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St Cuthbert’s Way 45mile Ultra

Posted on July 1, 2019 by sooz

This was a race of two halves – the hot, hilly and unbearable half then the stormy, made a pal but in pain half. I entered this Ultra as I hadn’t done one in a while and figured if I … Continue reading →

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Cheviot Trail Marathon

Posted on May 19, 2019 by sooz

We left Wooler on our way to Kirk Yrtholm in hot sunshine and it was only 9am! A steep uphill for nearly a mile on the road wasn’t the best start but we soon went into the woods, trails and … Continue reading →

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Penicuik Harriers 36th Penicuik 10k Road Race

Posted on May 14, 2019 by sooz

The weather was perfect, the club members had swept (with brushes) the course the week before, had volunteered for lots of jobs and then turned up on the day with their baking and their enthusiasm ready to support the runners! … Continue reading →

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Harriers start the year at the Greenmantle Dash

Posted on January 2, 2019 by sooz

This race is always well attended by Penicuik runners, this morning eleven Harriers, one Junior and one boyfriend of a Harrier made it to Broughton this morning for the Greenmantle Dash. We also had Dave Cairns officiating at the race … Continue reading →

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Flash Mob Hill Run

Posted on November 5, 2018 by sooz

This is an evening race up Castllaw Hill in the dark 🙂 Adam and I entered and joined a mixed bag of runners with our headtorches on for the dash up and down. The route is really well marshalled and … Continue reading →

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Philliphaugh Hill Race

Posted on August 12, 2018 by sooz

  This is a nice race that follows similar paths to the Feel the Burns race but is half the distance. Shiela Cochrane organises both races and both raise money for Tweed Valley Mountain rescue. It was pretty rainy as … Continue reading →

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Race Day Photos

Posted on May 14, 2018 by sooz

On the day of our race we were lucky enough to have the incredible photographic skills of not one or two, but three photographers!  Juan Suarez and Julian Hall are club members and Steve Reid is a commercial photographer and … Continue reading →

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35th Penicuik 10k Road Race

Posted on May 13, 2018 by sooz

A record number of 260 runners on the start line this year, all ready for an undulating jaunt round our beautiful route in the sunshine, supported by our incredible marshals and refreshed post-race with our home-baking and savoury foods. Results … Continue reading →

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Penicuik 10k Road Race 2018

Posted on October 15, 2017 by sooz

Our 2018 Road Race will be held on Satuday 12th May at our new start time of 11am. Planning is well underway 🙂  

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Grand Prix Results

Posted on October 15, 2017 by sooz

Final Club Grand Prix Results for season 2016-17 Cross Country Men:  1st = Charles Crawford 2nd = Allan Dunbar Women: 1st = Rachael Lees 2nd = Gillian Cairns and Julie Hand Road Race Men: 1st = Allan Dunbar and Michael … Continue reading →

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Penicuik 10k “never disappoints”

Posted on May 13, 2017 by sooz

Despite the untimely end to our six week dry spell, the weather was perfect for running. And despite two (!) road accidents on the route during the hour before, the combined efforts of the emergency services ensured that our race … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling Ultramarathon – Ding Ding!

Posted on May 1, 2017 by sooz

In my defence, this race is 53 miles so the report is 53 miles worth 😀 What a day for Penicuik Harriers, 8 of us running the full 53 miles and 4 running the relay race.  Months of training, early … Continue reading →

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Road Race entries are open :-)

Posted on February 5, 2017 by sooz

Penicuik 10k Road Race 2017 Entries are now open! Enter online here : https://www.entrycentral.com/penicuik-10k-road-race

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Tinto Hill Race 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by sooz

My first hill race for a while and my first Tinto since 2010 and I absolutely loved every minute, of which there were many, of it!!  Only entered the race on Wednesday, not hill or running fit at all but … Continue reading →

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2016 Penicuik 10k Road Race

Posted on May 14, 2016 by sooz

Thanks to all who took part in the 33rd Penicuik 10k Road Race – finally some excellent weather for running (and marshaling, being involved, supporting and recording!). Although some of you might have thought it was a little too warm… Well done and … Continue reading →

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