Marathon

September 14, 2009

Marathon du Medoc, Bordeaux Region, France

Sunday 13th September - Marathon du Medoc, Bordeaux Region, France Report by Fabienne Thompson

Fabienne Thompson arrived home late last night from the Marathon du Médoc, a true and very popular French classic (the organisers had to turn down 30,000 entries!) which takes place in the famous wine growing area of the Bordeaux region. In lightweight fancy dress and after consuming local specialities along the course (ham, oyster, wine and ice cream for the sprint finish)

Fabienne finished in 3:29:20 (141st overall, 15th lady). The undulating course takes you off road quite a lot as you run accross vineyards and visit 52 private Châteaux, about half of which offer wine tasting as you run past. This is a truly spectacular event, with a non stop Friday to Sunday party atmosphere, and extremely well organised. It attracts runners and journalists from all over the world.

Most runners run in fancy dress, some taking it to an extreme. In front of around 8,700 runners, the winner ran in 2:25:31 and the first lady, who won it for the 9th consecutive time, finished in 2:49:50. Both are from France.

Further information on this event can be found at; http://www.marathondumedoc.com/pages/en/accueil.php

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August 24, 2009

Coll Half Marathon 2009

Start of Coll Half Marathon

Andrew Wright won Saturday’s Isle of Coll Half Marathon in 1.15.59 finishing almost five minutes clear of the second placed runner. Sid James also ran well placing 4th overall in 1.26.37 and Linda James finished 9th lady (34th overall) in 1.45.10. There were 92 finishers.

Running Berlin Marathon for Education in Nepal

I am planning to run the Berlin Marathon on 20th of September this year and raise money for a charity that is focused on perserving local environment and communitites in Nepal. The money raised will be used for the Pipar project (pronouned Pee-par) which aims to build schools and employ teachers in rural communities in Nepal. Web link – Pipar Project

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May 31, 2009

Edinburgh Marathon 2009

Ten Harriers brave the heat at the Edinburgh Marathon
A very well done to all 8527 runners who completed Sunday’s Edinburgh Marathon which was ran in extremely warm temperatures for distance running. The Edinburgh race which is now the UK’s second largest participation marathon was a resounding success and congratulations to all the Carnegie runners who took part.

Future Races

ALLOA HALF MARATHON

The annual Alloa Half Marathon will start at 10am from the new location at the Leisure Bowl in Alloa. Over 700 entries have already been received and please enter asap if you wish to take part. Online entries are now being taken at http://www.alloahalfmarathon.co.uk/ This race will be the first event in our 2009 Road Running Grand Prix and a good turnout of Harriers is expected.

CHRIS HOY EDINBURGH HALF MARATHON – PACE RUNNERS

Carnegie Harriers are pleased to team up with New Balance and the Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon where we are assisiting with five pace runners for the Capital City event on Sunday 5th April. Andy Durham, Iain Taylor, Keiran Morgan, John Fulham and Angela Sharp will be pacing the 1.30.00, 1.45.00, 2.00.00, 2.15.00 and 2.30.00 time groups on race day.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS (6 & 4 Stage), LIVINGSTON

The 6 stage (men) and 4 stage (ladies) road relays take place on Saturday 4th April at 12 Noon from Almondvale (near to Livingston Football Ground) in Livingston. Hopefully in 2009 we can field several teams from Carnegie Harriers in this event. We are circulating this earlier than normal and ask you all to consider representing Carnegie Harriers in this event. If you enjoy taking part in relays such as the Cateran Trail and Devils Burden then will also enjoy this event. As it is a Champiosnhip event you must be a current member of the Scottish Athletics Membership Scheme. Please contact your respective club captains if you wish to take part as follows; Men – Contact Ian Johnston Ladies – Contact Fabienne Thompson