Stuc a‘Chroinn hill race, 30 April

Three Harriers took on one of the toughest hill races in Scotland - the Stuc a‘Chroinn hill race. This brute starts in Strathyre, heads up Beinn Each and then on up to the top of Stuc a‘Chroinn. It’s difficult terrain all the way, with a distance of about 14 miles and a total ascent of 5000 feet. I was watching from the top, and it was pretty remarkable watching the progress of the runners as they made their way along the ridge of Beinn Each and then headed up the spur up to the top. On one of his regular forays north, Colin Glencorse was first Harrier to finish in 19th position, in a time of 2:43:36. Phil M finished in 28th position in a time of 2:49:22, and Lisa MacDermid finished in 131st position in a time of 4:19:53.