Wow! We are certainly turning out some ultra performances at the club. Our two northern kittens: Cat and Kat(e) took on the West Highland Way, a trail, up north, last week. You can actually race it in June. It is described as follows:
The West Highland Way Race is one of the world’s longest established ultra-marathons, first taking place in 1985 on the long distance trail between Milngavie (just north of Glasgow) and Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.
Since then it has developed a worldwide reputation as one of the ‘classic’ ultra-marathon races, attracting runners to Scotland from all over the world. Entry is limited to 265 runners each year, with the relatively small size of the field helping to preserve the friendly nature of the event. 2020 will see the 36th running of this great race. Saturday 20th June 2020 Start Time 1am.
Catriona and Kate chose to run the 100miles, 3,500m ascent, in 4 days.
Day one of running they managed to make 26.5 miles end up being 30 miles; but arrived in good spirits….and some pain! They owed a big thanks to Mike Marshall and Malcolm Fowler over the days for being a first class support crew.
They celebrated in Fort William 4 days later. Hopefully they will write a report for us to encourage others.
Fantastic Ladies .. Well done.
Amazing achievement , hope you’re taking it easy now x Nicky