Author Archives: Sadie Kemp

This was a brand new race and possibly due to this slightly more haphazard in its organisation. There had been a promise of maps but when we arrived at registration there was only one large one to memorize and none … Continue reading →

We had all four seasons in one race with sun, wind, rain, sleet, snow and hail. There was a great turn out from Harriers and Amy came away with some lovely prizes. Susie Maxwell said about the race: “We would … Continue reading →

“Feel the Burns” is an early season hill run that includes Peat Law, the Three Brethren, Brown Knowe and Foulshiel Hill. Parts of this race a very runnable and the snow added a extra element of fun to the race. … Continue reading →

This is a short sharp 3.3 km race with 200 m climb. Its a great way to blow off some of the excesses of christmas and hogmanay. The weather this year was changeable and we nervously waited in Broughton Village … Continue reading →

A good crowd of harriers braved the cold and drizzly weather and ventured out with their santa hats on for the xmas handicap. Due to the slippery conditions underfoot the Mauricewood loop was chosen but we did it in reverse … Continue reading →

Report by Sadie and Michael: The race was varied and enjoyable despite the wet and cold weather. Sadie, Michael and Tracy travelled through to Dunbar together after Sadie had popped home for some safety pins (or else there wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

By Sarah Burthe This was only my second hill race (the first being North Berwick Law a week or so ago) and this is my first race report, so can feel smug this week about trying out new things! I … Continue reading →

I decided at the last minute to enter this race. I phoned Paddy in the morning and he assured me that if I turned up I would get a place, so off I went to Haddington in my little car, … 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 →

My first marathon and a very enjoyable one to do. We registered and collected our T-shirts prior to the quick safety talk in the hall at the Nevis-center. The race started at the shinty club and made its way out … Continue reading →

This was a first for me and a very enjoyable race. It starts at Ocean Terminal (Eye of the tiger blasting out the speakers to get you hyped before the race :-)) and ends at Murrayfield stadium. It was great … Continue reading →

The weather was pretty rainy particularly early in the day and this made it quite muddy under foot in places. The changeovers went well and everyone was in the right place at the right time. We decided to go for … Continue reading →

Michael and I hadn’t realised the registration had been moved to Meadowbank so we were dropped off at Pollock halls. After realising we were in the wrong place we made our way down to the start near Arthur’s Seat and … Continue reading →

I ran this race with my 2 sons and we raised £60 for diabetes UK. The emphasis was on fun and many people were wearing santa hats with some even decked out in a full costume. There were also some … Continue reading →