Brig Bash, 6 July

Nine runners made it to Bridge of Earn for the Brig Bash, a 5-mile road race and the ninth (and penultimate) race in the Harriers Championship. Despite pouring rain most of the day, the race was run in good conditions and was won by Central AC runner Lewis Miller in a fast time of 25:17. At this time in the season, Patrick was still running as an HBT runner, but I think we can claim him as one of ours, since he was 5th overall in a blistering time of 27:53. The first Harriers vest to finish was worn by Will, in ninth position in a time of 28:33. Next was Phil T in 31:20, followed a bit later by me in 32:42. First woman Harrier was Patrick’s daughter Erin, in a fine time of 33:50. Cathy followed in 35:26. Also running were Mary O’Kane, Kirsty, AliB and club president George. Like the Milnathort Dash, the Brig Bash is always followed by a splendid spread.

The position at the top of the Men’s and Women’s Championship remained unchanged, with Will extending his lead in the Men’s competition and neither Angela or Kerry racing. So for the women, it was all down to the final Championship race at the Comrie Fortnight Hill Race.