Guided Round of Glensax - Social Run

 Another Moorfoot Sunday run planned - Sunday 13-June

Route - Round of Glensax (up Gypsy Glen hill track and on to Birkscairn, Dun Rig, back over Hundleshope Heights and down Deadside)

Type of Run - this is a 3 to 4 hour hill run, but will be a 'social run' so run at the pace of the slowest member with frequent regrouping and stops (like a Thrs run but longer !) There will be a lot of walking..

Terrain - some nice hill tracks, some awful peat hags, plenty of heathery bits ! Trail shoes recommended

Kit - please carry or wear full body cover, including hat, gloves and waterproof jacket. A small back pack or similar is a good idea (in which case throw in a warm layer too !). This is quite a long route so a snack and water also advised - its a big day in the hills. If its sunny, hat and sun cream also advised.

Meet Point - top of Glen Road Peebles (some limited parking here) at junction with Haystoun Estate; meet at 0930...probably early afternoon (could be nearer 1400) when we are back in the town.

Run Leader - Kenny Davidson KGdotDavidson@btinternet.com

Let me know by email or via Moorfoot Facebook Group if you plan to attend, so we can assess numbers.

Cademuir Club Handicap 23/05/21

 

(Uploaded for Mike McGovern and Danny Lavin - Organisers)

A large turnout in decent weather conditions made it a successful day for the Cademiur handicap on Sunday past.

In the junior race, Luke Grieve lead at the top but was closely followed by Lola Lockyer. The race went all the way to the end with Luke just holding off Lola by a mere three seconds. Elena Lee claimed third spot, not far behind. Special mention for Dylan Davidson, who at 7 years old, completed the course and put up a great fight all the way to the end!

 

 

 

An entry of twenty competed in the seniors handicap and we welcomed some of our friends from Gala Harriers to join us.

Indeed it was Gala Harrier athlete Darren Scott who took the honours in the handicap with Jen Misak coming in

second, just holding off Dean Carr by one second. The best scratch time was Milan Misak with a time of 29 mins 32 secs.

Many thanks to the organisers, marshals and time keepers for all making this possible.

Peebles 3 Peaks Challenge

Created by and first completed by Paul Nichol on 29 September 2018 when he posted:

We did a run today which we are calling the Peebles 3 peaks. Only rules are. Start and stop at the same place - we chose the Trust. Choose your route to the mast then over to Hamilton hill then Cademuir - the picnic table then back to the start. Great fun if anyone fancies giving it a go. Round about 17 miles about 3,000 ft of climb.

Rules:

1. Start and finish at the Bridge Inn; 
2. Visit all 3 hill top:Dunslair Heights (602m) the mast at the top of Glentress Forest; Hamilton Hill (371m) the stone cairn at the North East top, Cademuir Hill (416m) at the top of the pilots trail in Cademuir forest
3. Any route except no retracing of your tracks, as it makes it more interesting
   

Completions

Completer	Date	Distance	Time	Strava
Paul Nichol	29-Sep-19	16.8 miles	about 3h30	https://www.strava.com/activities/1873475111
Simon Hammond	14-May-21	15.16 miles	02:17:12	https://www.strava.com/activities/5297308010
Colin Williams	14-May-21	15.22 miles	02:17:48	https://www.strava.com/activities/5297224898/overview
Daniel Lavin	16-May-21	16.18 mile	02:33:34	https://www.strava.com/activities/5305648777
Marty Davidson	18-May-21	15.76 miles	02:12:32	https://www.strava.com/activities/5316405936/overview
Richard Edge	29-May-21	16.29 miles	02:55:31	https://www.strava.com/activities/5376115988/overview
Iain Veitch	12-Jun-21	15.82 miles	01:59:07	https://www.strava.com/activities/5456195376

* Colin and Simon ran together until the last mile through Peebles where they decided to see which route was quicker....Simon's was! 

** Iain's clock on Strava started early - Garmin confirms the first sub 2 completion