The Mighty Deerstalker 2009

I thought I'd write a quick report on the Mighty Deerstalker race which, although not a hill race, involves lots of mud, hills and general mayhem and I thought it might appeal to some of the Westies. I had a bit of spare time and offered to…

The Mighty Deerstalker 2009

I thought I'd write a quick report on the Mighty Deerstalker race which, although not a hill race, involves lots of mud, hills and general mayhem and I thought it might appeal to some of the Westies. I had a bit of spare time and offered to…

Wuthering Hike Ultra Trail Race

SAT 14 MARCH 200932 MILES 1745 METRESMy 9th attempt at this Yorkshire classic was, of course, slower than before (bit of a trend here) but no less enjoyable. It comprises 32 miles traversing gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden…

West Highland Way Race, June 21 2008

Arrived at Milngavie railway car park to find a crowd of nervous runners and support teams milling about trying to avoid the attentions of passing groups of drunken and high spirited youth. The race has grown since I first did it in 1997 (this…

merrick hill race 2007

A good number of Westies made it to Glen Trool for this SHR counter - Luke, Nige, Hamilton, DavidR, Pete + Elsie, Pauline, JD, Murdo, Donald and BrianBr with Keith spectating at a real rough stumble of a hill race.Mild and overcast at the start,…

The Two Breweries 2007

Another Two Breweries, another fine day and another superb event slickly managed by founder Westie, Bill Sheridan and his many supporters. This race is a classic, an 18 mile adventure across the rolling grandeur of the Borders landscape, and…

Drymen 10k, 18th August 2007

Another race, another good placing for Chris, his third second in eight days, further proving the Upson's Syndrome theory recently identified by Johnston. This time it was on a thoroughly damp afternoon that made you question why you were there.…

Westies Three go Wild in Dunoon

Chris, Ellie and myself took a pleasant trip doon the watter at the kind invitation of Greenock Glenpark Harriers to their Willie Jukes Memorial 5mile race. It was quite a family affair with all generations waiting at the Gourock ferry to sustain…

westies ten take on balfron

A good crowd of Westies turned up today for the 'scenic traffic-free, with beautiful views of the Campsies' Balfron 10k , scenic being a euphemism for slightly hilly, which suited us fine. Early dull skies burned off on cue to present a crisp…

Manor Water 2007

It warmed up just in time, having been damp earlier and a little chilled. Chris started off at a stiff pace, followed at a distance by Colin Donnelly, leading all the way up the valley to Glack Hope and onto the ridge to the first top. A posse…