Monthly Archives: May 2016

I had wanted to do this race for some time, so when Mel and Jan mentioned it on Facebook I was tempted. When Jan suggested we indulge in a bit of fancy dress I was sold on the idea. We … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful sunny evening as we left Penicuik. As we got closer the Peebles the skies blackened and the rain began. It would stay like this until after the race, when the sun found its way out from … Continue reading →

A DOUBLE REPORT FROM DUNC AND ROB Rob’s bit  Torridon is one of my favourite regions of the Scottish Highlands and I cannot believe I have waited this long to finally run the Slioch Hill Race. Slioch is a beast … Continue reading →

Thanks to all who took part in the 33rd Penicuik 10k Road Race – finally some excellent weather for running (and marshaling, being involved, supporting and recording!). Although some of you might have thought it was a little too warm… Well done and … Continue reading →

Bit of a last minute decision to do this one, but it had always been on my list as it’s another long distance effort (20 miles) through my lovely home county. But maybe too long after the 50k two weeks … Continue reading →

I have googled the meaning of “Stuc a` Chroin” and there appears to be two definitions bouncing around the inter-web. Peak of the little sheepfold Peak of harm or danger For anyone who has ever run this race, I think … Continue reading →