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 approx 2 mile route can be found here http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6766898

Contact Gregor if you want to take part so he can work out a handicap gjn7nil@gmail.com 

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.

Christmas Pudding Race (By Peter Caddick)

 

On Sunday 18th December seven Moorfoots headed down through the snow to Melrose. The previous day some had also run in the club handicap with thank you's to Colin and Hamish. 

It had been a big week and a few were disappointed to miss out with COVID, coughs and the run up to Christmas. Prep was questionable following a highly enjoyable club Christmas dinner (Thank you Colin, Dean and Gillian) and a thirsty Thursday with Kerry’s mince pies. (Next year may see a club Great British Bake Off and Martin  has already started a showstopper designed as an ultra trail run in order to bag points early). 

Elves, Santa's and Christmas hats took part at Melrose as Carol lead the way with Sam, Martin and Ian not far behind. Dorien kindly waited for Pete C who again maintained he would have got her in a sprint off! Tim also finished two races in two days. 

Post-race everyone headed to Melrose rugby club for top notch refreshments of soup and home made baking. 

Stop-press there was also a protest against Martin’s fancy dress ringing bells disturbing other runners and clearly being a calculated use to his advantage! 

A thank you to the Wobbly bridge team who superbly organised the event with many encouraging marshal's really in the spirit of Christmas. 

Fully refueled the Moorfoots hit the road back home after a delightful day out.

Innerleithen Festive Handicap 2022 Report

It was a balmy day for 2022 edition the Innerleithen Festive handicap, with the sun coming out and the temperature hitting the highs of 3 degrees! It was snowy underfoot, but it was quite grippy as it softened.

A hardy selection of runners took part after illness saw 8 late drop outs! The freezing weather from the week meant the planned post race refreshments in the golf course cafe were cancelled because of frozen pipes.  All the course details are shown here: http://moorfootrunners.blogspot.com/2022/11/moorfoot-festive-handicap-innerleithen.html

Many thanks to the marshalls Hamish, Dorien and Pete Caddick, and time keeper Fi Williams for helping make it happen.

As far as the running goes it was an enjoyable event and everyone had smiles once they got their breath back.

Impressive displays from Thomas Hilton who romped through the field as back marker to finish first - this is a course record, and big congratulations also to Sarah McKechnie who set a new woman's course record too. Fantastic running given the ground conditions.

Results:

Name	Estimated  Time (minutes)	Finish Time	Finishing Position	Scratch Time	Scratch Position
Thomas Hilton	00:31:30	00:47:40	1	00:30:10	1
Hayley Davidson	00:42:30	00:48:21	2	00:41:51	8
Tim Warner	00:49:00	00:49:35	3	00:49:35	11
James Moore	00:33:40	00:49:52	4	00:34:32	3
Luke Grieve	00:33:40	00:50:00	5	00:34:40	4
Chris Hilton	00:41:00	00:50:01	6	00:42:01	9
Sarah McKechnie	00:34:00	00:50:10	7	00:35:10	5
Colin Williams	00:32:30	00:50:54	8	00:34:24	2
Martin Quirke	00:34:30	00:52:00	9	00:37:30	6
Martin Holt	00:37:30	00:54:05	10	00:42:35	10
Elena Lee	00:35:30	00:54:16	11	00:40:46	7