A Message from the guys at HELP…. "HELP Goats Gallop is on Sunday 24th November probable 1030am start at Longyester Cottages. Please fell free to ask any Dunbar guys to come along and join in." If memory serves me well this is a 9(ish) mile circuit that has a bit of everything for everyone in it. Climbs, descents, heather, rough tussocky grass…and even a really nice scenic fast road section…
The new Dunbar Running Club "Buffs" have just arrived. Just in time for the cold nights and the cross country – sadly, though, NOT in time for the Doon Hill race (which was the whole point).Anyway. These can be worn as scarfs, balaclavas, hats, bandannas, caps, something called a "foulard" (no idea) or are handy as masks if you fancy a bit of a riot. Ladies can wear them as…
COME AND MEET RUNNING LEGEND RON HILL AT RUN and BECOME Run with Ron Thursday 20th Oct 12.30pm. RUN AND BECOME 66 Dalry Road Haymarket,EH11 2AY Running legend Ron Hill will be paying a visit to Run And Become, Edinburgh’s specialist running shop, from 12 noon on Thursday 20th October. Come and chat to, arguably, Britain’s greatest marathon runner, and tap into the experience of the former Olympian,…
In case anyone was thinking of this 10K. Please note the following message received from the race organiser that includes a change of date. "I am contacting you to let you know that the date for this race has been changed. This is due to an unforeseen problem with the venue. The new date is Sunday 8th May venue and times the same. Apologies for any inconvenience."
Initial results show that Dr Neil Jones finished the Barcelona Marathon today in a time of 3:57:04. Well done Neil.
Tesco vouchers for schools and clubs are again available in-store. If you wish to donate your vouchers to go towards the junior section, please pass them to Anne. Thank you.
I contacted you last year about the Marie Curie Whole Hog Challenge – a cross country obstacle race which has now become an annual event for Marie Curie Cancer Care, and we are now celebrating our third year! The race, approximately 12km long, incorporates the challenge of the wild terrain of the Scottish countryside, and the warmth of a grand hog roast party. It really is a fantastic adventure challenge…
Another set of photos from Sunday’s race.This time from Jim.Some very nice pictures of the course and surrounding scenery.http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157626042294929/Sometimes we miss what’s under our noses.For those of you of a mind for such matters… convert to greyscale andit’s very reminiscent of some classic ECM. For those not sominded……. sorry.
Pictures of yesterday’s leg of the Borders XC (our very own “home” fixture) can be viewed here: https://picasaweb.google.com/bobmarshall01/DUNBARCC2011#
Did you have a nice long sleeve yellow running top with you last night (Thursday 24th)? Did you take it off and hang it up on one of the handy new posts that have sprung up [very] close to the track? Did you go home and leave it there? Would you like it back? If the answer to all these is “yes” then please get in contact with Anne or…