Road Running

August 4, 2010

Weekend Racing Parkrun, 10K, Donkey Brae

Saturday 31st July - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond Scott Dowell was the leading Carnegie runner at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k placing 18th overall in 20.05. Jim Robb was 27th in 20.52 and Tommy Lawlor was 45th in 22.12. Allan Davie placed 52nd in 22.24, Paul Arnott was 61st in 22.59 and Robbie Swintoncovered the 3.1 mile in 28.11 in 119th position.

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Well done Fife AC for staging another superb Tour of Fife

The 10th edition of the Tour of Fife was a resounding success and well done to Fife AC’s Brian Cruickshank and his team for staging this epic event of races. This year’s tour which was sponsored again by John R.Weir saw 133 runners complete the six stages over seven days. The event which began last Sunday afternoon at Giffordtown saw the ‘tourists’ run 27 miles over varying terrain finishing with the 5.6 mile ‘Twisted’ Chicken Run from Strathmiglo. The competition is intense, the cameraderie is outstanding and everyone is a winner. Twenty members of Carnegie Harriers completed this year’s ‘Tour’ and loads of excellent race photo’s can be found on the Fife AC website and at roadrunpics.com at http://www.roadrunpics.com/

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June 21, 2010

Races run this week 20 June 2010

Wednesday 16th June - Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh

Kieran Morgan set a personal best of 6.07 at last Wednesday’s Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race in Edinburgh.

Wednesday 16th June – Ben Sheann Hill Race

At the Ben Sheann Hill Race last Wednesday evening, Judy Turner covered the 2.5 mile race (1400ft) in 35.37 to finish 3rd lady. Neil Campbell was 39th in 39.25 and Alison West the leading F50 in 40.31

Thursday 17th June – Kirkintilloch Olympians 10K Road Race

Allan Brannigan clocked 43.31 at the Kirkintilloch Olympians 10K Road Race placing 62nd while Kieran Morgan was 77th in 44.40.

Thursday 17th June – Portobello 4 Mile Road Race

Craig Lindsay was Carnegie sole representative at last Thursday’s Portobello 4 Mile Road Race where he set a personal best of 30.22.

Friday 18th June - Beveridge Park 5K Road Race, Kirkcaldy

The 2nd event in the popular Bevereridge Park 5K Races took place on Friday evening where Tim Walker was the leading Harrier. Tim clocked 21.11 placing 22nd while Chris Davidson was 26th in 21.47. Melanie Sinclair was 27th and 5th lady overall in 22.24 and Lesley Halstead was 31st in 24.44

Saturday 19th June – West Highland Way Race

Richie Cunningham wins the West Highland Way Race
Congratulations to Carnegie’s Richie Cunningham who produced a sensational run to win the 95 mile West Highland Way Race from Milngavie to Fort William. Richie clocked an impressive time of 16 hours 36 minutes. Congratulations to Peter Humphreys, Pauline Walker and Fiona Rennie who all ran exceptionally well to complete the race.

Saturday 19th June – Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Race, Boddington

Despite suffering stomach problems during the race, Gail Murdoch put in an exceptional performance to place 3rd lady overall at the Anglo Celtic 100 Kilometre Race in Boddington. Gail represented Scotland in the event and covered the 62.2 mile course in 9.11.38 with team winning the Gold medals. Scott Bradley also received a Scottish vest and on his 100K debut clocked an impressive 8.24.35 placing 9th overall.

Saturday 19th June - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond

A superb morning was enjoyed at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k with nine Carnegie members assisting as pacers. Roger Clark paced the 18 minute time, Iain Taylor (20 mins), Kirsty Baird (22 mins), John Fulham (23 mins), David Greig (24 mins), John Milton (25 mins), Morna Fleming (26 mins), Andrew Smith (28 mins) and Melanie Sinclair (30 mins). We are pleased that there has been plenty positive feedback from the runners taking part and very well done to everyone who took part and to those who achieved their time goals. Outwith our pace runners, several Harriers took part in the parkrun with Campbell Hutt placing an excellent 4th overall in 17.37. Robert Milton clocked 18.39 in 15th position and Kieran Morgan was 36th in 20.04. Well done to Craig Lindsay who removed an amazing 64 seconds from his previous 5K best, crossing the line in 21.40 in 67th position.

Saturday 19th June – Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race, Isle of Arran

Andy Symonds was in great form on Saturday winning the Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race on the Isle of Arran. The race which was part of the Run4It SHR Championship and Long Classics Series involved over 5500 feet of climbing along the 13 mile route. Despite a nasty fall Andy carried on to win in 2.26.24. Peter Simpson was 27th overall in 2.57.29 and Neil Campbell was 84th in 3.53.53. Alison West was 87th in 4.02.26, Allan Macaulay was 91st in 4.06.07 and Andy Sim was 101st in 4.19.33.

Sunday 20th June – The Orchill Road Race, Gleneagles

An excellent new event took place from Gleneagles Hotel. The Orchill Road Race saw 50 runners complete an out and back ten miler along undulating countryside roads in Perthshire. Iain Taylor reached the finish at the Gleneagles Equestrian Centre in 58.40 placing 2nd overall and 1st M40. Gordon Somerville was 21st in 1.15.21 and John McArthur finished 45th in 1.45.33.

Sunday 20th June – The Seven Hills of Edinburgh Hill Race

On Sunday a huge field of runners took part in the annual Seven Hills of Edinburgh Race where Andrew Wright finished 3rd overall in 1.42.03. Seven Carnegie members completed the 14 mile race (2200ft) with Phil Smithard winning the M60 award in 2.21.23. Bill Duff completed the challenging race in 2.54.48 and David Greig was 173rd in 2.59.21. Ken Daniels clocked 3.08.07, Morna Fleming timed at 3.08.10 and Lesley Halstead reached the finish in 3.30.21.

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June 6, 2010

Weekend races 5th & 6th of June

Saturday 5th June - Strathallan 5 Mile Road Race

Strathallan success for Mike Carroll and Gillian Carr
The 11th edition of the Strathallan 5 mile Road Race saw 99 entries and 82 finishers. Many Club members were tackling the undulating and scenic course for the first time and swore to return. The air was warm but a most welcome breeze was there to cool down the athletes in their effort. The numerous spectators were certainly in favour of such a clement weather.Mike Carroll of Perth Road Runners excelled and won the race in 26.12. Carnegie’s Scott Bradley came a strong second overall in 27.33 and club mate Tommy Lawrence finished a close third in 27.47. The first three ladies finished inside the same minute with Corstorphine’s Gillian Carr winning in 32.02. Judith Turner in Carnegie colours secured the second place in 32.20 and Siobhan Culleton, who joined Carnegie after an impressive 4th place at last Wednesday’s Auld Toun 10K, finished third in 32.38.