Category Archives: Race Reports

Well a 5K in January in Edinburgh was always going to be hit or miss. Needing the longer miles for London training I got dropped off at the Commie so I could have a 1 mile warm up. Was cold … Continue reading →

This is a short sharp 3.3 km race with 200 m climb. Its a great way to blow off some of the excesses of christmas and hogmanay. The weather this year was changeable and we nervously waited in Broughton Village … Continue reading →

1st of Jan and my first ever Sprint Triathlon. The swim at the start was surprisingly the easiest section (and the one I had stressed about the most prior to the race). Was a bit of a push cycling 3 … Continue reading →

Dave’s annual Christmas Day run up Carnethy Hill In the photo – Dave, Kenny, Sadie, Michael, Rachel, Dianne, Tim (& 2 dogs), Robert, Mike B, Chris (the Old Man of the Hills), Kirsty, Julian, Chris & Rab Anderson, Derek & … Continue reading →

A good crowd of harriers braved the cold and drizzly weather and ventured out with their santa hats on for the xmas handicap. Due to the slippery conditions underfoot the Mauricewood loop was chosen but we did it in reverse … Continue reading →

Lots of Harriers turned out for this race round the 7 reservoirs in the Pentland Hills.  Forecast was for snow and pretty snowy and windy when we arrived but after the first mile of the race the sun shone right … Continue reading →

A perfect day for the first race in the Borders xc at Lauder, a great turnout from the Harriers, please look at the photos to see who was there though as too long a list to type.  Lauder is a … Continue reading →

At 14.5km and 850m, this race is a great mid-distance route. In many respects, similar to Dollar, but with several kms of track at the beginning and end, may well suite trail runners (Rachel?) and be a good introduction to … Continue reading →

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 →

It seemed a good idea at the time and definitely a big challenge. This is a competition concocted in about 2002 by some sadistical Carnethy person (allegedly) and combines the Manor Water (10 miles) and Pentland Skyline (16 miles) hill … Continue reading →

Report by Sadie and Michael: The race was varied and enjoyable despite the wet and cold weather. Sadie, Michael and Tracy travelled through to Dunbar together after Sadie had popped home for some safety pins (or else there wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

This race has a bit of a reputation and I had experienced it in full last year along with a large dose of cramp. I was determined to avoid cramp at all costs this year and was meticulous in my … Continue reading →

Langdale Half Marathon 2014 Race Report  By Sarah Burthe Hills, hills and more hills!  The Langdale Half Marathon race has, according to the organiser’s website, the reputation of being amongst the toughest road events in the UK, with a very … Continue reading →

Jan and I drove down to Newcastle which took about two and a half hours. We stayed at the Cairn Hotel which was quite good and only about a twenty minute walk to the start line. We had a great … Continue reading →