Monthly Archives: June 2019

Seven hills of Edinburgh 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Sadie Kemp

I love this race, with it’s chaotic vibe. I seem to manage to find a different route every year! We had great weather and it was fantastic to have Dave and Michael out taking pics and giving encouragement. Results: Challenge: … Continue reading →

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West Highland Way Race 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jan Dawson

95 miles, through four counties, with 14,000 feet of climb and a 35-hour cut off. It’s a lot to take in, and it’s only just settling in my mind three days later. So much preparation, training, and planning went into … Continue reading →

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Eildons Hill Race 2019: In Sarah’s dust…….

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Rob

While other members of the Harriers were performing remarkable feats of endurance, Sarah and I had a more “leisurely” time around the Melrose Eildons. 7.2kms and 480m of climb – short, but not so sweet – a tough fast little … Continue reading →

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Corstorphine 5 Mile Road Race – 5 June 2019

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Allan

A cool but thankfully dry evening saw a good collection of runners assemble for the latest CAAC 5 Mile road race. Despite being a Wednesday night and with a hill grand prix race also taking place at Red Moss Kips, … Continue reading →

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Strathearn marathon 2019

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Sadie Kemp

About the route: ‘predominantly quiet B roads in Strathearn, starting and finishing at the Cultybraggan Camp just outside Comrie, with about 1500 feet of ascent. The route initially heads south west up Glen Artney before a turn back to the … Continue reading →

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Scottish Mountain Marathon – Mark and Julian’s 2 day race

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mark Dawson

The Scottish Mountain Marathon has taken the place of the previous orienteering marathon run by LAMM (Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon). After looking into all the kit requirements for this race I was not going to take part, as you need … Continue reading →

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Scottish Mountain Marathon (SMM) – 2019: Rob and Tim’s Story

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Rob

After the sordid flu-induced disaster of 2018’s Mountain Marathon on Harris, I was determined to give Gregor a “good time” in 2019. However, after registering in January for the SMM, he came back to me a month later saying he … Continue reading →

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Red moss kips 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Sadie Kemp

Looking out my window at teatime I was regretting my decision to pre-enter the race this year. The rain was battering down and I was picturing myself as a drowed rat at the top of West Kip. As it turned … Continue reading →

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