Cort Ma Law Night Run

A great wee group of us enjoyed a romp through the mud and bog of the Campsies last night. The foul weather disappeared as we set off and we had a clear night and following wind all the way out to the trig point. It was a bit colder and breezier…

FRA Relays 2013 – ‘Seriously Autumnal’

It all looked a bit bleak; the car park wet and windy, the hill-running masses huddled in their team tents (Where the hell was the gazeebo?!), every man, woman and child dressed head-to-toe in their weatherproof armour, not exposing an inch…

Glengoyne Gallop

The Great Glengoyne Gallop  

DAAA XC Relays

3 Westie teams complete with a travelling support comprising Jamies Matthew and Libby, Ellie and Chris's Benjamin and Val's Iona travelled to Posties Park in Dumbarton for the DAAA XC Relays. The Guys team JQ Gregor Jamie ( XC virgin) and Chris…

Manor Water, 2013

Manor Water, 2013 Results I managed to convince the rest of the family that sheep dog trials are really exciting and that the scenery is just mind blowing. Add forecasts of a golden autumn day and they were easily up for it. Now to the race:…

Cyclocross

The Cyclocross season is now well underway, both in Scotland and around the UK. For those not familiar with the discipline it normally involves riding (and running) round a short (1-2 mile) off-road course for one hour plus one lap. The courses…

Long Classics Results 2013

Now the Pentland Skyline is behind us the Long Classics Series is complete.  It was won by Al Anthony (Ochils) and Charlotte Morgan (Carnethy).  Westerlands were once again very well represented with 7 completing the series (only Carnethy…

Pentland Skyline, 2013

Results   Not the million dollar day of yesterday but although there was cloud around and some rain in the air it turned out to be great running conditions! The ground was firm with next to no mud and there was a nice tail wind pushing…

Sron a Clachain

The second race of the Killin double header weekend and again the weather gods were incredibly kind. The field was depleted to just under 30 hardy souls, most of whom had done the Tarmachan race yesterday. Only 3 westies today, Manny, Brenda…

Meall nan Tarmachan

An absolutely fantastic race today. The weather was perfect, the race was incredibly well organised by Trevor and Kate with tea, coffee and scones available at race registration and afterwards there were several choices of soup, sandwiches galore…