Just back from holidays and time for some headlines…
Firstly, congratulations to Paul Dudchenko on completing the West Highland Way race. It looked incredibly hard - the weather was tough, and Paul was struggling with knee pain from about a third of the way into the epic 95 miles. It was pure grit and determination that got Paul to the end, beating the cut off by a couple of hours. Gutsy!
Many of you will also know Paul Ward - he is dipping his toes into the world of race organising/directing with a brand new 10km event on Sunday 6th November - the Bridge of Orchy 10k. Described as hilly trail race with outstanding scenery, signups are open on EntryCentral (a chance to become the legendary winner of the inagural event perhaps?).
Another member of the club doing great things is Malcolm Hughes, who is cycling from Lands End to John o’Groats. Starting TODAY (14th July). The rest of us will normally use some mode of motorised transport when going on our holidays, but Malcolm is opting to power this journey with muscle alone. And this isn’t just about saving money on the garage forecourt… no, this is about raising money for a very good cause: First Step is a Linlithgow based charity that provides support services for individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse. You can support Malcolm’s fundraising at the following link
Finally, at this time of year, it’s fun to see the Strava feed coming up with a bunch of running tracks in exotic locations:
Enjoy the height of summer people, and hope your travels go well if you’re heading off somewhere…
