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Narnain Boulder Handicap
Nine Westies made the effort to get to scenic Arrochar for the bash up and down to the Narnain Boulder, in the heart of the Arrochar Alps. We were all rewarded with a lovely evening, and the midges weren’t too bad either. I was personally rewarded with an insulting handicap, despite my protestations of old age/tiredness/weary leg syndrome and even some begging on my knees. I proceeded to live up to this handicap by trundling in last; having ran so slowly that the others had even started to head up track to look for me. Despite my leaden legs I enjoyed the stunning views all around, including Loch Long and Ben Lomond. The best view of all, though - apart from Don’s impressive array of cuts, scrapes and bruises – was the pint of Loch Fyne Avalanche Ale and plate of fish and chips in the Village Inn afterwards. John Quinn had obviously paid off the handicapper handsomely, and came home in first place, getting the new Narnain Trophy, courtesy of sponsors Asda. He was so overawed by this impressive display of plasticware, that he declined the beer and food in favour of rushing home to show his wife his new trophy. Or maybe he was just rushing Don off to A&E at Hairmyres Hospital.Posted by John Donnelly on Thu 5 Aug 2010 | 7 comments
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Chris said...
I hope Don isn't too battered and bruised after his tumble at last night's Boulder Dash. And well done to John Quinn who took his first handicap win.
Here are the Results
Thursday 5th August 2010 1.05pm
muffy said...
You missed mention of our celebrity fellow dinner last night: Michael Portillo and (female) companion. Oh and film crew...
How were the hourly obs Don??
Thursday 5th August 2010 2.24pm
Elephant Man Reid said...
Having closely examined the Narnain Path with my face, i can confirm that it is very hard and abrasive and has quite excellent properties for removing human epithelium.
Next time, i will wait for a wider bit of path before pulling any lunatic overtakes. I was trying to gap Chris by 60 seconds to set the fastest time of the night and could not wait to get passed Dom. Bit silly really on a low key club race. Now am struggling to be fit for Sun but will hope for a speedy recovery.
Had lots of fun at work today making up stories to explain why i look like i have been in the ring with Mike Tyson.
Two things really pleased me last night - John Quinn, a well deserved victory and JD getting a proper handicap for once!.
Thursday 5th August 2010 3.47pm
J Q said...
What a cracking wee trail.
Thanks to Drew again.
Small ode to Don.
There was a young man called Don
Who went out last night for a run
He went in for the kill
Then fell doon the hill
But still ran as fast as wee John.
Hope your feelin better Don
Good Luck Sunday.
Thursday 5th August 2010 6.46pm
john donnelly said...
updated Narnain Handicap List here =
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsW6ItL1OU3mdHo3WmdKeU10cXV0N2pCQTl6WUNIQVE&hl=en#gid=0
Thursday 5th August 2010 10.32pm
john donnelly said...
Curry League now updated after Wednesday's chilli-laden feast at the Village Inn. See the Leagues tab on the LHS of the website. Yours truly still leading from Dom and Chris, but plenty of time left yet.
Thursday 5th August 2010 10.52pm
muffy said...
Don says " on a low key club race". Aha, that's why I was slowest - I was just most low key :)
Friday 6th August 2010 11.52am