The “Old Town Jakey Trot”

“Jakey – a member of the street drinking fraternity.”

“Etymology – believed to have been derived from jackdaw and jake which is Scots for a cheap strong drink.”

24 runners out for the first ERN Sunday run of the year. Most ran their first “Jakey”, a 5.5 mile run taking in as many of the stepped vennels and closes as possible in Edinburgh’s Old Town; 800ft of climbing including 600 steps!. A few runners did an alternative, flatter, run as part of their London build-up. No Jakeys to be seen but a great run nevertheless. Lovely views of the city, excellent training and back to Meadowbank for a cuppa and a Danish – Happy days!