Author Archives: Snoddy

Alloa Half Marathon 16th March 2014

So a rather windy day was in store yesterday at the Alloa half marathon for the 1900 plus field of runners. A good reasonably flat course with a nice hill thrown in at mile 10 for good measure as well. … Continue reading

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Moorfoot XC – Peebles 1st December

So another cracking afternoon for cross country this time in Peebles. Not sure what happened to the sun that was sitting over Penicuik all morning but it was a tad cloudy in Peebles, but mild and ideal conditions for a … Continue reading

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Alloa East District XC

So the second fixture in the East District cross country was held in Alloa last Saturday. Another stunning cold crisp afternoon with races for all ages. The senior course was 9000m which consisted of 3 laps through woods and fields, … Continue reading

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Braid hills x country

Well if there was ever a race to make you feel your age then it was this one. With representation from pretty much all Scottish universities and some from England the field was younger and more able than your average … Continue reading

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Lasswade Cross Country

So as the majority of runners took to Lauder for the first of the Borders XC series today I decided to throw my support to the Lasswade Cross Country event in Gorebridge. A great afternoon out running over the playing … Continue reading

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Jedburgh Half Marathon

So as myself, Ngeme and Vicky left Penicuik yesterday it looked like the wind and rain were going to be the winners of the day. The wind was certainly challenging however it did remain dry in Jedburgh for both the … Continue reading

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Loch Ness marathon – Sunday 29th September

So in terms of magnificent views, organisation and running banter I am not sure you could beat the Loch Ness marathon. A great mornings run along the south side of Loch Ness. The day kicked off at about 7.30am where … Continue reading

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Haddington Half Marathon

A great afternoon’s run was had by all yesterday along the undulating (I really must look up the dictionary definition of that word but extremely hilly seems to fit for me) hills through East Lothian. A strong field of about … Continue reading

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