A sextet of hardy Harriers represented Teviotdale at the last East District Cross Country League race of the season at a wintry Broxburn on Saturday.

Due to various reasons only six runners could make the journey north to tackle the testing course, which included ‘Lungbuster Hill’ and an icy dip through a knee high burn.

First to take on a tricky 1.4km loop, competing in the under 11 girls was Ava Hughes.  Ava started steady before working her way into the race to finish a credible 42nd in a time of 7:51.

Next to run in the historic Harriers vest was Boyd Hughes in the under 11 boys.  Boyd was negotiating the same 1.4km loop as his sister before him.  Again starting steadily Boyd worked well through the 2nd half of the race to finish 64th recording a time of 8:05.

Harrison Hughes was next to run and was competing in the under 13 boys race.  Harrison faced a challenging 2.7km lap of the slippery course and built into it well.  Working hard to the end Harrison finished 50th In a time of 13:20.

With the temperature hitting a chilly -2, the snow began to fall in time for the final race of the day, the senior/junior men.  A field of 278 lined up to take on three laps of the frozen route totalling 8.1km.  Representing Hawick were club President Alan Coltman, Bruce Hughes and Greg Walker.  First home for Hawick and continuing his fine form was Greg Walker in 32:05 finishing 75th.  A quick finishing Bruce Hughes placed 91st with a time of 33:07 and a gutsy run from Alan Coltman placed him 266th clocking 44:20.

Next on the Harriers agenda is the Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships at Grant Park in Forres on Saturday 30th January.

Report by Bruce Hughes.

See photographs HERE

See youtube link to BruceHERE

See youtube link to Greg HERE

Saturday 2nd January 2016 saw the harriers congregate at the site of the recently demolished park cafe for the first race of the calendar year. First to run were the u11/13 boys and girls on their route of a full lap of Wilton Lodge Park. Thomas MacAskill crossed the line first with an impressive run. He took 1st place in a time of 9.47, 2nd place went to Sam Allott in 9.53 and 3rd spot Lewis Renwick in 9.55. Fastest actual time Thomas MacAskill. Victory for the girls went to Sophie Allott in 10.10, Maddi Patterson was 2nd in 10.23 with Ava Hughes 3rd in 10.42. Fastest actual time Sophie Allott.

Next away were u15 boys/girls and senior ladies. Their route from the park through Wilton Dean Village, Scawmill, Violet Woods and back to putting green proved to be quite eventful with both Lindsey Knox and Kirsty Hughes taking a tumble through the ford. Carole Allot ran an excellent race to finish 1st in a time of 19.45, 2nd place went to Lauren Corbett in 19.56 with a well recovered Lindsay Knox taking 3rd place in 20.00. Fastest actual time Lauren Corbett. In a very close boys race Jamie Waugh surged ahead at the end to cross the line and take 1st place in 20.00, Fraser Clyne a close 2nd in 20.05. Fastest actual time Fraser Clyne.

Last race of the day was the senior men’s race over a demanding cross country 5.5 mile route. Victory went to Greig Walker in 56.47, 2nd place Paul Lockie in 58.09 and 3rd place Rory Anderson in 58.38. Fastest actual time Rory Anderson. All times include handicaps. Full results and photographs can be found on www.Teviotdale harriers.org.uk

Dominoes & Social
Runners regrouped later in the day along with family and friends at the Cricket Club for their annual dominoes tournament and social. Overall winner was Ishbel Inglis with Jim Pittilo runner-up. A very good day was had by all.

Click on link for full results LANGHEUGH TROPHY 2016

See Alex Corbett’s photographs HERE

New Year’s Day Run

A total of 33 runners as well as a few well wishers met at 10am on New Year’s Day to take part in the annual social run, although the weather was cold and underfoot conditions were tricky, spirits were high and everyone had a laugh. We started at 10.30am and ran from the clubrooms, up Wilton Burn and over the fields to Martin’s Bridge then regrouped on the Fisherman’s Walk to observe a minute’s silence in remembrance of Harriers no longer with us. Next, a very muddy route back to Buccleuch Lane then through the park to finish at the clubrooms.
Report by Alex Corbett.

See Alex Corbett’s New Year’s Day and Dominoes photographs HERE