Sandy Kerr
 

Based in Orkney I’ve been running for 12 years and cycling longer. It’s a familiar running story from me. Started with 10k’s and halfs and then marathons. I eventually started getting bored (and slower) with marathons.

I was persuaded to try the Fling in 2009, surprised to discover you really could run that far, and pleasantly surprised with my time and the great atmosphere, I was back in 2010 for more. I was support for a friend on the WHW race that year as well. We had a very long second night from Kinlochleven.

I remember head torches picking out spooky eyes in the dark forest (deer I hope). We finally we reached Fort Bill after dawn. It looked unbelievably hard but I liked the vibe of the race.

After more friendly arm twisting and I entered WHW race in 2011 but unfortunately I DNS. Gutted. ITB strain got so bad I could hardly walk a mile never mind run 95.

So plan this year is Fling and then to try and get to the WHW injury free.