Derwentwater 10-mile Road Race

Results | Activity on Garmin Connect It was 8 years since I'd last run the round Derwentwater 10-miler, and this time I thought I might get under the hour. Race registration at Keswick School is like home from home to me, given the hours…

Lancaster half marathon

Results Lancaster half marathon and I have a history. I had a disastrous run there last year which pulled me up short and put an end to my idea I need not train to race. So, I came to settle the score on a wintry, windy, overcast morning, but…

Southside Six

Results A sixteen mile tour of the southside's parks sounded like a good idea in the midst of marathon training way back in February when entries opened and quickly closed. Come Sunday the sun was shining and the views from the start line were…

Saugh Hill Race

Results I was busy on Saturday and was jealous of the Westies double dunter action that had taken place at Ben Ledi followed by Gargunnock. So to get my weekend fix of racing I decided to make a day of it at the lovely sunkist South Ayrshire…

Dumyat Dash

Results I feel as ladies captain I have to report on this race as Westies ladies won the day! My first hill race for at least two years and it felt great to be back. This was a cold day which turned to sleet at the top of Dumyat. A trail …

Run of the Mill

“Apparently a lady phoned the BBC to warn that a Hurricane was on its way……don’t worry there isn't” Ah yes, we remember it well…….1987 watching the tree bend,bend, then crash onto the hedge. (This…

National XC Relays 26/10/2013

To finish off the cross country relay season Westies managed 4 teams male A&B and female A&B at Cumbernauld House Park. The best and toughest 4k course in my opinion but so enjoyable. The girls set off first with Ellie Cat and Elizabeth…

Roman aboot …

Last weekend should have seen a Mexican Mas Loco reunion / celebration / run – it didn’t happen and the responsibility for that is mine …entirely my own damn fault. Felt pish about it but simply didn’t feel right.…