Monthly Archives: June 2013

It was one of these ‘will I won’t I’ slightly scary races, but I took the plunge and found myself wandering down towards Calton Hill from George Square on a warm, dry and sunny Sunday morning. Up the steps and … Continue reading →

It pains me to say this, but this was a day for the girls. Mike, Hillary, Sarah and I left Penicuik at 10am – race start time 12pm. Forecast was sunny with little wind. It was a hot one! If … Continue reading →

I’ve been meaning to run Traprain for many years. I grew up in East Linton, and to my shame have never even climbed it – though I’ve walked that river path to Hailes Castle more times than I’d liked to … Continue reading →

Knew there must be something nasty lurking when I asked at Registration if there were any “nasty” hills. The 2 guys on Registration looked at each other knowingly and said “it depends on what you mean by nasty. Well after … Continue reading →

A new race for 2013. The route is approximately 10k – a loop which heads up Ben Ledi over the summit and down Stank Glen. According to ‘mapmyrun’ this race had a total ascent of 677m, boy did I feel … Continue reading →

2.06.2013 – sunny, warm, minimal breeze What a great race to start the summer with. Conditions were almost perfect – although perhaps a tad too warm for those conditioned for cooler climes. May the good weather continue though. Despite a … Continue reading →