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Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon

Neil — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:10:53 +0000

Andy wins the Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon
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.

Further information can be found on the BAMM website by clicking HERE.

Andy’s race report can be found by clicking HERE.

Ben Rinnes Hill Race course record broken

Neil — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:14:27 +0000

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.

Richie Cunningham finished 13th in 2.17.05 and Fabienne Thompson was 6th lady overall in 2.54.05. Lynne Bennet reached the finish at the Dufftown Highland Games showground in 3.01.09, Andy Sim was 71st in 3.10.07 and Alison West was 3rd F50 in 3.14.28.

A selection of race photo’s courtesy of Carnethy’s Steve Fallon can be found HERE.

Training for Mountain Running.

Neil — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:51:22 +0000

Here is a link to a good article about training for mountain running HERE

It is from the Australian Mountain Running Association

http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au

Durisdeer Hill Race

Neil — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:10:57 +0000

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.

Gregor was shouting, “What took you so long!”

We were rewarded by great weather and a well organised race, new course records with a great feed at the end. Perhaps a theme emerging here. Thanks to Adam Anderson of Carnethy the race organiser for a great race and loads of cakes.

Race Profile (click for larger image)

The registration and cake eating were both in an old church and the latter sitting amongst the headstones of the graveyard. Quite symbolic.

There was a record race entry of 300. Normally it is a much smaller field.

Some Photos from Tommy HERE

I don’t have full results yet. Winners HERE

Thanks to Chris Upson & SHR we have a whole bunch of photos HERE

Full Carnegie results soon.

What is Steve King thinking? HERE

Answers in the comments section

Hill Runs and Recce Suggestions

Paul Davies — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:52:19 +0000

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.

Hill Run – 7pm 10/04/08 – Scotlandwell

Paul Davies — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:35:05 +0000

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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Off road run – 7pm Thur 03/04/08 – Blairadam Forest

Paul Davies — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:28:49 +0000

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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Cancelled – proposed long run on 16/03/08

Paul Davies — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:45:44 +0000

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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Dave Macleod Lecture

Neil — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:30:32 +0000

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.

Hillbilly Spotted in Kinloch Rannoch

Neil — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:25:51 +0000

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.

Looking more closely a Carnegie vest was spotted in the line up. This reporter didn’t hang around to see the end of the race, as getting wetter on the inside than the already drenched outside proved more important on the day.

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