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Another win for Finlay Wild in Ben Nevis race.

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 luckyjim 05 Sep 2015

Another superb run from Finlay Wild to win this years Ben Nevis race... Thats 6 in a row
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 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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He was miles ahead when he passed me on the way down. Great day for it.
OP luckyjim 05 Sep 2015
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Not sure of exact time but he did win by at least 3 Mins..
 Roadrunner5 05 Sep 2015
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1;31 I just saw on facebook, sounds like most were slower than usual due to the heat.
 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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> 1;31 I just saw on facebook, sounds like most were slower than usual due to the heat.

I got a PB! It was my first time though.
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 Roadrunner5 05 Sep 2015
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Well done, what time?

I've only done it a few times, last time I was a bit slower, I think both were in the 1:45-1;47 range, but the last time I finished 8th or 9th. I hit the road in 11th or 12th and got a load of people in the road and the field. It's a brilliant race.
andymac 05 Sep 2015
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Seen them coming into the park and they seemed slower than usual ,which I put down to the heat.

Mikkelson -Barron (4th or 5th I think) looked to be out on his feet.

Don't know what happened to Andrew Barrington.had him down as a dark horse.

Great day for it.i met Kathy Connochie (pardon my spelling).she was the ladies winner in 1955!.she started the race also.

I take my hat of to all who competed.not only an arduous ascent ,but the descent on the red steps is horrible.
Well Done All.
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 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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> Well done, what time?

> I've only done it a few times, last time I was a bit slower, I think both were in the 1:45-1;47 range, but the last time I finished 8th or 9th. I hit the road in 11th or 12th and got a load of people in the road and the field. It's a brilliant race.

I was about 2:05 which I was really happy with having felt crappy all week. Lost about 10 places on the road due to rubber legs. Strong suspicion that I hadn't fully recovered from the Skyline.
 Roadrunner5 05 Sep 2015
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Yeah the first year I did it I almost fell when I hit the road, real hip sways.

Sub 2 should be on then, its one of those classic times to get, that and the sub 4 at Jura, I think the sub 2 at the Ben is a tad easier though.
 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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> met Kathy Connochie (pardon my spelling).she was the ladies winner in 1955!.she started the race also.

She was great.
andymac 05 Sep 2015
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I was at the other side of the park at the start.

Was it her who appeared to be standing on top of a step ladder?

Nice lady.

 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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That was her. I thought initially that she was some local worthy but apparently she holds the record for one of the of the previous courses.
andymac 05 Sep 2015
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Also seen Alan Smith at the finish

I reckon he'll still be competing when he's 80.

 DaveHK 05 Sep 2015
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> Also seen Alan Smith at the finish

> I reckon he'll still be competing when he's 80.

He's a bit of a beast by all accounts.
In reply to luckyjim:

Great achievement. Kenny Stuart's record has stood for over 30 years.
Threlkeld's own.
DC
 dek 07 Sep 2015
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Excellent wee programme on BBC Alba as a presenter trains up for the Ben Race!
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