As many of you know by now, one of the stalwarts of Scottish Hill Running, Robin Morris died on Sunday at the age of 68. Robin was for many years a member of Carnethy, being one of the very first club members, and he was also one of the founders of Scottish Hill Runners. Not only was he the first Secretary of the SHR (or SHRA, as it was then), he won the inaugural championship to became the first Scottish Hill Running champion (in 1983).
During his time with Carnethy, he was organiser for many years of Glamaig, Tinto and Pentlands Skyline. He was awarded the club’s Burns Scott Trophy in 1997 for his services to the club. Over the years he ran in 22 Carnethy 5 races (see below), with an amazing run of results from 1976 to 1986 – 10 top 10 positions in a row!; He won many races in the 1980s, including North Berwick Law, Creag Dubh, Dollar and competed in a wide range of events including the Scottish Islands Peaks Race and Mountain Marathons, although he would be the first to admit he preferred the short, sharp races.
Robin was interviewed for the club journal in 1999 and the interview is worth a read. Robin was always very involved in hill running politics and in later years Robin left Carnethy, when their visions diverged, and ran for Lothian. He was one of the great personalities of Scottish Hill running and will be missed.
ROBIN MORRIS – 22 CARNETHY HILL RACES | |||||
Year | Position | Name | Club | Time | Category |
1971 | 17 | Robin Morris | Octavians AC | 53.28 | |
1977 | 3 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 55.27 | |
1978 | 3 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 53.40 | |
1979 | 5 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 53.24 | |
1980 | 5 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | Unofficial Race | |
1981 | 5 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 52.06 | |
1982 | 3 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 51.24 | |
1983 | 7 | Robin Morris | Edinburgh Athletic Club | 52.14 | |
1984 | 9 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 54.06 | |
1985 | 7 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 52.28 | |
1986 | 6 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 64.59 | |
1987 | 16 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 52.46 | |
1991 | 42 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 61.27 | M40 |
1993 | 53 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 59.00 | M40 |
1995 | 251 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 72.22 | M40 |
2000 | 155 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 67.23 | M50 |
2003 | 213 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 70.28 | M50 |
2004 | 164 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 68.13 | M50 |
2006 | 181 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 70.21 | M50 |
2007 | 204 | Robin Morris | Carnethy HRC | 70.14 | M50 |
2010 | 237 | Robin Morris | Lothian Running Club | 74.45 | M60 |
2015 | 419 | Robin Morris | Lothian Running Club | 92.19 | M60 |