Category Archives: Race Reports

There was a fair turnout for the purple and white at Saturday’s cross country.  We were in the beautiful grounds of Stirling University campus, it was dry and sunny thankfully as still minus a tent we set up camp under … Continue reading →

Been a while since I took part in any of the Nationals or District XC races, and have never done the relays so was looking forward to running as part of a team.  Michelle, Tracy and I were the face … Continue reading →

The TDS race is a 146km race on the more mountainous trails around Mont Blanc than the normal UTMB route, and has an ascent of 9,100 metres. For this reason it is widely regarded as a harder race than the … Continue reading →

St Cuthbert’s Way Ultra Marathon 100km from Melrose to Holy Island Time: 19 hours 24 minutes and 55 seconds Ascent 8,067 feet. I was more than a little worried about completing this race after missing four weeks of training because … Continue reading →

“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 →