Perfect conditions greeted us on our Monday evening running of the Vertical Mile. A gentle 3 mile run to the start warmed everyone up for the testing 1 mile uphill race and after a short recovery we were ready for the off. Ian Hughes was first to appear around the final bend and once again retained the men's title in a time of 6:39, starting off a winning week for the family (son Evan winning the 1k Trail race on the Friday). New member Chris Wilson was an excellent second in 6:50 and even confessed to finding it an enjoyable race (the benefit of youth). Jim Holmes needed a good performance to boost his Grand Prix chances and third in 7:02 was indeed a great run, chased hard by Stephen Phimister in 7:07. David Herbertson lead a tight group in next, finishing in 7:36, just ahead of Neil Green (7:42) and Billy Buchanan in a new pb of 7:44. Julie Beveridge was first lady in 7:46 with Gerry Mullen close behind in 7:50. Giving the time keepers time to breath, Andy Henderson came in at 8:02 with second lady Joanne McEvoy just behind in 8:04. John McBride continues to make good progress, finishing in 8:20 with Alison Lessells setting a new course best in 8:28. Phil Marshall was making his first appearance on the Vertical Mile and set a time of 8:53 which he will surely smash in years to come. Finally, Russell Couper nursed his injured legs up the hill in 10:32 (fortunately just inside the 10:33 cut-off time) to secure the Grand Prix title.
Well done to all for the great enthusiasm displayed in competing in this tough little event. Thanks to Eddie for assisting with the time keeping which would otherwise have been very tricky.
Alan
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