Our latest Moorfoot Marathon man....well done Alan, and run on possibly the hottest day of year !
On Saturday 22/05/10 I ran the White Peak Marathon. The race is along the disused railway lines of the Tissington Trail and the High Peak Trail in the Peak District. The weather was incredibly hot, the course was steadily uphill for almost 22 miles and finished off along a canal towpath at Matlock Rugby Club. The organisation was superb by Matlock AC and the marshalls and support were outstanding. As far as the race went, 189 runners completed the race, the winner in 3hr 10min. I managed to hobble to the end in 94th place on 4hr 29min. I can only describe the event, my first marathon, as a baptism of fire. There was blood, blisters, cramp and a calf strain to contend with, but I survived!
Regards
Alan MacDonald
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Monday, 24 May 2010
Club Run Sunday 30-May
A month with 5 Sundays and no races planned, so time for something a wee bit different...
Russell has offered to lead a run from West Linton to Peebles.
"..I'd be happy to lead a run from my house to Peebles, first going over Wether Law and the ridge then the rest on the Tweed Trails marked footpath through Cloich Forest, down over the Meldons and by Hamilton Hill. It should take in the region of 1.5-2 hours at a sociable pace. A nice mixture of grassy hills and gravel tracks, quite similar to the John Buchan Way but different.
I would leave a car in Peebles beforehand so would have 2-3 seats from Peebles to the start and could ferry 2-3 people back to my house at the end to pick up any cars left at mine.
Could you put this on the blogger and get people to phone (01968 661204) to let me know they're coming.
Cheers. Russell.."
Those leaving from Peebles, meet at Gytes at 9:20am - I can take six people (plus driver) - to be up at Russells for 10:00am.
Russell has offered to lead a run from West Linton to Peebles.
"..I'd be happy to lead a run from my house to Peebles, first going over Wether Law and the ridge then the rest on the Tweed Trails marked footpath through Cloich Forest, down over the Meldons and by Hamilton Hill. It should take in the region of 1.5-2 hours at a sociable pace. A nice mixture of grassy hills and gravel tracks, quite similar to the John Buchan Way but different.
I would leave a car in Peebles beforehand so would have 2-3 seats from Peebles to the start and could ferry 2-3 people back to my house at the end to pick up any cars left at mine.
Could you put this on the blogger and get people to phone (01968 661204) to let me know they're coming.
Cheers. Russell.."
Those leaving from Peebles, meet at Gytes at 9:20am - I can take six people (plus driver) - to be up at Russells for 10:00am.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Moorfoots at the Gypsy Glen Hill Race
The Gypsy Glen Hill Race is nominally part of the Peebles Activities week, and is run by the Peebles Community Council, with help from Mike 'Moorfoot' Pearson.
This years race was another successful event with 70 starters and a 'home win' for Moorfoot Mike McGovern (33:35) on a slightly modified course (and hence he gets the 'course record').
A total of twelve Moorfoots took part in the race - full results here..
Monday, 17 May 2010
Moorfoots at Goatfell
Russell and Julia headed to Arran for the annual Goatfell Hill race.
Two strong runs, with Russell in 18th place (2nd MV50) in 1:35, and Julia 39th ( 4th lady ) in 1:50; 83 runners completed the course.
Results here..
Two strong runs, with Russell in 18th place (2nd MV50) in 1:35, and Julia 39th ( 4th lady ) in 1:50; 83 runners completed the course.
Results here..
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Beltane 10K Trail Race - Readiness Meeting
About a month now to go until our annual Moorfoot 10K race (Sunday 20-June), which this year as you know is a trail race from the Gytes, up round the Viaduct and then back to the Gytes - all on paths and tracks and therefore 100% traffic free.
A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 20-May at 7:30pm in the Country Hotel (High Street, Peebles) to go through the checklist of activities we need to do in the final countdown to race day.
All members are invited.
If you cannot make the meeting, please confirm your availability to help on the day, as there will be numerous tasks to be supported before and during the race.
If you are planning to run the race as a Moorfoot, please ensure that you supply a substitute helper to assist on the day.
A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 20-May at 7:30pm in the Country Hotel (High Street, Peebles) to go through the checklist of activities we need to do in the final countdown to race day.
All members are invited.
If you cannot make the meeting, please confirm your availability to help on the day, as there will be numerous tasks to be supported before and during the race.
If you are planning to run the race as a Moorfoot, please ensure that you supply a substitute helper to assist on the day.
Lauderdale Limpers Running Club - Two Pubs Race
This race is a wee cracker - open to runners of all abilities - very well supported by local Jog Scotland runners as well as Club runners. It's a handicap race, so fastest off last - run over quite back roads and an old railway line....
A 4.6 miles handicap race from the Tower Hotel Oxton to the Lauderdale Hotel Lauder
Tuesday 1 June 7.30 pm
Registration from 6.45 at the Lauderdale Hotel, but register your entry by 30th May on 01578722799 to help catering and organization.
(Last bus up to the start 7.20)
A £10 entry includes race organization, coach to start, buffet supper and welcome home drink voucher.
Changing and Showers available at the Leader Leisure Centre until 9.00 pm.
Sponsored by the Lauderdale Hotel
(Please note that this event is not covered by public liability insurance and entry is at your own risk)
A 4.6 miles handicap race from the Tower Hotel Oxton to the Lauderdale Hotel Lauder
Tuesday 1 June 7.30 pm
Registration from 6.45 at the Lauderdale Hotel, but register your entry by 30th May on 01578722799 to help catering and organization.
(Last bus up to the start 7.20)
A £10 entry includes race organization, coach to start, buffet supper and welcome home drink voucher.
Changing and Showers available at the Leader Leisure Centre until 9.00 pm.
Sponsored by the Lauderdale Hotel
(Please note that this event is not covered by public liability insurance and entry is at your own risk)
Sponsored Stair Climb
Well done to the Moorfoots who participated in the Parish Church sponsored stair climb to raise money for the disabled access.
A total of 479 laps were recorded in the hour, (equivalent to two Ben Nevises and a Cademuir I am reliably informed !!) raising £80 for the disabled access fund.
A special mention for Stan (6), Max (4), Ruby (7), Beth (8), Megan (6) and Holly (4) who lapped the Moorfoot adults several times (too much blethering !) boosting the total number of laps significantly....
A total of 479 laps were recorded in the hour, (equivalent to two Ben Nevises and a Cademuir I am reliably informed !!) raising £80 for the disabled access fund.
A special mention for Stan (6), Max (4), Ruby (7), Beth (8), Megan (6) and Holly (4) who lapped the Moorfoot adults several times (too much blethering !) boosting the total number of laps significantly....
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