33km 1800 metres
Sunday proved bright and breezy for the second running of the Glenshee 9, a rare chance to knock off 9 of the easiest Munros in Scotland. Heading up in the Captain’s car the talk was of poaching and insurrection in the Westies ranks as rumour had it that our prized Snake Riach was being groomed by the Shettleston Mafia. Would the lure of hanging out with proper runners overcome the delights of the monthly curry night? The public need to know. That aside it was a grand day out. The weather was perfect, then scenery majestic and the company, of course top notch. David Riach was first home in a Westies vest (we think, or was it blue & gold underneath?) followed by Chris, Graham “Berlingo Boy” Kelly and Ellie with myself a couple of minutes adrift. Having decided not to waste the Saturday by resting up I had enjoyed a nice long cycle round Glen Lyon so started off nice and gently to ease my weary legs into action. I had a really enjoyable race as a result, tracking rivals Louise Burt, Colin Wilson and Bob Allison over the first six Munros till the road crossing where I passed Louise and Colin.
This was despite my left Innov8 Mudclaw deciding it had enough of its outer sole, which parted company with the midsole in rather messy divorce. This resulted in the midsole gaining custody of the front half of the outer and cruelly tossing the rear half aside, with the aid of a vicious Stanley knife. Partially shod I managed OK over the last 3 Munros and even descended the infamous Tiger mogul ski run with only a few skids. I finished in 4hrs 45mins, 32nd of 69 starters. Lovely soup, tea and cake ended the day and The Snake even came over and talked to us Westies commoners which made our day. We think we have held on to him for meantime with threats of disciplinary Committee meetings, but I think it is time for an online SOS petition – Save Our Snake!
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