Author Archives: Sadie Kemp

Rigg Race 2017

This race is always fun, and I never miss a chance for some fancy dress which is encouraged with a discounted entry fee. Some lovely support on the route from locals and from Yan and Allan. The course starts in … Continue reading

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Dunbar 10K 2nd April 2017

We had a great turnout and lovely weather for the race this year. Bert and Amy both came away with prizes. Tracy and I got a little miniature of whisky for doing the John Muir Ultra the day before as … Continue reading

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John Muir Way 50K Ultra Saturday, April 1, 2017

This is a fab little race. The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is run on ‘East Lothians most stunning and iconic coastal stretches, rural landscapes and woodland trails. The route will begin at Port Seton Promenade and primarily follow the … Continue reading

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Chapelgill hill race 18-Mar-2017

Distance 2.6 km Climb 410 m As you can see from the map, there is no messing about in this race. It is pure hill, there isn’t much of a path either until you are near the top so it … Continue reading

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Inaugural Vogrie Parkrun 11th March 2017

Fantastic turnout for the harriers marshalling and running this event. We are very happy to have been involved with getting this Parkrun off the ground and so proud of Michael Philp for all his hard work in making this dream … Continue reading

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Mighty deerstalker 2017

Before the race Sarah Burthe invited us all, runners and marshals to her house for some delicious veggie stew with homemade bread. We topped this off with a lovely chocolate cake that Yan had made. (I think I need this … Continue reading

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Glentress Trail Races 2017

The weather wasn’t quite as bad as forecast, although a little windy and rainy. Most of us were quite overdressed and didn’t get far from the start before we started taking off jackets and layers. The first lap of this … Continue reading

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Borders cross country series category results 2016/17

Very well done to all the harriers who took part in the Borders cross country series. Great turn out to the races and superb effort by all. Number Forename Surname Gender Cat Best4 Ladies: 181 Julie Hand F FJ 6 … Continue reading

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Borders series Dunbar cross country 2017

Cracking weather and a great turn out for the last of the borders cross country series. Massive well done to all who took part and especially to Julie Hand on finishing second junior lady in the series and to Ian … Continue reading

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‘Craigdon’ Carnethy 5 2017

It was bitterly cold this year for the race and when we went to pick our numbers up at Beeslack High School we were warned that it was the worst weather they had ever had for the Carnethy 5. Long … Continue reading

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Borders series Peebles cross country

We had stunning weather for the race this year. The sun was shining and although it was cold it was quite still so not unpleasant. When we went to pick Yan up he had got Daniel a running vest which … Continue reading

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Feel the burns 2017

It was a nice mild day for the race this year with unseasonably warm temperatures. Unfortunately that meant that the snow fall of the previous days was mostly melted making conditions underfoot rather muddy and sticky which was a bit … Continue reading

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Paxton House cross country 2017

As usual the juniors went off first and we all enjoyed cheering them on. Next was the turn of the seniors: Position Number Time (mmss) Forename Surname Gender Cat GenderPos CatPos Juniors 79 349 16:30 Lewis Cairns M M8-9 55 … Continue reading

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Greenmantle dash 2nd Jan 2017

A great start to the year by Penicuik harriers, We had the most runners from a single running club. Plus Bill and Dave were there too supporting and assisting with timings. The weather was stunning and the ground a little … Continue reading

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Festive cross country at Binning wood 2016

This was a fund raiser for Dementia Research. A cause very close to my heart as my nana and grandad were both affected by dementia. The route was just over 2 miles (once round) or just over 5 miles (twice … Continue reading

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