Uists part 1- Beinn Lee

Visited the Hebrides at the weekend to take in a couple of races. Bit hectic as I only got home at midnight on Friday and left before 7am for the Uig Ferry to North Uist.....I need to get some brownie points back as now seriously in the red.....I…

Uists part 2 – Ben Kenneth

On Sunday we drove down to the Heather-thatched hostel at Howmore in South Uist and managed to get accommodation in what must be one of the most laid back arrangements ever....the warden was rarely seen and you left your money in a jar on an…

Creag Dhubh Dhubh

Despite the less than appealing race description (or maybe because of it?!) afforded to this race by Chris' Hillracing website - I decided this wee race could be a fun intro to hill racing for my son, Calum, visiting from Perth, Australia. …

Glenshee 9

What a great day out we all had at the Glenshee 9 today. I can't say anyone looked particularly up for it as we sat in the warm Chairlift Café. Drinking tea was a much more appealing option than braving the horizontal rain. But 4 Westies…

Tour of Clydeside 2011

Kilbarchan Klassic1st August 2011Results | RouteThe Tour of Clydeside kicks off with an 8.7km out and back on the cyclepath at Kilbarchan. I set off with intent and lead for about the first kilometre before being caught and passed by David Gardiner…

Narnain Boulder Dash

In time honoured Westies style, after less than 10 days gentle jogging after being off with injury for months, I did this brilliant club race. There was nothing brilliant about my run except a) I did it, b) it was a beautiful night, c) I had…

North Berwick Law

Another great evening race - why has it taken me so long to discover them all!?!The weather was perfect for this short 3 miler through the streets from North Berwick harbour to the whale bones at the top of The Law and back again. There was…

50 mile Road Race (Cycling)

Last Saturday I took part in the my first cycling road race, which ended up being a bit of an non event for me. It was a 3 lap circuit of 17 miles along the old Ayr road (A77) and some other B roads in the area. Half way through the first…

Ben Rinnes Hill Race

I will let someone do the report for the race but I certainly enjoyed the walk up Ben Rinnes before the runners appeared. Maisy & I got the top, had lunch then cheered on the few Westies that appeared at this championship race. Pat, Shona,…

Callander Highland Games Hill Race

Despite the heavy clouds, the weather held out for the race today and what a wee belter it was too. Apparently this is the first time the race has been run in almost a decade and it's a new route of '10km plus a wee bit more' which actually…