Monday 21 September 2020

Penchrise Pen Hill Race report 2020

While the big guns were in Perthshire the real action was going on south of Hawick at the Penchrise Pen Hill Race organised by Teviotdale Harriers. The course is 5miles/900ft ascent - https://www.scottishhillracing.co.uk/RaceDetails.aspx?RaceID=RA-0281

There were 3 Moorfoots racing. Brian Smith and Colin Williams were racing in our first races since Feb, and we were joined by new member, and also a member of Carnethy, Daniel Lavin who joined the Moorfoots this week and will be a dual club member so great to have him along, and we look forward to seeing him at training.  Danny was quickest in 4th, Colin 7th and Brian 13th.

It was nice to give racing a bash after so long away, although I certainly felt it!! Thanks to Teviotdale harriers for organising in tricky times and giving such clear advice on the day.

Here's the report from the organiser:

Putting on races and complying with all the changing covid rules , is sometimes challenging but its well worth it to get a competitive run like today. Many thanks to everyone who volunteered and assisted at our Penchrise race and all runners in a competitive field. Thanks also to the landowners for allowing us access for todays event.
The mens record was broken today by young Sam Griffin of Aberdeen AAC in 33:20 , taking the record of 33:55 from Colin Donnelly.
The ladies race was very close , with Hawicks Viv Watson finishing in 44:34 and Judith Turner , Falkland Trail Runners on 44:43 less than 10 seconds away.

Results:





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