The presentation of awards will take place at 8pm on Tuesday 30th March at Dunfermline Academy of Sport. We look forward to seeing you all on the night.

CROSS COUNTRY GRAND PRIX 2009/2010

AWARD WINNERS

MEN

1. Ian Johnston

2. Pete Simpson

3. Steven King

VETERAN MEN

1. Kieran Morgan

2. John Lambie

3. Neil Campbell

SUPER VETERAN MEN

1. Stephen Greer

2. Ian Stewart

3. Ian McKinnell

MALE OVER 60

1. Bill Duff

LADIES

1. Fabienne Thompson

2. Isobel Burnett

3. Gail Murdoch

FEMALE VETERAN

1. Helena Sim

2. Linda James

3. Mehrnaz Campbell

FEMALE SUPER VETERAN

1. Morna Fleming

MOST IMPROVED MALE AND FEMALE

- ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT

The annual Scottish National Masters Cross Country Championships took place in Forres on Saturday afternoon with eight Carnegie members taking part. Our men put in a tremendous team performance winning the silver medals finishing behind a very strong team from Ron Hill Cambuslang with the local club Forres Harriers in the bronze medal position. Tommy Lawrence was in top form over the six mile course placing an excellent 6th overall (3rd M35) in 34.19. Ian Stewart finished a superb 10th and 2nd M50 in 34.54, Allan Fotheringham was 15th in 35.28 and Lewis Lawson was 18th in 35.43 to secure the silver medals for our club. Steven King enjoyed a strong run placing 38th in 38.12, Peter Simpson was 50th in 39.06 and Stephen Greer finished 86th in 44.15. In the ladies race, Fabienne Thompson put in an excellent run finishing 13th overall in 25.31.

A good article can be found at Scottish Running Guide

Saturday 6th February – Edinburgh parkrun 5K

PB’s Galore at the Edinburgh parkrun 5K

A dozen Harriers were amongst the 162 runners taking part in the 16th Edinburgh parkrun with five Carnegie members setting 5k personal bests. Iain Taylor recorded his second ’sub 17′ parkrun, finishing 3rd overall in 16.59 closely followed by 6th placed Andrew Smith who clocked 17.13 removing 43 seconds from his previous best. Campbell Hutt enjoyed a fine run placing 7th in 17.25 and Ian Johnston was 9th and leading M50 in 18.17. Robert Milton placed 23rd in 19.40, Kieran Morgan was 28th in 20.01 and Isobel Burnett on her parkrun debut ran a PB of 20.08 finishing 4th lady and 33rd overall. Malcolm Smith set a PB of 20.16 (35th), David Greig was 43rd in 20.57 while Campbell Reid was a second behind placing 44th in 20.58 (PB). Morna Fleming on her parkrun debut clocked a PB of 22.07 (59th) and John Milton was 86th in 24.18.

Sunday 7th February – Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon

Gail Murdoch, Steven King, Helena Sim, Richie Cunningham, Kieran Morgan, Bill Duff, Ken Daniels, John Mcarthur and John Milton all took part in Sunday’s Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon. Results are not yet available but will be put on the club website when they are.

Taylor and Thompson triumph at Loch Fitty X Country
Carnegie Harriers hosted their annual Loch Fitty Cross Country Race on Saturday afternoon. The 5 mile undulating course on the North side of the loch was solid underfoot due to the overnight frost which made for a testing race for the 35 runners taking part. Congratulations to race winner Iain Taylor who clocked 29.53 finishing one second clear of 2nd placed Tommy Lawrence who recorded 29.54. Pitreavie’s Barry Davie claimed 3rd place recording a time of 30.24 with fast improving Andrew Smith timing at 30.35 in 4th. Fabienne Thompson made a successful defence of her 2009 title winning the ladies race in 35.09 (12th overall) with Isobel Burnett running a strong race finishing 2nd lady in 36.50. Gail Murdoch placed 3rd lady in 37.29. In the age group categories Stevie Ogg won the M40 award (5th overall) in 30.47, Ian Johnston the M50 award (7th overall) in 32.00 and Bill Duff the M60 award (17th overall) in 36.54. Helena Sim was the leading F40 (22nd overall) in 38.54 and well done to Morna Flemingwho won the F50 award (27th overall) in 39.24. Thanks to all those who took part and to our club members who assisted with the race organisation

Carnegie Harriers brave the icy conditions in Broxburn
The 3rd and final cross country race in the 2009/2010 East District League took place on a very cold afternoon in Broxburn. Nineteen Carnegie members took part with valuable Cross Country Grand Prix points at stake.

Fabienne Thompson was to the fore in the ladies race placing 12th overall and leading Harrier in 26.53. Isobel Burnett covered the icy course in 28.30 (26th) while Kirsty Baird ran well clocking 28.54 (30th) and our ladies placed 6th club overall.

In the men’s race Roger Clark had an impressive run finishing 45th in 36.27, Steven King was 71st (38.01) and Ian Johnston was 93rd in 39.40. John Fulham produced a strong effort timing at 42.53 (129th) along with Stephen Greer who placed 143rd in 43.50.

A selection of photo’s courtesy of roadrunpics.com can be found HERE.

The 3rd of three events in the East District Cross Country League takes place from Broxburn Academy this Saturday (16th January).  The ladies and Under 17 men’s race is approx. 6km and starts at 1.55pm and the men’s race over approx. 9km is at 2.30pm.   All Carnegie Runners will wear race number ‘28′ (28L for ladies, 28V for Male 40’s) and these numbers will be handed out of the day by our club captains or alternatively you can collect our number at club training.  This race is also a counter in our Cross Country Grand Prix.  Details of car sharing will be placed on the club forum.

Full information can be found at http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/index.php?p=80&itemType=fixtures&itemId=11623

The cold weather didn’t appear to affect the runners with a steady tempo being set from the gun. As the race progressed, Andy Symonds and Andrew Wright broke away from the chasing pack followed up the relentless climbs by former Forest Run winners Tommy Lawrence and Ian Stewart. In the ladies race, Isobel Burnett was forcing the pace with 2008 race winner Gail Murdoch and ultra running specialist Pauline Walker close behind.

Andy Symonds upped the tempo over the last few miles reaching the finish in an impressive 40 mins 40 secs to win his first Festive Forest Run title. 2008 race winner Andrew Wright put in a strong performance placing 2nd overall in 40.58 while Tommy Lawrence finished a stride ahead of Ian Stewart to claim 3rd place in 43.20 with Ian clocking 43.21 (4th and 1st M50).

Lewis Lawson was the leading M40 finishing 5th overall in 43.53 with Iain Taylor placing 6th (2nd M40) in 45.22 and Mike Harvey, 7th (3rd M40) in 46.09. Peter Simpson enjoyed a strong run placing 8th and 2nd M50 in 46.25, Steven King was 9th in 47.04 and Roger Clark completed the top ten finishers timing at 47.28. Bill Duff had a superb run winning the M60 award and placing 24th overall in 55.06.

Congratulations to Isobel Burnett who on her Forest Run debut won the ladies race in 54.17. Gail Murdoch ran well finishing 2nd lady in 56.02 and Pauline Walker covered the seven mile route in 56.54 placing 3rd lady. Helena Sim in 4th position (57.06) won the F40 award, Linda James was 5th lady in 58.50 and Grace McKenzie in her forst Forest Run was the 6th lady (59.13). Race organiser Morna Fleming finished 7th lady (1.03.48) and 1st F50 while Annette Bunyan placed 8th lady in 1.04.44.

Many thanks to everyone who assisted with the race organisation and to Sue Walker for providing the hot punch which was much appreciated after the race especially on such a cold morning.

The complete set of results are posted on our club website results page.

The 2009 race saw the highest number of runners taking part in the Festive Forest Run this century! The number of finishers each year can be found below;

2009 – 62 finishers
2008 – 43 finishers
2007 – 44 finishers
2006 – 47 finishers
2005 – 56 finishers
2004 – 50 finishers
2003 – 39 finishers
2002 – 35 finishers
2001 – 46 finishers
2000 – 39 finishers

Many thanks also to Isobel Burnett who provided the use of her 4×4 vehicle to set up the course.

A great turn out today for the East District League Dunfermline cross country 2009 at Queen Anne High school. It was muddy and we underfoot with a real cross country atmosphere today.

Here are some photos – Results to follow.

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