This was the first time that this race had taken place and was advertised as a fun run, aimed especially at new runners and ‘race novices’, offering a friendly atmosphere and a relatively gentle course around Broadwood Loch in Cumbernauld. So with this in mind, a few of us thought we would swap our usual Thursday jogscotland session for a run around the loch and surrounding area. Gordon, Greg, Carol, Lindsey, Kirsty, Bruce, Andy, Kev and I were all there – numbers pinned, laces tied and water in hand.

As we arrived we gathered together discussing the route and how many ‘undulations’ there was likely to be. Watching the ‘professionals’ warming up, some of our group began to feel a little nervous and intimidated.

Eventually we were called to the start and were off! Before long we were disappearing up the hill towards Westfield and in next to no time after turning the corner we were plunging back down towards the loch. Around the loch was a relatively flat run and very scenic. All in all it was a very pleasant route and a good evenings running.

In high spirits, our medals sitting proudly around our necks, clutching our goody bags, we left exultant planning our next excursion into the world of road running.

Val McDonald

Congratulations to all of our runners