Strathclyde parkrun #87
24th December 2011Wet windy and cold at today's Xmas Eve Strathclyde parkrun.I lodged a seventh place in 19.59 after a cracking battle with Willie Reid of Kirkie Olympians who I managed to outsprint over the last 100 metres.A merry xmas to all…
The Grim Gallop
9th January 2012GrimOrr had requested a special birthday run to celebrate his 64th, so after a well-attended reps session, Westies old and new set off on part of the old GU Road Race circuit (aka Westies L27 Time Trial route).Grim set a cracking…
Saturday long run
7th January 2012Route and stats on Garmin ConnectThis was one of the weekend long run options. Really a medium-long effort, it was knocked off at a good clip with the able assistance of Alasdair Miller and Alasdair Duke. Mr Duke had his trademark…
West District XCs, Irvine
10th December 2011ResultsAnother good turnout of running and cheering Westies for the annual mudfest in less-than-lovely Irvine. As expected, Shettleston and Inverclyde battled it out at the sharp end of the men's race, while Niall and Tom fought…
Milngavie run and social
Balloon Trouble Bursts JD's Bubble!Wednesday night saw the Hutchinsons hosting their annual run and social event...well, the Hutchinsons minus John! Fiona put on a marvellous evening for 18 running Westies and 4 helpers, aided in no small part…
Tinto HR 2011
12th November 2011Results | PhotosWhat a glorious sunny day! Those who lifted their eyes from the rock-strewn ground at the enormous cairn were treated to fabulous views over South Lanarkshire, then it was full-on concentration again for the…
SHR Navigation Course
15th-16th October 2011Like Hamilton and Paula last year, I signed up for the SHR Navigation Course this year and can heartily recommend it. Led by Bruce Poll and ably assisted by Dave Scott, it's a good chance to brush up on your map and compass…
McAndrew Road Relays 2011
1st October 2011
Results | Photos
Westerlands men had assembled a full team (or a team of fools?) for this long-established event, but heads were down at the start. Niall's still beasting through brutal long tempo runs in preparation for the…
Glasgow Parkrun #163
Results6 Westies ran today with Steffen and Johannes chief charioteers. Steffen and Helen both posted PB's'.I inadvertently overheard a guy after the run saying ' I tucked in behind the guy with the pram but couldn't keep up with him'Westie…
Devils Burdens 2012
21st January 2012Results | Fastest Leg Times | PhotosTo the astonishment of many, not least themselves, Westerlands fielded 5 complete teams for the Burdens this year with no late call-offs, no-one running twice, and everyone turning up on time…