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23 runners, one dog, initially one and then 2 spectators and 2 rather chilly timekeepers turned out amongst the 20 odd cars for the second handicap of the 2006 season. Nobody can remember there being a handicap here before, so perhaps it is a new venue for the club. The Cairn Hills are amongst the highest of the Pentlands and also some of the less frequented. Go back- there is much to see and do around those parts- last night we ran past the source of the Water of Leith, failed to spot the possible view to Ailsa Craig and were able to savour a rich abundance of bog. This is a slightly wilder side of the Pentlands, as confirmed by the interpretative notice in the car park placed by the ranger service warning that this was about the survival of the fittest. Opinions of the route seemed to divide into two. Those who got
lost or who harbour a lack of enthusiasm for bog hopping seemed
less than complimentary, whilst those with a longer stride and
a degree of navigational prowess reported contentment. Some got
lost before the race began, failing to spot the car park that
Willie had flagged. Other excuses for getting lost included a
difficulty in adhering to the path Anyway, the results speak for themselves so commiserations to
Cali for a wrong turn, congratulations to non members Tom and
Gail for running well and congratulations to Steve Fallon for
scorching round. Shane was the rightful winner and it scary to
think how fast he could have run the course had he not got lost
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