Friday, December 18, 2009
Christmas/New Year
Monday, December 14, 2009
BORDERS CROSS COUNTRY
Results for the third leg of the Borders Cross Country series (held here at Dunbar) can now be found at : http://www.norhamrc.co.uk/
There’s also a good report of the race (and some excellent photos) on the Portobello site http://www.portobellorunners.co.uk/dunbarxc.htm
FESTIVE PHOTOS II
Jim’s photos from the Festive Half/11.4K(!) are at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11585673@N07/sets/72157622850443385/
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Marshals - Cross-Country
Sunday, December 06, 2009
FESTIVE
Friday, December 04, 2009
Torness Christmas Handicap Race - 18th December 2009
Invitations to the Torness Christmas handicap, as detailed below, are open to all Dunbar runners. If you are interested please email your name and expected result time to trevor.collins1@british-energy.com by Fri 11th December. It's a handicap race so authentication of any estimated times submitted may be requested. If it's any help, Ian Rowland ran the same course last year in 23:31 (in driving rain and a strong headwind). I'm afraid we can't offer access to the plant so post race showers etc will not be available. The North Sea may be used as a suitable alternative, if you're hardy and mildly unhinged!
Kind Regards
Fiona
The Torness Xmas Race (aka The Bob Wilson Handicap) will be held during lunchtime on 18th December, 1st runner usually sets off at about 12pm. The route is the customary circuit of Thorntonloch Beach, seawall, Skateraw Beach, Chapel Point and return via the old A1 and flask access road. Total distance is about 4 mls. Start/Finish from the Gatehouse.
Runners should raise money for charity by sponsorship or by contributing a nominal entry sub; the choice of charity being given to the runner raising the most cash.
Names of runners please to Trevor Collins (e-mail as above) by 11th December. Competitors enter at their own risk.
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Orthotics
I work in the Buchanan Clinic, Orthotics clinic, on Home Street
Edinburgh. We assess for & fit all different types of insoles & braces
to people with foot, ankle, knee, hip & back problems. I wondered if
this would be something some of the club members would be interested
in & if so I could post out further information if you could send me
an postal address.
Thankyou
Rachel Harper, Orthotist
Buchanan Clinic
54 Home Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9NA
Tel : 0131 228 9099
or check out the website - Our website is www.buchananorthotics.co.uk
and our email is sales@buchananorthotics.co.uk
4th down by the river
Ronhill Cambuslang 4th down by the river annual 10K Road Race & 3k Run
are run on accurate courses and will take place on 27th December this
year.The 10k race is an out and back flat, fast and scenic course down
by the river Clyde walkway.
Entrants form , for more information can be download a copy from the
website http://www.cambuslangharriers.org/files/RHC-10K-AND-3K.pdf
Thanks
Andrew Steven
Race secretary
Ronhill Cambuslang down by the river
POLL - LATEST RESULTS
Well the results are in.
40% of respondents claim they do less running during the winter months – no doubt spending more time gyrating around their living rooms hooked up to the latest “Wii-for-the-home-bound”.
A reassuring 48% attempt to maintain an average mileage and 10% positively love the cold and dark and try to get out and do a bit more than usual.
Anyway. Till next time… eyes right for our next poll.
Dunbar Cross-Country
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Borders Cross Country - Lauder
of the Borders Cross Country at Lauder.
Perhaps someone who took part in the race will be kind enough to
furnish us with a report.
In the meantime, the link below will take you to some shots by the
most stylish sports photographer today!
http://picasaweb.google.com/stu.hay/BordersCrossCountryLauderNov2009?feat=directlink
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Cross-Country - Norham
The 21st Borders Cross-Country Series got off to a flying start on Sunday 15th November, with 68 runners taking part in the junior event and 166 in the senior event at Norham. The course was particularly muddy in places, despite the sunny weather, giving the runners a challenging race, along with four stream crossings in the senior event.
Bruce Lindsay of Dunbar was first East Lothian runner home in the junior race, finishing in 14th place in 12:57. Andrew Gough finished in 13:40, with Keiran Floyd on his heels, finishing one second behind. Club mate Joseph Kowbel finished not too far behind in 13:59, with HELP's Robin Woods finishing in 14:16. Dunbar fielded 14 runners in total in the junior event including Greg Noble (14:31), Rory Somerville (15:04), Jordan Robbins (15:22), Cory Smith (15:48), Katherine Andrew (16:02), Katie Proudfoot (16:08), Claire Smith (17:08), Linda McCandlish (18:11), Anna Balfour (running for HELP – 19:20), Katrina Maguire (19:46) and Ruth Kowbel (20:36).
The senior race also attracted a number of East Lothian runners with Dunbar's Andrew Crichton taking second place overall, just six seconds behind Keith Hood of Corstorphine who finished in 23:31. Stuart Hay came in with a time of 26:13, quickly followed by club mate Ian Rowland in 26:17. Ian Sills finished two places behind in 26:33, with Grant Noble a second behind. Eddie Balfour and Sandy Wallace of HELP finished in 26:49 and 28:46 respectively, with Dunbar's Craig Goldie completing his first cross-country in a creditable time of 28:48. Also racing in the event were Brian Davidson and Lee Curtis (both Dunbar), Fred McCain (HELP), Neil Teather and Anne Hay (Dunbar), Saartje Drijver and Claire Simpson (HELP), Sheila Morrison, Sheila Kerr (both Dunbar) and Judith Donaldson (HELP).
All runners are looking forward to the next race in the series, taking place at Lauder on the 29th.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Lauder Cross-Country
The Leisure Centre in Lauder will be open for 10.30-1.30 for somewhere warm to change/use the loo and have a shower. please do not bring any of the cross country course in with you-IE LEAVE ANY DIRTY SHOES OUTSIDE.
The Limpers will provide hot drinks and bikkies during and after the races for a donation from runners and supporters.Marshals and Red Cross will be welcome to enjoy refreshments provided courtesy of us. This will be in the park or at the Leisure centre if the weather is appaling
Please Park your car respectfully in the village-the park is around 400m from the Leisure centre. try and car share where possible to avoid congestion and parking in front of Lauder Kirk which strangly enough is pretty busy on a Sunday.
If you have not done the route before it involves a lot of hills and mud as well as water and the odd gate and duckboards and occaisional wildlife and dog walkers. It is suitable for most types of trail shoes but spikes might cause problems on short stretch of tarmac path and duckboards.
And finally
Please exchange pleasantries with our Marshals and timekeepers-they would rather be running but are there for your safety and security.
Have a great run on the 29th
Graeme Sutherland
Lauderdale Limpers
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Christmas Intervals
Please let Theresa or Anne know asap if you are interested in coming, specifying whether you are interested in the interval session or just the meal.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
MDAC - CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
Can you please forward this to your members on the off chance someone wants a good bop and some turkey.
MDAC are having a Christmas Party Night.
Venue: Ravelston House (close to the Ship Inn on the East side of Musselburgh)
Date: Friday 4th December
Time: 7.30pm to 1 am
Cost: £30 (£10 deposit to Marilyn). This includes a hot buffet served at 8pm.
Put all that training to good use, by dancing non-stop for 5 hours (half hour off for food).
Please e-mail Marilyn to confirm a place
Marilyn.Tweedie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Thanks
Gordon
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
GOATS GALLOP - MORE PHOTOS
These can be viewed at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11585673@N07/sets/72157622645468207/
Run 4 It
Please let Anne know as soon as possible if you will be coming along - Anne.Hay@gmail.com
Monday, November 09, 2009
GOATS GALLOP
Photos of the Goat’s Gallop are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/stu.hay/GoatsGallop2009?feat=directlink
(Photos by Anne)
Friday, November 06, 2009
Cross-Country - Dunbar
Monday, November 02, 2009
GOAT'S GALLOP (08/11/09)
Please note that this year's Goat's Gallop will be on 8th November. Meeting at Longyester Cottages. Start time 10.30am
Friday, October 30, 2009
East Lothian Athletics Development Group
Anne has given notice that she is stepping down from the group and is looking for someone who would be happy to represent Dunbar Running Club at the meetings (usually four a year plus the AGM). If anyone is interested and would like further information, please contact Anne as soon as possible.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
London Marathon
Junior Club Presentation Night
The club shields and medals from Dalkeith will be presented.
Coffee/Tea and nibbles will be available.
Friday, October 23, 2009
"FESTIVE HALF"......... (AND 10K)
The date for this will be Sunday 6th December.
An invitation has again been extended to members of Musselburgh AC and HELP, so we hope to see quite a few runners on the day (fancy dress optional!).
Please let Stuart know if you are taking part and your anticipated time. Remember this is a handicapped event - the intention is that everyone will finish at 12:00 noon, so the start times will by staggered, based on how long you think it will take to do your chosen distance.
BORDERS CROSS COUNTRY - 2009/2010
The dates for the 2009/2010 Borders Cross Country Series have now been set. The dates are:-
Date Venue
15/11/09 Norham
29/11/09 Lauder
13/12/09 Dunbar
10/01/10 Gala’
31/01/10 Berwick
28/02/10 Peebles
Course details will be published on the cross country section of the Norham website ( http://www.norhamrc.co.uk/ ).
Race start times are as previous years. Junior races start at 11:30 and senior races start at 12:00 (may be slightly later if junior races overrun). Runners are advised to turn up early for the first race to help ease congestion at registration.
Costs for the 2009/2010 series are £12 for seniors and £6 for juniors. This is a one off payment that enters the athlete for all six races.
Note:
This series has become increasingly popular in recent years and runners are reminded that an influx of runners into small communities can cause parking problems. Runners are asked to share transport wherever possible and to park vehicles considerately. As ever, runners are asked to act with consideration for local residents. Runners should also be aware that changing and toilet facilities may, in some cases, be “spartan”.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
POLL - THE RESULTS
Well, the results of another highly scientific poll are in…. and what an ungrateful bunch we are!
Only 34% of respondents keep and cherish all those hard earned medals, while 45% of us bung ‘em in a drawer.
A surprising 10% of us regard them as useless clutter and dispose of them while 9% at least keep the ones that are “special”.
All makes you wonder why race organisers bother really.
Anyway. Another exciting poll can be found to your right, and up a bit.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
HELP CEILIDH. AN INVITE TO SWAP YOUR RUNNING SHOES FOR DANCING SHOES.....
You are all warmly invited to the Help ceilidh on Saturday 24th October at 7.30pm in Tyninghame Village Hall. This promises to be a fantastic event, even better than last year, anc tickets are available at £7 (including food but not drink - you need to bring your own) from Ian Murphy, tel 01620 829357 or Joe Forte's shop.
Hope to see you there.
Best wishes
Ian Murphy
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
London Marathon 2010
From Dunbar to Inverness
Dunbar Running Club hosted their annual 10 mile mile multi-terrain race on Saturday, sponsored by British Energy.
The gale-force conditions made the run a difficult one, particularly on the final climb, but that didn't deter the winner, 17 year old Andrew Crichton of Dunbar Running Club, from finishing in under an hour in 59:35, nearly four minutes ahead of Moray Peterson of Portobello, who finished in 1:03:33. Stuart MacLeod of Edinburgh AC finished third in 1:04:23. He was closely followed by Charlie Gillon of Alnwick Harriers, who took first veteran prize in 1:04:39. First male supervet was Stuart Symington of Dunbar in 1:06:56.
First female over the line was Katy Anderson of Gala Harriers in 1:12:08 – well ahead of the second placed female, club mate Jane Chalmers, who finished in 1:18:15. Third female was Marie Storrie of Lothian Running Club in 1:20:46. The female vertan prize went to Saran Jones of Lothian in 1:23:17 and first female supervet went to Jill Horsburgh of Lothian in 1:24:26. The male team prize was presented to Dunbar – Andrew, Stuart and Ross Combe; the female team prize to Lothian – Marie, Saran and Jill.
Race Director, Stuart Hay, thanked the sponsors and everyone who helped make the event a successful one.

The following day, several Dunbar runners took part in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and 10K. Ian Rowland finished the Marathon in 2:38:02 (46th overall), with Stuart Hay finishing in 3:00:31. Rhona Anderson had an incredible debut into the Marathon distance with a time of 3:10:55, which gave her a prize in the female veteran category. Richard Taylor also ran an excellent first Marathon with a time of 3:13:41. Also competing were Steve Pattison (3:35:18), Emma Taylor (3:47:12), Neil Jones (3:47:52 a PB), Anne Hay (3:51:13), Mary Pattison (3:55:30 - a PB), Valerie Herring (4:13:08) and Sheila Morrison (4:54:31). Running in the 10K were Andrew Anderson (43:10) and Jamie Cherrie (46:06).
Monday, October 05, 2009
BRITISH ENERGY, DUNBAR 10 MILE RACE. RESULTS AVAILABLE
Thursday, October 01, 2009
DOON HILL - ROUTE
The above map shows the route of this year's British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile race.
Please note that there have been one or two small changes to the route from previous years, to take into account East Lothian Councils new pathways scheme (or whatever it's called).
Hopefully the weather will be kind to us.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hawick Half-Marathon
Four Dunbar runners travelled to the Borders on Sunday to take part in the Hawick Half Marathon, a challenging course, taking in Clarilaw and Horsleyhill. Stuart Hay came in second overall in a time of 1:20:59, with Richard Taylor coming in 6th in 1:25:28 – taking three minutes off his previous best for the distance. Rhona Anderson defended her title as first lady, improving her time from last year and finishing 10th overall in 1:29:49, with Anne Hay coming in further down the field in 1:50:23.
The previous Sunday had seen Lee Curtis taking part in the difficult Ben Nevis race finishing in a creditable time of 2:23:43.
At the FreshnLo Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on the same Sunday, Brian Davidson achieved a personal best in the 10K with a time of 43:27, with Theresa Leslie finishing in 1:02:13. Suzanne McCullough finished her first Half Marathon in 2:03:39, with Katy Gardiner finishing in 2:14:04.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
LIFE'S ONE BIG HOLIDAY ANYWAY...
90% of respondents to our latest poll report that they take shoes and kit with them to sunnier climes and run while on holiday.
10% prefer a complete break
A new poll appears to your right.....
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Reminder From Gordon Eadie - Musselburgh Turf Cutting Race
To help with catering, can you please confirm to me if you intend to run.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Great North Run
I have in my possession two entries for the Great North Run on
September 20th. If anyone at the club are interested, or know anyone
else who may be then (given the short notice) I'll let them go on the
cheap.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
"I'm Ready For You Now Mr De Milne"..........
Who knows you could be the next Sean Connery. Then again you might
have some talent..
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Dear Sir/Madam
We are currently casting a Scottish feature film called Eagle Of The
Ninth, directed by Kevin MacDonald (Last King Of Scotland), which will be
shot in Scotland October 2009.
We are looking for males aged 20-30 years old, specifically with a fit,
lean physiques to appear in the film as "Seal Warriors". These are
supporting artists roles and will be heavily featured in the film.
Artists will be needed for several consecutive days in October and will be
FULLY PAID.
We would be extremely grateful if you can circulate this email to your
male runners and ask them to get in touch on the number below a.s.a.p as
we are holding casting sessions this week.
Many thanks,
CLAIRE F CATTERSON
Des Hamilton Casting
4 Lynedoch Crescent
Glasgow
G3 6EQ
T: 0141 353 0388
for further information please go to www.deshamilton.com
CLAIRE F CATTERSON
Des Hamilton Casting
4 Lynedoch Crescent
Glasgow
G3 6EQ
T: 0141 353 0388
for further information please go to www.deshamilton.com
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20-30, lean and fit? Well thats most of us out the frame.
Monday, August 10, 2009
A Devil of a Race
HADDINGTON HALF - MORE PHOTOS

Sunday, August 09, 2009
EAST LOTHIAN 5K CHAMP'S
East Lothian 5k Champs
This is the first running of this event.
The race will be open to the senior members of the Musselburgh,
Haddington and Dunbar Clubs, and will be held at St Davids Campus,
Dalkeith in conjunction with East Lothian Junior Champs. The race
starts at 11 am, with registration at 10.30am.
MUSSELBURGH TURF CUTTING RACE
Saturday 12th September
Race will be run in an orienteering format with checkpoints at each of
Musselburgh's Turf Cutting Stations, a total distance of approximately
7.5 miles. The race will start at 11:00 am from Pinkie playing fields
and will be open to senior members of MDAC plus the Haddington and
Dunbar Clubs. The race will be followed by soup and sandwiches.
HADDINGTON HALF
Friday, August 07, 2009
LAMMERMUIR CIRCUIT
The proposed date for the Lammermuir Circuit is Saturday September 5th.
Traditionally we have organised this so that runners can do a set distance (10k, 13.1 miles, 20 miles or the “full fat” 30 mile run). However, we thought that this year we would do something different – relays! Yes really, “relays”.
Runners can opt for how many they want in their team, how far each of them wants to run or even how many times you want to run (you could run more than one leg if you want).
And remember with so many committed to running in this years Loch Ness Marathon this is an ideal opportunity to fit in a long(ish) training run before the big event over terrain that’s every bit as challenging and certainly just as scenic as Loch Ness.
PLEASE let us know a.s.a.p. if you want to take part, what distance you would like to run and then we will arrange for transport to drop off and collect runners from their start and end points.
So far, at least, one runner has signed up for the “full fat”, so why not sign up for a leg of the relay at least to keep them company on part of their journey.
As ever soup and sandwiches (and pizza) will be laid on at the end.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Eddie "IZ" Running

Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Islay Half Marathon
Half Marathon on Saturday with a time of 1:30:20
Full results available here http://www.islayhalfmarathon.co.uk/
SHOES
ASICS, it would appear, are the shoe of choice, with 43% saying that's what they choose to put their feet in.
4% went for ADIDAS, 14% for Mizuno, 17% for NIKE, 9% opt for New Balance, 7% for Saucony, and one runner who didn't give a dam as long as the price was right.
Eyes right and upwards for another poll of little or no significance.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Running Event With A Twist
Jenny Smith
East Fundraiser
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Carfraemill to Gifford
Saturday, July 25, 2009
MUSSELBURGH 10K

Photos can be found here... http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/stu.hay/Musselburgh10k25July2009?feat=directlink
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Jedburgh Running Festival - 25th October 2009
The 8th running of the Half Marathon and the new 10K both start at 11.00 am on Sunday 25th October and we are hoping to attract the continuing large entry for the Half Marathon as well as a substantial number of new participant to the 10K race.
Last years Half Marathon was won in a time of 67.17 minutes (male) and 81.02 (female) from amongst an international field.
We are now taking registration for this year's events and we hope that from within your club there may be some interest and entrants.
Interested parties can go to www.jedburghhalfmarathon.org.uk and register on line.
The principal sponsor of this event is Starrett who is a major local employer.
John Henderson
Race Promotion
Jedburgh Events Forum.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Golden League
Win 50 tickets for your club to go to the televised international athletics meeting in Grangemouth - also the inaugural Golden League Final - on the evening of Wednesday 26th August (Grangemouth Stadium, Falkirk).
All you have to do is ensure that your club completes the most Equity surveys by Tuesday 18th August to win.
scottishathletics is committed to achieving the Equity Standards Preliminary Level and in order to do this we need your help to complete the audit. It takes less than five minutes to do, so please click on the link below and encourage your club members to do the same:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AUl0spO_2bsgIJOPUQLtW9_2bw_3d_3d
The Equity Standard has four different levels and scottishathletics has achieved the first 'Foundation Level' and is now going for the next level up - 'Preliminary Level'.
The purpose of the Standard is to develop the organisation in terms of the culture, policies, leadership and people to promote democracy and fairness within the sport. It also aims to improve the services offered such as programmes, communications and customer service - however, in order to find out where our gaps are in achieving Equity, we need as many members as possible to complete the audit.
Many thanks for your help.
Fiona Curr
Marketing Manager
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Family Day
There is to be a Family Day at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre on Sunday 2nd August from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with various stalls, a children's entertainer etc. It has been suggested that we may want to organise some fun events such as egg and spoon races, sack races and the like, so if anyone is able to help out or has suggestions of what we can do on the day, please contact Anne as soon as possible.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Coastal Run

Seventeen members of the club made the journey to Beadnell on Sunday to take part in the popular Northumberland Coastal Race, a 14 mile route over mixed terrain. The race started in 1979 with just 12 competitors and now has over 1000 runners vying to enter the event. The course takes in Dunstanburgh Castle and Craster Village along the route, finishing on the beach at Alnmouth.
Ian Rowland came 21st overall in 1:29:09, with club mate Stuart Hay finishing 40 seconds behind in 25th place. Ian Sills and Graeme Jones finished 1:33:10 and 1:37:11 respectively, with Richard Taylor finishing in 1:41:43. Also competing on the day were Steve Pattison 1:49:05, Brian Davidson 1:51:28, Anne Hay 1:56:38, Neil Teather 1:57:08, Frank Weissgerber 1:57:52, Emma Taylor 1:58:13, Jamie Cherrie 2:05:09, Mary Pattison 2:06:16, Fiona Brewster 2:12:27, Sheila Morrison 2:15:59, Valerie Herring 2:19:51 and Theresa Leslie 2:25:55.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Club Championship 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
SUMMER SERIES - RESULTS
The results from race 3 of the Summer Series are now available from the Summer Series website:
http://eastlothiansummerseries.blogspot.com
Thursday, July 02, 2009
LISTEN UP!
Well there you go then. The results of another thrilling, yet ultimately pointless, poll have been collected, collated, sorted and ….. well briefly looked at to be honest.
Quite a big response this time round, and its interesting to note that while 26% of you think MP3 players are OK for training the vast majority believe they should be either banned from races or even have no place in running at all (53% support a ban while a further 16% think they have no place in running).
One solitary runner voted that they couldn’t live without theirs.
I said, “One solitary runner voted that they couldn’t live without theirs”…. OI !! I said “One solitary runner voted that they couldn’t live without theirs”… If you took those things out your ears you might hear me!!
Cast your eyes to the right and to the top for another poll.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday Training
NUMBER SWAP
In case you missed it. The following was in the Scotsman the other day….
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TWO runners have been banned from competing in the Edinburgh Marathon for life after they were caught swapping entry numbers.
The Scottish club athletes – a man and a woman – were caught after the man completed the 26.2 miles in a time which saw him win a prize for finishing in the top ten of female runners.
A member of the pair's running club is said to have called organisers after seeing the time, which was faster than the woman could run.
It is the first time competitors have been banned from the event.
Damien O'Looney, Edinburgh marathon marketing director, said: "If something had happened to the male runner we wouldn't have known who he was or who to contact because we would have had the details for the woman who had registered for the race.
"We decided to take action by banning them for life because otherwise Scottish Athletics were going to take action and we thought it would be better if they were banned from our race rather than every race in Scotland."
In a statement, the Marathon organisers said: "Edinburgh Marathon Limited has issued an indefinite ban for the Marathon and races organised by GSI events to a male runner who completed the marathon wearing a race number that was issued to a female competitor. The female athlete has also been banned. The action was taken in conjunction with Scottish Athletics."
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
COSTAL RUN - MEAL
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A message from Keith Burns
sandals - left after the Traprain Race.
Available for collection by calling me at 01620 860257.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
COSTAL RUN - 12th JULY
The bus for the clubs outing to the Costal Run will be leaving Hallhill at 6:30. This should give us enough time to get down to Beadnell and get registered (we have to pick up those timing chip diddlies as well as numbers). The bus that has been booked holds slightly more than the number of runners registered – so we could take passengers. 6:30 is, sadly, an ungodly hour so it is hoped that jollity and frivolity can be kept to a minimum.
The bus will then be waiting for us at the end at Alnmouth, with our kit.
A meal has been booked at the Saddle Hotel in Alnmouth at 2:00pm (this is the last sitting at the hotel). The bus is then scheduled to collect us at 5:00pm for the return journey.
Please inform Stuart or Anne if you wish to go on the bus and to the meal.
Oh… And remember your sun cream (that means you Graeme).
Monday, June 15, 2009
Trapain Law Race II (A.K.A "More Photos")
Mary says that the queue of runners at the water crossing with Ian
Rowland in it looks like the scene from the full monty, even the hand
movements are the same. In another photo, Fiona looks to have made
some new friends as they all linked together crossing the river.
Steve
LAW RACE - Jim's Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11585673@N07/sets/72157619727400768/
Thanks to Jim for these..
Thursday, June 11, 2009
HEALTH LEVELS
On the same day as the WHO raised the level of swine flu to “pandemic”, Dunbar Running Club wish to raise the state of alert of their current “Lurgy” outbreak from “Aww, poor you” status to full “Jesus! Keep away fi’ me wi’ that”.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
SUMMER SERIES - RESULTS, RACE 1
The results from the first summer series race can be found at http://eastlothiansummerseries.blogspot.com
There’s also some photos..
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
EDINBURGH MARA' - BRIAN'S PHOTOS

Brian was on hand to take some really nice pictures. More can be found at .. http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dunbar.running/BriansMarathonPics?feat=directlink
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
POLL - RESULTS
More fun than the Euro Elections and probably more relevant to most peoples lives, the results of our last poll are now in.
38% of respondents stated that they enjoy running on the beach, which was 5% more than the 33% who said they liked the open road (may be slightly less than 33% after some runners altercation with the tarmac at Edinburgh J ).
Surprisingly 47% said they like to run over hill and dale and a massive 66% reported a distinct fondness for forest and woodland paths (so – given that, we’ll see most of you at next winters cross country races).
The most surprising finding was that 52% reported they enjoyed “running alone”. A club for people who like to run alone? There’s a novelty.
Please find another exciting and deeply relevant poll to the right hand side of this sentence…..
That’s the one… to the right and up a bit……
McCains Scottish National Championships 2009
The Scottish National Championships, supported by McCain, will take place at Pitreavie, Dunfermline on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2009
The event, hosted by Fife Council and with highlights on Channel 4.
The entry closing date for the Scottish National Championships is Monday 8th June. Downloadable forms and phone entry (0131 539 7320) are available, but enter cheaper online through the scottishathletics website at www.scottishathletics.org.
A total prize purse of £6,800 is on offer, with prizes for the first, second and third placed finalist in every event:
1st: £100 (plus gold medal awards and £25 for scottishathletics member coaches)
2nd: £50
3rd: £25
The event doubles up as round two of the inaugural scottishathletics Golden League series. For more information check out the scottishathletics website: http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/index.php?p=227
The event also forms part of the McCain UKA Challenge Series for 2009. For more information check out the UKA website: http://www.uka.org.uk/competitions/uk-challenge/
Details including entrants and timetable will be posted in due course on the scottishathletics website: http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/index.php?p=80&itemType=fixtures&itemId=9955
The event will be supported by a 'Fife's Fastest Kid' challenge
Hosting the Championships at Pitreavie ensures athletes and coaches will have access to the most modern indoor training facility in Scotland for final preparation
For additional event-specific information please contact scottishathletics Event Manager Ross Cunningham on telephone: 0131 539 7344 or email: ross.cunningham@scottishathletics.org.uk
Monday, June 01, 2009
Could be a Busy Summer....
A week ahead of the Edinburgh Marathon, several Dunbar runners took part in various events in the race calendar.
Junior coach Ross Combe took part in the Cape Wrath Marathon, part of the 8th year of the Cape Wrath Challenge, which sees several events taking place over a six day period. Ross finished the Marathon in a commendable time of 3:40:14.
On Friday 22nd The Black Rock 5 took place in Kinghorn, with Ian Rowland coming 26th out of 730 finishers in 26:51, closely followed by Stuart Hay who took 28th place in 26:54. Brian Davidson followed up his excellent run of the previous week at Kinross, finishing in 31:46. Other Dunbar runners taking part in the popular event were Neil Jones, Anne Hay, Sheila Morrison, Theresa Leslie and Jamie Cherrie.
Sunday 24th saw the inaugural West Lothian Run (Half Marathon) in which Lee Curtis finished the Bathgate course in 1:43:17 as part of his preparation for the Edinburgh Marathon. Club mate Ian Rowland travelled further afield for his Marathon on 31 May, coming 66th out of 13,291 finishers, with a time of 2:56:50, at the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
NORHAM, CASTLE BANK CHALLENGE
The notice below has been received from Norham Running Club.
This is a great wee race, and there are fewer places any nicer to have a pleasant run on a summers evening…..
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NORHAM RUNNING CLUB
THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2009
STEWART BLACK MEMORIAL MULTI TERRAIN
CASTLE BANK CHALLENGE
TIME TRIAL
SPONSOR
JAMES H GREENWOOD & COMPANY LTD.
(Chartered accountants)
DISTANCE 6K APPROX 13 years and upwards
And 4K APPROX for 11-12 years
HELD IN NORHAM VILLAGE
ENTRIES ON THE DAY £3.00 ATTACHED, £5.00 UNATTACHED FROM 6.30PM
FIRST RUNNER OFF 7.15PM
PRIZE LIST
1ST FEMALE / MALE TIME TRIAL WINNER: - £ 20.00 VOUCHER EACH
2ND FASTEST £ 15.00 VOUCHER
3RD FASTEST £ 10.00 VOUCHER
1st FASTEST FEMALE VET AND MALE VET £ 5.00 EACH
1ST JUNIOR MALE AND FEMALE (13 - 19 YEARS) £ 5.00 VOUCHER EACH
1ST JUNIOR MALE AND FEMALE (11 - 12 YEARS) £ 5.00 VOUCHER EACH
1ST TEAM OF 3 CLUB RUNNERS WITH FASTEST COMBINED TIME
1ST TEAM OF 3 UNATTACHED RUNNERS WITH FASTEST COMBINED TIME
ONE PRIZE ONLY PER RUNNER APART FROM TEAMS
Run under UKA rules
IN AID OF THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Thursday, May 28, 2009
SUMMER SERIES
The East Lothian Summer Series has a new site this year:
http://eastlothiansummerseries.blogspot.com
Keep visiting for up to date info of events, photos of races (assuming anyone takes some) and results.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Loch Leven
The 26th Loch Leven Half Marathon took place on Saturday 16th May, with several East Lothian club runners travelling to Kinross to take part in the popular event. The changeable weather meant many of the runners were caught in a downpour in the last miles, but that was made up for with the hospitality of the local club, Kinross Road Runners, who organised the event.
Ian Rowland came in 15th overall, out of 510 runners completing the course, with a time of 1:21:05, with club mate Stuart Hay coming in 19th in 1:21:37. In his first ever Half Marathon, Brian Davidson achieved an impressive 1:41:44, finishing well ahead Jamie Cherrie (1:46:28), Anne Hay (1:46:56) and Theresa Leslie (2:06:42).
Some Recent Races (well, ones we know about.....)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
RIGG RACE
A great race - but NOT one for those of us who will be tapering down for marathons :-(
Friday, May 08, 2009
"WELL, I WOULD WALK 500 MILES..."
…Or so sang overtly teuchterish, off-key, beat combo “The Proclaimers”.
You it would appear, from the results of our last poll, would rather run 500 miles – then change your shoes.While 40% said they replaced their shoes after about 500 miles a significant 20% said they only replace their shoes once a year.Either a low annual mileage or risking knee problems there……
Results were:
About 300 miles 6%
About 400 miles 13%
About 500 miles 40%
About 600 miles 6%
About 700 miles 13%
Once a year or so 20%
A new poll is published today.