Tag Archive for: Hill Race
Norman’s Law Hill Race
30th March 2013
This was my first go at this race, which starts from the pretty wee village of Luthrie in Fife. 16 year-old Logan Rees of Fife AC (who recently earned a Scottish vest at the Home Schools Cross-Country International in Wales)…
Second second
Results
With other London Marathon bound Westies doing more traditional/sensible training, I opted for a different approach this weekend and headed for the Criffel Hill Race. The route is wet and boggy and with a fresh covering…
Bishop Hill Race
Results
3rd March 2013
A good wheen of Westies took part in this afternoon's Bishop Hill Race enjoying near perfect conditions. I'm afraid I've no idea of the results as (as usual) I had to head off straight after the race but I do know that…
Callander Crags (Winter)
4 of us made it up in the car to Callander for the Crags race. Claire, Niall, Duncan and myself. Claire was providing the moral support and demanding a top 8 finish from Niall!
There was a huge turn out for the race, easily over…
Aonach Mor
Results
Getting the New Year off to a good start seven hardy Westies turned up for the Aonach Mor uphill race. The weather conditions were good for racing, and the new online registration meant we had numbers and were off stretching our legs…
Nebit Moonrace
A fair few hardy souls gathered in Alva on Wednesday for the first ever Nebbit Moonrace. Right from the start the Westies contingent were thinking tactically, rejecting a warm-up in favour of actual warmth and staying the cosy pub till…
Knockfarrel Hill Race
Results
A lovely day for a drive to Strathpeffer for Knockfarrel Hill Race with Ali & Geoff from HBT. It was a gorgeous sunny day & a good turn out of over 50 runners. I was the only Westie for this race (so lots of…
Tinto
A great crowd of Westies turned up for the Tinto race, 18 (+1 if you include Tom who was running for Lochaber). After registration and a bit of banter we headed for the start. The genius John Q had put up the gazibo, making the likes of carnethy…
Dumyat Dash
Results
Rushed home and trying to get all the chores done (kicking the kids aside) so I can be first Westie to make a post about the Dumyat Dash. No mean feet since there were so many Westies in Menstrie this morning for the race.
Excellent autumnal…
Arrochar Alps 2012
7th July 2012Results | Photos | SHR reportHere's my recipe for a successful long hill race. Please note that this is relatively advanced. Inexperienced cooks may wish to start with something shorter.Ingredients1 course18 marshals and helpers1…