The Edinburgh Circo has had an Ultra Series holiday for a few years but resurrected today under Captain Ken Fordyce’s Leadership. I doubted I would make it to Cramond, let alone finish, but remarkably did. I remember now why I had avoided it the last few years. The Esplanade. Purgatory.
My Highlights: 27-30 starters, Egg butties and vegan cake courtesy of Joel’s church group in Porty, a much needed pint at Cramond after flat tarmac hell, deciding Allermuir was not far from the Gyle, the views of the route and cold wind on the top, Guinness at the Steading, 10 finishers (a record I think). 52km to avoid in future (but
it is a must if you haven’t done it once).
Mark Hartree