Saturday 7th March – Kings Buildings 5 Mile Road Race, Edinburgh
Kings Buildings ’5′ win for David Simpson
Carnegie’s David Simpson followed up his Cupar 5 success with another strong run at the Kings Buildings 5 Mile Road Race in Edinburgh on Saturday. David won the race clocking an impressive 25.30 around the hilly course finishing 13 seconds clear of Thomas Fay (Glasgow Uni) who timed at 25.43 with Shettleston’s Paul Sorrie finishing 3rd in 26.19. Carnegie’s Kieran Morgan placed 113th in the field of 192 finishers in 36.21.
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The opening ultra event of 2009 took place at the Draycote Water 35 organised by Kennilworth Runners. Six Harriers made the long trip South to take part and were rewarded with some excellent individual and team performances. Richie Cunningham was the leading Carnegie athlete completing the 35 mile race in 4.21.02 in 7th position. Reigning Scottish 100K Champion Gail Murdoch placed 4th lady (16th overall) in 4.35.46 leading the Carnegie ladies team to success with Pauline Walker finishing 6th lady in 4.51.46 and Lynne Kuz, 7th lady in 4.55.15. Taking part in his first ultra event Ryan McKenzie placed 59th in 5.54.37 and Fiona Rennie was 60th in 5.55.13.
Congratulations to Carnegie’s David Simpson who won Saturday’s Cupar 5 in a personal best of 25.24. David led home the field of 199 runners in a new Carnegie Harriers 5 mile club record lowering his previous best set at the 2008 Brig Bash ’5′ by one second. Scott Bradley placed 9th overall in 27.28 having ran 15 miles to get to Cupar prior to the race! Callan Francis was the leading U17 athlete setting a personal best of 29.33 finishing 30th overall while Ian Johnston placed 32nd in 29.43. Sid James broke the 30 minute barrier for the first time setting a personal best of 29.58 in 37th position. Matt Meade enjoyed a solid run clocking 30.47 in 43rd place while David Greig timed at 33.24 in 80th position. Tom Spry placed 95th in 33.54 while Lynne Bennet had a strong run finishing 125th in 35.51, Alasdair McKinnon was 134th in 36.35 and Marianne Crichton was 149th in 39.10.
The annual ladies only Arbroath Smokies 10 Mile Road Race witnessed a number of excellent performances from the thirteen Carnegie ladies taking part. In form Fabienne Thompson placed a superb 4th overall in 1.08.52 and was closely followed by Gail Murdoch (6th in 1.10.14) and Pauline Walker (7th and 1st FSV in 1.10.51) resulting in Carnegie ladies winning the coveted team award. Lynne Kuz was the next Harrier to finish placing 13th in 1.14.01 while Helena Sim finished 14th in 1.14.24 and Susan Cederstrom was 15th in 1.15.11. Catherine Wilson ran well placing 74th in 1.24.54 and there were personal bests for Nicola Dunn (1.33.19) and Mehrnaz Campbell (1.43.28). All the Carnegie results are now on-line and well done as always to Arbroath Footers for staging this popular event.
There was a good showing of Carnegie runners at Sunday’s Bishop Hill Race which incorporated the 2nd counting event in our 2009 Hill Running Grand Prix. Congratulations to Fabienne Thompson, Alison West and Isobel Burnett who won the ladies team award for Carnegie. Results will follow soon.A selection of photo’s from the Bishop Hill Race courtesy of Scott Bradley can be found HERE.
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If you fancy a race this weekend then there are several to choose from;
On Saturday, Fife AC host the popular Cupar 5 Mile Road Race. The race starts at 3pm with all entries (£5/£7) from 1pm onwards at the YMCA Hall, Bonnygate, Cupar. An accurately measured fast out and back course on quiet country roads. The course is suitable for setting a personal best. Please allow sufficient time to reach the race start on St. Mary’s Road which is approximately half a mile from the YMCA. Please note there are no showering facilities at the hall. After the race all runners will be provided with a free traditional Fife AC post-race tea.
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Carnegie Harriers will host the 22nd Auld Toun 10K Road Race in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27th May 2009.
This event is always popular with runners of all abilities with every finisher receiving a race medal and there are awards in all categories.
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