Category Archives: Race Reports

I hadn’t originally planned to do this race, and wasn’t even aware of it until recently, but it suddenly became a ‘must do’ long classic. Having done Stuc and then Slioch in the last month or so, I was in … Continue reading →

It has taken me four years to gently persuade Andrea to run a mountain marathon (MM) and the final Highlander seemed like a good opportunity. As Andrea’s first, and my second (I ran the LAMM B-course in 2009 with Julian … Continue reading →

What a lovely day to be beside the seaside. Well done to Yan on coming second in his category. 10 29:29 Yan Horsburgh male SV 75 33:20 Sadie Kemp female vet Full results: http://www.portobellorunners.co.uk/component/content/article/534-porty-beach-race-2016-results

Gilly and I hadnt done an OCR for a while and decided to give this one a try. This was Michael’s first OCR so he went on ahead to see what kind of time he could get. Gilly and I … Continue reading →

Another great turn out for the club. This is such a fun race and getting a free beer at the end is a bonus! 58 YAN HORSBURGH 28:43 189 RACHEL DRUMMOND 32:10 211 MICHAEL GREENS 32:39 233 GILLIAN CAIRNS 32:57 … Continue reading →

We got cracking weather for the 5 miler, and some great times for the harriers. Amy came first 40W and the ladies were second womens team. Derek was first home out of the harriers and the guys were fifth mens … Continue reading →

We got great weather for the 2 races with it just becoming too warm in the last few miles of the marathon. Some great times for the harriers well done all. 🙂 Half marathon: 534 Rachel Drummond (17412) 1h 33m … Continue reading →

I had wanted to do this race for some time, so when Mel and Jan mentioned it on Facebook I was tempted. When Jan suggested we indulge in a bit of fancy dress I was sold on the idea. We … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful sunny evening as we left Penicuik. As we got closer the Peebles the skies blackened and the rain began. It would stay like this until after the race, when the sun found its way out from … Continue reading →

A DOUBLE REPORT FROM DUNC AND ROB Rob’s bit  Torridon is one of my favourite regions of the Scottish Highlands and I cannot believe I have waited this long to finally run the Slioch Hill Race. Slioch is a beast … Continue reading →

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 →

Bit of a last minute decision to do this one, but it had always been on my list as it’s another long distance effort (20 miles) through my lovely home county. But maybe too long after the 50k two weeks … Continue reading →

I have googled the meaning of “Stuc a` Chroin” and there appears to be two definitions bouncing around the inter-web. Peak of the little sheepfold Peak of harm or danger For anyone who has ever run this race, I think … Continue reading →

Distance 6.5 km Climb 240 m Michael and I parked some distance away from Arthurs Seat and with only about 15 minutes until the start we were still looking for registration. The gazebo where this was happening was tucked behind … Continue reading →