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| Andy Cox meets Fell Running Legend Joss Naylor MBE at the Keswick Mountain Festival |
Monday, 18 May 2015
When Andy Met Joss Naylor MBE
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Gypsy Glen Hill Race 2015 - Results
A lovely sunny evening for this years Gypsy Glen Hill Race, with 67 runners taking part.
Keith Hood of Costorphine took the honours in a time of 33:35, with Kate Jenkins leading home the ladies in 41:13 after a good tussle with local Susan Ridley.
Andy Cox was first Moorfoot home in 35:22 (4th place)
Full results here...
Other Moorfoots
Kenny 38:47 (11th)
Alan Elder 43:02 (28th)
Ian Munro 43:45 (30th)
Lucas Cheskin 43:49 (31st) - pulled up with stomach cramps...well done for finishing...
Robert Wilson 47:11 (46th)
A big thanks to time keepers and marshals and to Peebles Community Council for their support.
Specials mention too for Penicuik Harriers who brought 19 runners to the race...
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| Winner Keith Hood (photo Brian Hood) |
Keith Hood of Costorphine took the honours in a time of 33:35, with Kate Jenkins leading home the ladies in 41:13 after a good tussle with local Susan Ridley.
Andy Cox was first Moorfoot home in 35:22 (4th place)
Full results here...
Other Moorfoots
Kenny 38:47 (11th)
Alan Elder 43:02 (28th)
Ian Munro 43:45 (30th)
Lucas Cheskin 43:49 (31st) - pulled up with stomach cramps...well done for finishing...
Robert Wilson 47:11 (46th)
A big thanks to time keepers and marshals and to Peebles Community Council for their support.
Specials mention too for Penicuik Harriers who brought 19 runners to the race...
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| Coxy in 'those shorts' |
Monday, 11 May 2015
Penicuik 10K Run
A blue-sky window over Penicuik last Saturday saw 3 Tuesday-nighters take on the 10K jaunt through the countryside surrounding Penicuik. Alan Elder and 'The Wilsons' - David and Robert - taking on the rather challenging, grunt-inducing hill at the start (for Alan anyway) - up and into the new loop around the houses in Howgate, over and down onto the main Peebles to Penicuik road, for a good downhill section back in to the town, past the police station to the slippery dash over a sodden field to the finish.
The winner Jamie Crowe (MJ) of Central Athletics made the trip in 34.15. Local runner Dean Whiteford came in at a very respectable 4th in 36.27.
Cheery marshals and outstanding spread afterwards!
Carlsberg don't do 'post-run-cake-fests' but if they did - they wouldn't come close!
Sunday, 10 May 2015
Gold for the oldie, bronze for three young uns at Scottish Junior Hill Champs
The early season focus for the junior hill runners was Saturday's Scottish Championships at Ben Lomond and the hard work of the last two months on Cademuir paid off with four medals won.
Pride of place to Jacob Adkin who retained his U20 Scottish crown with a clear 41 second margin but big shouts to the young trio of bronze medallists - Mairi Wallace in the U17 Girls, Beth Hobbs in the U15 Girls and Ethan Elder in the U15 Boys, all of whom were not far off the top two. Beth and Ethan were competing in their first hill race championships and all three of them are still eligible for the same age-group next year.
Lucas Cheskin was also going well in the U20 race, vying for 3rd/4th on the final ascent before stomach cramp and sickness struck, finishing 5th in the end.
Some photos on Scottish Athletics facebook.
Pride of place to Jacob Adkin who retained his U20 Scottish crown with a clear 41 second margin but big shouts to the young trio of bronze medallists - Mairi Wallace in the U17 Girls, Beth Hobbs in the U15 Girls and Ethan Elder in the U15 Boys, all of whom were not far off the top two. Beth and Ethan were competing in their first hill race championships and all three of them are still eligible for the same age-group next year.
Lucas Cheskin was also going well in the U20 race, vying for 3rd/4th on the final ascent before stomach cramp and sickness struck, finishing 5th in the end.
Some photos on Scottish Athletics facebook.
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
North Berwick Road Race report
I ran in the Edinburgh to North Berwick Road Race on Saturday, which unusually lacked decent sunny weather. The run was into a headwind the whole way, but despite that, and cramp in the last 3 miles, managed to finish in a PB of 2:35:55, taking 7 minutes off my time in 2012! There were 159 finishers. I managed 55th place and 10th in my age category.
This is the 5th time I've done the race, which I'd recommend to anyone who wants a bit more of a challenge than a half marathon. The route is terrific, following the coastline and having the promise of a dip in the sea at the end.
Regards
Alan MacDonald
Entry details for 2 Pubs race - 23rd June
Lauderdale Limpers (now famous) 2 pubs race.
Tuesday 23rd June at 19.00
You are invited to enter this 4 1/2 mile multi terrain event which is a point to point race from Oxton to Lauder with 2 miles on a B road followed by a challenging hill climb then a rapid scenic descent to an arrow straight and flat disused railway line into Lauder where hot buffet and welcome ice cold drink awaits you at The Lauderdale Hotel Beer Garden. This event is not advertised as it fills up every year and is strictly limited to the first 100 entrants. Cost will be £12 per runner which all goes towards the buffet and transport to the start line and is an ideal race an distance for first time runners and those who fancy a short sharp blast followed a by a great social. Entries will be on a first come first served basis. RSVP ASAP to Graeme Sutherland (gjssutherland@btinternet.com)
You are invited to enter this 4 1/2 mile multi terrain event which is a point to point race from Oxton to Lauder with 2 miles on a B road followed by a challenging hill climb then a rapid scenic descent to an arrow straight and flat disused railway line into Lauder where hot buffet and welcome ice cold drink awaits you at The Lauderdale Hotel Beer Garden. This event is not advertised as it fills up every year and is strictly limited to the first 100 entrants. Cost will be £12 per runner which all goes towards the buffet and transport to the start line and is an ideal race an distance for first time runners and those who fancy a short sharp blast followed a by a great social. Entries will be on a first come first served basis. RSVP ASAP to Graeme Sutherland (gjssutherland@btinternet.com)
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Gypsy Glen Route Recce - Tues 5-May
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| Blast from the past James Britton showing how's it's done on the Gyspy Glen descent |
Meet at Kingsmeadows car park at 6:30pm sharp - we should be back by 7:30pm.
With the recent rain, it will be muddy/slippery so wear appropriate shoes. The run will be slow with lots of stops/starts/regrouping, so advise wearing something a bit warmer than usual and bring a waterproof jacket.
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