1st Round. Lauder Information.

For those runners new to our series, Lauder is real cross country running with a mixture of paths, trails, hills , water and mud with great views and a warm welcome as you finish. Please wear off road/trail shoes as the route is unsuitable for spikes. Please read and following information carefully so we can all enjoy the day. With around 500 people expected on the day PARKING could be an issue unless everyone is sensible. DO NOT PARK ON THE A 68. We will NOT be supervising car parking as we assume that you will use common sense and park appropriately. Please make every effort to fill your car with other runners, be patient. and arrive in plenty time. Car Parking in the Health Centre Car Park is reserved for the emergency vehicles and race Marshals and Organisers. There is no parking around the very narrow roads around the park. The main parking (60 plus spaces ) can be accessed by following the sign for Stow from the A68 and turn left (signposted primary school). Please park in the marked bays in the car park and primary school car park, and on the left hand side of the route opposite the houses. Do not block any residents access. Please follow the following guidance, as there are plenty of Parking within the village all within a 10 minute walk of the public park where registration and the start/finish is located. From Edinburgh and The North, turn first right before the filling station and park on the bays around the recycling area (20 places), or first right past the filling station for on road parking around Brownsmuir Park, taking care not to block residents entrances. From the South take the first left after the 30 miles an hour sign and park on street in Lauderdale Drive again taking care not to block entrances. From the minor road from galashiels the Southern Upland way car park can accomodate about 20 cars. If you plan to go for lunch/drink at the Lauderdale Hotel please inform them if you wish to use their car park. Public toilets are available in the main square in Lauder and in the football pavilion where refreshments will be available for a small charge. For those new to Lauder there are numerous places to enjoy a coffee and all the local hotels serve meals at lunchtime, as does the Italian restaurant. This series has a history of friendly and competitive rivalry and we look forward to hosting the first round again this year.

Graeme Sutherland, Lauderdale Limpers Running Club

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Entries for the 2014/2015 series of races are now open on Entry Central.

Dates are:

2 November : Lauderdale Limpers

16 November : Gala Harriers
30 November : Moorfoot Runners
14 December : Chirnside Chasers
11 January : Norham at Paxton
25 January : Dunbar Running Club
15 February : Tweed Striders at Conundrum

25TH ANNIVERSARY

Ethos of the Borders Cross-Country Series

As this is the 25^th Anniversary of the Borders Cross-Country Series it is an opportune moment to remind ourselves of the ethos behind this series.  The series was started twenty-five years ago in order to give all runners, regardless of ability and / or age, the opportunity to take part in organised – hence safe - cross-country running.  The premise behind the series is that all runners are able to experience the joy, excitement and benefits of running cross-country in a friendly, supportive and sociable environment whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery to be found in the Borders, East Lothian and North Northumberland.  The competitive element has always been – and still remains - secondary to this.  In order to preserve this ethos of friendship, support and non-competitive rivalry, the Committee has introduced a Code of Conduct.  This Code of Conduct is, obviously, voluntary but the Committee hopes that all - both runners and spectators - respect and adhere to it.

 

Dunbar Results

OK..here we go "again".

Still not 100% but we have changed the anomalies that have been brought to our attention.

So the updated results for yesterdays leg are:

JUNIORS
SENIORS

With that in mind. Here are the overall results by category......

JUNIORS
SENIORS

But much more importantly than all that. Here are some excellent pictures from Bob Marshall of yesterdays race...

Bob Marshall pictures of senior race

And here are a selection of photos from Dunbar's James Addie:

James Addie's picture set

That's pretty much it then. The various reps from the host clubs will let you know when entries for next seasons races are opening. Until then whether your "thing" is track, field, hill, road, trail or ultra ....enjoy your running!

PRIZE GIVING - HALLHILL, DUNBAR

The prize giving on Sunday will take place in Hallhill Healthy Living Centre in Dunbar.

Google map: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hallhill+healthy+living+centre&ll=55.994445,-2.507286&spn=0.081029,0.154324&safe=strict&hq=hallhill+healthy+living+centre&radius=15000&t=m&z=13

We hope to have this done as soon as is possible after the last race. Please be mindful however that we have to get the results back from the race to Hallhill and entered into the computer (as well as wait for the last runner - obviously).

There will be changing and showers available at Hallhill. Sadly we are unable to offer soup this year, but we hope to have tea and coffee available. There is a "bar" (of sorts) that sells snacks.

TEAM SCORES

Prior to the last leg here are the all important team scores so far.....

JUNIORS
SENIORS


Remember, its the best 5 results out of six to count on the day, so it may still be open ("may").
Note that the scores are based on the best three positions from a race. Clubs who have not yet managed FOUR events with a full team have not been included as it is now impossible for them to qualify.

Junior teams are mixed (boys and girls) but senior teams are male and female. Senior teams are based on gender position on the day.

DUNBAR - 16TH FEBRUARY

The next race is at Whitesands near Dunbar on Sunday 16th February.

 

The route is pretty much the same as last years . Please note that the above route is the proposed route and we preserve the right to make alterations, if required, up to and including the day of the race.

 

A rough outline of the route is available on the attached map. Both routes (junior and senior) take in beach and coastal trails. Studs but not spikes recommended (road shoes would be OK too).

Details of Whitesands car park can be found on here:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=whitesands+dunbar&hl=en-GB&ll=55.998381,-2.460937&spn=0.047422,0.108318&gbv=2&safe=strict&hnear=White+Sands+Stables,+Brandsmill,+Dunbar,+East+Lothian+EH42+1RU,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=13

 

Prizegiving will take place at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre in Dunbar. There are showers and changing facilities at Hallhill.

 

Hallhill is about a 10 minute drive from the race venue.

From Tweed Striders

Tweed Striders would like to thank everyone who supported their recent leg of the Borders XC series at Conundrum and also their hosts, Nigel and Lynn Dudgeon.  This first event for Tweed Striders was a challenge but both the club and the Borders XC Committee are confident that they came through it successfully and that the right decisions were taken during the day, particularly in the junior race where the results will stand.  Tweed Striders are pleased and grateful for the overwhelmingly complimentary comments made both immediately after the event and subsequently and look forward to welcoming everyone again next season.