We welcomes athletes of all abilities from 8 to 108. We have a number of qualified coaches and run both junior and senior sections.
We enter senior teams in cross country events and juniors in a range of summer and winter leagues. These range from fun to serious, providing something for everyone.
On this site there is information about the club, training times, recent news and upcoming events. If you have problems using the site please read the help article.
My training goes in fits and starts. In October I had made a sound regular effort, though not at a high frequency. I felt I might have built up some energy to put in a good race again, the last time being in February this year at Prestonpans.
Well fed and watered, I resolved on starting off with a steady pace and finding my energy progressively. Last time I had started with a quick pace at the start and had struggled through.
Dunbar Running Club are holding their annual handicap half-marathon and 10km on Sunday 7th of December. Dunbar would again like to extend an invitation to Musselburgh AC and HELP to take part in the event and enjoy some refreshments afterwards.
This year, Ian Rowland is taking charge, so if you can
him with names and anticipated times this will be helpful.
Broxburn East District Cross Country League : Saturday 22nd November
Juniors need to fill in the permission slip and return it by Wednesday 19th November. Seniors, pre-entry not required (can turn up on the day), although please confirm to Gordon Eadie (0131 665 2768) if you intend to run. Again more details on the attached form.
Cupar East District Cross Country Championship: Saturday 6th December
Juniors need to fill in the attached permission slip and return it by Wednesday 19th November. Seniors, pre-entry is required. Either fill in the form and return it to Gordon Eadie or e-mail Gordon with your Scottish Athletics No and date of birth. Gordon’s e-mail address is
Mary Poppins would've been in with a good shout for this race, and anyone with a kite would've been in with a fighting chance too. It was a bit windy.
I signed up for this half-marathon a while back to keep me motivated (otherwise I just sit on the couch and watch telly). I'd heard it was (relatively) flat and had read good reports about it so thought I'd give it a bash.
The was my first official Cross Country race and it was with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that I made the trip over to Livingston on Saturday. Gordon had very kindly offered me a lift and we arrived nice and early and got set up in the field near the start. The Musselburgh tent was to prove a great success although was a challenge to get setup in the windy conditions (and without the help of written instructions). The Senior means race was last on the card so we had plenty of time to watch the other races while trying to keep warm as the conditions were a little on the blustery side.
The 2008/2009 senior championship got off to a very windy start today. 5 Musselburgh athletes braved the windy conditions to compete over a multi terrain course that winds its way out of Dunbar before making the long gradual ascent up Doon hill. Normally it would be a total relief to reach the top of the hill but the 90 degree turn at the top turned you right into a fierce wind which all but cancelled out the effect of gravity.
Musselburgh and District Athletic Club celebrated another successful year at their annual awards ceremony on Wednesday evening. The athletes both junior and senior received their certificates and - for the hardworking few - their trophies for the year.
Councillor Andy Forrest presented the prizes to this year’s trophy winners who were from left to right; Simon Archer (boys junior champion), Gordon Eadie (The Ian Steedman Club Championship Trophy), Mhairi Howard (Chairperson’s Cup), Councillor Andy Forrest, Kristy Purves (The James Furnell Memorial Trophy for girls champion), Neil White (Handicap Race Cup), Audrey Grigg (ladies champion).
The East Lothian Athletics Championship took place on Saturday 30th August at Dalkeith Schools Community Campus. The day was deemed a great success and thanks go to all those who helped out on the day
The East Lothian Athletics Championship were open to members of Dunbar, Haddington and Musselburgh athletics clubs and any athlete who lives in East Lothian. The Championship featured events for male and female athletes at under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 20 age groups.
East District Cross Country Relays at Prestonpans (Meadowmill) Saturday 11th October 2008: All athletes (junior and senior) have to pre-enter. If you intend to run you need to contact Henry Muchamore (0131 653 2547) with your details. See attached form for more details.
East District League at Livingston (Deans Community High School) Saturday 18th October 2008 Juniors need to fill in the attached permission slip and return it to Gordon Eadie on a Wednesday night. Seniors, pre-entry not required (can turn up on the day), although please confirm to Gordon Eadie (0131 665 2768) if you intend to run. Again more details on the attached form.
Junior Training 
