On the 9th of January, 2010, a team from JKA Karate East Lothian took part in the BUPA Great Winter Run round Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. As you can see from the photo's Skiing might have been more appropriate than running although the thought of why we were donig the run in the first place certainly made it easier. That said, a special mention must be made of the juniors, Hamish, Jake and Aaran who, despite their young years braved the elements to complete the Junior Run (2.5k) and of Stevie McLaughlan, who finished a 12 hour nightshift and came out to do the run rather than sleep. It has been some time since most of the team had done any sort of distance running and personally I was impressed with their efforts, enthusiasm and achievments. Well done to all.
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