Glasgow University Road Race, 2006

No Woman, No Cry Sing Westies Old Stagers On Speed!

8 Westies men ventured round the new 2 lap trail for the GU Road Race. In perfect Autumn conditions, Captain Chris bravely led the Westies octet through the vet school, along Temple Road, down through Dawsholm and back along Maryhill Road (twice) despite a cold which made him sound as if he had his inov8’s stuffed up each nostril! Dave, sensing a scalp in the offing, tried to pull Chris in on the second lap to no avail, but instead enjoyed his tussle with the legendary Bryan Burnett of B***********., the latter gaining the edge over the last 200 metres.Hamilton was next in followed by Archie, continuing his consistent return to form of the past few weeks. Next in was the Grim Teacosy, then Ian, then Drew continuing his unbroken sequence of Uni Road Races since the Battle of Culloden,and finally Andy….but where were the women? Saving themselves for the Grudge Match the following day….NOT( only Elsie and Jane ventured out for that). Only Isabel had an excuse in that she was timekeeping. Ah well, it was good to see the old warrior Westies unafraid of a fast 5-mile sprint, unlike the younger whippersnappers! It’s still a great race, despite the absence of the legendary Cleveden Hill.

Results

1 Chris Mackay Greenock Glenpark 25:03

69 Chris 30:00

79 Dave 30:17

131 Hamilton 32:51

172 Archie 34:56

193 Graeme 36:13

215 Ian 38:45

233 Drew 39:54

243 Andy 41:35

282 finished