Rhian on Stuc a’Chroinn, May 4

The Stuc a’Chroinn 5000 is one of the classic Scottish hill races. Starting in Strathyre, the route goes up then down then up again, up Beinn Each to the west ridge of Stuc a’Chroinn, up to the top and then back down again. Many Harriers have done the race, and this year it was Rhian’s turn. It's a bit of a beast at the best of times, and this year's race certainly wasn't the best of times to be doing it for the first time. In what sounded like truly appalling weather, with marshals and runners having to be evacuated from the hill, Rhian put in a terrific performance to finish in 3.25.47, just missing out on a top 10 place by 10 seconds, but picking a prize for first local woman and 30 very good points in the SHR Championships.