It was the 10th anniversary of the Run The Blades half marathon at Whitelee wind farm and my memory of the first race is that it was a hundred metres too short. No problem with that now as, with no parking available, you have to park on the wind farm and walk a mile to get to the start line. It shouldn’t be a half marathon it should be a 15 miler! 🙂

The course hasn’t changed in 10 years and still represent an undulating route through the wind farm with a challenging climb – called “That Hill” on signs leading to it – about two miles from the finish.

After illness earlier this year, and a lack of long runs in recent weeks, I was aiming to just get round. Ideally I’d complete it in under two hours, which I did, so I was happy.

The forecast suggests heavy showers but it remained dry although very warm with temperatures in the low 20s. With only two drink stations, if you need water more frequently, then best to bring a hydration pack or water bottle with you.

The best bit though about the race remains the medal – a unique two piece medal with a spinning turbine on the front.

After the race, on the one mile walk back to the car, a man said “I watched you last night,” which was worrying if he was going to go on and say “with binoculars, from the bushes.” However, he explained he watched one of Iain TwinBikeRun’s videos about the race and recognised me as I had the same t-shirt on. I confirm I have washed it since then!