Lomond Hill Runners (Lomies)

Welcome. We are a small hill running club based around the Lomond Hills of Fife. Why not come along on a Tuesday night and join us for a run.

Race Report - Lomies embrace the inaugural Long Ben Chonzie Hill Race – Saturday 19 April 2025

21st April, 2025

This most appetising event was in sight before we knew it, and after a short walk from Comrie Croft to the makeshift race headquarters, in stunning forest with a fan type waterfall as background, 6, well, 5* eager Lomies lined up on the start line, joining a field of 200 odd racers. The inaugural out and back Ben Chonzie Hill race was igniting the 2025 Long Race Series season, promising a superb 21.4 km, +1140m course. John Donnely cheerleading at the side of the course, ensured that there was no slacking by The-Most-Important-Yellow-Vest adorned athletes. As the gun went, our upwards ascent saw us zig-zagging up the enchanting forest, and onto the wider and more exposed moorland. The course did not disappoint and our screaming joints were testament to the fact that this was no Mickey Mouse run. Thankfully, the variety of terrain, scenery and temperatures ensured that there was no dull moment. From 4x4 tracks in ancient trees forest, to narrow paths, heather, rocks as well as peat and mysterious ‘smoothie’ type bogs, up we trotted and sometimes fell. Going up was a great opportunity to give Donald, the other Lomie*, some flack for opting for the Early Start at no notice😉a cunning plan which paid dividends. Not sure what the wind was doing, but it was welcome and increasingly cooling as we approached the top of the 931m Munro, where the temperature was officially below zero…thanks marshals, your flapping waterproofs made us feel that we were the lucky ones in these ‘a tad aggressive’ Scottish springtime conditions. Quick glance at Loch Turret Reservoir, and pick your route! What goes up goes down; bog déjà-vu and the gradient soon felt more vicious on the way back. Older knees were not necessarily chuffed, but seeing the scenery from a different angle, and the sheer beauty of the area, provided a worthwhile reward. Gravity was working a treat, to propel us back to the reassuring woods and the cheering crowds. Before we knew it, all pain was forgotten as we gobbled our warm pulled venison and home baking, all well orchestrated by organisers Ralph & Hannah McInally of Strathearn Harriers, who did a marvellous job delivering a first class event. Club members John Smith, Bruce Smith (3rd M60), Donald Brown, Gordy Pryde, Matthew Bull and Fabienne Thompson did the Lomies proud in this superb contest, which no doubt will become a grand classic.

#monthelomies, you rock!

Fabienne Thompson

Race Report - Lomies kick start the SHR Championships season at Screel - Saturday 12 April 2025

21st April, 2025

Down near Castle Douglas, long way to drive, but none ever regrets lining up for a Championships counter event, testing the fitness of the early days in the season. The odd 160 racers on the start line clearly mean business and there does not seem to be any novice or visitor, as folks discuss shoes and season tactics. Quick Lomie banter and the odd tip from Gordy and Laurie, who inspected the area the day before. The ratio of 6.4 km/400m speaks for itself, it’s going to be fast up/fast down with very little time to think and adjust. Sure enough, after leaving a storm destroyed forest in higher temperature than we wish, all lateral turns are to be ignored and it’s up to the top we aim for, on gravel, rocky tracks and softer trails. Through a proper green forest, the route winds its way up and reveals more open felled grounds, via more uneven and rutted tracks and various underfoot conditions, all tackled furiously. At the main summit we are directed west, down and through the forest, loosing height. As we keep turning, forming the small lollipop shape of the course, we have a few seconds to admire the Solway Firth in excellent visibility. Then unsurprisingly, all the previous up is a frantic down, zig-zaggy, technical and unforgiving: branches in the face, tree-roots at the feet. Having said that, underfoot conditions are exceptionally dry due to the recent premature ‘summer’; there is hardly a wet pair of shoe on the finish line, as Lomies cheer Lomies and anecdotes on the experience are told. John Smith, Gordy Pryde, Donald Brown, Fabienne Thompson and Laurie Anderson feel smug to have conquered this mini beast of a race.

#monthelomies

Fabienne Thompson

The Birnam Hill Race and Deuchary Hill Canter 2025 Results

8th April, 2025

Wins for Ryad Chebbout (Shettleston Harriers) and Emily Atkinson (Haddington Running Club) at the Birnam Hill Race on Saturday 29th March

Full results can be found here


Wins for John Yells (Highland Hill Runners) and Shona Robertson (Shettleston Harriers) at the Deuchary Hill Canter on Sunday 30th March

Full results can be found here

Thank you to all the runners who turned out, see you all next year.
#monthelomies

Adrian Davis

The Bishop Hill Race 2025 Results

3rd March, 2025

Wins for David Elder (Unattached) and Stephanie Johnson (Kinross RR) at the Bishop Hill Race on Sunday 2nd March

Full results can be found here

Thank you to all the runners who turned out, see you all next year.
#monthelomies

Laurie Anderson

The Lomies Pub Run - 1st Feb 2025

23rd Jan, 2025

Message from John regarding the 2025 Pub Run...

Hey Lomies, I have adjusted the course slightly to make run slightly shorter, but we will see on the day.

Plan is to meet at Broxden Park and Ride for about 09:45 for 10:00, on Saturday 1st February, a vehicle will be available to shuttle dry clothing into Perth City Centre for the end of the run. Dave and Donald have kindly offered to help with this. We will then attend Harvester pub nearby for 1st refreshment, no halfpints allowed this early or at all. Unless you order a half and a half. If you don't wish to do full route there is plenty of short cuts and meeting places to join.

Previous pub runs have all been over 20 miles and from my previous routes this may end up close to 20.

Plan at end of run is to don dry clothes and attend Perth Micro Brewery Cullach in Princes St for beer and pizza or Spoons for beer and food.

It would be good to get an idea of numbers even if you don't do full route.
#monthelomies

John Smith

That's the Yomp over let's look forward to an active year

13th Jan, 2025

Hoping everyone enjoyed the fun and ice of the Falkland Yomp last Sunday, let's get ready for upcoming adventures this Spring and Summer.

What a great turnout from club members in organising,marshaling and running at the Yomp, special appreciation goes to Iain Simpson for all his efforts even in the face of some difficult situations.

Upcoming events.
25th Jan (Sat): Devil's Burdens, Adrian organising at least one team.
1st Feb (Sat): The mighty 'Pub Run' is around Perth this year.
28th Feb (Fri): Curry night probably Kirkcaldy (TBC).
2nd Mar (Sun): Bishop Hill Race. Details requesting help to follow.
29th Mar (Sat): Birnam hill Race. Help request to follow.
30th Mar (Sun): Deuchray hill Race. Help request to follow.
2nd - 5th May: Arran training weekend. Iain S. organising.
10th May (Sat): Lomonds new route race. TBC.

Check website and Facebook for Tuesday night runs.

I will try to update members more regularly in the coming months now I have free time.

Laurie, Wellbeing Officer

‘Twas a great year & what’s next

25th Dec, 2023

Good day all,
I'm so glad to finally get the chance to sit down with a beer, and get my head around what I need to send out to you all.
Last Saturday there was a good Lomie turnout at Kirk Craigs, and we all tucked into a tremendous spread put on by the Ochils club. It's worth going just for the pies, and I never knew the foothills was a hotbed for home baking!!

Firstly, welcome to our latest members Pauline McAdam, Donald Brown and Scott Seefeldt, who have both been swithering about joining for a while and took the plunge. So I'm sure you will make them feel welcome. For those of you still to sign up, please make use of the easy approach here on Entry Central.

We have a number of upcoming activities as follows.
Holiday daytime run is this Wednesday 27th @ 11am from the church car park up from Scotlandwell. It should be a good social run over the Lomonds so I hope as many folk can make it as we can, as well as a wee drink in the pub afterwards.

Falkland Yomp is on Sunday 7th and we need as many marshalls and helpers as possible. Duties will be for a tail runner, directing runners at various points around the course, registration in the hall, and marking out the course on Saturday. If you can make a pot of soup or some tray bakes as well then that'd be awesome. So please let me know if you can help.

Pub run is on Saturday 20th January and follows the 7 hills of Edinburgh route. The precise route is to be confirmed so watch out for details on the FB page.

Devil's Burdens is Saturday 3rd of February. We need teams of 6 runners. Adrian Davis is kindly organising the teams, so names to him please at wildoutdoorscotland@gmail.com. Maps of the legs will be getting posted onto the club Facebook page, and recce is always a good idea and likely to happen through January, so keep your eyes open for those.

Curry Night Friday 23rd February in Perth with the exact location to be confirmed, and it will be subsidised by £10 for members. So if you sign up, you get your money back in curry!

Bishops Hill Race is Sunday 3rd March and Birnam soon after. A request for marshalls etc will go out closer to the days. It is like Deuchary is changing to a separate weekend to ease the organisational burden.

Club training weekend is Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th for the 3 nights at the Grey Corries Lodge, Roy Bridge (link below) We have 2x4 bed bunk rooms and 2x2 giving 12 beds in total. The twins will be good for any ladies or couples wishing to share so I thought that was a good rooming option. There's lots to go at in the area and maybe another attempt at the Lochaber Traverse. It's the May holiday weekend as well so hopefully suits a lot of you, and a few weeks before Jura, so ideal prep time.

Tuesday night is continuing apace and the next batch are being uploaded on the website and Facebook page. Winter tends to see numbers reduce, so we may also look to organise local Thursday evening runs from Falkland and a Perthshire base with a more 'intense' option. It's just an idea at this stage and if anything official happens then we will let you know.

I hope I haven't missed anything, and I hope you're all having a great holiday.

Slainte till the next time.

Iain Simpson, Club Secretary

Lochaber Traverse (29th Sept - 1st Oct)

13th Nov, 2023

After the success of last year’s trip down to Keswick for the Tea Round a plan was formulated to do something similar post Ben race this year and the Lochaber Traverse somehow became the chosen target.

Starting at the wee minister on the Corri Echoille track behind Roy bridge. The route is a point to point taking in seven Munro’s at around 17miles with 9000ft of climbing across the Grey Corries, the Aonachs, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis, finishing on the bridge at the youth hostel in Glen Nevis.

On the damp last day in September after various dropouts due to injury and brownie point deficits only three Lomies and the dug did a vehicle shuffle and had a photo taken with the wooden man at the start of the route. With a promise from the weather man of the clouds lifting and leaving us with a bright breezy day with excellent views we set off in high spirits up the open hillside of Stob Choire Claurigh the first of the Grey Corries. By the time we hit the summit the cloud hadn’t shifted, and Jackets were on for the wind and persistent drizzle which unfortunately continued throughout the day. The weather man was wrong again!!. Some fleeting but atmospheric views were had crossing the first 3 Munro’s and once off the greasy rock the run down towards the col before the big climb up Aonach Beag was fantastic. Unfortunately, Gordy had to pull out here and head down into glen Nevis after taking a nasty tumble on the rock onto an already injured knee. With two of us left It was then a long tough climb ahead onto the Aonachs and much to John’s great delight he found himself a new evening convenience bottle for his van. After these two hills there is a really steep and technical descent before an almost equally steep climb up onto Carn Mor Dearg. By this point we had started to see a few more people out braving the weather and on the summit we provided directions for two young guys listening to rap music in the clag looking for the “ridge” (as you do) and also had a brief chat with the routes record holder who was pulling out of a Tranter record attempt because of the underfoot conditions.

Now “all” that was to be done was the arête and the Ben, picking myself up a discarded soaking wet cotton t-shirt and a couple of coffee cups we made our way round and up the boulder fields passing some nervous looking walkers and onto the final summit where we had a break to fuel up and contemplate the long descent to glen nevis. From here it was familiar ground and a gentle run down to the youth hostel where we were reunited we will Gordy.

After a brief discussion it was decided on a quick shower and beer at the campsite before getting a taxi into Fort William. Where we had another fantastic meal in the local curry house then out for a few celebratory beers and what was arguably maybe one too many whisky’s.

It seems to be fast becoming a lomies tradition on a weekend trip to have a large wetherspoons breakfast before departing for home and we decided it would be a great idea too keep it going. We all headed home with stiff legs and full bellies except for the dug who was looking for his next run.

Iain Thompson

The Falkland Yomp

09th January, 2023

Thank you all who took part in the The Falkland Yomp Hill Race. You can read the race report on the Scottish Hill Runners website.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors of the race:

  • Swan Engineering Auchtermuchty for the trophies and winners bottle
  • Trillium Flow Technologies for the fruit and sweets
  • Caledonian Environmental Levenmouth Treatment Services (Celts) for the bottles of water

You can find the race results here.

The Falkland Yomp - a new lomies trail race

13th November, 2022

The Lomond Hill Runners bring you a new superb undulating hill race in early January. Click here to see all Lomies races

The George Fisher Tea Round (September 2022)

27th September, 2022

In the middle of September a group of Lomies headed down to the lakes to take on the "George Fisher Tea Round". Click here to read the report

Race Report - Ben Nevis Race Race 2022

22nd September, 2022

A windy, overcast but dry and warm day saw 10 Lomies take the start line against 360 odd runners. Sporting our impressive club hoodies we looked a fine bunch chatting and warming up with the usual pre-race nerves before the piped parade around the pitch and off we went.

Keen to ease myself in, Cammie and Iain T broke away, Dave T, Gordy and myself stayed together to the Inn, and the others steadily kept along. There wasn’t any deviation of route choice up and down, though debate ensued in the post race pub drinks about the best section past the green wall. Modern technology did indeed show a fair number taking a slightly different and assumed, faster line. One for a future recce!

Cammie, Iain T and Iain S were first three back which put us in 19th out of 27 male teams. A decent result but something to work on I think but we’d need a cumulative 100 place gain to get to 15th…yoiks. Let us know what the best team result is to date. The rest of the results are below.

A good few evening scoops were had in the Black Isle bar and the Volunteer Arms. A great weekend again, with the goal to improve our team placing next year. No need to ask who won…..again!

Position Name Time
109th Cammie Watson 02:15:08
143rd Iain Thompson 02:21:29
187th Iain Simpson 02:32:32
190th Gordon Pryde 02:32.51
202nd Bruce Smith (formerly Carnethy) 02:35:15
239th Dave Turner 02:42:02
265th Angus Bowman 02:47:35
272nd Joan Wilson 02:51:01
306th Colin Wilson 03:00:41
314th Dave Osbourne 03:05:25

Iain Simpson

Race Report - The Lairig Ghru Race 2022

27th June, 2022

Most race days or training days only require one trip to the toilet in the morning. The Lairig Ghru is a three’er. Weeks of preparation, running long distances and logistics had fallen into place in the way Lomie events do i.e. somehow. And five Lomies gathered in Braemar on a sunny morning with a light cooling breeze. Weather forecasts warned of showers later and high winds high up.

The general consensus appeared to be that everyone in the race was going to “take it easy”, as if the Lairig Ghru would allow that. Collective injuries being carried by Lomies included a knackered knee, bruised upper foot and a chest infection caused by covid. So everyone was in tip top form.

Race organisation was excellent, with chipped race numbers, and after a briefing, interspersed with occasional shouts of “Car!” as confused tourist made their way towards Linn of Dee, we were off, taking it easy, on the road section. Aidy taking it the least easy, followed by Cammie with his foot, myself and Iain with his knee, and then Martin with his chest. 3 Miles of road takes you Marr lodge a group of supporters shouted encouragement by singing “the bonnie bonnie banks of loch Lomond”. Wrong Lomond but we appreciated the sentiment. Next, after my first jelly baby, it was a short road section to the landrover track leading to the Derry Lodge. Still relatively smooth running, but then arguably the Lairig Ghru race doesn’t start until you’ve passed the Derry Lodge. At this point Martin joined me and Iain with Daniel (future Lomie). We ran together as far as Luibeg Burn or rather we came together again at Luibeg Burn as I had started to fall back a bit (I thought we were taking it easy).

After the Luibeg Burn you enter the Lairig Ghru and the race begins proper, the path becomes rougher and the race becomes attritional. Picking your way over the rock strewn trod, passed the Corrour Bothey , you start the gradual ascent toward the Pools of Dee and the boulder field so feared by road runners. However, if you’ve recce’d the route you know there’s a few places where, by going over the boulders, you can cut some corners and save a couple of little climbs.

At this point Iain and Daniel(Future Lomie) were still in sight. The forecast wind carried showers was at our backs as opposed to in our faces which was something, although I was glad to have opted for the long sleeve top under the vest.

As we emerged from the boulders and started descending, my right calf decided it was high time we stopped for a break while it “threw some shapes”. Disappointing after regularly eating, drinking and taking gels.

After a short hobble I progressed to a hobbling run and the more you descend the better the path gets so a running rhythm of sorts returned. The regular showers had penetrated my vest and running top so the jacket went on as I approached the trees, where it would get warm again.

The trees section, Rothiemurchus Forest, is where extra care is needed for roots and the occasional rock waiting to catch the unwary toe of tired legs. The path improves the further you descend until it levels off and becomes a flat, never ending path through a corridor of trees. Time for any remaining gels or jelly babies to be consumed and washed down with the last of your Vimto.

Rothiemurchus Forest spits you out at Coylumbridge and from then on it’s “only” two miles of road to the finish, just keep going. Across the old bridge and right passed the pub on the road parallel to Aviemore High Street on the other side of the tracks. After what seems altogether too long the finish hove into view, which meant I had to pick the knees up for the big finish. An enthusiastic bunch of Lomies were there to cheer me in, so there are some advantages to being last Lomie home.

Collected my snazzy wooden medal and then a little angel appeared with a bottle of beer and a bottle opener, miracles do happen, I could have wept.

A classic, but tough race which crushes dreams and laughs at estimated times. Thanks to Deeside Runners and the marshals on the course.

Dave T.

Tuesday Training (14th June 22) - Lomies @ Elie

19th June, 2022

No change on the Chain walk

A smaller group of Tuesday devotees headed East to Lower Largo on a beautiful still evening with superb views across the Forth. With the tide going out it was suggested that we tackled the chains from West to East but this was rejected by Uncle Gordon as being ridiculous, so we resorted to the usual long beach run to Shell Bay, a large number of dead sea birds were seen having succumbed to the Avian flu on the go. When we finally reached the far end of the chain walk, a bank of seals far out in the Forth was heard barking at each other combining with many seabirds on the cliffs to produce the soundtrack to the evening.

Having survived a relaxed chain walk we returned to planning future runs in the Station Inn back at Largo. Fantastic Evening.

Laurie

Lomies Pub Run 26 February 2022 10.00 ish

28th February, 2022

Six Lomies gathered at Inverkeithing Station for the delayed 2022 Pub Run to Kirkaldy, calling at Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland and Kinghorn, arriving Kirkaldy sometime. Two Iains, two Johns, a Cammie and a Dave, set off to the Compass at Dalgety Bay via Letham Hill Wood for some early mud. At the Compass by 10:45, but disaster, beer not served until 11! What to do? Was the pub run doomed before it began? Improvise, adapt, overcome, pop across the road to the petrol station with an M&S and get two 4 packs of tinnies. Appetizer consumed back to the Compass at precisely 11.00. Back on track. At this point a futuristic flask of Laphroaig appeared.

To Aberdour via the contaminated beach and an educational tour of wartime buildings on Braehill. Into the Forresters Arms where we met an old friend of the club, but sadly, no shortbread or gingerbread today. Onward, to Burntisland, the Dour Burn Bridge was down, no entry, diversion in place. Suggestion noted. Further down the path we pick up a spare Lomie, Laurie joined us and now we were 7. To the Silver Tassie for a pint of freedom and the team spokesman explain to bewildered locals what we were up to. At this point Binn Hill is suggested, (Fraser was not present?) what a daft idea for a hill running club on a pub run! Sometime later the two remaining tinnies are consumed on top of Binn Hill.

Downhill all the way to The Auld Hoose at Kinghorn next for a pint of Auld Hoose Smooth Ale, the news from Murrayfield wasn’t great, but there was a pirate ship, so it’s all swings and roundabouts. Long stretch to Kirkaldy now on increasingly tired legs as the light starts to fade. Fatigue was telling as we didn’t even stop to ignore the “do not enter” sign at Seafield Tower! The Penny Farthing was the first scheduled stop at Kirkaldy, but it was busy so across to O’Connells for Guinness, curly chips and too much salt and vinegar, awesome. And then things went a bit awry, Betty Nicolls should be next, with an optional loop of Ravens Craig Park, but a suggestion was made. Dysart is at the other end of Ravens Craig Park, and there’s a pub there. Ridiculous! Ludicrous idea!

Sometime later we emerged out of the gloom from Ravens Craig Park and to Baxters in Dysart, where appropriately Edwin Starr was on the jukebox. Pints consumed and standard explanation given to confused locals. The run back from Dysart to Kirkaldy and the final stop, Betty Nicolls, seemed to take a long, long time, darkness had fallen and spirits were now flagging. The final pints were consumed, the flask was finished and those who had inexplicably carried a change of clothes with them, put them on. At some point we had lost Laurie, possibly two pubs ago, something about taxi duties. Addendum. Eddy’s Takeaway, Kirkaldy, purveyor of the finest running cuisine. Chips n cheese was the favoured repast, yours truly ordered a donner. The aroma of which I was happy to share with the disconsolate rugby fans on the 19:23 from Kirkaldy to Perth.

Dave T.

Tuesday Training (25th Jan 22) - Lomies @ Burntisland

27th January, 2022

Huv the bin min bin min?

Proper Fife expression for our lovely evening wander, with our route guide and special guest appearance, Gus Bowman.

Straight up Burntisland Binn over to Stenhouse reservoir and Dunearn Hill, the infamous sofa, and an undulating return route with lovely night time suburban views over the Forth. Concluding with refreshments in the Silver Tassie. A really nice evening.

Iain Simpson

Race Report - Feel the Burns 2022

19th January, 2022

What an absolute cracker of a day it was for both Iain and myself at the Feel the Burns race on Sunday. Crisp January sunshine was what we got and when we could take the time to look around the vistas over the Border hills were stupendous.

Feel the Burns is an approximate 13 mile circuit which after the initial pull up and over Peat Law to the Three Brethren then follows the Southern Upland Way for around 4 miles until it meets up with the Minchmoor Road. The high point of the race is Broom Knowe at 523m which you cross just before you come to the Minchmoor Road.

The Three Brethren are a trio of massive, solidly built cairns which date back to the 16th century. With the conditions on Sunday the views from it were utterly superlative. The Minchmoor Road was at one time a major route across southern Scotland and is a route that has apparently been in use for over 800 years.

The descent down the Minchmoor Road to the old SYHA hostel at Broadmeadows is a real fun descent of approx 2 miles. This is then followed by the sting in the tail ascent of Foulshiels Hill before the winding descent back to the finish.

I have to reiterate again that it was an absolutely fabulous day which the 253 runners enjoyed. The winners were Eoin Lennon (01:30:25) and Morag McLelland (01:52:47). The Lomie results were Iain Thomson (02:04:30) and Gordon Pryde (02:16:24).

Gordy

Tuesday Training (18th Jan 22) - Lomies @ Saline

19th January, 2022

In direct contravention of Lomie Rule 1c, we all followed Gordy on one of his favourite routes up Knock Hill and Saline Hill. First, a loooong run up a road, lane and then farm track, a quick loop of a barn, through corresponding farm mud, and onward up the track. Warily, we passed some cows, through corresponding cow mud, until we got to the next, of many, gates. You have to watch cows, you never know when they’re going to pounce. A tempting option was offered, “do you want to do Knock Hill?”, might as well, so up onto the hilly Easter Cairn Hillfort and then, an inexplicably long descent, over fences, possibly electrified, a ditch and then a steep climb to Knock Hill summit and a new trig! Stay away from the light. A fast descent back the way we had come, ish. Fence, ditch, fence, fence. Back to the hillfort where we picked up a stray Lomie. (Note - finishing with more Lomies than we started means we can afford to lose one on a future run, result)

Up to the top of Saline then downhill - fence, gorse, fence, fence, drop, burn. And this is where the night got interesting. A muddy, sparsely wooded bank, mere metres from the road and salvation. Even Mudclaws struggled, if you stopped running you slipped serenely back to the bottom. Like tough mudder, but free. After much hilarity we gained the high ground and obviously spurned the road, sticking a narrow trod, slipping and sliding back to Saline. Then to the No.1 Goth refurbished Kings pub Kelty for refreshment and discussions about The Burdens.

Gordy, Me, John, Iain, Iain, Iain, Cammie, welcome Steven and, eventually, Laurie

Dave T.

Tuesday Training (4th Jan 22) - Lomies @ Glenvale

4th January, 2022

Hardcore Lomies out tonight.

A bitterly cold wind got us moving promptly at 6.30pm. Off up Glen Vale and over onto Bishop Hill before taking the less obvious route back Eastwards over to the pulpit and after a very quick debate on whether we should take in an ascent of West Lomond, we went back down Glen Vale.

Iain Simpson

Tuesday Training (7th Dec 21) - Lomies @ Norman's Law

7th December, 2021

Barra and Badgers. A lomie trio braved Barra and enjoyed a circuit from Luthrie over Normans Law. On the track out a badger jumped out of the woods and accompanied us for a short while.

Gordy

Tuesday Training (30th Nov 21) - Lomies @ Pitmedden

1st December, 2021

The 7 runners met in the woods. The clear air cold and crisp. Stars sparkled through gaps in the trees matching the diamond like sparkle of frost on the ground. Meanwhile, at Pitmedden Forest car park west, it pished down. Due to some weird anomaly you always feel like your running uphill in Pitmedden with occasional muddy rooty descents. At no time did I know where we were in Pitmedden other than there was a trig point about halfway. Rain, mud roots and the occasional fallen tree were the order of the night, character building. Refreshment and reminiscences afterward at The Abbey pub Newburgh, refreshingly cool and airy. (Abernethy was closed). In attendance Dave, Iain T, Iain S, Cammie, Martin, Aidy and Alan, who decided sensibly to stay on the main path and who we never saw again.

Dave T.