on the descent. I missed my start slot by jogging too far up the hill with Donald beforehand, so I was never going to catch any of the regulars, but managed to pass first-timer Maria towards the end of the descent, and I also went by Johnston who appeared to be walking off the hill.
Thursday 30th July 2009 2.27pm
Johnston said...
A fine evening for a run, contrary to what was forecast, and thanks to Chris for organising. I may not have been quick, but I still have 2 functioning ankles today. Andy's injury looked nasty. Hope it wasn't as bad as it first appeared.
Thursday 30th July 2009 3.13pm
Doug the one-legged runner said...
Quick trip to A+E confirmed that the ankle was not broken and just badly sprained which is great and hopefully means I'll be back next week.

I was so annoyed at falling over, figure it must have cost me at least 3 mins on the way back down as I had to hop / hobble the last section from the transmission aerial.

I'll also never forget the whoop of delight I heard from Muffy as, on seeing my hobbling figure ahead of her, she realised that she'd be able to come in first.
Thursday 30th July 2009 3.40pm
Maria said...
It was a lovely evening and I enjoyed my first club run apart from Andy's unfortunate ankle accident. To begin with, I thought it would be me who will be heading for A+E aftewards! I admit I struggled a bit on the way up but it was still worth the effort - thank you for cheering me up on the way, it kept me going!!
Thursday 30th July 2009 4.21pm
Johnston said...
'Doug',

How useful are you at an arse-kicking contest?
Thursday 30th July 2009 5.02pm
muffy the whoop said...
I was trying to express sympathy but was clearly overcome by emotion ...
Friday 31st July 2009 8.11am
Chris said...
Andy - I hope the ankle settles down soon. You'll need to tape it for a while when you start back running.
Friday 31st July 2009 9.46am
jd said...
Well done all who turned up. I would have been there but for a late finish at work in Lanark at 6pm, so I ran my own wee handicap race up and down Tinto Hill. I won at canter, despite a horrendous handicap. And I also won the arse-kicking contest. Times, photos and results to follow.
Friday 31st July 2009 5.55pm
Ellie said...
Oh dear Andy. I feel your pain. I too lost my ankle ligament virginity on the path down from the Narnain boulders on a warm, still evening in June 2007. The angle of that slightly rocky, ever-so slippery descent seduces one down at frightening speeds as if to the hypnotising call of sirens, and before you know it, you're in the smelly waiting area of the Western A&E,and forever more having to locate rolls duct tape from the boot of your car to ensure your feet are well stuck to your legs before any hill run. Nasty.

Och well, impressive to hear Maria managed to stay upright on her first ever club run- welcome to the sure-footed Westies Maria.
Friday 31st July 2009 9.32pm
Native Caledonian Moose said...
That's an "och" to add to the "aye" in your parkrun comments, Ellie. It'll be binge drinking and deep-fried Mars bars next...
Friday 31st July 2009 10.13pm
Ellie said...
"Show good blogging etiquette and keep comments on topic"

Careful noo Caledonian moosey- you know what happened with the farmer's wife...
Friday 31st July 2009 10.49pm
NCM said...
Eeek! Sorry, I'm further off-topic than usual...
Saturday 1st August 2009 10.08am