Conditions for the runners couldn’t have been much worse for the 25th Great Wilderness Challenge event last Saturday but, as usual, the atmosphere was excellent. The picture shows Colin about 22 miles into the 25 mile route. Strong headwinds, especially on the high paths, saw most people well off their target times. Colin was more that 30 minutes slower than his personal best but managed 11th place overall and 1st local.

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go further’s Colin (left) will be running the 25 mile mountain route in this year’s Great Wilderness Challenge on Saturday (21st of August). This is the 25th anniversary of the event so everyone is making a huge effort to raise a record amount for vital local charities. Colin has just set up a JustGiving page where you can make easy donations to help him reach his £400 target. Donations are welcome after the event for a couple of months. The 25 mile option runs from Dundonnell, through the Fisherfield Wilderness to Carnmore and then follows the rough track for 8 miles to Poolewe. A route that also makes for a magnificent long-distance walk.

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