Details: https://britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com/
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Lucas Cheskin and Scout Adkin selected to represent East Scotland Team in British Hill Running Inter-Counties
This weekend sees Lucas and Scout head south to the for the British Inter-Counties event, being staged over the classic Moel Eilio race in North Wales on Saturday 14 May. Good Luck!!
Details: https://britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com/
Details: https://britishintercountiesfellrunningchampionships.wordpress.com/
Jacob Adkin selected for Salamon Running Academy 2016, Alpine training camp
Jacob has announced that he has been selected for Salamon Running Academy 2016, a week long training camp in the German Alps at the end of May for elite mountain runners aged 16-20: http://runningacademy.salomon.com/
Well done Jacob!
Jacob tweeted:https://twitter.com/jacob_adkin/status/730429855351881729
Super excited to be a part of the#SalomonRunningAcademy2016
Well done Jacob!
Jacob tweeted:https://twitter.com/jacob_adkin/status/730429855351881729
Super excited to be a part of the
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Congratulations Madeline, Beltane Queen
Despite the fact that she will now be unavailable (we presume!) for the Forth Valley League on Beltane Saturday, many congratulations to Moorfoot Madeline Collins who was announced today as the Beltane Queen for 2016.Gonna be a Mad Mads Beltane!
As some of you may know on Sunday 22nd May Ben Smith is coming to Peebles - he is currently in the middle of his challenge of running 401 marathons in 401 days around the UK (see http://www.the401challenge.co.uk/). He will be running a 26.2 mile route starting and ending on Tweed Green and we would love some Moorfoots to join us! Attached is the route and estimated timings (he anticipates running an 11-minute mile pace). If anyone is planning to join in please let me know - my email address is gill_baz@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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Location
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Distance
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Expected Time
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Tweed Green Wishing Well (start)
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0
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0930
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Entrance to Kittlegairy
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1
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0941
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Kingsmeadows Road
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2
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0952
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Bonnington Road
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3
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1003
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Road round Cademuir
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4
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1014
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Road round Cademuir
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5
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1025
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Road round Cademuir
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6
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1036
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Kirkton Manor Picnic Site (next to cattle grid)
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7
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1047
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Entrance to Glentirnie House, Manor Valley Road
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8
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1058
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Kirkton Manor Picnic Site (next to cattle grid)
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9
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1109
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Road round Cademuir
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10
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1120
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Road round Cademuir
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11
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1131
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Road round Cademuir
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12
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1142
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Bonnington Road
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13
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1153
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Kingsmeadows Road
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14
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1204
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Exit from Whitehaugh Park
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15
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1215
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Cardrona Village Green
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20
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1310
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Cardrona Village Green (end of lap 1)
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21
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1321
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Cardrona Village Green (end of lap 2)
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22
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1332
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Cardrona Village Green (end of lap 3)
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23
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1343
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Hydro Entrance, Innerleithen Road
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26
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1416
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Tweed Green Tweedlove Arena (finish)
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26.5
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1420
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Sunday, 8 May 2016
Gala Harriers 10k race report
Report from Katrin, Scott's wife:
Three Moorfoot runners, Darin Dougal, Scott McDonald, and Alan Elder ran the Gala Harriers race on Sunday. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for it with temperatures around 20 degrees celsius. The race was a 2 lap course starting and ending on the track of Tweedbank Sports Centre. The field was fast and competitive, with a lot of Gala Harriers as well as other local running clubs taking part. Darin came 9th with a time of 37:29 (2nd M40), Scott was 11th with a time of 37:58 (4th M40). Alan came 27th place in a time of 44:14 (6th M40). Full results here: http://galaharriers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Race-results-10k-8th-May-2016.pdf
Apart from the 10k race there was also a 3k race; a lot of the juniors took part in the 3k race and then helped at the finish of the 10k race, handing out medals, water and bananas. The beautiful weather had attracted quite a few spectators, and the atmosphere was very friendly. A good race was had by all.
Three Moorfoot runners, Darin Dougal, Scott McDonald, and Alan Elder ran the Gala Harriers race on Sunday. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for it with temperatures around 20 degrees celsius. The race was a 2 lap course starting and ending on the track of Tweedbank Sports Centre. The field was fast and competitive, with a lot of Gala Harriers as well as other local running clubs taking part. Darin came 9th with a time of 37:29 (2nd M40), Scott was 11th with a time of 37:58 (4th M40). Alan came 27th place in a time of 44:14 (6th M40). Full results here: http://galaharriers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Race-results-10k-8th-May-2016.pdf
Apart from the 10k race there was also a 3k race; a lot of the juniors took part in the 3k race and then helped at the finish of the 10k race, handing out medals, water and bananas. The beautiful weather had attracted quite a few spectators, and the atmosphere was very friendly. A good race was had by all.
Saturday, 7 May 2016
Scottish Championship Gold for Beth - silvers for Mairi and Ethan
Fantastic news from Ben Lomond today where Beth Hobbs (right) claimed the Scottish U15 Girls hill race championship title with a resounding win, leading from gun to tape on the uphill only 2.1km course.
And there were silver medals too for both Mairi Wallace in the U17 Women's race over 2.8km uphill only, just being outgunned in the final stretch by North District XC champ Grace Whelan, and Ethan Elder in the 2.1km U15 Boys race. Showing improved form from the East Lomond race two weeks ago, Ethan led until inside the final 100m when he was just ousted from the gold medal position by one of the MacWhinnie boys from Fife AC.
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UNDER
15 BOYS
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1
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IAN MCWHINNEY
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FIFE AC
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10:52
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2
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ETHAN ELDER
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MOORFOOT
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10:56
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3
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GAVIN MCWHINNEY
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FIFE AC
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11:23
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UNDER
15 GIRLS
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1
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BETH HOBBS
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MOORFOOT
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12:57
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2
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HANNAH MCGEEHAN
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INVERCLYDE
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13:21
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3
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NIAMH WHELAN
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MORAY RR
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14:03
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UNDER
17 GIRLS
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1
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GRACE WHELAN
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MORAY RR
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17:30
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2
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MAIRI WALLACE
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MOORFOOT
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17:52
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3
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ZOE NICHOLSON
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PITREAVIE
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17:55
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Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Stuc a' Chroin
A trip to Strathyre at the weekend saw a brace of Moorfoots (Alan E and Eddie) out on the heathery hills of Glen Ample. The run starts from a new location further on in the town. It was a great atmosphere around the starting area, old hands and new discussing how deep the snow may be on top - deep enough it turned out!
The run up to the top of Strathyre Forest was tough going with much of a marsh and bog on the way.
The descent into Glen Ample was mighty steep and gave the quads something to think about. Once at the bottom (where the road is in the pic below) it was a daunting thought that the hill had to be rescaled in order to get back on to the downhill, homeward 5k.
The climb up Beinn Each (Each = Gaelic for 'horse') was very hard going - a mare you might say and my calves were saddled with unbridled nagging pains all the way to the top (puns over!) Heading up the hill to the right, the route cuts over the ridge along the tops to 'The Stuc' on the left of the pic.
It is a brutal climb that involves grasping at heather or dragging yourself up by an old wire fence. After a tough climb into the snowline, there is a great deal of technical (very dangerous) rock hopping, climbing, scrambling, face-plant avoidance, body sledging and generally trying to avoid being flown off the hill.
Glen Ample looking up to 'The Stuc' in the top left. Courtesy of Carnethy (Mary Lye)
The arrow on the map points to the road just beyond the middle cluster of trees.
Courtesy of Geomantics
Nearing the summit, I spot Eddie on his way down - looking fresh - or perhaps that was the passing blizzard reddening up his cheeks! Some time after I am on top and am invited for a photo with a Lomond Hills runner. Post-snap he declares he is struggling and asks me to buddy him down. Part of me wants to adhere to 'the code' but part of me wants to romp off down the hill. After a couple of kms, a potential compromise presents itself and I spot a Penicuik Harrier taking her time and she kindly offers to buddy the chap back in. I am then off in pursuit of Luis from Lauderdale. I catch up to him and we decide to run in together.
The exit of Glen Ample (that harmless, little upward line below, before the 15.0 marker) is mainly an uphill grunting exercise - a real struggle. Luis has given me a honey and peanut butter sandwich to fight the cramps. It's munched on the ascent and soon the final 5k can be undertaken. On the profile below it looked like a nice whiz down hill - but not so - 500 shoes had churned it up and we spend a lot time knee-deep in rotting vegetation.
Final stretch down hill was dry and the cramps were kicking in - a wee dash to the line, a few handshakes and pics and off into the massage tent, meaning I miss my fish supper in Callendar. Great camaraderie and encouragement all the way round and enjoyed the haul back to the finish with Luis. Next time, Mr Molero, no more Mr Nice Guy!!
Really well marshaled and lots of water and Jelly Babies.
I managed round in 4h 17 mins - happy enough with my effort given that recent hill training consisted of a jaunt up Gypsy Glen the previous Wednesday.
Eddie scooted round in 3h 37mins.
Courtesy of Luis' partner
Next year..? Perhaps....
Results and more info here
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