Strathallan 5 mile road race 2011
Mick Cowie
20 Carnegie men and 7 Carnegie ladies travelled to Strathallan School to compete in the 12th edition of the 5 mile Road Race, the 6th counting event in the 2011 Road Running Grand Prix Championships.
The growing success of the race was evident: the100 limit was reached 2 weeks prior to the race, to then be increased by another 20 runners who entered in the following 6 days.
The cool and breezy air and the cloudy skies were a runner’s dream and a certain number of Personal Bests were recorded. Spectators may have been hoping for a warmer June day, but they still turned up en mass and gave the athletes plenty of vocal attention. Amateur photographers found enough scenic backgrounds for their action shots as Perthshire’s rhododendrons, old trees and shrubs were offering the perfect rural setting for this 2 lap course of undulating tarmac. The Strathallan Prefects discovered another aspect of their school duty as they mastered the art of marshalling with good humour and efficiency.
In addition to the official race report, the following is worth mentioning: double amputee and kidney transplant Ronnie McIntosh of Dundee Hawkhill came to test his fitness and skills on this challenging course and walk raced a full lap of the euphemism: undulations. That takes some guts!
The post-race buffet rose to its reputation and offered a mouth-watering spectrum of home made cakes, biscuits, sandwiches and various savouries (including the home made and incredibly tasty Cornish Pasty) all kindly provided by Members of Carnegie Harriers.
Faithful to our sporting gathering, Adrian Stott of Run & Become donated Prize vouchers and Martin Jeffers of Tiso, Perth, provided us with goody bags as spot prizes. Our thanks go to both suppliers, to all Club members who contributed to the food buffet, collected sponsorship, donated money and helped with the overall organisation. Thanks to everyone’s effort the 3 charities: Cancer Research, C.H.A.S. and Get Kids Going! will EACH receive a cheque for £250.
Fabienne
Results
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Carnegie Harriers
Present the
Friday Evening Race Series 2011
(Under UK Athletics Rules and a Scottish Athletics Permit Event)
Friday May 6th – 1 Mile Race
Friday June 3rd – 1 Mile Race
Friday September 2nd – 2 Mile Race
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
All Races Start at 7.30pm,
Entry on the night from 7.00pm (No entry fee)
All results will be posted on the
Carnegie Harriers website at
www.carnegie-harriers.co.uk
Further details for all races are available from
John Fulham on 01383 732714More on Friday Evening Race Series 2011
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Well done to All the Hillbillies who took part in The Highland Fling. The Highland fling is a 53mile trail ultramarathon with 12,300 ft of ascent. It was a great challenge and the weather was great if slightly warm. Great event, Great views and Great camaraderie.
Well done to Richie Cunningham who was 7th overall, 3rd M40 & 1st Scottish M40, Iain Thomson who was 3rd M60 Peter Humphreys was 11th M40 and Neil Campbell who was 11th M50 and smashed his PB by two hours and twenty five minutes.
Carnegie were 2nd Scottish Male Club.
Carnegie Cougars were 4th Ladies team
Great effort and well done to David Grieg who flew back in from New York just in time for the event.
| Pos | Firstname | Lastname | Gen | Cat | Club | R’dennan | Beinglas | Finish |
| 10 | Richie | Cunningham | M | 40 | Carnegie Harriers | 03:37:34 | 06:04:31 | 07:58:23 |
| 40 | Relay Team | 904 | F | FT | Carnegie Cougars | 04:29:50 | 07:15:41 | 09:11:20 |
| 43 | Peter | Humphreys | M | 40 | Carnegie Harriers | 03:56:00 | 06:39:20 | 09:16:06 |
| 55 | Relay Team | 935 | M | MT | Carnegie Wrinklies | 05:14:01 | 07:42:12 | 09:35:19 |
| 81 | Relay Team | 905 | F | FT | Carnegie Ladies in 4 fun | 04:29:48 | 07:28:58 | 09:57:13 |
| 94 | David | Greig | M | 40 | Carnegie Harriers | 04:29:43 | 07:37:04 | 10:14:48 |
| 161 | Iain | Thomson | M | 60 | Carnegie Harriers | 04:49:28 | 08:14:16 | 11:02:49 |
| 162 | Neil | Campbell | M | 50 | Carnegie Harriers | 04:53:38 | 08:12:53 | 11:03:05 |
| 238 | Lynne | Kuz | F | 40 | Carnegie Harrriers | 05:19:52 | 09:08:08 | 12:00:48 |
| 337 | Fiona | Rennie | F | 40 | Carnegie Harrriers | 06:00:09 | 10:15:52 | 13:53:49 |
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- Carnegie Hillbillies “takin’ care of business”
22/04/2011 5:30am
At a pre dawn Press conference the Campbell Team launched their Manifesto
Campbell said, “As everyone is putting out big Manifestos at the moment we thought we would put out a Minifesto”
“We have taken our proud clubs name, Carnegie, as the backbone of our Minifesto”
“In keeping with a running club our Minifesto should be things to think about before your run or race.”
The Campbell Minifesto
Compulsory Risk Assessment Protocol (have you done one)
Are You Smiling?
Run Run Run
Never Give Up
Everyone can enjoy risk/danger
Give it everything you have got
If in doubt keep running
Even if you want to Never Give Up
“Carnegie Harriers are on a journey and the path ahead is a bright one. Now is a time for all Carnegie Harriers to keep moving forward”
The Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday 26th April 2011, at 8.00pm at the Academy of Sport. Sandwiches and tea and coffee will be available for those attending the AGM. All members are encouraged to come along.
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Saturday 9th April – Edinburgh parkrun 5K
Andrew Wright placed an impressive 2nd overall at the Edinburgh parkrun in a time of 16.17. Andy Hume set a personal best of 16.58. All the Carnegie results will be posted on our club website once available.
Saturday 9th April – Clachnaben Hill Race, South Deeside
Tom Bowie placed 2nd M60 at the Clachnaben Hill Race in 2.02.29
Saturday 9th April – Glasgow to Edinburgh Double Marathon
Congratulations to Sue Walker who completed the Glasgow to Edinburgh Marathon on Saturday in 10.59.58
Sunday 10th April – Heaven and Hell Half Marathon, Scone
Frazer Munro enjoyed a strong run at the Heaven and Hell Half Marathon placing 17th in 1.33.35
Sunday 10th April – ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon
Barry Davie was the leading Harriers at the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon clocking a time of 1.28.13. Tom Spry was the 4th M60 in 1.29.38
Sunday 10th April – Richies Run, near Helensburgh
Bill Duff was the 1st M60 at the nine mile Richies Run clocking a time of 75.24.
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