Category Archives: Race Reports

21/06/14 – Summer Solstice – 21C, warm and no breeze We left Penicuik just after lunch and headed to Largo for our hill race.  The car was full of banter and Maoam’s (sweeties).  Ezmie was doing her first hill race … Continue reading →

It’s a toughie especially when the suns beats down on you but the 7 Hills of Edinburgh is a great race! You choose your own route between the hills but you must do them in the following order : Castle … Continue reading →

Hill races can be a navigation nightmare, but the Red Moss Kips race provides a beautiful circuit with visibility for miles on sunny days (like yesterday) – it’s impossible to get lost.  I’m not exactly famous for my navigation skills … Continue reading →

After our Black Rock 5 race on Sunday, we continued our weekend with a spot of Tough Mudder fun! Sadie and I ran this last year and decided to volunteer this year, along with my husband (which also gave us … Continue reading →

We had to register quick with this one, luckily Sadie had made a note of the opening date and reminded me when it opened which is just as well as 900 places went in a matter of hours, the Friday … Continue reading →

A nice race starting and finishing at Neilson Park on the same day as their festival so there was lots happening in the park and a very nice gala day atmosphere. The weather was nice and sunny but started to … Continue reading →

1.06.2014 – sunny, warm, minimal breeze. Always good weather in Yetholm!! http://penicuikharriers.org.uk/2013/06/03/yetholm-hill-race/ Despite a 1.5 hr drive, this is one of the better mid-distance races on the calendar as far as I am concerned and is well worth the drive. … Continue reading →

What an amazing weekend ! Started off with dinner on Friday night with a dozen or so of my fellow AYE Club members at the Roamin’ Nose (Eyre Place). Sadly, I was late and missed speeches but still enjoyed great … Continue reading →

We would like to say a huge thank you to the runners of our Penicuik 10k who helped us raise £237.92 for the Marie Curie Hospice in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh. We have recieved a lovely thank you from then for using … Continue reading →

There was a good turnout of Harriers at the recent Gypsy Glen Hill Race in Peebles, it was the first time I had done this race but really enjoyed it.  We started at Victoria Park, a quick loop of the … Continue reading →

Thanks to all who took part in today’s 10k Road Race – seems like another successful year. Well done to everyone – runners, marshals, supporters and everybody who gave up their time to make it happen. We can only apologise for … Continue reading →

Having spent last weekend in the Lakes as one of 100 runners shortlisted to join Berghaus and TORQ’S trail running team I was feeling rather optimistic about my abilities again after a long period of funk following a spell of … Continue reading →

Thank you so much Penicuik Harriers for our places in the London Marathon – we all LOVED it!!! The whole experience was incredible with unbelievable support from the crowds and because we all had our names on our charity vests … Continue reading →

Carl Proctor was due to have his last training session with Penicuik Harriers on Tuesday but didn’t turn up, however some crazy guy in a pink George the Hippo costume did !!!! We will miss his neverending enthusiasm and wonderful … Continue reading →

My first marathon and a very enjoyable one to do. We registered and collected our T-shirts prior to the quick safety talk in the hall at the Nevis-center. The race started at the shinty club and made its way out … Continue reading →