Miranda Jean Hood Brewer practices for the Highland Games.
Miranda Jean Hood Brewer, beginning her second year of competing in the regional Scottish Highland Games, has qualified and been invited to the Master’s World Championship Highland Games, on August 26-27, 2023, representing women around the world on National Women’s Equality Day.
Following this wonderful opportunity, she has also been invited, with a handful of American Lassies, to be the first women to participate in Highland Games at the legendary Braemar Gathering in Scotland the following weekend.
When asked how she became interested in the Highland Games, she replied, “My dad has always encouraged fitness. He is a 6-time IRONMAN, 49-time marathoner, and trainer. Two years ago, I found out I am 70+% Scottish, then, saw an advertisement for the Ouachita Highland Games at Cedar Glades Park. And, when I contacted the Athletic Director, Stacy Green, about how to get started, he said, ‘Show up to practice.’ And now I’m hooked.” Green, a 2-time World Champion will also be competing in the Games.
Hood Brewer stated, “I love the talent, camaraderie, and motivation to do your best.” To find more information visit the group on Facebook: Arkansas Highlanders.
