The 2nd Carnegie Harriers Hill Race was held in perfect conditions over a four mile course with 1400 feet of climbing from Scotlandwell on Sunday afternoon. The race attracted a good entry of nineteen club members including Richie Cunningham who could barely have recovered from his exploits in the Ochil 2000′s the previous day.
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Andrew Wright and Nikki May find the Top Gear at Knockhill
A superb turnout of over 160 runners contested Wednesday evening’s Graham Clark 3.9 Mile Memorial Race held over three laps of Knockhill Racing Circuit near Dunfermline. The event in memory of former Carnegie Club President Graham Clark saw race winner Andrew Wright (Ron Hill Cambuslang) set a blistering pace leading the race from gun to tape setting a new course record of 19.57. Aberdeen AAC’s Darren Shinnie also dipped below old record clocking 19.40 in second place with Fife AC’s Chris Russell placing 3rd in 20.12.Ian Stewart was the leading Carnegie athlete finishing 4th overall and 1st M50 while Jeff Farquhar (Pitreavie AAC) placed 5th and 1st M40 in 20.38.
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Pauline Walker reflects on the 24 Hour World Championships – DRUMMONDVILLE 2007
Pre Race Thoughts – Nervous but Confident
Realistically the Russians and Japanese are favourites – let them fight over gold and silver however Team GB wouldn’t be here if they didn’t think we were capable of good performances. My own personal target is to take the Scottish record further – 130 miles perhaps? Failure is not an option and by that I mean giving up and giving in. If I have given my all and not achieved my target it is not failing – it is an experience and a lesson to take away and learn from: what could have been done differently? How could I improve? What can I do to get that bit extra?During training I worked harder than ever before, was totally focussed and even enjoyed the challenge of fitting in the miles between work and sleep. My first week of taper saw me have a bit of a confidence wobble, I became very jittery with nerves. My second taper week was a bit better I had discovered that on 2006 performances I was ranked 18th – it gave me hope that, like all runners and joggers, I wouldn’t be last. During my final taper week I regained my focus, my kit bag was packed. I was as ready as I was going to be. I had trained harder than ever before, I felt good, and I felt confident. I had covered 128 miles previously – I can do that and more! I just wanted to get out there, get on with it and show them what this wee Scots wifie could do! However, the words “elite”, “international” and “Pauline” all in one sentence – aye right! Is what I think when I run them through in my mind. I keep looking over my shoulder expecting a hand to fall upon it with the challenge “hey you – what are you doing here?” But no, here I am in a British vest – I’ve sneaked in the back door and no one’s noticed. The first time was in Italy for the European 24 hour championships, this time I’m in Canada to challenge the world’s best 24 hour athletes! Oo-err – a wee quiver starts in my lips, through my chin and rattles down my spine leaving Goosebumps along my shoulders and back, then my tummy flips over and I can’t swallow.
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