03/06/23 – Very impromptu race today. This weekend was supposed to just be the Milngavie trail race tomorrow but I had lots of the crew up at the Blair Castle trail weekend by Outsider Events. By chance, earlier this week, my eldest was invited to play in a hockey tournament in Perth today. That meant I was going to be near Blair Atholl. Quick each on Wednesday and could still enter. Coach said ok so green light to do the 30km Dearg Up n’ Doon
Last time I did the full ultra and it was a scorchio day. Today was just the same. Lotioned up ready to run. The route started from Blair Castle grounds. We went up, up and up for about 18km. Starting on tracks and eventually reaching the remote Allt Scheicheachan Bothy where my friends were helping. Quick juice then onto the hill. It