Heading over the Carter Bar last Sunday the heavens opened and the prospects of a dry Windy Gyle race looked remote. We even wondered if the bad weather route might be invoked. However, things improved and the normal 9 mile route was on, although the wind was starting to get up. The first section of the horse-shoe route had a pleasant tail wind and Keith Murray soon settled into his stride at the sharp end. Jim Knox started near the back but was soon threading his way through the field, and Lindsey Knox started near Jim then watched his orange shorts disappear over the horizon. The runners were amused to find the Mountain Rescue landrover in a ditch near the top of Windy Gyle, a bit too slippy after all the rain. Along the ridge the sideways wind was getting fairly strong and some of the slighter-built runners were having a struggle. Then the heavy rain started, battering into our faces on the last leg towards the finish. Keith ploughed on, heading for an excellent 3rd place/1st MV40 in 68 minutes. Jim had trouble seeing through his glasses in the rain and run out of steam too on his longest run for about 2 years, finishing in 17th place/1st MV60 in 82 minutes. Lindsey decided to stop and put on a waterproof but missed out on a PB by 40 seconds in the process, drat, in a time of 92 minutes for 25th place/2nd LV40/3rd Lady. The prizegiving was the usual beer and chocolates, and we had the added bonus of an adder at the finish line which wasn’t keen to move.
Report from Lindsey Knox
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Yetholm Hill Race 12.8km 762m - Sun 1st June
Having been basking in the sunshine at Earlston Games the previous day Harriers Kenny Short and Keith Murray ventured into the Cheviots in miserable conditions on Sunday for the Yetholm Hill Race. In keeping with Earlston however host club Norham had decided to run the race the "wrong" way round, running the course in an anticlockwise direction for the first time and this coupled with the low cloud caused enough confusion to send about half of the 66 runner field on an unplanned diversion. The route change meant that the cattle trodden field normally undertaken by weary legs was at the start of the race before a steep climb up onto Staerough Hill and a rollercoaster run over Sunnyside Hill, Wildgoose Hill and Latchley Hill. At this point several runners strayed off course following the wall downhill before climbing back up to Curr via the bad weather Pennine Way route, although this may well have been a cunning plan to avoid the toughest part of the course as the direct climb up the Curr proved to be. The tried and tested navigation method of following the runner in front, especially when he's from the home club kept both Harriers on course and after turning at the off the top of the Curr we were to be met by cold wind and the "lost souls" heading in the opposite direction. From here the race followed the higher Pennine Way route and proved to be an excellent run over Black Hag, Steer Rig and White Law before an exhilarating descent of about 2 miles at full throttle. Both Harriers enjoyed good runs with Murray finishing 4th in 1:16:23 just edging out 5th placed Short in 1:16:38 although if Kenny knew there were 2 bottles of beer at stake for 3rd MV40 his 800m speed may well have prevailed. Will Horsley of NFR won impressively having time to go the long way round and still finish over 2 minutes clear in 1:13:58.
Report from Keith Murray
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Isle of Harris Marathon 26th May '08
During the long trip up it was a pleasure to meet fellow harrier Alan Inglis briefly in Ullapool who'd just finished his saturday race and was travelling home with family. After a days rest in Stornoway got the bus down to Tarbet early monday. Jim Bruce gave great commentry on the local landscape, history and of course local races, pointing out that the south of England was underwater while we were basking in sunshine. This raised a cheer from the runners! It all helped to settle pre-race nerves. After some waiting around at the start at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, Graham Henry (Portobello) got proceedings off with a sprint up the first hill but then decided he would leave his 2:03 attempt for another day! After about 2 miles I found myself drifting off the front, not something I'm used to but I moderated my efforts as we'd already seen the first 9 miles and were reliably informed that the second half was even hillier, and boy was it just. A few miles of flat followed by a loop round Tarbet led to some of the toughest but most beautiful landscapes I've seen. A group of cyclists ahead served as a goal, and catching them on the uphills they would zip past on the way down, eventually getting off to cheer the race on "you've only got 10 miles to go", I could have cried. That 26 mile marker seemed to take forever and I was just waiting for someone with stronger legs to go roaring past. But it never happened, and I was delighted to scrape in with 2:59:16 on the clock to be the first M.Sen. with Giles Harris (GVS) taking second and two marathon challenge overall, with Claire Gordon (HBT) first F.Sen. A few beers were called for! Mind you at least I waited till the end, Big Ivor (saturday's winner) had a bottle of stout ready at the twelve mile station! Race organisation really was top notch, especially as it was effectively a one off. Tuesday got a lift back and was royally entertained by non-stop Radio Henry, a mixture of football chants, music and miscellaneous nonsense such as "Braun you're not fit to.........". I don't know how Richard (nobody messes with Ricardo) Dennis could drive for laughing, but he deserved a prize for the fastest journey home. Aside, you may know Debbie McDonald of HBT has recently donated a kidney to her long suffering sister Karen. The operation was a success so here's wishing them both a full recovery from the Harriers.
Report by Gareth Mayze
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Glas Tulaichean Sat. 31st May
The Glas Tulaichean race has one great advantage over most other hill races - you only race UP. This makes it ideal for people with dodgy knees who find running down the hardest part. You can also tick it off your Munro list. Jim and Lindsey did this race last Saturday, the weather was a bit on the warm side but it was worth it for the glorious views from the top. The race starts at Dalmunzie Hotel at Spittal of Glenshee, then along about 2 miles of gently undulating landrover track to the bottom of the mountain. This section has the added interest of at least 3 river crossings. The climb starts and you have 2.5 miles of uphill to the top where the organiser has arranged for your warm clothing to be transported. A gentle jog and walk back, piles of free food, some banter, a prizegiving (Jim was 1st M60 in 51 mins, Lindsey 2nd W40 in 63 mins) and a sit in the sunshine, a great day out.
Report from Lindsey Knox
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Stuc a Chroin 5000 - Strathyre. Sat. 3 May 2008
. With the forecast bad weather failing to materialise - conditions for the 20th Anniversary Stuc a Chroin hill race were pretty much perfect. 138 runners set off from Strathyre, just north of Callander, for the 22 km run with Keith Murray (KG) and Kenny Short representing Teviotdale. This was the first time either of us had participated in the race - but the tough course did not come as a shock due to some previous beta from Johnny Marsh! The deceptively easy start through a gently rising forest track soon gave way to a steep uphill climb over rough ground, dropping sharply into Glen Ample before the start of the hill proper over Bienn Each and on to the 975 metre summit of Stuc a Chroin. Resisting the temptation to start a summit snowball fight, it was back down the hill before hitting the crux of the race - the climb back out of Glen Ample on shredded legs! After this, a long run out along the now gently down sloping forest track and the finish at Strathyre!
Solid performances from the two Teviotdale Runners earned 22nd place and 31st place for Kenny & KG respectively - in times of 2 hrs 46 and 2 hrs 53. KG reckons he could have caught me on the way in but was saving his legs for the evening Ceilidh! Thanks to the organisers and numerous marshals on the route - probably the best supported race I've taken part in!
Kenny Short.
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Teviotdale Harrier Allan Inglis completed the Edinburgh to North Berwick road race a distance of 22miles last weekend in the time of 2hrs and 45mins
. The next race on the callender is the 1514 club Up hill mile, with registration from 6/15pm at the moat gates with the race starting at 7pm. this race is open to all age groups. For more imformation contact Rob Halliday on 01450376995.
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Cheviot Summit Fell Race 6.2m 2026' - Sun 27th April 2008
The Harthope valley near Wooler was the venue for the Cheviot Summit fell race last Sunday which was run in fine weather although boggy underfoot. A straight out and back race starting with a short tarmac stretch before turning off the road and straight into the climb up onto Scald Hill where conditions started to get a bit softer and by the time we crossed a flatter section towards the Cheviot the peat bog was hard to avoid. A steep climb took us up into the cloud which was covering the summit where the paved path along to the cairn kept us clear of what was a very unwelcoming quagmire, apparently chest high. An about turn at the cairn and a good long descent clearing most of the bog with the benefit of downhill momentum and some well timed leaps. Picking up a couple of places on the descent saw me home 8th of the 56 runners just missing the hour in 1:00:05, with the winning time 53:13 by Will Horsley of NFR.
Report from Keith Murray
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Anniversary Waltz 11.5m 3600' - Sat 19th April 2008
422 runners lined up for the Anniversary Waltz fell race in the Newlands valley near Keswick last Saturday, with a further 229 competing across the various age groups in the Junior races plus numerous spectators around the course it all made for a great atmosphere at what appears to be one of the most popular events in the fell racing diary. Conditions were dry and clear but a strong wind made for tough conditions on the hilltops, indeed the U16/U18 race had to be rerouted as the summit marshals were struggling to stand up. The race started and finished behind Stair village hall with a good run out to the foot of Robinson before a long hard climb with a fair amount of scrambling involved. Once over the top of Robinson there followed a cracking run taking in the peaks of Hinds Garth, Dale Head, High Spy and over Maiden Moor before a dash to the finish off the top of Cat Bells. This final descent gave a real sting in the tail with some of the fiercest winds of the day whistling round Cat Bells despite the relatively low altitude. Running for Teviotdale Keith Murray came 64th of the 413 finishers in 1:56:47, with the winning time being 1:33:10. Meanwhile the junior races had been taking place with Calum Murray putting in a fine effort to finish 5th of 32 in the under 8's race. An excellent event, really well organised, with a great atmosphere and free beer at the end, definitely recommended.
Report from Keith Murray
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Middlefell Fell Race 6.6m 1700’ – Sat 5th April 2008
Despite the wintry forecast, I headed down to Wasdale on Saturday past to find excellent conditions for the Middlefell Fell Race with fine sunshine only interrupted on a couple of occasions by passing showers. The race started and finished at the Screes Inn, in the tiny village of Nether Wasdale with the first 2 miles a good run out over tracks and farmland, followed by a short downhill road section before turning off for the climb up Middlefell. This proved to be a steep and steady climb, rising 510m in 1.8km, on which some managed to keep running, but for most of us lesser mortals walking seemed a much better idea. A short hail storm early in the climb soon cleared away, and as the summit approached, it was tempting to stop and take in the magnificent views to the high peaks above Wastwater on one side, and out to the Isle of Man on the other. An about turn was made at the summit cairn, to return by the same route, and after a fine descent the return to the road left most of the field jelly-legged ,and what had been a pleasant run out became a tortuous run back to the finish. Despite quickly losing the place gained on the descent, I managed to hang on for 12th place finishing in 1:00:18 which also earned 3rd in MV40. Winning time was 52:35 by Ricky Lightfoot from Ellenborough.
Report from Keith Murray
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This is an interesting wee race of about 8 miles and 3000 ft of ascent taking in 5 of the hills surrounding Langholm. The route isn’t timed, marshalled or marked and runners need to start at whatever time they reckon will get them to the finish at 12.30. The first hill is Whita Hill which is a good warm-up ! The faster ones catch the slower ones up on the last hill and it’s a mad dash through the streets of Langholm to the finishing pole where the organiser (who also runs the race) takes your time and entry fee. A larger than usual contingent from Teviotdale took part this year with Bill Knox finishing best in 1:47 hrs followed by Lindsey Knox in 1:53. Jim Knox and Rob Mitchell both walked round, finishing in 2:05 and 2:27 respectively. Soup, rolls and banter were enjoyed at the organisers house after the race.
Report and photo from Lindsey Knox
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Causey Pike 4.5m 1780’ – Sat 22nd March
With sunshine, cold wind and snow showers on the menu I headed down to the Lake District for the Causey Pike Fell Race on Easter weekend. The race started from the tiny hamlet of Stair in the Newlands valley and after a short road section the field of 114 snaked onto the fellside for the steep climb up to Rowling End. Any hope of a respite at the top were dashed with the cold North wind grabbing at our lungs as we ran on only to be met by the arrival of a snow shower as we started the final scramble up the rocky slopes of Causey Pike. Turning of the ridge onto a steep grassy descent the wind was now driving the snow/hail directly into our faces and once onto a rough stony track a touch of caution seemed prudent as we continued downwards. Despite losing touch with those in front nobody was pressing from behind and I could relax on the final run back to Stair finishing 40th in a time of 42:54, with the only other Scottish representative Jethro Lennox from Shettleston well clear in a winning time of 34:01. Although a short race the lingering aches testify to the severity of the climbs and while conditions were far from perfect, when we woke up to a blanket of snow on the Sunday confirmed that we had actually had the best of the Easter weather to race in.
Race report from Keith Murray
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CUP RACES Sat.8th Mar.2008
Teviotdale Harriers held their cup races on Saturday up on Hawick Moor, run in atrocious conditions it was the u13 boys and girls who got the day underway, with one and a half laps of the race course to be covered. At the finish it was Jason Mcintosh from Kelso who won the trophy with Sam Tomas second andHarry Marshall in third------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greys Pike 5m 800`- Sunday 2nd March Four local runners made the short journey to Kielder Castle on Sunday for the Greys Pike fell race. As the field of 30 runners lined up at the start the pre-race sunshine had given way to cloud and a chill was in the air which proved to be a portent of things to come. Things soon warmed up with a fast downhill start on the road and some tarmac paths took us over the old viaduct and a glimpse of the reservoir before the long steady climb to Greys Pike began. A short woodland stretch was negotiated before the route opened up into the firebreaks which would take us to the summit and provide some tough going as the boggy conditions threatened to devour any trainers not securely fastened. A strong headwind on the descent was accompanied by heavy rain which cooled us down as we retraced our steps through the bog before turning off onto a fast forest path and the finish back at the castle. Despite the low field some decent runners turned up (the top 8 anyway) with the field well strung out and the winner Ian Nixon from Pudsey & Bramley winning in 38:36. Representing Teviotdale were Keith Murray 9th (45:07) and Billy Fraser 11th (46:38), while ex-Harriers Stuart Fraser and Rory Anderson showed up well in 6th (42:37) and 7th (43:11). A good race just down the road and for anyone feeling brave or foolhardy enough, its big brother The Kielder Borderer (17m 3000`) is due to take place from the same venue later in the year, date not yet decided.
Report from Keith Murray
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High Cup Nick - Sat 23rd Feb
Last Saturday saw the second running of the High Cup Nick Fell Race from the village of Dufton in Cumbria, and judging by pre and post race comments with a total of 143 runners it is already establishing itself as a popular event. Most of the locals seemed to be involved either marshalling or helping in the village hall and with junior races for all ages it all added to the friendly atmosphere. Conditions were bright as the race got underway but although the rain had been left behind at the border, high wind and low cloud would make for testing conditions later on. From the start on the village green a mixture of road, track, boggy fields, stream crossing and rock strewn trod was negotiated before arriving at the climb up to Hugh Cup Nick. This proved to be a gradually steepening climb over wet slippy rocks and boulders with the tail wind being funnelled up behind us until emerging into the cloud alongside a small waterfall which was being blown back up from whence it came. The relief at reaching the top was quickly dampened when turning back into the wind which along with the cloud made things pretty miserable as the descent got underway. The lack of a view was probably a blessing as a rocky section of the Pennine Way required total concentration to avoid mishap but as underfoot conditions and visibility improved speed was gradually increased until it became a full throttle descent to the finish and the sanctuary of the village hall where a grand cup of soup and fine spread of cakes helped aid the recovery process. The race was won by Jim Davies of Borrowdale in 1:01:55 while Keith Murray made the trip down for Teviotdale with family in tow and returned happy to finish 31st in 1:16:57 and with both children running admirably to collect their cream eggs a grand day out was had by all. Definitely worth a visit hopefully on a clear day where I am assured a spectacular view awaits making the trip even more worthwhile.
Report from Keith Murray
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The National cross country Championships were held last Saturday at Falkirk.
In the u13 boys race Josh Noble finished in 43rd position in 12min 55sec. I
n the u13 girls race it was Eilidh Inglis who carried the Teviotdale colours finishing in 121st spot in the time of20min 45sec.
The u15 boys race was next with Mark Mcewan finishing in 54th spot in the time of 15min 21sec.
In the race for senior ladies it was Donna Inglis who was first Harrier to finish in 153rd spot in 44min 2sec, Sylvia Grieve was next Harrier to finish, crossing the line in157th place in the time of 47min 55sec.
The senior mens race was the last event of the day with seven and a half miles to cover, first Harrier to cross the finish line was Dave Cavers, in 25th place[40min 33sec], second Harrier home was Craig Grieve in 97th place[44min 25sec], in 205th place was Iain Williams [48min 13sec], and in 253rd spot wasAlan Inglis [49min 57sec], with Alistair Biggar in 256th place [50min 6sec], and Alan Coltman in 364th spot [57min 18sec]. This gave Teviotdale 22nd team place .
The next event for Teviotdale members is the Cup races held on Hawick Moor on Saturday 8th March, with registration from 12/15 with the first race off at one o clock for more imformation please phone Rob Halliday on 376995.
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Teviotdale Harriers held their Club Championships last Saturday 16th Feb.2008
Iin the u11 girls race Holly Gray won the Taylor trophy in 6 min 38, in the sealed handicap it was Lauren Thomas who won, with Kirsten Scott second ,and Mhari Inglis third, in the u11 boys race it was Harry Marshall who became colts champion, with Sam Thomas wining the sealed handicap, and David Mercer second. Catherine Mercer became u13 girls champion wining in the time of 5min 35,in the handicap it was sister Louise who took the spoils, with Rachel Casson in second place, and Eilidh Inigls third, in the u13 boys race, it was Josh Noble who romped home in first place in the time of 5 min 18 to become champion, in the handicap it was Charley Marshall who gets the medal. In the u15/u17 boys race Mark McEwan became champion, with Alex Fair wining the handicap, runner up was Bruce Taylor, and third was RossCorbett.. The u15/senior ladies were next away with Lauren Corbett winning the ladies championshipfrom Catriona Young who won the the sealed handicap, with Lynsey Knox second, and Donna Inglis third. In the senior mens race it was Dave Cavers who took the senior mens championship covering the 6 1/2 miles, in the time of 39min 4sec from Daryl Hastie, in the sealed handicap it was Alan Inglis who won with club captain Alistair Biggar second, and Iain Williams third.
The next race for memmbers is the national cross country championships at Falkirk this week end
The Blue Riband event of Teviotdales season,the Cup Races, being held the week after at Hawick moor. [Sat the 8th mar] registration is from 12/15, with the first race at one o clock For more imformation on either events contact Rob Halliday on 375995.
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National Masters X.C. Championships, Irvine
At the recent Masters cross country Championships held this year at Irvine,Dave Cavers finished in 8th place, in 31st place was Craig Grieve, and in 53rd spot was Raymond Jaffray, Colin Nichol finished in 97th place, Alan Inglis crossed the line in 124th place, with Alister Bigger finishing in 137th place,this gave Teviotdale 9th in the team placings.
In the ladies race Teviotdales Catriona Young finished in 42nd spot, with Donna Inglis in 62 place and Sylvia Grieve crossing the finishing line in 66th place this gave the ladies 11th team place.
Tomorow [Sat] is club championship day with registration at the museum from 12.15 with the first race going off at 1.O`clock.
The Harriers presentation night is being held in the Harlequins club rooms on Friday 14th March at 7 for 7.30 club trophies to be engraved and returned to Rob Halliday A.S.A.P.
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The third and last East District League race was held at Livingston last Saturday.
In the U13 girls race Katherine Mercer finished in 14th place with sister Louise finishing in 19th place, both having great runs for their first race at this level.
In the U15 boys race Mark Mcewan finished in 23rd spot.
In the senior ladies race it was Catriona Young who was first Harrier to cross the finish line in 62nd place with team mate Donna Inglis finishing in 73rd place.
In the senior mens race Dave Cavers was first Harrier to cross the line in 16th place being the first vet, with Darrel Hastie coming next in 66th place. Craig Grieve finished in 71st spot, Alan Inglis was next Harrier in 107th place with Billy Fraser not far behind in 114th place. Club captain Alistair Biggar was next Harrier home finishing in 120th place, Alan Coltman was home in 188th spot, with Bill Knox in 210th place.
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LANGHEUGH TROPHY RACES Sat 5th Jan 2008
At Wilton Lodge Park last Saturday, Teviotdale Harriers held their annual Langheugh Trophy Races. In the first race for U13 boys and girls, competing over one lap of the park. It was Ishbel Inglis with Holly Gray coming in, in second place and Catherine Mercer coming in third. For the boys it was Harry Marshall who crossed the line first with Josh Noble in second and Charley Marshall third.
In the U17 boys race first home was Mark McEwan with Ross Corbett second.
In the senior ladies race it was Sylvia Grieve who covered the course which incorporated Scawmill Farm and the Trim Track finishing first with Donna Inglis finishing in second and Shirley Aitken third.
The senior men had five miles of tough Border countryside to compete over, at half way Norman Taylor led the field with Alistair Biggar close behind. As the runners entered the closing stages, Biggar had taken over the lead with Craig Grieve closing in and John Tullie in third. As the runners took to the road Grieve had overtaken Biggar. On the run for the line Grieve was not to be headed, to complete an unique family double(with wife Sylvia winning earlier in the day). In second it was Alistair Biggar and John Tullie crossed the line in third place.
The next venture for Harriers is the third league race being held at Livingston on Saturday 19th January. For more information phone Rob Halliday 376995.
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Menzies Trophy Races Sat. 15th Dec 2007
Last weekend Teviotdale Harriers held The Menzies Races on Saturday and on Sunday the ever popular christmas relays. In the U13 Athletes race on Saturday Louise Mercer was first home to win the girls race closely followed by sister Catherine in second with Eilidh Inglis in third.
In the boys race Josh Noble continued his recent form by winning from Sam Thomas.
In the U17 boys race Ross Corbett romped home in first place with the senior ladies running the same course as the U17 boys it was Sylvia Grieve who won her first Harrier race closely followed by Donna Inglis in second with Shirley Aitken in third.
The Senior Men who run from the community hospital round joogly bridge and down to the finish at the High School, first home was Dave Cavers to win the Oliver Trophy. In the sealed handicap it was Raymond Jaffray who won the Menzies Trophy with Dave Cavers second and Colin Nichol in third.
Photo`s by Barty Yule.
The Christmas relays attracted 39 runners, run over different distances around Wilton Lodge Park, at the finish the winning team who won a christmas cake and shortbread each were Hollie, Craig and Sylvia Grieve, Pam Paxton, Alex Fair, Lauren and Sam Thomas.
At the recent East District Cross Country Championships Josh Noble finished in 8th place in the U13 boys race, this gained him automatic selection for the East District Team to compete at the Inter Counties Championships held on the 12th of Jan 2008 at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. Josh is the only boy from the Borders to be selected.
At the presentation of christmas relay prizes the christmas raffle was drawn. The winners were: Hamper L Mcleod HRFC. Hamper Gail Murdoch c/o Jed P.O. Hamper Fred Brown .Whisky Sandi Spence .Wine J.Elliot. Gin D Marshall, Whitehaugh Moor .Wine K Irving. Wine Molly Marshall, Whitehaugh Moor. Biscuits Alan Wear .Cashmere scarf Carly Easton. Wine Emma Scott. Wine Jodie Lamb. Wine David Chapman. Cufflinks Jim Beattie .Wine Wendy Fiddes. Wine Mrs A Mcallum Wine Jim, Wilton Glebe. Wine Gail Jeffs. Wine S Douglas St Ninnians Road. Martini Franncis Cannon .Wine D Carruthers. Wine Sandi Spence .Cake Ann Turnbull. Mystery Prize J Jack Wilton Glebe. Teddy Bear Diane Cumming .Ladys Set Jane Pringle .Perfume Donnita Scott c/o Degsy. Short Bread Derek Inglis .Liquers Colin Sutherland .Biscuits Katrina Jackson .Biscuits Fred Brown Biscuits Bill Hall, Heronhill Cres. Perfume C.Gregg .Picture Frame Emma Grieve .Biscuits Marlyn Kerr. Biscuits A Johnston c/o L&S;
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East District Championships Sat. 8th. Dec.2007
At the recent East District Cross Country Championships held at Stirling University Sports grounds Teviotdale had members running in various age groups. In the U13 boys race Josh Noble finished in 8th place. In the U13 girls race Eilidh Inglis finished in 43rd place. For the U15 boys race Mark McHugh finished in 26th place.
In the senior Ladies race teviotdale had six runners with Pam Paxton crossing the line in 79th place (First Harrier) with Catriona Young in 100th place, Lizzy Borthwick in 103rd spot, Donna Inglis finished 110th, Shirley Aitken finished in 113th place and Sylvia Grieve in 114th place.
In the senior Mens race Dave Cavers led the Teviotdale team hame in 11th place (3rd vet) with Craig Grieve in 50th place, Raymond Jaffray in 61st place, Alan Inglis in 134th place, Iain Williams in 137th spot, Billy Fraser in 155th place. Club captain Alistair was next Harrier to cross the line in 158th place and Ged Smith in 205th place. Teviotdale men finished in 12th team (5th vet).
The next events for Teviotdale members is The Menzies Races being run Sat 15th Dec.with registration in the Haugh car park from 12.15 (first race 1 o clock) And on Sunday its the Christmas Relays starting at 1 o clock from the Museum. For more information ring Rob Halliday (01450) 376995
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East District League Race, Sun.25th.Nov 2007
Last Sunday at Beverage Park, Kirkcaldy, Teviotdale Harriers were competing in the 2nd East District League Race. In the U13 race Josh Noble finished in 12th place in 9min 45sec, and Eilidh Inglis finished in 85th place in 14min 22sec. In the U15 race Teviotdale also had two competitors. Mark McEwan finished 34th place in 17min 05sec, and Erin Scott was 86th place in 24min 22sec.
In the Senior Ladies race Teviotdale had a team of ladies competing. First Harrier home was Katriona Young in 104th place. In 114th place was Lizzy Borthwick, in 127th place was Donna Inglis, and in 128th place was Sylvia Grieve.
In the senior Mens race, on a course covering 5 miles, first Harrier to finish was Dave Cavers in 23rd spot. In 45th place was Craig Grieve, and in 75th place was Derek Scott. Alan Inglis was next Harrier home in 103rd, Alistair Biggar was next in 125th place, and Teviotdales final counter was Barry Spence in 200th place.
The next event in the Harriers calendar is the East District Championships held this year at Stirling. For more information contact Rob Halliday, 01450 376995.
For all the photo`s of the races( by Rob Halliday) CLICK HERE
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Photo`s By Kenny Baillie
Burns Club Trophy Races Sun 18th Nov 2007
last Sunday was Teviotdale Harriers Burns Club races,run in cold but dry conditions this anual event in the Harriers calender had a good turn out of members In the first race for senior men Brian Gibb was first away on the lap around Wiltonlodge park, at half way Gibb was still in front with Barry Spence in second, as the race entered the closing stages it was Gibb who had a good lead going on to win the Will Clark trophy for the third time. Gibbs wining time was 18min 38sec[ h/c 5min 35sec],in second place it was Barry Spence in 19 min 27sec [h/c4min 30sec] after a sprint finish with Alec Corbett who finished third in the time of19min 28sec [h/c3min 35sec], the fastest actual time was Dave Cavers who did 12min 57sec.
Iin the second race of the day for u/11 boys and u/13 girls it was Holley Gray who crossed the line first , in 8min 48sec [h/c1min 20sec] to win the Stan Reid trophy, in second place it was Elidh Inglis in the time of 9min 3sec [h/c1min 45sec] and the third spot went to Catherine Mercer 9min 10sec [h/c10sec] , in the boys race the winer was Harry Marshall in the time of 9min 7sec [h/c1min] and second spot went to Sam Thomas in 9min 17sec [h/c20sec] and in third place it was Charley Marshall in 9min 20sec [h/c2min].
In the senior ladies race, there were eight runners at the start line and after a loop around the park it was Catriona Young who romped to victory in the time of 16min 17sec [h/c 2min], second was Pam Paxton in 16min 37sec [h/c1min 20sec],in third spot it was Lauren Corbett who finished in 16min 56sec [h/c1min 20sec]
In the main race of the day for the Burns Club trophy for u/17 u15 u13 boys it was Josh Noble who lifted the silverwear in the the time of 16min 29sec [h/c15sec] from Mark McEwan second in the time of 16min 37sec[h/c10sec], in third place it was Ross Corbett in 16min 49sec[h/cscrach] The presentations were held afterwards in the Burns Club, where all runners and friends were treated to Club hospitality.
The next event for members, is the second East District League race this Sunday, at Kirkaldy. For more imformation ring Rob Halliday on 01450 376995
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JUBILEE RACES Sat.3rd.Nov.2007
Last Saturday on a beautiful autumn afternoon, Teviotdale Harriers held their Jubilee Races up on Hawick Moor. In the U13 girls race Catherine Mercer took the spoils finishing in 14min 24secs(h/c 1.05mins), second in the time of 14min 30sec(h/c 1min) was Louise Mercer and in third place was Charlotte Brown in the time of 14min 45 sec (h/c 25sec).
In the U13 boys race it was Sam Thomas who romped home in the time of 14min 08sec (h/c 1min 40 sec) closely followed into second spot by Josh Noble in the time of 14min 18sec (h/c scratch) with Harry Marshall taking third place in 15min 29sec (h/c 2min 20sec)
. In the U17 boys race Mark Mcewan stormed home to win in the time of 22min 15sec (h/c 30sec) with Ross Corbett a close second in 22min 43sec (h/c scratch).
In the U15 girls and Senior Ladies race on a course in and around Hawick Moor Shirley Aitken held the lead with Donna Inglis chasing hard as the race progressed young Lauren Corbett made it to the front and held on to win in the time of 23min 07sec (h/c 2mins) second was Lizzie Borthwick in 23min 20sec (h/c 3mins) and in third place it was Catriona Young who finished in the time of 23min 22sec (h/c 2min 30 sec).
For the Senior Mens race, eighteen runners lined up for the start, with previous winners in there. Ranks as the race progressed it was Jim Pittillo who set the pace, with the race entering the latter stages it was Pittillo who was still out in front but the pack were closing in, as the runners entered the race course it was Craig Grieve who was in front, holding on to win in the time of 31min 18sec (h/c 2mins), in second place in the time of 31min 38sec (h/c2min 15sec) was Derek Scott, and third was Alan Inglis finishing in 31min 41sec (h/c 3min 30 sec). Fastest actual time was Dave Cavers in the time of 20min 15secs.
Next race for Harrier members is the Burns Club Trophy races on Sunday 18th November. For more information phone Rob Halliday 376995
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Jedburgh Half Marathon.Sun. 28th. Oct 2007
Corrected Results
Last Sunday Teviotdale Harriers had eleven members competing in the Jedburgh Half Marathon. on a dry warm autumn day over 540 runners were on the start line. First Harrier home in 13th place was Craig Grieve in the time of 1hr 19min 44sec. Second Harrier to cross the finish line was Wayne McIntosh in 29th place and in the time of 1hr 23min 30sec. Third Harrier home was Ian Williams in 39th place in 1hr 25min 06sec, Alan Inglis in 68th place in 1hr 29min 04sec, with Keith Brown finishing in 256th spot in 1hr 46min 04sec.
For the first time in a few years Teviotdale had no less than six ladies competing each setting PBs. The ladies competing were Catriona Young 299th place 1h4 49min 20sec, Lizzy Borthwick 378th place in 1hr 56min 18sec, Leah Arnott 487th place 2hr 14min 02sec, Donna Inglis 488th place in 2hr 14min 02sec, Shirley Aitken 494th in 2hr 16 min 09sec and Sylvia Grieve 495th in 2hr 16min 09sec. 537 Finishers
Tomorrow Sat 3rd. Nov. is Jubilee Race Day for members. Held on Hawick Moor. Registration is from 12.15pm with the first race for U13 girls and boys off at one. For more information ring Rob Halliday - 376995. REMEMEBER Subs should be paid by Saturday.
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EAST DISTRICT First League Race, Broxburn, Sat. 20th. Oct 2007
Teviotdale Harriers Last Saturday Teviotdale Harriers were competing at the First East District League Race of the season held at Broxburn on a clear dry day. The teviotdale team had two girls competing in the U13 Race. Charlotte Brown and Eilidh Inglis were running in their first ever league race, Charlottefinishing in 37th place and Eilidh finishing in 69th place. In the senior mens race Raymond Jaffray was first Harrier to finish in 48th place with Edingburgh member Gareth Mayze finishing in 88th place, Alan Inglis was 102nd, Billy Fraser 103rd, Alister Bigger 138th, Bill Knox 205th, Alan Coltman 210th. At the recent Great Cumbrian Run (1/2 marathon) held in Carlisle Craig Grieve finished inside the top twenty in 1 hour and 19 minute, also running was Rob Hogg who finished in 520th place in the time of 1 hour and 49 minutes. There were 1535 finishers.
Photo`s of the race click HERE
The next race for Teviotdale members is the Jubilee race on Saturday 3rd November, held on the Hawick Race Course, Registration is at 12.15pm with the first race off at 1pm. Names to ROB HALLIDAY by the 31ST OCTOBER.
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CHRISTIE CUP RACES 15`th Sept.2007
Last Saturday saw the first race of the Harriers season with the running of the Christie Cup, with varying distances around Wilton Lodge Park. First of were the U13 Boys and Girls. With one lap of the putting greens to be completed with twelve runners it was always going to be a close run race. The eventual winner of the girls race was Charlotte Brown in the time of 3 mins 35 secs (h/c 10 secs). In second place was Louise Mercer in the time of 3 mins 43 secs (h/c 15 secs) and in third place it was Caterine Mercer in 3 mins 45 secs (h/c 15 secs). In the boys race Josh Noble finished first in the time of 3 mins 37 secs (h/c scratch). In second spot it was Harry Marshall 4 mins 7 secs (h/c 20 secs) and in third place was Charley Marshall in 5 mins 25 secs (h/c 40 secs). Fastest actual was Josh Noble in 2 mins 57 secs.
In the second race of the day for U15 girls and Senior Ladies, run over 1800 metres and eight competitors, it was Lauren Corbett who romped home in first place winning in 8 mins 22 secs (h/c 45 secs). In second place was Erin Scott in 8 mins 31 secs (h/c 1 min 40 secs) and in third place was Lizzie Borthwick in 8 mins 32 secs (h/c 1 min 5 secs). Fastest actual time was Pam Paxton in 6 mins 47 secs.
In the Senior Mens race, run over 3000 metres, Barry Spence led for most of the race. However, in the closing stages he was passed by the pack of pursuing competitors, with Keith Murray leading the way home to win in 11 mins 41 secs (h/c 2 mins 5 secs). Alec Corbett was in second in 11 mins 43 secs (h/c 2 mins 20 secs) and the fast finishing Raymond Jaffray in third place in 11 mins 44 secs (h/c 1 min 50 secs). Fastest actual time was Raymond Jaffray in 9 mins 59 secs.
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Photo`s of the Menzies Trophy Races by Kenny Baillie
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FOR ALL THE PHOTO`S CLICK HERE
Photo`s By Barty Yule