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Inter District Cross Country Championships – 13/01/2018

Posted on December 31, 2017 by kirksm

The above event takes place at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh as part of the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country event which includes some of the worlds top cross country runners.  Last year saw one of the most exciting races I … Continue reading →

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East District XC Championships – Livingston – 09/12/2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by kirksm

The East District Cross Country Championships took place at a cold and frosty Deans in Livingston on Saturday 9 December with 24 athletes from Lasswade AC competing. The frost made the ground hard underfoot although still suitable for spikes. The … Continue reading →

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AW Bobby Clay Osteoporosis Article

Posted on November 27, 2017 by kirksm

There was an interesting article in Athletics Weekly by GB international Bobby Clay who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. This was as a result of overtraining and under-fuelling which has now caused her long term health issues. This highlights the … Continue reading →

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East District Cross Country League Match 2 – Alloa – 25/11/2017

Posted on November 26, 2017 by kirksm

The second of this winters East District League matches took place in a snow covered Alloa on Saturday 25 November. Although the conditions were cold and dry, the course soon became very muddy and slippy and only got worse as … Continue reading →

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National Short Course XC Championships – Kirkcaldy – 11/11/2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by kirksm

The National short course cross country championships took place at Dunnikier Park next to Kirkcaldy High School last Saturday. The course was on an uphill start but after that it was fairly flat and open, the underfoot conditions were fairly good … Continue reading →

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National XC Relays – Cumbernauld – 28/10/2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by kirksm

The National XC Relays took place last weekend with two Lasswade AC young male teams, one masters team and an incomplete senior men’s team competing. The young male athletes had done well in recent years finishing just outside the medals … Continue reading →

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East District Cross Country League – Stirling

Posted on October 22, 2017 by kirksm

The first East District Cross Country League Match of this winter season took place at Stirling Unversity on Saturday 21 October 2017. Initially the weather was mild and dry but the forecast was for rain and it was not too long … Continue reading →

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East District XC Relays – Glamis Castle

Posted on October 15, 2017 by kirksm

The first cross country event of this winter season took place at Glamis Castle just north of Dundee on 14 October. It was a beautiful setting in the grounds of the castle and the we got weather to match. The … Continue reading →

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Lauren wins Bronze medal at hill International

Posted on September 17, 2017 by kirksm

Lasswade AC athlete Lauren Dickson who earlier in the season represented Scotland (U18) over 1500m on the track turned her attention and talents to the hills in Peebles yesterday. Lauren was selected to represent Scotland at the Junior Hill International … Continue reading →

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5K Fun Run Results

Posted on June 21, 2017 by kirksm

Hi Everyone, The Lasswade 5k Fund Run was once again a great success with over 80 finishers. Thanks to Margaret Benham for organising and all coaches and parents for helping on the night. I attach a link to the results … Continue reading →

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