DAAA Cross Country Relays

Photos Another fine and fun afternoon at the cross country relays in Posties Park on Saturday. It was perfect weather - quite warm actually and the conditions were surprisingly 'unmuddy' given how much rain there had been before the race. We…

Run of the Mill

Results | Flickr Photos | Facebook Photos Believe it or not, this was actually only my second individual hill race with the club - despite being a member for a full year - after the Pentland Skyline last weekend. I had plenty time before…

West District XC relay

Two men's teams and 1 and 2/3 women's teams made their way to Kilmarnock for the West District XC relays. The women were off first with Ellie and Claire running leg 1. Ellie ran very, finishing in the top 10. Claire also ran well on the tough…

Killin capers

Librans are loving people and enjoy balance and harmony: two of Westies most harmonious women Helen and I (no you cann’t beg to differ!) spent part of their birthday weekend at the Killin Hill Races along with a small bunch of Westies…

A Blast at Kielder on 29 September

Sorry this is late. I’d put it off because the website wasn’t accepting posts and then ... .  I’d had my eye on this race for a while as I’ve started looking south for races that are closer to home. Turns out we’re…

Manor Water, 13.10.12

Results Like that old joke,"Don't remember it being this hard 10 years ago".  Jokes is it you want? From the guy who was going to do Stand-up for a living......." When i told them i was going to be a Comedian they laughed". "They are not…

Salomon Kielder Marathon

7th October 2012 Event website | Results I found myself at Kielder on Sunday for the Salomon Kielder Marathon.  A year ago I promised to do a marathon with a friend and this was the one he settled on.  ‘Britain’s Most…

Pain Venue

6th October 2012 Too much work, wine and whinging in recent weeks and not enough Westies , Walshes and will power resulted in the pain and suffering which was for me, the Ben Venue Challenge on Saturday. Deciding to run was yet another last…

Ian Hodgson Mountain Relay

Event website The first appearance of a Westerlands team at the Hodgson Relays for quite a few years. The weather couldn't have been any more glorious.  Perfect autumnal sunshine and low lying mist across Ullswater.  I was impressed…

McAndrew Road Relays 2012

6th October 2012 Results Westies fielded new recruits Kaia Grassl, Amy Fisher and Benjamin Homewood in the Under-1 category at Jordanhill.  Adult participation on the 3.25-mile circuit also showed a marked improvement in numbers from…