Author Archives: mikeb

The last time I was up Ben Ledi was the occasion of Dave’s 60th, when a number of Harriers joined him on a trek to the summit. This race had been postponed due to bad weather earlier in the year … Continue reading →

I had thought about doing this for some time. Only downside to any Ultra is the rather boring, time consuming long runs in training. Reckoned with my new employment status,I wouldn’t have any shortage of time. The day arrived, a … Continue reading →

The nine in the title doesn’t refer to kms or miles, if only, but Munros !!, these ones Creag Leacach Glas Maol Cairn of Claise Tom Buidhe Tolmount Carn an Tuirc Carn Aosda Carn a Gheoidh Cairnwell 21 miles and … Continue reading →

Saturday saw the inaugural Feel The Burns Race at Selkirk I went on my lonesome but bumped in to Tim and a couple of my pals along with 140 other soles mad enough to take on the snowy conditions on … Continue reading →

Two new Hill Races which may be of interest. First off – Callandar, run as part of the Towns Highland Games, a rather unique experience and a run that had it all, trails, hills, roads and even a river section … Continue reading →

Sunday saw the 32nd running of what must surely be the ultimate the urban race. Where else but in Edinburgh could you have a 14 mile Road come Hill race. Object is to run  the Seven Hills of Edinburgh in … Continue reading →

On the quest to do something a bit different, a mate mentioned, “Why don’t you have a go at the Highland Fling?”.  Have you ever seen my dance moves was my initial thought, but no it wasn’t a dance on … Continue reading →