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THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY RACE 2009

Saturday 20 June 2009 - 95mile race from Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland, UK

The West highland Way Race is the 2nd race in my 2009 Challenge

Click on the banner below to go to the official Race web site and follow the other links to find out more

 

I have ran this race for the last two years, 2007 and 2008.  In 2007 I finished in 22hrs 45mins after really struggling for the last 20miles with very sore quads.  In 2008 I far exceeded all my expectations and finished in 11th place in a time of 19hrs 59mins 33secs.  I started my blog in October 2006 to record my training and thoughts in preparing for this race and have kept it going ever since.

 

Click here to see my photos, videos, reports, results from the 2007 race

 

Click here to see my photos, videos, reports, results from the 2008 race

 

 

West Highland Way Race

Essentially the object is simple, you start at Milngavie Railway Station (7miles north of Glasgow) at 1am on 20 June 2009 & run/jog/walk to Fort William Leisure Centre by noon on the 21 June 2009, 35 hours to cover 153km (95 miles) including 4499m (14760ft) of ascent (OS software).


Along the way you pass through checkpoints within time limits. In order to participate you must have your own motorised backup, consisting of at least two people, one of which must be capable of covering the last two sections with you (or find you) if assistance is required or during the hours of darkness.

 

 

Links.....

 

Entry List (excel file) Map of the course