Author Archives: WestLintonChris

It did feel rather odd that with a lifelong tie to Applecross, I had never entered the Applecross Duathlon – a run / ride combo, organised by the legendary Gerry McPartlin and now in it’s 12th year! However, my good … Continue reading →

  Every race is a special occasion and yet paradoxically, it’s getting harder and harder to say just what it’s all about (without endless repetition) – still, here goes anyway . . . The Prologue Despite pre race trepidations about … Continue reading →

Purely in running terms, Sunday was not a great day for me. Some things were within my control and others not. Quite simply, I found it flippin’ hard work and to be absolutely truthful, I was far more relaxed and … Continue reading →

I trained on the mountains and on the bike, on the D33 and at Alloa; I spent too much time worrying about how much more I could and should have done; I talked my Andrew (my son) into being driver … Continue reading →

What an amazing weekend ! Started off with dinner on Friday night with a dozen or so of my fellow AYE Club members at the Roamin’ Nose (Eyre Place). Sadly, I was late and missed speeches but still enjoyed great … Continue reading →

THE HIGHLAND FLING TRAIL RACE IS . . . A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME – if you’re like me, you go feet first into projects which seem a great idea at the time. Of course you know that you … Continue reading →

After the events of yesterday up on the frozen wastelands of Deeside, I truly expected getting up at 6 on Sunday morning would be a struggle. Luckily I made it into the car without hitch and the drive to Alloa … Continue reading →

Headed north on Friday night with my pal Carole Fortune (Gala Harriers) for third visit to the D33. Overnight stay in Banchory at my cousins (which is kind of handy) and an earlyish night. The D33 is the first in … Continue reading →

The Motto: Relentless Forward Progress. Headed north on Friday night with my pal Carole Fortune (Gala Harrier, IronWoman and veteran of 30 odd marathons but still an ultra newbie). Seemed a long way in the dark (the Fettercairn pass went … Continue reading →

Travelled down with fellow West Linton runners Sheena Livingstone and Helen Ryall to the 10th Jedburgh Half Marathon – this run is always a pleasure and Sunday was no exception. It’s well organised without being ‘fussy’ (although there is nae … Continue reading →

My 16th Half and 4th visit to Haddington. Yes it is a bit hilly and yes it was rather hot but a great atmosphere, beautiful countryside (through fields and along green leafy tunnels), highly visible mile markers, medals, good sandwiches … Continue reading →

And so it was, off to Duthie Park in Aberdeen early on Saturday morning in conditions so perfect that I wondered if I was still in bed in the middle of a rather good dream! Temperature well under 10 degrees, … Continue reading →

A good turnout for the Harriers today – Duncan, Derek (with his wife running also), Gilly, Fran, Gordon and me (hope I didn’t miss anyone). Conditions were near perfect though it was quite cold if you stood still for long … Continue reading →