Monthly Archives: October 2013

Original Mountain Marathon (OMM) 2013!

So, ever the glutton (for punishment, that is!), I decided to reattempt the OMM this year.  After all, last year turned out ok; my running partner, Eddie, and I came back with the Military Trophy, so what did we have … Continue reading

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Meall a’ Bhuchaille Hill Race 2013

I was looking for a hill run at the weekend to prolong some fitness, as I usually prefer racing to training. The best looking one was just past Aviemore, but I knew that I would probably get cheap B & … Continue reading

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Jedburgh Half Marathon

So as myself, Ngeme and Vicky left Penicuik yesterday it looked like the wind and rain were going to be the winners of the day. The wind was certainly challenging however it did remain dry in Jedburgh for both the … Continue reading

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Just keep looking on the bright side

Hi Following our chat at the AGM I went home and found out that I hadn’t made it through the public ballot to the London Marathon. But I am thinking of doing the Belfast one next year if entries are … Continue reading

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Pentland Skyline 2013

The Pentland Skyline is a great race, a real achievement to run 16 hills, 16 miles (although my Strava said 17.5m) and climb 6200ft all in one race and of course in the beautiful Pentlands! Carnethy HRC do a great … Continue reading

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Dunbar ‘Doon Hill’ 10-mile race, 5 Oct 2013

Silly me. Thought the ‘Doon Hill’ in the title was just Scots for down hill. Turns out Doon Hill is actually a 6th century homestead, 5 miles up hill, and the mid-way marker for this scenic race which loops round … Continue reading

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