New Years Day Run 2008

On New Years Day, the Harriers once again adopted their patented 3-part cure for Hogmanay heads with a brisk run up to the monument in Comrie. In near darkness, 22 Harriers assembled at 8.15am amidst the usual scenes of carnage that accompany the morning after the night before in Melville's Square.

Setting off at speeds varying proportionally to numbers of hours slept and units of alcohol consumed, the runners made their way up the steep track to the monument. Any sore heads that the climb hadn't sorted out were offered the hair of the dog in the form of Rob Bolton's famous "coffee" before setting off back down the hill to the Deil's and Wee Caldrons.

Only four harriers needed the ultimate hangover solution: A leap into the Wee Caldron in an attempt to kill or cure. Led by the intrepid James Bussey, whose battle cry (or was it a squeal?) as he entered the water could clearly be heard resounding off the rocks and trees, Will Manners and his friend, Amanda along with Phil Mestecky followed suit and disappeared deep into the icy water. Fortunately, all emerged undamaged, invigorated and ready for a New Year!