Linlithgow 10k 24/9/06
I had wanted to do this race after spectating last year and seeing what a nice t-shirt it was (long sleeved, handy coming up to the cooler days of the autumn), also the course looked lovely following alongside the Loch opposite Linlithgow Palace in the sunshine. As this is an afternoon start (2.30) I wasn't too worried about the torrential rain in the morning, it will rain itself out at this rate I thought..ha ha! It rained and rained.
At least it was warm and we soon discarded the black bin bags we looked so alluring in! A few of us from Porty turned up and got the show on the road. I had been hoping to get under 45 mins but quickly realized today wasn't the day! Excuse time now: Heavy wet shoes, unexpected hills, slippery surfaces and bottleneck footpath where runners (mostly men!!!) were trying to avoid puddles!!!! like we weren't wet already! But I really enjoyed the course, I love getting a bit muddy and the t-shirt again is great. Janet did us proud coming in 2nd lady and Shelagh was convinced we may have a team prize if there is one.
Karen, Janis and George all came in quite pleased with their times. Karen's husband Alan had gamely come along to take photo's and offer his advice 'you must be mad', or words to that effect. We headed off to Tesco's to use their loos to get into warm clothes and find a hot cuppa tea, this was perhaps something that could be organized for next year. Perhaps a couple of tents at the finish line to get changed and leave kit during the race?
Janet Dunbar 38.09
Toby Durant 40.20
Shelagh McLeish 42.33
Lynn Hanley 46.09
Karen Munro 51.31
Janis Stirton 53.24
George Quin 55.38Full Results here
Report Lynn Hanley
Photos Alan Munro (who deserves a medal & t-shirt for support in adverse conditions)
