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| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well folks, Not long to go till the start of the 2009 DOTH. Hope your training is going well and you are all fully fit and well. We are admiting an extra 20 places this year taking our competitors list up to 120 starters. We still have over 20 on our reserve list so if you know you cannot make the race, please can you inform us ASAP so that we can reallocate your number. I look forward to seeing you all bright and early at the "Green Welly Stop" in Tyndrum.
Regards, Garry Milne (Race Director DOTH) |
| Name: | Fletcherm |
| Comments: | Well folks, only 5 months to go now-- spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is? (I'll spare you the rest of the poem) a WAY to go, only the little matter of a couple of warm-up races in April & June. |
| Name: | Fletcherm |
| Comments: | Well folks, only 5 months to go now-- spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is? (I'll spare you the rest of the poem) a WAY to go, only the little matter of a couple of warm-up races in April & June. |
| Name: | Fletcher M |
| E-mail address: | dunmarkin@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well guys, kind of crocked at the moment so got plenty sad (ie non-running) time to post a message, as this site's been kind of dormant recently; in contrast to certain other sites swamped with mince ( ok so I've been partly responsible for that)
My message is; well done to all those accepted to this exclusive event, esp if you're a newcomer, as for me this is my favourite event in the calendar-- the classic part of the WHW without the logistical hassle & sleep deprivation of the main event. (why do you force us to go through that every year, Dario?) Also, only 8 months to go?! I now see it as visible on my running horizon & already running through the route in my head. I never even mentioned the cheerleaders for marshalls- was I hallucinating again? actually, no. |
| Name: | Bill Heirs |
| E-mail address: | bill.heirs@muirfieldcontracts.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just a big thanks to all the team at DotH for a great event disappointed in my time but highlights the areas I need to improve on, looking forward to returning next year. Big thanks to my support team who had hed a very drunking night in Fort William after I got over the finishing line.
Cheers Bill. |
| Name: | Thomas Loehndorf |
| Comments: | A great thanks from me for this great event. Excellent organization, a demanding scenic course and an epic battle for the medals. But not just the competitive but also the casual ultra distance runner must love this phantastic challenge. This race has it all. Highly recommended!
Thomas |
| Name: | Mike Adams |
| E-mail address: | mikeyadams@mac.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.themds.co.uk/forums/index.php |
| Comments: | Just a quick note to say thanks very much to the organisers for putting on a fabulous race. This was my first ultra and it was an amazing experience with some absolutely stunning scenery to distract the mind from my tired legs and of course the midges. To anyone thinking about entering next year, just do it, you won't regret it. Mike. |
| Name: | Jim Clarke |
| E-mail address: | jkclarke69@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just want to say a great big thanks to all involved in what was a great day. The organisation and support along the way was fantastic. After 3 failed attempts at ultras, getting across the finish line was very rewarding. |
| Name: | Stephen |
| E-mail address: | stephen.whincup@gmail.com |
| Comments: | A big thank you to all the organisers, marshals and runners, it was my first time running the Devil and it was brilliant experience. Thank you to my wife and brother for been my support team and role on next year! |
| Name: | Craig Stewart |
| E-mail address: | CIStewart@talktalk.net |
| Comments: | My first Ultra and what a race to do. Wonderful scenery although hidden by cloud and rain, wonderful competitors who were only to willing to talk along the route and give great encouragement. Organised with militray precision.
Definitely do this again. I would apologise to any competitor who stayed at "By the Way" camp site for the horrendous snoring that came from a member of my back up team. Not only did he keep me awake but brought much humor to the 4am breakfast. Thanks to my Back up Team, competitors willing to share their experiences on route and to the organisors for a great event. |
| Name: | Shan Lees |
| E-mail address: | shanlees2@aol.com |
| Comments: | Thanks again Garry, Gemma and all the team, it really was a fantastic day. The organisation of the race, the encouragement and general enthusiasm to all of us, the 'runners', was second to none. This was my second DOTH and I enjoyed this one more. My support team said it was raining most of the time but I didn't notice. Definitely will be back next year and will be roping in (encouraging!!) some of my support team to enter too.
I'm still on a high and can't wait to get back out there, Thank You again. |
| Name: | Gemma Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | For those of you who were unable to make the prize giving, competitors and support crews, many thanks for your part in making Saturday a great day. It is nice to see so many people leaving comments on the guestbook this year and who have felt supported all round.
The Devil O' team worked hard to ensure that it went smoothly for you all and appreciate the positive feedback you have left here, by email, and on various other professional websites! Thank you. As for the cheerleaders...one of the best ways to enjoy the fact that you are standing by the side of the road in the rain, probably looking like giant yellow penguins, and wanting to provide encouragement to those commited, brave, and/or foolhardy enough to complete the race is to dance, laugh and jump up and down in the road to stop the traffic ignoring the signs!! (Made more comical when one man in a van stopped to ask if something was wrong!) Glad it made you smile. Well done to you all and we shall look forward to seeing you again next year if you decide to come back. PS I have a Blue Hind Running Jacket(L) found in the changing room. If you have lost it, please let me know and I will get it posted to you. |
| Name: | geo mcaleer |
| E-mail address: | mcaleersmile@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Garry
I would like to say a big thanks to everyone involved in organising this great event.This was my 1st try at anything above a marathon and i loved every minute of it {well apart from the devils staircase where i thought i was going to lose the contents of my stomache}.If anyone is thinking about running an ultra i would recommend they try this one.It was worth every mile i ran in training,and i will definetly be back next year.The feeling of elation when i crossed the finish line couldnt be described.Another big thanks to my support team Dave and Murray,without their help and support i couldnt have done it. |
| Name: | RichieC |
| E-mail address: | rc.739@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://thesundayadventureclub.blogspot.com/ |
| Comments: | A brilliant day! Thanks to everyone involved, organisers, marshalls, runners and supporters for making it all go so smoothly. All three of the races on the WHW are spot-on for organisation and friendly atmosphere, a credit to Scottish ultra-running. Well done Gary and the team. |
| Name: | Fletcher M |
| E-mail address: | dunmarkin@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | What a brilliant event- the rain, the midgies, the bruised feet, the moor at its most "atmospheric", the muddy new detour into Glen Nevis, I love it!! Even cheerleaders for marshalls-- tell me I wasn't hallucinating, where do you get your enthusiasm?
Thanks to Garry & all involved in the organising, dare I say the detail is definitely in the Devil o'. I know that events don't just happen. (sh-- happens) Already looking forward to next year. Please just move the finish that last mile back up the road. Like the 3D devil trophy btw. |
| Name: | Erwin Losekoot |
| E-mail address: | erwin.losekoot@strath.ac.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.strath.ac.uk/htm |
| Comments: | Garry - thanks to you and the organising team for another spectacular day. As well as the superb scenery I had a great time talking to an amazingly diverse group of people. Erwin |
| Name: | Debbie |
| E-mail address: | debbles220657@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi
Just to be the first to say thank you for all the hard work you put in to ensure this years race took place. I was suport to my partner and although we were wet wet wet he assures me it was good running weather. The atmosphere was great and the commitment from all that organised it and those who run the very hard 43 miles made the 300+ mile drive well worth it. debbie |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done to all who took part in our 2008 event. 78 runners started from Tyndrum at the wee hours of the morning with 74 hardy souls completing the course within the 12 hour time limit.
We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did and hope to see you all again next year. ps. If you have any comments good or bad (we appreciate practical criticism) we would like to hear from you. Please email us at devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done to all who took part in our 2008 event. 78 runners started from Tyndrum at the wee hours of the morning with 74 hardy souls completing the course within the 12 hour time limit.
We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did and hope to see you all again next year. ps. If you have any comments good or bad (we appreciate practical criticism) we would like to hear from you. Please email us at devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Entries for 2008 now closed. Congratulations to all who have been accepted to compete and we look forward to meeting you on race day.
Anyone who would like to go on the reserve list should email us with their name, telephone number and email address so that we can contact them should a place become available. Regards, Garry Milne (Race Director) |
| Name: | Kim |
| E-mail address: | ironkimmy@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi everyone!
Great reading. Really Looking forward to August! Had a favor to ask I will be coming in from Texas and was wondering if anybody was willing to help by driving crew for myself and my friend who is also racing? Can't wait to see Scotland! All responses are appreciated! Cheers Kim |
| Name: | Kim Spears |
| E-mail address: | ironkimmy@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, the race looks great! I would love to be a part of it. I had a couple of quick questions, Are there two openings left? If so myself and my best friend would be coming from the United States. He would be coming from California and myself from Texas. Do you have to have a third person who is not involved in the race for your crew? Thanks so much for your reply!
Kim |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Don,
Not a problem sir, just drop me a line when you recover. Best of luck with your epic journey. I'll check in on your website to keep up with your progress. Regards, Garry Milne (Race Director D.O.T.H) |
| Name: | Don Lennox |
| E-mail address: | core-fitness@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gary,
Was wondering if could ask you guys a favour....i fully intend racing the Devil again in the coming year but my cash and time at the moment are being stretched to the limit due to the matter of rowing the Atlantic in December. Would you be good enough to keep a place open for me in the race until i come back at the end of January? Even space 13! would be welcome as im not superstitious (..yet!!) Hope you are all well and look forward to seeing you all again next year. ALL THE BEST DON....P.S. if you want to keep tabs on how im doing www.oceanrowevents.com , we start on the 15th of Dec |
| Name: | John Campbell |
| E-mail address: | campbellclan61@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | If there are any Ayrshire based runners looking for a training partner, please give me a shout.
cheers John |
| Name: | GMD |
| E-mail address: | GRAHAM.DONALDSON2@BTINTERNET.COM |
| Comments: | Anyone know of any good ultra websites/books for training & nutrition info? This will be my first event beyond marathon distance and i'm interested to find out how to prepare properly.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
| Name: | John Campbell |
| E-mail address: | campbellclan61@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi
Not sure how often the participants list is updated, are there still space left on the race? thanks John |
| Name: | James Quigley |
| E-mail address: | quigmeister@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | This was my first long distance run and I absolutely loved it, big thanks to Garry and others who helped make it the successful day it was.
Thanks to my trainer Sandy Jack as without his guidance I wouldn't have prepared properly and most definetly wouldn't have completed the distance. Will be back again next year as the event and the people I met whilst running were top notch, especially the RAF guys. See you all again soon and thanks again cheers James Quigley |
| Name: | bobby miller |
| E-mail address: | alvordy@tinyworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | same sentiments as everybody else top marks to Gary and his team. ran this in 2003 and itwas equally as hot. |
| Name: | Craig |
| E-mail address: | Craig.liddle@btopenworld.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations to all runners what a day to complete a race ..especially to Ben Newton--great run mate for a young newbie..next year your an old hand..
well done also to fellow Fifers James Baillie and Richard Shaw..Jas is also a newbie and is recovering from cancer an inspiration to us all..superb mate.. cheers Craig |
| Name: | Craig |
| E-mail address: | craig.liddle@btopenworld.com |
| Comments: | Hi Garry and team.
Thanks for an excellent event. Weather fab(murder for running though),company great what more do you want! Hopefully back for more next year. Cheers |
| Name: | Ben Newton |
| E-mail address: | happy.ben81@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Wow what a beautiful day!!
Although maybe a wee bit warm, for running 43miles. Thanks to all who gave up there Saturday to help run the race especially Mr & Mrs Milne, Shame you could'nt run Garry. This was my first race of this type and i enjoyed it immensely. From the early morning nerves looking at some of the caliber of runnner's and thinking i'm far to young for this! then the friendly banter with my new found friend Craig, to the midday cramps and sweats, the whole day was excellent. Cheers support team without you none of this would have been possible. Definetly recommended Thanks agian Ben Newton |
| Name: | Debs |
| E-mail address: | debbie.martin@dailymail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thanks for everything. I loved every minute of it.
Just so you know, folks...I'm writing a feature/race report for My Race, which will be out first week in July. |
| Name: | Chris Hever |
| E-mail address: | chris_hever@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Gary and team thanks to all for a brilliantly organised event really enjoyed the race despite the heat and hope to be back next year
Cheers Chris |
| Name: | Simon Kinson |
| E-mail address: | Simonkinson@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Garry,
Thanks for a great race. I ran with my mate Phil until I couldn't run anymore. We ran out of water in the final wood section.Shame we couldn't have crossed the line together. I walked the the last mile but it did not ruin a great day. We will be back to have another go I am sure. Can we order another T-shirt? Simon |
| Name: | Duncan Gilmour |
| E-mail address: | duncsdna@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Garry & team. Thanks for yet another fantastic race - breathtaking scenery, great weather & excellent spirit once again. The legs are still aching but it's all worth it.
Rgds - Duncan (on behalf of the 6 South Africans....) |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Congratulations to everyone for completing the 2007 event. 53 runners started at Tyndrum and 49 finished. This was probably the toughest race to date as the heat was relentless. As usual the backup crews did an outstanding job in supporting their competitors so a big "Well done" to you. We hope to see you all again next year. If you have any race tales or photographs from the event please feel free to send them to us and we will put them on our website for everyone to see.
Regards, Garry Milne (Race Director D.O.T.H) |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just over 10 hours to the start of the 2007 race. Weather for Saturday is hot, hot, hot (well what do you expect from the Devil?) so remember to keep fully hydrated, use sun cream if you burn as easily as I do, and if you can bare the extra weight it could be worth carrying a throw-away camera to take some pictures of the glorious scenery as you trudge your merry way to Fort William.
See you all tomorrow and best of luck. |
| Name: | sandy jack |
| E-mail address: | fieldsjacko1973@aol.com |
| Comments: | good luck to all the runners,well done gary excellent job inorganising race,a special good luck to james quigley from glasgow,whom ive been preparing for race over last few weeks
youll make it mate ,maybe see yous next year ,once again have a great day |
| Name: | bobby miller |
| E-mail address: | alvordy@tinyworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | well that was the last of the long runs last week-end 34 miler, so its that time when we all start to feel any aches and pains, THE TAPER. I,m looking forward to it,can,t wait and good luck to all that go to post. |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Entries are now closed for 2007. Well done to all those who qualified for entry, we look forward to seeing you bright and early on Saturday 9th June. Keep the training going and best of luck.
ps. Backups please remember the midge repellent! Regards. Garry Milne (Race Director D.O.T.H) |
| Name: | james quigley |
| E-mail address: | quigmeister@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | hello all, Im looking to run in this years race but have not many contacts who also run and are willing to take part, I have run half marathons and a marathon before and would like to take part this year, what I am looking for is a team to join in with, not sure if it is possible but would like to ask any how. I live in glasgow and am very keen, I would be independant whilst running but need a team to be my support, this would be my first effort at running this race and would love to take part, if any one knows any possibilities please contact me, thanks and hope to talk soon
james |
| Name: | Donald Campbell |
| E-mail address: | DonaldCampbell1@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Reading this link has got me moving up to an ulta next year,will hope to get a chance next year. |
| Name: | bobby miller |
| E-mail address: | alvordy@tinyworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | hello to all my fellow competitors just popped in to see how everybodys training is going. i,m up to 21 miles on a local run but will have to get some training on this terrain between now and the end of May
I did this race in 2003 and to any race virgins don,t worry your adrenalin will carry you throo the line. |
| Name: | Garry Milne |
| E-mail address: | devil@devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello all,
A new year and another race. Following on to the great successes of our previous events, We are going to try and make this the best year yet. So get your entries in now and guarantee yourself a place in one of Britains favourite Ultra distance events. Regards, Garry Milne (Race Director DOTH) |
| Name: | Alistair |
| E-mail address: | bigmars@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi garry good to see your back!!
My injurys have been hell since the 2003 race but running now slow but running.As i said the last time always looking for long runs on the whw or anyone looking for some good trail runs just email.Hope to see you at devil o cheers mate. |
| Name: | Dario |
| Homepage URL: | http://westhighlandwayrace.org |
| Comments: | Garry,
Fantastic news, less midges in June, Hope to time my finish to break the 12 hours! Dario |
| Name: | Alistair |
| E-mail address: | bigmars@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi garry well done with another great race.
Sorry i didn`t make it again this year just getting back from two bad injurys.Well done to all the runners this race is the best. Any runners looking for some trail runs in the trossachs email for a run i have a great one in glen finglas and looking to do more in that area cheers. |
| Name: | Malcolm Macfie |
| E-mail address: | malcmacfie@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | Another wonderful experience with unrivalled scenery and cameraderie. It might have been cool and breezy, but I still managed to get bitten by the midges! The little shower of rain after Kinlochleven came at just the right time to invigorate me for the last ten miles.
Thanks to Jean Gus and Alison for their support and encouragement throughout the race, though I could do with some sympathy for my tired and aching legs. Already looking forward to next year. Gary, you and the organisers / marshalls / helpers should be proud of what is a wonderful event. |
| Name: | Erwin Losekoot |
| E-mail address: | erwin.losekoot@strath.ac.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.helensburghaac.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thanks to the organisers and fellow runners (nutters?) for an amazing day from the three of us at Helensburgh Athletic. The 'I must have been crazy - NEVER again' is already beginning to change to 'well, I suppose if I'd done more training...'.
E:) ps Seeing all these sleepy looking individuals crawling out of cars at the Green Welly, Tyndrum at 05:00h was a pretty surreal sight! |