Quite a crowd gathered this year just outside the Masons Arms for the start of the 2010 "Black Bun Run".For the first time in a few years, the weather was kind and there was no sign of snow or ice. Welcome news indeed for those that insist on "vest and shorts only" for this race.23 runners, from young to not-so-young, ran along Edinburgh Road to West Barns before doing a…
"Boffins", "scientists", "researchers" … what a bunch.This may be of interest to those intending a marathon next year.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12042617 Probably best though just to file this report in the drawer marked "No Shit, Sherlock"
Title says it all folks.Bloody snow.
Next year will be the 25th Anniversary of the club – the present club was founded in 1986, though there was a running club in Dunbar in 1930’s (Dunbar has always had a number of keen runners) – so we should mark the occasion in some way, whether by way of an anniversary race event or a dinner/dance. If anyone has any idea of how we should celebrate this anniversary, please e-mail Anne with…
The last session for the senior members before the festive season will be Thursday 23rd December (though if we’re under several feet of snow, that might change…). We will resume on Thursday 6th January 2011, as Hallhill is closed on the 4th. The Black Bun Run will, as ever, take place on Hogmanay at 7:00 pm. Anyone who wishes to take part/spectate/help with time-keeping should meet up at the Mason’s Arms…
From Graeme Sutherland : The very popular new year run is back with our friends and rivals from Gala. date 2nd january Start time -10.00 am at Tweedbank Trackfinish time 11.30-12.00 at Lauderdale Hotel where there will be changing/heat/toilets/parking. Cost £5.50 for tea/coffee and bacon rolls/egg rolls. The full route is via the Southern Upland Way and is around 9 miles but if you feel you are not up to it you can start at…
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Couple of more photos from Jim of Val out for a run in sunnier climes(Oz).You remember the "sun" don’t you?
Jim writes.."An entry for the comp from Val – at Wagga Wagga Road Runners with GeoffBreese." Just what we need in these cold snowy days – reminders that some placesstill have warmth and sun.
Stuart writes: Bad news folks. The second leg of the XC due to be held at Lauder this Sunday (12th December) has also been postponed/cancelled. Please keep an eye on the borders XC website (http://www.bordersxc.com) for any news of reorganised events or future cancellations. And remember: just because a race is cancelled it’s not an excuse to sit about eating sweeties and watching crap on the telly. Get your grippy…