| Cold clear conditions saw 40 runners set out for the penultimate LAC Winter League race. John Hepburn took almost one and a half minutes off the record to win convincingly in 32:22. Ken Rumgay continued a consistent season, finishing 2nd in 35:14. Oban’s John Grant finished over four minutes faster than last year, just 6 seconds behind Ken. In a day full of personal bests and fast times, Stephen Cant ran an excellent fourth place, only 8 seconds behind John. Among the ladies, Nicola Meekin ran an astonishing five minutes faster to a clear win in 38:37. Lyndsey Shaw was 2nd in 39:56, with Chloe Patterson continuing her return to form, finishing 3rd in 41:31. In the over 50 men, Ken Whyte continued his unbeaten season, winning in 38:13 and finishing 8th overall. Roger Boswell, recently named 2005 Scottish Hill Runner of the Year, was 2nd in 40:46. 3rd place Dave Ford put in a cracking run of 40:49, 4 minutes faster than his previous time. Thanks to Ellen and her team of helpers for a great race, well organised. The last Winter League race is the Lairig Mor, on Saturday 11th March. Register from 10am – 10.30 at Lochaber Leisure Centre. Race starts at the Mamore Lodge at Kinlochleven at 12 noon. Contact Emma Pearce on 01397 712508. |
| 1 | John Hepburn | LAC | MV40 | 32:22 (REC) |
| 2 | Ken Rumgay | LAC | MV40 | 35:14 |
| 3 | John Grant | Oban AC | M | 35:20 |
| 4 | Stephen Cant | LAC | M | 35:28 |
| 5 | Pele Munro | LAC | M | 35:44 |
| 6 | Neil Waslidge | Oban AC | M | 37:51 |
| 7 | Stuart Gray | LAC | MV40 | 38:03 |
| 8 | Ken Whyte | LAC | MV50 | 38:13 |
| 9 | Spook Munro | LAC | MV40 | 38:25 |
| 10 | Graham MacNab | LAC | MV40 | 38:28 |
| 11 | William Boa | LAC | M | 38:31 |
| 12 | Ronnie Turner | LAC | MV40 | 38:34 |
| 13 | Nicola Meekin | Oban AC | F | 38:37 |
| 14 | Peter Duggan | LAC | MV40 | 39:29 |
| 15 | Lyndsey Shaw | LAC | F | 39:56 |
| 16 | Roger Boswell | MV50 | 40:46 | |
| 17 | Dave Ford | LAC | MV50 | 40:49 |
| 18 | Jim Treasurer | LAC | MV50 | 41:14 |
| 19 | Chloe Patterson | LAC | F | 41:31 |
| 20 | Nix Forster | LAC | F | 41:43 |
| 21 | Jim Stewart | LAC | MV50 | 42:25 |
| 22 | Raymond Murdoch | LAC | MV50 | 42:39 |
| 23 | Sara Byrne | LAC | F | 43:12 |
| 24 | John Dougan | LAC | MV50 | 43:17 |
| 25 | Andrew Finniemore | LAC | MV50 | 43:29 |
| 26 | Colin Denny | LAC | MV40 | 43:37 |
| 27 | Ernie Orr | LAC | MV60 | 44:46 |
| 28 | Amanda Blackhall | LAC | F | 44:47 |
| 29 | Theresa Mackay | LAC | FV40 | 47:08 |
| 30 | Ian Adams | MV40 | 49:13 | |
| 31 | Clare Rumgay | LAC | F | 50:21 |
| 32 | Martine Cooper | FV40 | 52:09 | |
| 33 | Fiona O’Donnell | FV40 | 52:13 | |
| 34 | Aileen Kitson | LAC | FV40 | 52:36 |
| 35 | Morag Aitken | LAC | FV40 | 52:57 |
| 36 | Lynne Donoghue | F | 53:29 | |
| 37 | Christine Dougan | LAC | FV40 | 56:05 |
| 38 | Elma Murdoch | LAC | FV50 | 56:59 |
| 39 | June Watt | LAC | FV40 | 59:01 |
| 40 | Mairi Ferguson | LAC | F | 60:59 |