Glamaig

12th July 1997

Mark stole the headlines - and all the whisky - again! A stunning run by the big man shattered John Brooks (Lochaber) and the seven year old course record of Andy Kitchen. Together at the summit, Mark tore over two minutes off Brooks on the 'descent from hell' (ask Jenny) and shortened the record by 80 seconds! Full points towards the Scottish Champs for him in one of the results of the year.

Elsewhere yours truly got a pleasing PB of 58:48 in 30th place, four seconds in front of John Donnelly. Good packing by Brian, Murdo (T.V. star) and Charlie kept the finish interesting.

The post race dance/drinking was great as usual. Or to be more precise, it was half great for both me and Lesley as we shared baby sitting duties from the tent. It was great for Brian whose grin became fixed later in the evening. It was great for Archie who only turned up in time for lots of beer and no running. It was great for Chris who got to numb her sore paw with various fluids. It was only briefly great for Murdo who had to guzzle his grub and two free drinks before charging off to the last Cal Mac home, to watch himself on telly being interviewed before and after the race. It was hugely great for Mark and Jen since they had a cosy wee bottle of Talisker petrol to keep them pie eyed. It is always great for Greame hic. Don thought it was great. Charlie, oh Charlie! Charlie had to be told it was great!

Post dance party games at the Cosmics' chalet saw various painful acts carried out. None more so than the Sumo wrestling which saw Westies triumph again! Dick Wall had killed all comers - until captain Manny made a bold challenge. This new title was comfortably defended against John Donnelly who was once again overcome by a superior club! WESTIES

1 Mark Rigby Westies 44:41

2 John Brooks Lochaber 46:54

3 Steve Burns Lochaber 49:40

30 Manny Gorman Westies 58:44

43 Karen Powel l(1F) Carnethy 62:45

44 Brian Bonnyman Westies 62:46

46 Murdo MacLeod Westies 64:55

47 Charlie Campbell Westies 64:57

62 Don Reid Westies 69:44

90 Lesley Gorman Lochaber 83:27

105 Graham Benny Westies 91:25

118 Chris Menhennet (awfy sair fit) Westies 111:28

Best looking back up - Archie hic.

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