Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Club Age Graded TT on Tuesday 4 April
Sunday, 5 February 2023
Scottish National Masters Cross Country 2023
Great runs today from the "auld yins" at Tollcross park in the east end of Glasgow. Perfect conditions for racing: cool, dry day with no wind and a feel of spring in the air. The course was a 3 lap 6k (ladies and over 65 male), 4 lap 8k for male 40-60. It was classic cross country: fast on grass, with some muddy patches and short punchy climbs. Great atmosphere with lots of spectators. We all really enjoyed the edge of competing in a large field of runners from different clubs across the country.
Gillian has a great run coming 13th in the F45 category
In the Men's race David Carter Brown has a stormer finishing 20th in the M40 Cat. Dean finished 22nd in the M50 and Alan finished 27th in the M60 Cat.
Also a special note to Gala Harriers who had Daryl Hastie winning the men's race overall and Sara Green winning the female's race. Pretty amazing for a Border club to win both at national level.
On the way home we rewarded ourselves with a trip to McDonald's for a Plant based burger !!!
Monday, 16 January 2023
Feel the Burns 2023 (by Kerry Law)
The weather gods were kind to us again for Feel the Burns this year. It was a cold, clear day with a dusting of snow on the tops and eight Moorfoots headed to Selkirk for the race.
The start was as tough as always, with the climbing beginning after the first mile, but it was nice to head up though the bracken and into the sun. After the lung-busting climb up to the Three Brethern the race follows the Southern Upland way along the tops on a lovely runnable track. There were a lot of muddy puddles, and some snow and ice to dodge, but the views of surrounding hills were beautiful. And helped distract from burning calves!
It was great to be cheered on by Dean and Gillian, who’d run up to the summit of Brown Knowe, and their vegan sweeties were much appreciated! The marshals all around the course were great too, always with a smile and offering encouragement as we ran past.
There was a chance to enjoy the long descent to Broadmeadows Farm—lots more muddy puddles and far-reaching views—before steeling ourselves for the last steep climb up the aptly named Foulshiels Hill.
Back at the rugby club we enjoyed the simple pleasures of dry socks and hot tea! The soup and haggis pies made for a good post-run feed too.
The Selkirk Fund Runners managed to capture some great pictures of us all grimacing. I’m sure we were smiling on the inside!
And special mention to Diana who came 2nd in the W40 category. Well done!
Full results are due soon here.
Sunday, 8 January 2023
Kielder Winter Trail 10M (By Dorien Kimenai)
On 7th January, a few Moorfooters crossed the borders and headed off to England to run the Kielder Winter Trail 10M. The organization should be applauded for this race as the route was beautiful and the runners were smiling all the way despite the very heavy rain. With the endearing Kielder Castle in our back we started the race. The first 6 miles included some effort with a big ascent, but the downhill was superb, and the last 4 miles were Scottish flat. Team Moorfoot did great as we all ended up in the top 5 of our age category! A special mention to Martin who came 1st in his age category 5 years ago and did it again this year – well done!
Results: Kielder Winter 10 Miles Race (timingupnorthresults.co.uk
1st MV50 - Martin Holt
4th FV40 - Gillian Carr
4th FS - Kerry Law
5th MV60 - Tim Warner
2nd FS - Dorien Kimenai
We warmed up again in the car on our way back with dry socks, heated seats (sorry Kerry and Gillian, next time you can sit in the front!) and with the lovely Sun that came out. The Moorfoot team couldn’t resist a stop at the Three Hills in Selkirk for coffee and cake. It was another great day out and a race I would love to do again and definitely recommend!
Masters Cross Country Championships 2023
Hi Everyone,
The Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships 2023 is on the Sunday 5th February at Tollcross Park in Glasgow.
If you are a Vet runner (40+) and fancy running have a look at :
https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athletics/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=12529
Its a great event and a chance to run at national level for your club against other clubs in Scotland.
I think it would be good for the club profile and I'm looking to see if anyone is interested in completing. To be eligible you must be a member of Scottish Athletics and the Moorfoot Runners must be your first claim club.
If you are not a member its easy to join and if you race in Scotland often its worthwhile as you get a discount on most race entries:
https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/membership/
Entries must be declared by the 19th January. If you are interested please get in touch with me (Dean) via Whatsapp, Facebook or by email deanocarr@aolDOTcom (replace DOT with . to avoid me getting spammed by Internet Bots) by Monday 16th January.
Many thanks
Dean
Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Greenmantle Dash 2023 (Gillian Carr)
A cracking start to the new year!
After a break of a few years the Greenmantle Dash was back
with vengeance. Now hosted by the Penicuik Harriers the short dash up the front
face of Trahenna on a glorious sunny day, drew over 100 runners from the south and
beyond.
A few Moorfoot Runners made their way along to Broughton,
including Heather & Dorien who cycled there, warming up on this frosty
morning, and racking up a few extra miles for Doddie Aid.
The race is only 2 miles long, but full of challenges!
Starting at Broughton Brewery, first you have to loup over a wall, wade across
the river (which wasn’t as bad as a couple of days ago) but still knee deep!
Plod through a muddy bog and then slog up to the top of the hill! Beautiful
views and you were certainly warm by the time you got to the top! Then it was a
case of trying to stay on your feet on the steep slippy down hill, back through
the muddy field and then a flat sprint along the road to the village hall.
Everyone had well earned their soup & Broughton Ale!
A really friendly event, well organised by Penicuik
Harriers, encouraging Marshalls and great kitchen helpers
Some great prizes as well - a box of organic veg & eggs
for the winners from each age category!
A few Moorfoot prize winners -
3rd MV40 - Andy Cox
2nd FV40 - Gillian Carr
2nd MV70 - Mike Goddard
Results below enter details in search.
Friday, 23 December 2022
Moorfoot Boxing Day Runs
Our three course Menu offers....
Run to the Mast
Seven and a bit-ish hill run up to Dunslair Heights at a sociable pace (90mins-ish) - regular stops to regroup - and back to the Glentress Peel Café for coffee/cake/a blether.
Meet at Gytes Leisure Centre Peebles 9:50am for a sharp 10.00 start. Leader Kenny Davidson
Dress accordingly for a slowish run with stops - it is often snowing on the tops - December in the hills - all runners being suitably dressed for running in the hills in winter; full body cover (inc hat and gloves) and backup warm fleece/insulated jacket in a bum bag or small back pack - you have been warned...
Should be back down at the Peel café for 11.30ish... see below
