Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
The winning man and woman crossed the line of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in record times this month. Donald McPartlin, 35, of Garscube Harriers, ran 16 minutes faster than last year’s winner Michael Tweedley to...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Glasgow runner Donald McPartlin broke the record for the 55km Dunoon Ultra in its second year. In his first attempt at the race, he came home in 3:53, which was 16 minutes faster than...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Jamie Aarons was the first woman home in the new Ochil Ultra 450 mile race 2017. Her win was all the more remarkable given her recent ill-health. Jamie reports that she approached the Ochil...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
Scott Bradley finished the 50-mile Ochil Ultra, from Stirling to Perth across the Ochil hills, in 8:17:19. It had been years since he took part in an ultra distance event and he was delighted...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
The inaugural Ochil Ultra took place at the weekend with some 215 runners participating in a 50-mile, 30-mile and relay race. The first places in the 50-mile ultra were won by Scott Bradley, from...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
A 12km trail race in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, challenges you to run “From Hel N Back”. The race starts at 11am on September 10 and starts and finishes at the town’s Hermitage Academy....
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
The founders of #TrailFest Scotland, Ryan and Jo , have decided to have a year off in 2017. They hope to return next year, hopefully with a partnership or sponsorship deal. Here, Ryan reveals...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
This year’s West Highland Way Race was remarkable for a number of reasons. First, Rob Sinclair set and new and very impressive record time. He was taking part in the 95-mile ultra running race...
Events / Running / Running / Ultra running
Ultra running is on the increase in Scotland with more runners than ever keen to take on the challenge of a race that is more than 30 miles long. To meet demand, there is...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
Rob Sinclair is over-the-moon after winning his first West Highland Way Race – and breaking the record by 33 minutes. Debuting in the 95-mile ultra marathon race from Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, to Fort...
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