Category Archives: Race Reports

“The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men gang aft agley……” The Turnhouse Hill race used to be coordinated by Andy Kitchin but has not “run” since 2013. I always liked the race and having run ca. 200 Scottish Hill … Continue reading →

I happened to notice this race on the SHR website and in a moment of madness signed up. Then I looked at what it might entail and the equipment list (snow spikes, bivvy bag, mobile phone, headtorch, etc.). Er headtorch? … Continue reading →

Website info: 2021 British Athletics Hill & Fell Running Championship Race over a variety of terrain on the edge of the Eden Valley and Pennines. 11km with 900m of climb. Race will start next to the iconic fountain in the … Continue reading →

The forecasts leading up to race day were not great and the race organiser posted a low-level route on the Friday in case of thunderstorms. This was very disappointing as the last time I did this race was in 2016 … Continue reading →

Lakeland 100 Before the race Alan and I drove down Friday morning and pitched our tent in the event campsite, it was already very hot. As we had been driving down I watched nervously as the car thermometer climbed degree … Continue reading →

Thank you to the runners who took part in our  virtual  race The Committee and Club Members have been amazed at how many people got involved in our race and our plan to raise awareness and funds for the mental … Continue reading →

As so many Harriers have signed up for the Lairig Ghru this year, I felt that my difficult experiences of the two times I tried this race could provide some insight on how you should consider preparing/training for this race. … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that we have a sponsor for our rather lovely wooden race medals www.carnethywoodfuel.co.uk The guys have come on board to support the Virtual Penicuik 10k and we are so grateful. Anyone who said they didn’t … Continue reading →

  Full details 10k Road Race | Penicuik Harriers Running Club Enter here – Penicuik 10k Virtual Road Race – EntryCentral.com The chosen charity is www.penumbra.org.uk

Our road race couldn’t go ahead this year so our club members turned Sat 9th May into…… – Harriers Day – They ran alone or with their kids, they also biked and walked wearing their club colours so that we … Continue reading →

Distance: 42K Ascent: 1500m Driving down through the snow to Glentress early Sunday morning I was nervous and excited to see what the conditions would be like for the race. Some of our crowd had done the cross country the … Continue reading →

This years race will remain etched in our memories and on our faces for a long time!  Storm Dennis was forecast and didn’t fail to disappoint. My excitement before the race turned to fear on top of West Kip where … Continue reading →