Author Archives: Susan

Tussocks are not my friend

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Susan

It was quite a late decision to join Rachael Campbell and Sarah McKechnie in running the first of the East District XC races, at Stirling University. I hadn’t competed in a XC race since 2010 and I’m most at home … Continue reading →

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Bowhill Duathlon Race 3

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Susan

My heart sank when I discovered there was snow on Sunday morning – 3 out of 3 races with snow or ice is not what I wanted!  However as we headed towards the Scottish Borders the snow disappeared giving way … Continue reading →

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Bowhill Duathlon Race 2

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Susan

Jamie and I pitched up at a very snowy and slushy Selkirk for the second race (the medium distance) of the Bowhill Duathlon.  Bumped into Mark who was doing it solo and not splitting the pain like we were and … Continue reading →

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Durty and Downright Dangerous Duathlon

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Susan

A beautiful crisp day at the Bowhill Country Estate in Selkirk saw race 1 of the Durty Events Winter Duathlons.  For the first time it saw me ditching the Harriers and teaming up with my wonderful fiance Jamie who would … Continue reading →

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Bowhill Winter Duathlon Series

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Susan

In case anyone’s interested, I’ve signed up for this series with Jamie.  It used to be the Glentress Duathlon but has now been moved to Selkirk, to Bowhill House & Country Park.  It consists of 3 duathlon races between December … Continue reading →

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Borders XC dates

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Susan

see here for dates of the forthcoming Borders Series http://www.bordersxc.com/ Susan

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Harriers Open Night!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Susan

Come along and try a training session with Penicuik Harriers on 11 September at 7pm! The venue is Cornbank Park, Penicuik, at the head of Gardener’s Walk, near Cornbank Primary School. We’re a friendly bunch of runners of all abilities … Continue reading →

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Lake Louisa State Park 5K, Florida

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Susan

So here I am, in Florida and what better way to spend your holiday than do a race!  This race wasn’t far from our villa so the registration time of 6.30am (!!) didn’t seem too painful.  There’s good reason for … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Glen Hill Race, Peebles

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Susan

Six of us met in the Penicuik Centre and bundled into Susie’s people carrier for a trip to Peebles.  Andrea, Chris Downie, Mike Brooks and Rob (who was our photographer) had all run the race before, however Susie and I … Continue reading →

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HARRIERS CEILIDH – BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Susan

It’ll soon be time for the annual Harriers ceilidh – Saturday 4th February!  You can buy tickets from myself or Susie or please email to reserve some. The ceilidh takes place in the usual venue of the Penicuik Town Hall, … Continue reading →

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Harriers AGM

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Susan

It’s the Harriers AGM on Tuesday 11th October after training.  Please come along if you can!! Susan

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Jog Scotland 5K Challenge

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan

Instead of doing the June Handicap, I left my Harriers vest at home and ran as part of my work’s team (SASA) in the 5K challenge in Inverleith Park/Botanic Gardens. Most of the team were new to running and competing … Continue reading →

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Peebles 10K anyone?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Susan

Is anyone interested in doing the Peebles 10K this Sunday?  I shall be passing through Penicuik and can take passengers if anyone is interested.  Last year the ladies’ team won first in the team prize – it would be good … Continue reading →

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6 mile handicap moved to Tues 31st May

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Susan

Hi The 6 mile handicap has been moved to TUESDAY 31ST MAY in order to allow members to compete in the Gypsy Glen hill race on Wednesday 18th. Susan

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Belhaven Best 10K, Dunbar

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Susan

HORRIBLE HEAD WIND are the three words I’ll choose to sum up my first attempt at the Dunbar 10K! Myself, Gordon and Kevin along with over 200 other runners lined up on a sunny but very windy start line in … Continue reading →

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