Category Archives: Race Reports

Loch Ness Marathon 2017

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Juliane

What I love most about running is the endurance part and going longer distances, preferably in stunning nature. Hearing the good experiences from other runners about the Loch Ness Marathon and never been up there (but always wanted since I … Continue reading →

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Pentland Skyline From The Sidelines

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Michael Philp

The Pentland Skyline 2017 (The Support Crew Report) Sunday morning 7.30am, a day in the life of a runners spouse starts early, the pre race healthy breakfast toasted bagel, poached eggs and a cup of black English Breakfast tea carefully … Continue reading →

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The Mamores Half Marathon – a belated report

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Rob

Missing the Breweries due to a stomach bug and also not getting into the Skyline threw me into a state of running desperation – all that training for nothing 🙁 – so decided to suck up the cost, and make … Continue reading →

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Ochil Ultra Marathon 2017

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Mark Dawson

It was during my training for the Devil o’ the Highlands down on holiday in Wiltshire that I heard about this new Ochil Ultra marathon. I had had a few good runs around the New Forest and along the canals … Continue reading →

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Two Breweries Hill Race 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

Gilly took us all to Broughton in her 4×4, then we piled into the coaches to Traquair. The cafe there opened at 11 so people were anxiously queueing for their scones and coffee before the kit check. Having run this … Continue reading →

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ROC with Yan 23-24 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Julian

As the “designated navigator” for our Roc Mountain Marathon A course, I didn’t get off to a good start when losing our way through Carlisle city centre. I also failed to find the promised evening meal in Egremont. Fortunately we were … Continue reading →

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Caerketton Downhill 6th Sep 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

After spectating the last 2 years I finally plucked up the courage to try this race. Downhill is not my strong point so I thought I should face my demons and give it a go. I was very glad I … Continue reading →

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Ben Nevis 2017

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Rob

Richard Askwith’s book, “Feet in the Clouds: a study of fell-running and obsession” has a chapter on the Ben Nevis hill race and finishes off with a statement that one is not a hill runner until you have run the … Continue reading →

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Glencoe Trail Marathon 2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Tracyp1972

Glencoe Trail Marathon Race Report (Not the Easy Glencoe Marathon) Well that was an Experience. Do something that scares you once in a while they said!!! In my case it’s sign up for the wrong race and realise you are … Continue reading →

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Ochils 2000s Long Classic Hill Race 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by duncanb

I ‘enjoyed’ this race so much last year that I thought that I would try it again – and as this would be my 4th Long classic of the year, the pressure would be off to complete the Series requirement. … Continue reading →

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Baddinsgill Round Sunday, 27 August 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

A great local race with a friendly atmosphere and lots of good communication prior to the race through their webpage and Facebook event. This was a slightly altered route due to the presence of livestock, we missed out ‘King Seat’. … Continue reading →

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Lomonds of Fife Hill Race 20-Aug-2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

A change to the previous route meant there was a section of tarmac at the beginning and end of the race and instead of contouring the hill we went along the top on a rough track. Although some didn’t enjoy … Continue reading →

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West Linton Running Festival Half 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

In aid of : https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/morvenspage Fundraising for Cystinosis Foundation UK Results: Sadie Kemp 01:52:04 Mark Dawson 01:57:47 Alan Thornburrow 02:09:40 Chris Burns 02:09:57 This is a very relaxed informal race. There is also a 5k, 10k and 10 mile race, … Continue reading →

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Haddington Half Marathon Saturday 12 August 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

THE COURSE The course follows B Class country roads to the South outskirting Haddington. This is a very scenic, undulating route with a sharp hill at 0.25 miles, a long hill at 3.5 miles, a sharp hill at 8 and … Continue reading →

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Caerketton Hill race 09 08 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Sadie Kemp

Distance 3.6 km Climb 300 m It was a lovely evening and there was a great turnout for the kids race this year, which was fab to see. Bill was on the hill as was Kate giving us encouragement. The … Continue reading →

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