I was late finding out about the Borders XC series last year and so missed this one. I was looking forward to giving it a go as I’d enjoyed the 2 races that I did manage to do in the 11/12 series. It was gloriously sunny with no wind. I had a pre-race chat with
Sorry this is late. I’d put it off because the website wasn’t accepting posts and then … . I’d had my eye on this race for a while as I’ve started looking south for races that are closer to home. Turns out we’re only a half-hour’s drive from Kielder. This was billed as an English
8th January 2012 I first heard about the Borders XC from Claire Ward at the Braid Hills Race. By then I’d missed the first race in the series. I’d known the race was on but assumed it was a district event. The second race was in Dunbar which seemed a bit far (ha! ha!). The
Results Still waiting to see the results so will have to leave it to the others to tell you how they got on. Numberswise it was a disappointing turnout of “yellow with a black W” vests, 5 in all, I think. Those of us who competed must qualify for extra points under Brian’s low turnout
Results Pat had wisely booked us in for B&B on Friday and Saturday nights in a house that proved to be a short walk from the start of Slioch. We left Glasgow just after midday on Friday which allowed for a leisurely drive to Kinlochewe. Flora, our host, welcomed us with tea and delicious home-baking.
I decided to do this race some time ago when I realised that the Orienteering and Hill-running calendars had managed one of their rare non-clashes. I was aiming to catch the 11 am train from Queen St with the 11.15 as my fall-back but the former train was cancelled (ash on the line?) and so
This is a tale of two races: the race to get to the Whangie Whizz and then the race itself and a big thank you to all the Westies people for their support in both.I hadn’t volunteered to help this year because a colleague is retiring and it had been suggested that we would be
Pat and I started our Scolty weekend when I picked her up at 9.10 am on Saturday. Two hours later, in the best traditions of Westerlands ladies, we stopped for morning coffee at Finavon – should you consider making this trip this is a strongly recommended stop. A drive over the Cairn o’ Mount saw
The Westies older Women (WoWs) recorded a satisfying victory over their younger adversaries at the Devil’s Burdens Relays. Both teams lined up for the early 9.30 start with Elsie and Christine setting the tone for the day by arriving at Holl Resevoir well ahead of Paula and Debbie. Mind you Captain Ellie had the excuse
Myra came along to two of the hill running championship races this year with her camera and took some photos which she has asked me to share with you. They’re from Chapelgill and Glen Rosa. Those of you who ran will remember the glorious sunshine. Some of the photos are just begging for captions but