GOATS GALLOP 24th NOVEMBER

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…

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BUFF

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…

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Run With Ron

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,…

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Cursa Muntanya Torrelavit 10km

Cursa Muntanya Torrelavit 10km

Whilst holidaying near Barcelona I found this local 10km hill/trail race to do up in the mountains. Not a bad little race and my first experience of Spanish running. ŒThe Fiesta de L¹Esport, Torrelavit¹ included a couple of kids races, but the main event was the 10km. Set in a small town in what appeared to be the middle of nowhere, over 300 runners turned up to run. Torrelavit¹s version…

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GALA 10K

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."  

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Marie Curie Whole Hog Cross-Country Adventure Race

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…

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DUNBAR XC – MORE PHOTOS.

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.

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