Local Races - Gala Harriers and Rowan Boland Memorial Trust Junior Fun Run, 5k and 10k Trail Race Fri 13th May, Lilliesleaf Trail 10k Sat 11 June

Two local races that maybe of interest?
Gala Harriers and Rowan Boland Memorial Trust Junior Fun Run, 5k and 10k Trail Race Friday 13th May 2016


The Annual Junior Fun Run and 5k/10k Run takes place on Friday 13th May 2016. Registration opens at 5pm and the Junior run starts at 6pm with the 5k and 10k event at 6.45pm. £2 for fun run, £5 for 10k run and £10 for family in the 5k event.  This event has an option for all abilities starting with a Junior Race around Meigle Park followed by the 5k Trail Run/ Walk and the 10k Trail Run. All proceeds of the event go towards the Rowan Boland Memorial Trust, which supports junior sportspeople in the Scottish Borders Area.
Details here: https://www.facebook.com/Rowans-Trust-173291286081891/


Lilliesleaf Trail 10k, Saturday 11th June 2016, 11.30am for Runners


Lilliesleaf Sports Field nearby postcode TD6 9JB
A Fundraiser for Lilliesleaf Currie Memorial Public Hall by kind permission of Riddell Estate
off road, hilly, possibly a bit muddy and wet course.
Dogs (must be on leads) are welcome.
Details here: https://www.facebook.com/lilliesleaf10kfunrun

Three Bridges hat-trick

It used to be the case that Moorfoot winners in the Three Bridges races were like hens’ teeth but on Sunday, Sophie Collins made it three in a row in the open 3-mile handicap, albeit this year donning the green vest of Edinburgh Uni. But her blood runs red and blue, so we’ll claim it as a Moorfoot win.

Right in the midst of her 2^nd year exams Sophie said before the race that she was just out for a break from her studies and to cheer on wee sis Madeline in the Primary girls’ race, but she set off at a good clip, looking like she was out to improve on last year’s third place when she was caught inside the final 400m by the young Moorfoot guns Ben Hindley and Sam McNeill, both of whom were also back for another go.

Having been set off seventh runner by the handicapper in a healthy field of twenty four, a third of which were from Teviotdale Harriers, Sophie was up to second as she went through the bell (as if anyone needed reminding that they had one lap to go) but with a determined looking Alex Corbett from Teviotdale still close behind and moving well. Backmarkers Ben Hindley and Rory Anderson were powering through the field at an impressive pace but still had significant ground to make up on the second lap. By this time Sam McNeill had unfortunately had to call it a day having been struggling recently with a chest infection.

Heading back towards Tweed Bridge and Sophie, as last year, had hit the front and she emerged into view through the railway tunnel with a 40m lead on old man Corbett, but by now he’d lost his flow, looking like he had lead in his shoes. Then flying round the corner came unknown woman (will update when the official results are out!), eyes fixed firmly on the two ahead. If Kenny and the Silver Band playing on Tweed Green had struck up the theme from Jaws at this point it would have been fitting. Would Sophie have enough left in the tank to avoid being gobbled up again?

Onto Priorsford Bridge, unknown woman had closed to within 30m, but Sophie was strong on the final run to the line off the bridge, actually extending her lead again with an impressive sprint down Tweed Green to hit the tape a clear winner. Alex Corbett held on for third.

Ben put up a brave effort in defending his title and ran well for 6th off a much-reduced handicap compared to last year.

There was a healthy Moorfoot entry for the Youths’ handicap and despite the attentions of the handicapper after his victory last year Ethan Elder again romped away with it, blasting through the field of fourteen from the back to establish a lead well before the return to Tweed Bridge. Finlay Collins pipped Beth Hobbs for the runners-up spot with Mairi Wallace 6^th, Charlotte Morrison 7^th, Eilidh Mooney 8^th and Maxwell Drummond 9^th.

Plenty of good showings too from junior Moorfoots in the Primary School races, winners being Esme Minto and Murray Aiken.

London Marathon 2017 Ballot for entry just opened until 5pm Friday 6 May

The ballot for entry for the London Marathon on 23 April 2017 has just opened and closes on Friday. Details here: Ballot Entry

It is the premier marathon in Britain and a real experience for everyone I know who has taken part.

The club is guaranteed a place each year but it order to be fair there is policy in place to allocate it. the following factors are considered:

> Have they been a member for more than 12 months

> Have they been not been awarded the club place in the previous 2 years

> Have they unsuccessfully tried to enter via the ballot and not eligible for a good for age place (entry for which opens later in the year https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/how-to-enter/good-age-entry/ )

So this is a heads up for anyone wanting to enter London

 

Cheers, Colin

London Marathon - well done Craig!

Place overall	Place gender	Place category	Name	Club	Runner no	Category	HALF	FINISH
841	820	161	» Rendle, Craig (SCO)	Moorf...	20643	40-44	01:25:17	02:50:05

See Craig's Strava track here: https://www.strava.com/activities/555750015

Craig at the finish with pal Jonny Peebles (from Fife!)

Place overall	Place gender	Place category	Name	Club	Runner no	Category	HALF	FINISH
841	820	161	» Rendle, Craig (SCO)	Moorf...	20643	40-44	01:25:17	02:50:05

Wins for Mairi and Beth at Lomonds Junior Hill Races

It was the first junior league hill race today on East Lomond near Falkland and with a sprinkling of early morning snow in Peebles, conditions could not have been different up East Lomond with calm, mild and sunny weather greeting the runners. There were convincing wins for Mairi Wallace in the U17 girls race and Beth Hobbs in the U15 race. A slightly under-par Ethan Elder was 3rd in the U15 boys race, the same position as Holly Hobbs in the girls U13 race. Well done all. http://forum.fifeac.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1691

New Club sessions for beginners starting Tue 19th April

The club has been trying to find a format which will encourage more folk to discover the joys of running with others!!!  It is targeted at both beginners and also existing runners who might want to try something new...


The attached flyer gives details of the sessions which start on Tue 19th April and initially run for 7 weeks.

 New Tue evening sessions for beginners


Eddie Balfour

Club Membership Fees 2016/17

Membership fees 2016/17

The Club year runs April to March so club fees for 2016/17 are now due!

The good news is that rates remain unchanged for yet another year!.

 

Individual - £15

Couple/family - £20 (additional children who race - £5 each)

Junior - £10

Membership forms can be downloaded from the website: http://www.moorfootrunners.co.uk/resources/Moorfoot+Runners_appform2016.pdf

Cheques made payable to “Moorfoot Runners” and posted to 17 Craigerne Crescent, Peebles, EH45 9HW.

Alternatively for those who prefer online banking and you are renewing an existing membership then I don’t need a new form completed.

BACS transfer:-

Bank Of Scotland, Peebles Branch

Sort Code: 80 09 33

Account Number: 00463802 – Moorfoot Runners

 A short email to   e.balfour@jamesjones.co.uk    confirming you have made a transfer would help track payments!

Club Treasurer

Eddie Balfour

01721 729293