Entries by muffy.calder

Ritchie makes star comeback

Stop Press: Tony Ritchie seen at Balloch to Clydebank half-marathon! After “resting” from racing for 4 years, Ritchie made a strong comeback on this scenic route through Alexandria, Renton, Dumbarton and the final drag (what a drag!) on Seaforth road. Well done Tony, who showed Muffy a very clean pair of heels. 6 Westies braved

Cairn Table All Gender Race

A fine day out in the wet and wild in deepest East Ayrshire, this race was well attended by Westies of all sex and/or gender. That is except for our illustrious captain who cried off at the last minute with a desire to nest all day, instead of run on his broken ankle (I exaggerate,

Urie Loch Hill Race

A grand day out on Arran in the sunshine; half the adventure of this wee hill behind Lamlash is catching the trains, ferry, and bus to get there in time.. The other half is enormous bog at the top of the fire break. I went in up to my waist, Dave up to his knees,

West Highland Way

I think I set a new Westies pw record of 4.5 days on this infamous route (to be fair, only about 19 hours running time in total). Averaging about 20 miles a day, I had brilliant weather and beautiful views of bluebells, lochs and goats. I enjoyed just about every minute of it, believe me,

Dalry 10K

Calders represent Westies at Dalry Gala Week 10K The Dalry 10K is a smashing wee mid-week race. As in other years, the race was started by the Gala Queen and her two princesses, who emerged from a big black limo minutes before the start. Tension mounted as the start was delayed, runners poised on toes,