Carnegie Harrier Andy Symonds teamed up with Jethro Lennox (Shettleston) to contest the Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon in Sweden last weekend. The 70km race is a two-day mountain orienteering event where two-person teams spend the night on the mountain. Björkliden is situated 124 miles north of the Artic circle.Andy and Jethro who represented the SAAB Salomon team in the race excelled once again to win the event in 14 hours 26 mins 48 secs.
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Andy Symonds won Saturday’s Ben Rinnes Hill Race in 1.56.55. Andy’s winning run saw him remove 5 seconds from the previous best time whch was set by Jon Duncan back in 2000. The 14 mile Ben Rinnes Hill Race sets of from Dufftown, involves 4900 feet of climbing and attracted a field of 85 runners.
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Here is a link to a good article about training for mountain running HERE
It is from the Australian Mountain Running Association
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Seven Hillbillies made the trek down to Dumfries and Galloway for the Durisdeer Hill race. Tommy L , Steve K, Kenny M, Andy S, Alison W, Neil C and Sandy B.
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Over the next few weeks there are a lot of hill runs both during the weekends and during the week (see the calendar for details). If you are interested in running any recce’s or social runs during this time can you please let me know. Also if you have any suggestions for any routes or you would like to lead a run please let me know and I will get things organised for you.
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Hill Run Venue – Scotlandwell Church Time – 7pm Date - Thursday 10th April Directions – From the M90 take jct 4, head into Scotlandwell and the car park is on the left by the church. Plan - 6ish mile run on the hills What to bring - Appropriate footwear (preferably fell shoes), windproof / waterproof (depending on weather).
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The first Thursday night off road run of the year (since the clocks have gone forward) is planned for 03/04/08. The plan is to set off from Blairadam Forest Main Car Park at 7pm for an easy 6ish mile hilly run through the forest. I look forward to seeing you there.
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As I am not aware of any interest in the proposed long run on 16/03/08 this run is now cancelled, however Ian Johnson has organised a long run for lunchtime from Dunfermline if anyone is interested.
yours,
Paul
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The Cioch Mountaineering Club is holding a very special lecture in the Pitbauchlie House Hotel in Dunfermline at 8pm on Thursday 21 February 2008. It is by Dave Macleod, not only the best rock climber in Scotland today, but also one of the world’s most accomplished climbers. You may remember there was a programme on BBC in the latter part of 2007 about him and his climb up Hell’s Lum Crag in the Cairngorms. Tickets are priced at only £4 and are available from Summits in Dunfermline and on the door on the night subject to availability. It promises to be a great evening.
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Spotted in Kinloch Rannoch by our Roving ReporterThe Kinloch Rannoch Games took place on Saturday under miserable conditions, with constant driving rain making going soft underfoot. Not to be put down, the competitors lined up for the short hill race up a local brae.
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