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Creag Bheag

Up to Kingussie on Saturday for the Creag Bheag race organised by our very own Manny Gorman. Despite the fact that there were several other races that day he got a field of 36 I think, which is a good advance on last year but this race deserves…

Luss highland games race

I did this race a week ago and was surprised to be the only Westie in a highland games so close to Glasgow. The race is very short, less than 5k, and the main problem you have, apart from the sharp climb is finding your way back down through…

Westies triumph in Outer Hebrides

Westies win in the Islands shocker ! 1st and 3rd for the Gold and Black ! Team prize taken by Westies ! Biggest surprise in Harris since the Vikings landed ! I headed off to do the new race, organised by Stuart Simpson, ascending Clisham on…

Kenmore Games- Bonnyman rules OK

Last year Brian Bonnyman won the Kenmore Games hill race and he defended this title tonight with some style, overhauling Adrian Davis and Ian Anderson on the climb, establishing a good lead which he held to win by well over a minute in 33:11.…

Earlston Black Hill

Travelled down with Jonathan Weir for this race. A long way to come for what is more of a trail than a hill race but nice route and very well organised and supported. Although still not fully fit I actually enjoyed the run although the enjoyment…

Newtyle

First race of the summer league .....apologies for short notice.....and four Westies started the race. Myself, Brian Bonnyman, Stefan Gorgas, and George Douglas. Due to problems with parking at the Loch of the Lowes the start/finish has been…