What a blast! Despite the storm warnings, a record 140 runners arrived to brave this tough wee course as well as heaps of walkers and doggies. The rain gave way to some hints of sunshine and a rainbow and Piper Alan Lindsay kept spirits up by filling the top Riddell fields with Scottish tunes. The Leaf Green welcomed everyone home with Ross Dalgleish the dancing DJ and the kitchen crew had tasty soup and homemade bread ready.
A new course record by Teviotdale Harrier, Rory Anderson (38 mins 4 seconds) was set.
Sam Lyth's report was pretty accurate
Start, Splish, splash, splosh, soggy socks
Stutter, slide, steep slog
Squish, squelch, slimy slope
Swear, squall, skirl, Scotland the Brave
Sun, smile, steady stride
Stumble, stubble, soaked sward
Slip, slither, sweat, strain, sprint
Stop
Slurp celeriac soup!
Thanks to all those who volunteer to help with this annual event - we couldn't do it without you!
Over £3,500 was raised from this event.
See you next year!
