Last night Charlie, Euan and I decided to hit the Pentlands. It was a fine evening, after all. No point in us reccying the 7 Hills route with the rest of them, seeing as none of us were doing the race and I think I’ve ran the course at least 5 times in as many weeks. Also, as a faster (some would just say just “longer”) run, I believe it’s expected to hit Allermuir or Caerketton at some point in the evening. So, nothing else for it than the standard “Nash Dash” route of Blackford, Swanston, Allermuir, Caerketton, Mortonhall. A true classic, only improved with a stop at the Stables bar for a swift half of Stewart’s 80 shilling. I’ll try to bring some imagination next time, perhaps doing that route in the opposite direction (ooooh!).
11.4miles, 2,400ft ascent, 1hr 48mins running (11mins drinking).
Jim