We had fantastic weather for the Fling on Saturday. A veritable who’s who of ultra running were in the starting line up and a fast race was expected. Donnie Campbell won in a new course record of 6hrs51 with Damian Hall 2nd and Kim Collison 3rd. Eoin Lennon was 5th in 7:27. The women’s record also fell to Beth Pascall (7th overall) in 7:52. Sally Fawcett was 2nd and Sophie Grant 3rd. Other Carnethies were David Hanna (8.39), John Hammond (8.40), Phil Humphries (9.21), Myvanwy Fenton-May (10.59), Conor Cromie (11.33), Maggie Creber (11.55), Jamie Megaw (11.16), Nicki Innes (12.45), myself at 13.42 and Donny Hammell (14.38). Sincere apologies if I have missed anyone.
It was a grand day out and my first Fling so I concentrated on just soaking up the atmosphere and eating my body weight in fun sized snickers bars. Very well organised race and huge thanks to the organisers and small army of volunteers.
Nicola Dunn