Only 6 hardy Westies (including new guy Martin) turned up at the Strathblane War Memorial for this Wednesday’s run, presumably everyone else was away at Kinnoul. The rain was getting heavier as we prepared to set off and once out on the hillside we had a strengthening wind to contend with. The last part of
Another great turnout of Westies, exactly one third of the 51 runners, on a dreich night with the hill shrouded in thick mist. The start was delayed to give late arrivals due to various road works and diversions time to get organised. The junior race set off first and seemed to be comprised of a
8th July For those of you who missed Glamaig this year (I know many were helping Charlie) it was an excellent weekend. The race conditions were pretty good – cool with some light mist on top and the moor was not as soft as normal. Some good running from Westies but not quite good enough
The initial championship oints have been awarded – some look a bit controversial and in need of correction! They’re at http://www.shr.uk.com/uploads/docs/SHRScottishHillRunningChamps2005.xls ‘Westies’ places are Senior Men: 5 Ronnie Gallagher v U/A(?) 36 6 Nigel Scott s Westerlands 35 19 Chris Upson v Westerlands 22 38 Don Reid v Westerlands 3 39 Murdo Macleod s(?) Westerlands
17th May 1997 7am on a dreich Saturday morning! Whose idea was it to bring the start time of the Goatfell Race forward? Automatic pilot got me out of the house and down to meet Chris at Central Station for the 8.30 train to Ardrossan. Not much to be seen out the train windows except