A race to race
This is a tale of two races: the race to get to the Whangie Whizz and then the race itself and a big thank you to all the Westies people for their support in both.I hadn't volunteered to help this year because a colleague is retiring and it…
Westies triumph at Two Inns hill race
ResultsFive brave Westies runners travelled to the inaugural staging of the Two Inns hill race. The others who stayed away probably did so following some awful weather forecasts. However, given the effort that goes into staging such a long race…
A New Westie!
In June last year, Val and I signed up for our biggest challenge yet; the Iona Forlifeathon. After 9 months of very little training at all and feeling ridiculously under-prepared, we finally made it to the start line last Friday.
The gun went…
Glasgow parkrun #108
05 February 2011
Results
After some very wet and stormy nights, I expected a tough parkrun this morning. However, to my surprise it wasn't that bad at all. A few puddles and twigs, but nothing really problematic. And again dry.
I was very tired,…
Glasgow parkrun #104
8 January 2011
My third parkrun in the last month and still not on the proper course! The last two runs I blamed my hangover for the slow times. However, this time there was no excuse. I felt well preprared when I drove through the snow to…
Hugh Wilson Memorial 10k 2010
After missing the Grudge Match last week (Arrived 90 minutes late by accident) I thought that it was time to see if the Monday reps and Wednesday runs have made any impact on my running. Therefore, I decided to give the East Kilbride 10k on…
Photos from Chapelgill and Glen Rosa
Myra came along to two of the hill running championship races this year with her camera and took some photos which she has asked me to share with you. They're from Chapelgill and Glen Rosa. Those of you who ran will remember the glorious sunshine.…
Where were you?
It was promising to be a glorious evening on the way out to Luss. As usual, when the wooden bridge appeared, I started signalling and slowing down for every exit from the A82 and then nearly missed the turn up Glen Luss as the sign is hidden…
A Scolty 1,2
Pat and I started our Scolty weekend when I picked her up at 9.10 am on Saturday. Two hours later, in the best traditions of Westerlands ladies, we stopped for morning coffee at Finavon - should you consider making this trip this is a strongly…
Tom na Bat Hill Race
17th July 2010Some photos from the Tom na Bat hill race at Tomintoul, courtesy of Barbara MacLeod.