CORSTORPHINE AAC continued its incredible streak in the Seven Hills of Edinburgh race by claiming a hat-trick of titles. Jack Eykelbosch claimed first place in a time of 1:39:04 ahead of team-mate and last year’s champion Julian Barrable, who came home in 1:43:34. Cameron Fordyce’s ninth-place finish (1:57:22) meant CAAC claimed the overall team prize … Continue reading PEAKY BLINDERS: CORSTORPHINE CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH RACE
OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA
IF running more than 100 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge, what about adding in 40mph gales, rain and biting cold temperatures amid the bleak darkness of night? That’s what Tristan Rabaeijs faced when he took on and completed the Ultra Scotland 100 race across the Southern Upland Way. It was very much a step … Continue reading OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA
AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
CAAC veteran Martin Caldwell is living proof that age is just a number as he continues to lace up some of his vast collection of running shoes at 70. Martin, who joined the club in 1993, was a relative latecomer to athletics but still loves to stretch his legs four or five times a week … Continue reading AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
THERE was a glut of CAAC medals at the Seven Hills of Edinburgh event in both individual and teams categories. Ritchie Gardiner (pictured), who has earned a Scotland vest for the Snowdon International on July 15 following a string of impressive runs, won the gruelling 14-mile event in a time of 1hr 35mins 29secs. Ritchie, … Continue reading ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
ACTION ROUND-UP FROM SNAL, EDINBURGH MARATHON, SUPERTEAMS, HILL CHAMPS AND CSSAL
A HECTIC couple of weeks have seen Corstorphine athletes rack up some impressive results on the track, road and in the hills. Olivia Clarke (U20) won the 1,500m at the Scottish National Athletics League (SNAL) meeting on Sunday in a time of 4mins 36.36secs to continue her stellar start to the track and field season. In … Continue reading ACTION ROUND-UP FROM SNAL, EDINBURGH MARATHON, SUPERTEAMS, HILL CHAMPS AND CSSAL
DOWN ’N’ UP
Another COVID tinged year, but no enthusiasm lost for this epic festive race on the back of Corstorphine Hill. It was the fifteenth year we have run it in this format (16 if you include the Summer 2005 prologue, of UP only) and we were treated to a very atmospheric chilly morning. Having woken late, … Continue reading DOWN ’N’ UP
CAAC Down ‘n’ Up
Saturday 21 December 9am. There is just over 1 week until the annual running of the CAAC down'N'UP. At its core a festive social hurrah to the year, but also a fierce battle with conditions, friends, foes and sometimes hangovers.. If you haven't done it before, we will be meeting at the top of Kaimes … Continue reading CAAC Down ‘n’ Up
Tinto Hill Race
We welcomed Dave Hall back into the Scottish hills today, and having lived at altitude for the last 3 months and then supplemented that with a shot of adrenalin before leaving the house (read car batteries flat and running late). He charged off up to the Tinto summit with a fair lead over Tom then … Continue reading Tinto Hill Race
The CAAC Murieston 6K
We first ran Murieston Trail Race ten years ago to coincide with Livingston Cricket Club Gala Day. It was fitting that today, on its tenth anniversary, we ran it on the same day as the gala for a second time. Congratulations to all the prize winners. The women's race was won by Catherine Ferry (Edinburgh … Continue reading The CAAC Murieston 6K
CAAC Baddinsgill Hill Race
A hot and sunny day for this year's edition of Baddinsgill. As the race organiser reported the heat was brutal, but it was as wet and boggy as always! Zoe Harding took 3 minutes off the women's course record in a time of 1:46:36. Well done to all who took part. The results can be … Continue reading CAAC Baddinsgill Hill Race