Long challenging run (3hrs +) from Innerleithen - SUW Three Brethren and Feel the Burns reccie combo

led by Andy Cox and Colin Williams. Route planned will be from Innerleithen out to the 3 Brethren and back, over 18 miles and 3.5hrs+ Route here from 2019 https://www.strava.com/activities/2970269876 but add in the descent to Yarrowford on the Minchmoor Road and then back up over Foulshiels hill and Peat Law to get to the 3 Brethren from the south - see here https://www.scottishhillracing.co.uk/Graphics/Maps/RA-0299-main.jpg

Meeting:

9am outside No. 1 cafe on Innerleithen High Street / Traquair Road junction https://goo.gl/maps/AcpxakSbFM46BK8v6 or 

9.15am at Traquair Village Hall car park https://goo.gl/maps/i3NMaGY5ctbUrxUg7 . 

In event of bad weather a different route may be used, but right now the forecast looking good, but its important you come prepared with kit and supplies!

Please let me know by replying to this email, or to Andy Cox on Whatsapp -  07872 832 418

We expect the run to take up to 3hrs + so plan accordingly, snacks, spare warm top, body cover in case we have any extended stops. Depending on the spread of runners we can let the group split into two so all paces can be accommodated.

Moorfoot Boxing Day Runs

The annual Moorfoot Boxing Day Runs will be on again this year (in the event of dodgy weather, check for updates on Boxing Day morning on the Moorfoot Facebook group)

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

Handicap Fun Run

While the seniors slog up to the mast on Boxing Day, all juniors (under 9s accompanied), plus Mums and Dads looking to run off some over-indulgence, or anyone too late/not up for the mast run, are all invited to take part in a c.2mile handicap fun run on the foot/cycle/horse path Peebles to Glentress where we will meet up with the seniors in the Peel café for coffee/juice and cake(s) at about 11.30am - see below.

Meet at the entrance to the old Hydro stables at the foot of Janet’s Brae ready for an 11am start, setting off at intervals, slowest first, fastest last. The finish is just before the main road opposite Glentress (with a couple of adults there to help with crossing the road.) The route can be found here http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6766898

Rule No.1 - Handicapper Gregor has the final say. Rule No.2 - Handicapper Gregor has the final say. Rule No.3 - don’t forget to turn left for the finishing stretch towards Glentress, otherwise you will end up in Cardrona. Rule No.4 - Organise your lift back (or you may be running back on your own). Rule No.5 - Handicapper Gregor has the final say.

Much sought after prizes on offer! Spare clothing etc can be left in Gregor’s car to be transported to the finish.

 

Cafe afterwards

For those who don't fancy the 'run' bit, just meet up at the Peel café for 1130. If using the Peel Cafe, whether for toilets or refreshments, usual COVID protocols for a cafe apply - you will need a mask and one from each family group will also need to sign in the track and trace register. There are outdoor seats too.

Moorfoot Innerleithen Festive Handicap 2021 report

The 2021 Moorfoot Festive Handicap and junior race was in Innerleithen today. There was a good turnout in foggy conditions. All the course details are shown here: http://moorfootrunners.blogspot.com/2021/12/moorfoot-festive-handicap-innerleithen.html Big thanks to the marshall and time keeping bteam of Fi, Alice and Austen Williams, and Pete Hall all braving the freezing temperature, with Ross Grieve overseeing the juniors. And also thank you to Mike Goddard for very kindly volunteering to cover the cost of the hot drinks and cakes from the golf clubhouse cafe after.

First up were the U12s with six of the newest club members doing the 1 mile hilly route. Well done all - results below.

The senior handicap had 21 runners. It was won by Dorien Kimenai from Kerry Law. Fastest scratch time of the day was clocked by Simon Hammond in 30:14 eclipsing the course record set by Marty Davidson last year. Beth Hanson also set the female course record. Some cracking runs and close racing with the handicapping meaning there was a lot of action it was all a bit of fun, and an enjoyable morning was had. Special mention to Danny Lavin for missing his start time because he was tying his laces! 

Photos from Junior, and Senior start here and finish line here

 Junior Results

Position	Name of Athlete	Time
1	Robert Horton	00:08:02
=2	Nina McDowell	00:08:04
=2	Rory Pretswell	00:08:04
4	Jack Foley	00:08:27
5	Murray Learmond	00:08:45
6	Leo Challands	00:09:37

 Senior Results

Name	Estimated Time	Clock time	Finish Time	Finishing Position	Scratch Time	Scratch Position
Dorien Kimenai	00:48:00	00:12:00	00:54:42	1	00:42:42	19
Kerry Law	00:46:00	00:14:00	00:57:34	2	00:43:34	20
Ross Grieve	00:38:00	00:22:00	00:58:04	3	00:36:04	9
Simon Hammond	00:32:00	00:28:00	00:58:14	4	00:30:14	1
James Hunt	00:41:00	00:19:00	00:58:23	5	00:39:23	15
Pete Caddick	00:44:00	00:16:00	00:58:27	6	00:42:27	18
Dean Carr	00:38:30	00:21:30	00:58:50	7	00:37:20	13
Mike Goddard	00:41:00	00:19:00	00:58:59	8	00:39:59	16
Beth Hanson	00:37:00	00:23:00	00:59:10	9	00:36:10	10
Mike McGovern	00:34:00	00:26:00	00:59:24	10	00:33:24	6
Kenny Davidson	00:37:00	00:23:00	00:59:30	11	00:36:30	11
Brian Smith	00:37:30	00:22:30	00:59:35	12	00:37:05	12
Daniel Lavin	00:32:04	00:27:56	00:59:40	13	00:31:44	3
Scott McDonald	00:32:00	00:28:00	00:59:47	14	00:31:47	4
Colin Williams	00:32:15	00:27:45	00:59:53	15	00:32:08	5
Martin Quirke	00:34:30	00:25:30	01:00:01	16	00:34:31	8
Alan Elder	00:39:00	00:21:00	01:00:21	17	00:39:21	14
Dean Whiteford	00:33:00	00:27:00	01:00:34	18	00:33:34	7
Gillian Carr	00:38:30	00:21:30	01:01:54	19	00:40:24	17
Nick Boyd	00:29:30	00:30:30	01:01:58	20	00:31:28	2
Tim Warner	00:46:00	00:14:00	01:03:02	21	00:49:02	21