Saughill Race Report – Alex

The Saugh Hill is the big lumpy thing that looms over sunny Girvan. According to OS maps it’s around 960 ft high with a nice flat top. Starting from sea level and a round trip of 2.75 miles, hill runners class it as AS which means short but steep. Last year was a hoot. Virtually […]

Urie Loch Hill Race – Alex Drain 66:50

For those of you who are geographically challenged, shame on you! You probably look on this route during your morning cornflakes. So, Sunday saw the annual jaunt up the hills behind Lamlash (Arran you twit). I don’t think anyone would note this race as a classic or a huge challenge but it has its moments. […]

Straiton Hill Race – Alex Drain

100% cloud, constant drizzle, no wind to speak of. Yes, a perfect day for hill running. For the club and along with yours truly, was Ian McNee. A big drop in Tortoises from last year when we fielded about 6 runners. The field in general was down by over 50% on last year with only […]