Monthly Archives: June 2014

21/06/14 – Summer Solstice – 21C, warm and no breeze We left Penicuik just after lunch and headed to Largo for our hill race.  The car was full of banter and Maoam’s (sweeties).  Ezmie was doing her first hill race … Continue reading →

It’s a toughie especially when the suns beats down on you but the 7 Hills of Edinburgh is a great race! You choose your own route between the hills but you must do them in the following order : Castle … Continue reading →

Hill races can be a navigation nightmare, but the Red Moss Kips race provides a beautiful circuit with visibility for miles on sunny days (like yesterday) – it’s impossible to get lost.  I’m not exactly famous for my navigation skills … Continue reading →

After our Black Rock 5 race on Sunday, we continued our weekend with a spot of Tough Mudder fun! Sadie and I ran this last year and decided to volunteer this year, along with my husband (which also gave us … Continue reading →

We had to register quick with this one, luckily Sadie had made a note of the opening date and reminded me when it opened which is just as well as 900 places went in a matter of hours, the Friday … Continue reading →

A nice race starting and finishing at Neilson Park on the same day as their festival so there was lots happening in the park and a very nice gala day atmosphere. The weather was nice and sunny but started to … Continue reading →

1.06.2014 – sunny, warm, minimal breeze. Always good weather in Yetholm!! http://penicuikharriers.org.uk/2013/06/03/yetholm-hill-race/ Despite a 1.5 hr drive, this is one of the better mid-distance races on the calendar as far as I am concerned and is well worth the drive. … Continue reading →