The Year in Pictures 2008Its been a busy year and here, as a reminder, are some of the pictures that appeared on this website throughout the year. Starting January 1st.....
Chris Upson at the Promathon. Chris does a huge amount for Scottish Hill Runners and Scottish Hill Racing websites. He also takes part in more races than just about anyone I know.
Iain got a beard for Christmas - Paul says a beard is for life not just Christmas.
Scott and Mary going up East Kip - in training for.....
the Carnethy 5 - and the Frank Spencer descending technique.
Carnethy again - note the shadow of Skeletor
Scott at the cross country being cheered on by his biggest fans.
The Fabulous Flying Tony Stapley.
Three in a row for Jill at the Smokies.
Big hair at Lasswade
Richard (the bounder) teaches Mary how to descend at Bishop Hill.
Moray works the crowd after an impressive run into the wind at Edinburgh Half.
Dunbar: Richard saves time by proposing to four girls at once.
Hunters Bog Trot. Douglas smiling all the way to the line and an age group prize.
They start young at HBT
The smiles didn't last long. Edinburgh to North Berwick. George was first Porty.
Frank and Sarah at Goatfell.
Scott F had a tremendous Capewrath Challenge in May.
Bert on home ground at the Edinburgh Marathon.
Richard reflects on the wisdom of 2 marathons in 3 days.
Julia does a 1.28 half, despite a bad fall.
The off-road crew at a very damp Yetholm enjoying Amanda's muffins.
Garburn Trail Race
Silverknowes 5k
Gerry and Leo at Dechmont Law 10k
All smiles - Mary navigates Paul round the 7 Hills
Ben hones his Jeff Goldblum impression.
Lynn reveals her new coaching technique.
Ivor and Jim marshalling at the Run vs Bike race.
Adam P at the PRC 4 miler.
First girl Shannon, at the Fun Run
Rab and his heroic Edinburgh to Stevenage run.
The Sandy Slither - the weather made this one of the highlights of the year.
Andrew ran Rio Marathon
Turnhouse Hill Race
Meadows Mile Relay. A PRC championship race for 2009.
These 3 images were taken during a Summer of hill-training in the Pentlands.
The girls won the team prize at Haddington Half.
And Willie began a series of first o/50 wins.
Three Porties lined up for the Devil o' the Highlands in August.
Sarah does the Ben with her wrist in plaster.
Ben (seen here with his folks) ran a stormer at the CCC Tour de Mont Blanc ultra.
Graham "Mad Dog" Henry in his natural environment. (2 Breweries)
PB off the ground at Manor Water. This, previous and next photo all by Alan Young.
Gillian at Manor Water
Richard soils himself at the Pentland Skyline.
The joys of cross country - this was Livingston
They both enjoyed New York Marathon. (Ben still thinks we photoshopped this.)
NYPD Bert.
In his own words - "some deranged fan." Note: medal.
Michael at Tinto. Another 2009 PRC championship race.
Mary and Rachel at Broxburn cross country.
Mary at Glentress bikey place.
Ben in the Pentlands.
Well done Shelagh and Iain for organising the splendid Christmas bash.
Many thanks to all those who contributed reports and photos throughout the year. Keep up the good work and the more voices the better - don't just leave it to the usual suspects.
Enjoy the break and see you again in January.
