On a cool grey evening almost 20 Westies turned up for this 7.8 miler round the back roads of Crofatmie. Homeboy Jason triumphed (yet again) by outsprinting Shona, David Riach showed SHIT-boy Marc how to run a road race by being fastest and I brought up the rear in my slowest time yet enjoying a lonely plod round due to the nasty handicapper. Jason won a nice bottle of Champion beer, and the others got some sweeties, lollipops, corn-on-the-cob, a lemon & lime and, of course, a coconut for Marc. I can't say I enjoyed the actual run but it was a great evening overall, rounded off by Jason's fine hospitality.
Charlie's Report = "Yes, a good turnout of 19 runners, including six virgins, for our annual thrash around the wee roads of Croftamie. Thanks to Isabel for time-keeping duties, Steffen and Catriona for marking the course beforehand, Helen and Margaret for supporting, and an impromptu visit by the Honourable Big Al on his two wheeled chariot. An enjoyable evening was had by all, and thanks also to the social sec for a ‘fine’ range of prizes. However I have to state that I do take exception to John Donnelly's glib comments regarding the nasty handicapper. Taking our responsibilities seriously, we all stood around at the finish, waiting for the last person to arrive but there was no sign of the ex-SHIT. We all wondered if he had got lost, or was he admiring the views, or was he just scared of the impending darkness? Standing firm, despite the ferocious midgies, the Westie ensemble finally saw JD mince up to the line, with bleated cursings of “If I ever get a handicap like that again I’m not running!” After dabbing my eyes dry with my hankie, said Handicapper checked the times to see that Mr Dauntily had been given his usual h/cap time, being a past two time winner; it was just the fact that he ran 7 minutes slower than usual that I think he doesn’t want to acknowledge. Well don’t worry John, you’ll have company next year for the run – Jason will be at the back with you !"
Finishing Position, time, and actual time.
1) Jason, 62.45, 56.15
2) Shona, 62.54, 53.54
3) Val H, 64.10, 55.40
4) Cat, 64.12, 55.46
5) Graham, 64.47, 56.02
6) Bill, 64.48, 58.03
7) David, 65.01, 46.31
8) Marc, 65.57, 46.57
9) Ian, 66.42, 66.42
10) Grimorr, 68.44, 64.14
11) Hamilton, 67.09, 54.09
12) Stevie B, 67.11, 52.11
13) John H, 68.07, 60.37
14) Rob, 68.35, 54.35
15) Don, 69.17, 52.17
16) Robert, 69.48, 64.48
17) Christine, 70.44, 63.29
18) Drew, 70.44, 68.44
19) JD, Zzzz, 73.13, 57.15
Photos here and here
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