As part of my incorporation (back?) into the decent half of humanity, I’ve been given the dubious honour of writing the Ben Nevis report so here goes (writes “ASBOB” on Monday 4th September 2017). Loads of Carnethies schlepped north on Saturday to attack the highest mountain in Britain (4406ft in old money).
This report will be extended later in the week when your intrepid reporter has doubtless given up with the baby oil routine to get one tag off his/her leg. The attached screen shot shows the top 20 and YES Liam Braby is in there at 18th in 1:48:29. The race was won by Finlay Wild in 1:31:37.
While we’re talking about such a fine athlete it’s uplifting to report the TRUE occurrence that a boy was heard to shout at Harry Gilmour and Bob Johnson: “Are either of you two Finlay Wild?”. This induced replies of “I wish” and “his grandpa maybe” respectively. Yes the truth can be so bizarre.. More to follow…
ASBOB