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Loch Katrine 12k 2006
There was a "window" of ideal weather last Saturday for one of the most scenic road races I know. The Duke's Pass north of Aberfoyle was snow-lined and under a shroud of mist, but a number of cars and runners made it to the 12 noon start - unfortunately nobody I knew, and fewer starters than last year when Dave Calder, Hamilton and I turned out for Westies.
It's an out-and back, undulating course, generously provided with kilometre markers so you can note your split times. A good race if you're going well, but possibly depressing if you meet the returning leaders as you toil towards the turn. Luckily I had a number of runners about my level (back of the serious pack/front of the fun runners) to help me on my way, including a stunning blonde burd, the view of whose handsome hurdies (as a hare to a grey old hound) helped me to a PB of just over 56 minutes. Not too bad considering this was my 3rd run of any kind this dreich month of March!
Posted by Graeme Orr on Mon 27 Mar 2006 | 4 comments
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Grimorr said...
just checked last year's and this year's times: I improved last year's time of 56m01 to 55m56. Winner's time was just over 40 minutes
Tuesday 28th March 2006 12.40pm
Marc said...
I was planning to do it myself Grim but didnt have transport.
Real shame....
Tuesday 28th March 2006 3.53pm
cc said...
But you do have now Mark so no excuses for other races...
Tuesday 28th March 2006 9.24pm
Marc said...
Well said, so I'll see you at the six stage then. What leg a re you doing?
Tuesday 28th March 2006 10.34pm