Ben Rinnes 5 Tops 2014

My second try at this fun long race at the Dufftown Highland Games. My 2013 attempt came to an abrupt and painful end descending The Ben, as the locals seem to call it, and I still have the scars to prove it. (A similar mishap apparently decided…

Taps aff fur Cairn Table

Not only was the Westies at Cairn Table in full force but so was the sun - averaging 27 degrees. I wasn't running but was official Westies photographer and inpromotu marshall when some runners decided to take an alternative route.Photo…

Round Arran relay 2014

Well, you liver lilied landlubbers, where were you on Saturday when we sailed the high seas over to the Round Arran relays? Recovering from the Westies night out? Or running the park run (naming no names). Fearless Captain John, who had prepared…

Ben Sheann 2014

Results I would like to note the excellent Westies turnout and fantastic performances (especially Arnis' giving me a brilliant battle/sprint-finish at the end), the fine weather, the excellent marshalling & course-marking, the wonderful…

Gargunnock Hill Race 2014

Results Will spare you the domestics, but bit of a scramble to get to the Gargunnock agricultural show, piling into the parking area at 2.29 (full 60 seconds to spare) after an hour in the car, but with a disabled father in law in the passenger…

Maddy Moss 2014

A great Westie turnout again with perfect racing conditions. This was my first time running this race and first climb of the Law. Big bugger eh ? Had a decent climb passing and moving steadily away from Gordy Bulloch. On the approach to Ben…

Lock 27 Time Trial

Niall had a well earned rest from organising the L27 TT.Everbody came in within 54 seconds of each other.  Pat - 28.35 Sharon - 28.17Sarah - 27.50John Hamer - 27.39Niall - 28.06Pat - 28.35 Sharon - 28.17Sarah - 20.50John Hamer…

LAMM 2014

Absolutely stunning scenery and amazing weather about sums up the 2014 LAMM in Strathcarron.  The LAMM is always a superb event, which is guaranteed great organisation, good route choices, a very friendly atmosphere and swarms of midges. …

Trotternish Ridge Run 2014

Results The second edition of the Trotternish Ridge Run was held on Saturday, an event that is shaping up to be a classic. No sign of the challenging conditions that saw half the field retire last year - nothing but sun, sun, sun from start…

The mysterious case of the LAMM, the Westies team and the car (and yes, a proper LAMM report will follow)

It was wonderful to see the ever cheerful Rob McQuater and John Donnelly at the LAMM overnight camp.  Imagine my surprise the next day to see the sprightly (and still remarkably cheerful) figures of Rob and JD hopping out of a car, racing…