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Category Archives: Race Reports
Magnificent 7 at the Seven hills of Edinburgh
It was a hot and clammy day for the race this year. With many of us struggling in the heat. Allan, Michael and Tracy were new to the event but all managed to successfully navigate the unmarked course. I got … Continue reading
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Strathearn Marathon 11th June 2017
We arrived in plenty of time after Gilly kindly drove us up to Cultybraggan Camp. Michael and Tracy had spent the night in their van so were already settled and made us all cuppas while we waited for the race … Continue reading
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Traprain Law Race 10 June 2017
Distance 9.7 km Climb 190 m This is a great race that has a bit of everything. Cross country in woodland, through a river, over a hill and tarmac. There is a lovely vibe to this event as it is … Continue reading
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Drama at Durisdeer Hill Race
This post describes Gregor’s and Rob’s experience of running Durisdeer hill race on the 10th of June 2017. Gregor’s bit I was contemplating running the Durisdeer hill race for the last few weeks. While the distance (14.7 km) seemed fine, … Continue reading
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Corstophine 5
Being one of the road race grand prix we had a nice turnout of harriers. The weather was a bit breezy but stayed dry and sunny. This is a fast race with lots of club runners and a really nice … Continue reading
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Milngavie Trail Race
On Sunday 4th June, 6 of us set off early for this lovely trail race in Milngavie. The race is arranged by the Scouts as a fundraising event, and is really well organised, and with cakes at the finish which … Continue reading
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LAMM 2017: Rob and Andrea’s story
Mountain marathons are a huge challenge for me (my first was with Julian Hall in 2009 – B course LAMM) as they are two day events and can cover 40-80 kms (with 2000 – 4000m elevation gain), depending on what … Continue reading
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Trotternish Ridge Hill Race 2017
This Scottish Long Classic hill run starts at Flodigarry in the north of Skye and follows the Trotternish Ridge all the way to The Storr and finishes at the Storr Lochs Dam. This year it was a mere 17 miles … Continue reading
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Inaugural Stirling Marathon 2017 – a view from the front by an old timer!
When I finished the Boston marathon, I wasn’t sure how I felt about doing another one so soon afterwards. I was more mentally unready than physically unready, as I had recovered pretty well from Boston thanks to a thorough sports … Continue reading
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Rigg Race 2017
This race is always fun, and I never miss a chance for some fancy dress which is encouraged with a discounted entry fee. Some lovely support on the route from locals and from Yan and Allan. The course starts in … Continue reading
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The Inaugural Stirling Marathon 2017 – the view from the back by a first timer
Sorry for long report – but it was my first time and I was out there for 5.38 hours… Last year I went from being able to run 5k in January to 13.1 miles for the Edinburgh Half in May. … Continue reading
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Penicuik 10k 2017 – Video
Once again we’ve created a wee video record of this year’s race so you can remember the day, the course, and to see what you looked like when crossing the line! Thanks again and well done if you took part. … Continue reading
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Penicuik 10k “never disappoints”
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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Stuc a’ Chroin hill race
Rob’s Perspective At 21kms and about 1400m of climb, this race does not look on paper to be too daunting. However, the technical nature of the terrain for pretty much the whole race makes this a real challenge. This is … Continue reading
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Highland Fling Ultramarathon – Ding Ding!
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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