Category Archives: Race Reports

Great xc race at Galashiels last Sunday – Harriers out in abundance! The course was everything you would expect from a xc with woodland trails, streams, mud, sheep running at you, manure pile to run through, steep hill and not … Continue reading →

Well if there was ever a race to make you feel your age then it was this one. With representation from pretty much all Scottish universities and some from England the field was younger and more able than your average … Continue reading →

Although marred slightly by politics, this was a grand day out. Several cars turned up at Penicuik Centre just after midday on Saturday, but we managed to sqeeze most Harriers into two cars. It was only half an hour or … Continue reading →

Apologies for the belated report… Last Sunday I completed the Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra. For those that aren’t familiar it’s a 38 mile ultra marathon which includes the three peaks of the Eildons – roughly 3700ft of ascent. This was … Continue reading →

So as the majority of runners took to Lauder for the first of the Borders XC series today I decided to throw my support to the Lasswade Cross Country event in Gorebridge. A great afternoon out running over the playing … Continue reading →

Bob Marshall sent us a link to his fantastic photos – a fair few Harriers in there! https://picasaweb.google.com/113562417702657933373/LauderCrossCountry2013#

So, ever the glutton (for punishment, that is!), I decided to reattempt the OMM this year.  After all, last year turned out ok; my running partner, Eddie, and I came back with the Military Trophy, so what did we have … Continue reading →

I was looking for a hill run at the weekend to prolong some fitness, as I usually prefer racing to training. The best looking one was just past Aviemore, but I knew that I would probably get cheap B & … Continue reading →

So as myself, Ngeme and Vicky left Penicuik yesterday it looked like the wind and rain were going to be the winners of the day. The wind was certainly challenging however it did remain dry in Jedburgh for both the … Continue reading →

Hi Following our chat at the AGM I went home and found out that I hadn’t made it through the public ballot to the London Marathon. But I am thinking of doing the Belfast one next year if entries are … Continue reading →

The Pentland Skyline is a great race, a real achievement to run 16 hills, 16 miles (although my Strava said 17.5m) and climb 6200ft all in one race and of course in the beautiful Pentlands! Carnethy HRC do a great … Continue reading →

Silly me. Thought the ‘Doon Hill’ in the title was just Scots for down hill. Turns out Doon Hill is actually a 6th century homestead, 5 miles up hill, and the mid-way marker for this scenic race which loops round … Continue reading →

I had heard that this race was quite tough but nothing had prepared me for what was to come on Saturday. I had hoped that either Rob or Mike might have been there to help with pacing and navigation but … Continue reading →

So in terms of magnificent views, organisation and running banter I am not sure you could beat the Loch Ness marathon. A great mornings run along the south side of Loch Ness. The day kicked off at about 7.30am where … Continue reading →