Author Archives: Sadie Kemp

Here are the overall results for the borders cross country for the harriers that took part. Your score is your best 4 finishing places, with a costly addition of 1000 points for each of the 4 not completed. Well done, … Continue reading →

We got great weather for the last of the borders cross country season. There was snow on the ground but the weather was crisp and we even got a bit of sunshine. The course goes through the woods then out … Continue reading →

A fantastic turnout for Penicuik Harriers, the snowy conditions added to the excitement of it all. The ascents were pretty slippery in parts which Im sure slowed many of us down. However we did make up some of the time … Continue reading →

We were incredibly lucky with the weather again this year for the race. There was a bit of snow on the ground but as we made our way up the first hill with the sun shining on us layers were … Continue reading →

A fantastic start to the 2016 hill race calendar. The race starts at the Broughton Brewery with a road crossing then its over a stonewall any way you can, cross playing fields avoiding falling over the playground equipment, over a … Continue reading →

This race is a flat 4 miles along the Portobello Promenade, the Start and Finish are both close to Tumbles. After the Start the route goes to the old start at the Dog and Cat Home, turns, goes all the … Continue reading →

After the weather we had on the days leading up to the race I was rather concerned we might get a soaking, but on the day the weather was cool and breezy although on the whole dry. This couldnt be … Continue reading →

After a forecast of wind and rain it was a relief to arrive at the foot of Tinto hill to cold but dry weather. The top of the hill was shrouded in cloud and when we reached the summit there … Continue reading →

The race starts at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre and is a multi terrain route taking in farm tracks, quiet rural roads and trail. There is a nice uphill section towards ‘Doon hill’ and some lovely views out to bass rock … Continue reading →

Another great turn-out for the harriers. This was the first time I had done this race and it was very enjoyable, it is chip timed and there is a real buzz about the town. We got parked nice and early … Continue reading →

I went along to support this race as running downhill really isn’t my forte. I had a lovely walk up and down Caerketton and enjoyed watching the runners fly past me at breakneck speed on the down hill. [picasa width=”640″ … Continue reading →

This was the first time Gillian, Stuart and myself had attempted this race and we were in for a treat as the weather was clear blue skies with a light breeze and the views were outstanding. I went along soon … Continue reading →

Is Kevin Anderson embarking on a new career path? Action shots at the finish: All smiles with our medals: Third lady: Second Lady:

Great turnout for the last of the ‘summer’ handicaps of 2015. Fantastic effort by the runners and the time team. Quite a few PBs and some first timers too, well done to all. [picasa width=”640″ height=”400″ bgcolor=”#000000″ autoplay=”1″ showcaption=”1″ user=”penicuikharriers” … Continue reading →

Distance 16.2 km Climb 800 m Six of us travelled through for this race with a girls car and a boys car. The weather was lovely and sunny. Once you register at Strathmiglo Village Hall there is a 2K walk/jog … Continue reading →