Christmas Dinner 2016

Now that the The Tyneside Tavern, Haddington is back under the Management of Paul, we’ve recently been enjoying its quiet resurgence and since it’s been the long term haunt of “Pacemakers”, HRC and Jog Scotland members it felt appropriate that this year, Christmas Dinner will be held there on the 14th December at 8pm. Please note… (read more)

Hula Hoops

Spittal XC 05 December Running on sand feels unnatural, like someone holding on to your ankles with each step ! Good fun though ( afterwards ) and a good turnout by HRC. David Woods 12th place 23.52 Brian Marshall 26th 25,45 Eddie Balfour 44th 27.19 Frank McP 68th 29.41 Martin MacD 124th 33.25 Paddy McD… (read more)

Race report – Coniston 14 2016

Leah and I decided to run Coniston 14 in the Lake District again after enjoying the race so much last year and for those of you who know Leah and I, it’s not just about the race…. We like to make a trip out of it! So, that being said, we set off on Friday… (read more)

Worth a mention !

British Athletic Hill and Fell Running Championship 2015. Mens open champion. Finlay Wild. Lochaber Athletic Club. Womans open champion. Jasmin Paris. Carnethy Hill Racing Club. Scottish Hill Running Championship 2015. Womans open champion. Jasmin Paris. Carnethy Hill Racing Club. Scotland’s got talent !

Goats Gallop Results 2015

1 CALLUM REID. EAC 60.00 GUEST RUNNER 2 JAMES ADDIE. DUNBAR 60.04 GUEST RUNNER 3 EDDIE BALFOUR HRC 63.00 ( TROPHY WINNER ) 4 DAVID WOODS. HRC 67.08 5 IAN SILLS.DUNBAR 67.45 6 BRIAN DAVIDSON.DUNBAR 72.15 7 MIKE HOPPE. HRC 78.12 8 LESLEY NICOL. HRC 82.01 9 MARTIN MACDONALD HRC 83.29 ( father ) 10… (read more)

Tinto Hill Race

Quite decent weather for once at Tinto although slowest winning time in 15 years which made me feel a wee bit better after my sorry attempt ! ( nursing an arm injury after fall at Helvelin the week before ) Good turnout of  244 which was won by Joe Symonds of Shettleston in 32.22. 2nd… (read more)

Christmas Dinner 2016

Glenfeshie Training Weekend

Saturday 31 October. Cairngorms. Seven runners one cyclist set of at the back of 10 through Glenfeshie Glen following the river for about 3 miles,missed the trial to start our climb but made our own through the woods.Easy climb to the summit of Mullach Clach a Bhlair 1017 Mts.Weather was beginning to improve as Brian… (read more)

Race report – Carfraemill to Gifford 2015

A slightly different take on race reports in that they are from Nick Williamson, Mary Hunter and Peter Buchanan’s great blogs… Have you got a signal? This runner’s world Best part of the day

North Berwick Law Race

Wednesday 5th August.Enter on the night . The race is part of East Lothian Summer Series.

Chevy Chase

From the Wooler Running Club website: “The Race is a 20-mile journey through some of the finest upland scenery in Northumberland giving both walkers and runners the opportunity to channel their energies into a rewarding and demanding personal challenge. You will need to be fit and sure footed, determined, and prepared for all weathers. Your… (read more)

Summer Series Leg

Turn up and run with your pals! The East Lothian Summer Series exists to allow us all to meet and run together during the summer in the East Lothian countryside. Each race is designed to allow runners of all abilities to take part and compete to the best of their abilities. Please note that this… (read more)

Tenacious Team Tackle Traprain

Danger!

Today is the 34th running of the Traprain Law Hill Race. I’ve ran this route countless times. Sometimes as a hard training run and sometimes as a gentle recovery run, mostly with fellow villager, runner and general clown, Lee Curtis. We’ve been up there in all seasons and conditions and even when it’s freezin’ cauld,… (read more)