Category Archives: Race Reports

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 →

I was in two minds whether to write a report about the Deuchary Hill Canter. However, as it looks like the results may never see the light of day, I think some lessons may need to be learnt from last … Continue reading →