Blairvadach Adventure Race Winners!
Last week our team of 8 Pupils competed in the Blairvadach Adventure Race. Blairvadach is an outdoor centre situated next to the Gairloch. The race is an annual event where Glasgow Schools Compete against each other in a number of demanding and challenging disciplines.
The race begins with a 2km canoe, pupils then complete a 5km run followed by a 6km bike ride. Then to make their way back to the centre, they complete a 3km kayak. Once back on dry land the team must work together to complete a series of team challenges including climbing, orienteering and problem solving.
The Race lasts Approximately 4 hours. Pupils must be physically and mentally fit in order to complete the race. Castlemilk have finished third two years in a row, but this year we really wanted to do it. Our team consisting of Lee Anderson, Lee Smith, Lauren Coleman, Sean McGhee, Daymon McGurk, Jacob Arendarik and David Arendarik.
Our team completed the race in a record time of 2 hours 28 minutes! Not only did we win, but we beat the team who finished second by 23 minutes!
The team were announced as the winners at an Awards Ceremony held in the City Chambers on Monday 17th June. Castlemilk High are officially the Blairvadach Adventure Race Champions 2013!!