Road Running

September 28, 2009

East Neuk 10K Road Race, Anstruther

Judy Turner wins the ladies race at the East Neuk 10K

Anster Haddies hosted the 16th East Neuk 10K Race on Sunday morning over a windswept out and back course in Anstruther. The event attracted a large field of 255 runners with an excellent turnout of 26 Carnegie Harriers taking part.

The strong headwind that the athletes faced over the opening 5k didn’t seem to affect Judy Turner who enjoyed a very strong run winning the ladies race in 39.45. Isobel Burnett was the next Carnegie lady to finish clocking a time of 42.12 (2nd F45) followed by Morna Fleming who ran her fastest ever East Neuk 10K timing at 46.48. Well done to Judy, Isobel and Morna who also won the ladies team award.

In the men’s race, Tommy Lawrence was the leading Harrier placing 4th overall in a fast 34.46 while Ian Stewart clocked 35.32 in 6th position (2nd M50). Roger Clark had a strong run finishing 8th in a time of 36.14 and Carnegie’s men won the team award. Campbell Hutt had a solid run covering the 6.2 mile course in 36.36 (9th overall), Iain Taylor placed 2nd M40 in 37.20 (14th overall) and Nick Weir won the 3rd M40 award in 38.28 (19th overall).

Several Harriers were using the 10K as part of their final preparations for the Loch Ness Marathon including Lesley Halstead who was rewarded with a personal best of 49.20 and John Fulham who crossed the finishing line at Waid Academy in 41.48.

Many thanks to Anster Haddies for organising a superb event and providing an excellent post race buffet for all the hungry runners.

The complete set of results from the Anster Haddies East Neuk 10K can be found HERE.

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September 24, 2009

Berlin Marathon 2009 – Takeda

My Berlin Marathon Experience

I’ve just got back from Berlin Marathon and totally buzzing with excitement. It was my third marathon but by far the best marathon experience ever!

Finished Berlin Marathon

Race Roundup

Wednesday 9th September - Self Transcendence 2 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh

Two mile PB’s for Kieran Morgan and Paul Arnott
Well done to Kieran Morgan and Paul Arnott who both recorded personal bests on Wednesday evening at the Self Transcendence 2 Mile Road Race in the Meadows, Edinburgh. Kieran removed a whole minute from his previous best covering the two lap course in 12.37 placing 37th overall. Paul broke the 13 minute barrier for the first time placing 44th in 12.59.

Saturday 12th September – Calderglen Harriers 10 Mile Road Race, East Kilbride

Frazer Munro was the sole Carnegie runner at Saturday Calderglen Harriers Ten Mile Road Race from East Kilbride. His result will be posted on the website once known.

Sunday 13th September – Around Cumbrae 10 Mile Road Race, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae

Tommy Lawrence was the leading Carnegie runner at the Around Cumbrae 10 Mile Road Race covering the fast and flat course in 58.19 placing 5th overall. Ian Johnston in 17th position ran a strong race reaching the finish in Millport in 1.03.07. Iain Taylor clocked 1.03.40 placing 20th and Alan Cockburn finished 29th in 1.07.50. Congratulations to Phil Smithard who won the M60 placing 47th overall in 1.11.57 and to Isobel Burnett who placed 3rd lady overall in 1.11.59. Helena Sim placed 9th lady in 1.18.07 and Morna Fleming won the F55 award timing at 1.19.59. Carnegie’s men finished 4th team and our ladies were 2nd team overall.

Sunday 13th September – Moray Marathon

Well done to Bernt Cederstrom placed 54th at the Moray Marathon clocking a time of 3.35.45 and Susan Cederstrom placed 86th overall in 3.51.42.

Sunday 13th September – Hawick Half Marathon

Congratulations to Campbell Hutt who won Sunday’s Hawick Half Marathon covering the undulating course in 1.19.28. Debbie Jackson finished in 2.05.50.

John Fulham Loch Ness Marathon adventure

I am running the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2009 on 04/10/2009

To all of you who helped with my fund raising during my Edinburgh Marathon campaign,a big thank – you. My journey continues to raise awareness across Scotland of prostate cancer. Together with your help we can continue their vital support.
I discovered during my Edinburgh marathon training that 3 of my immediate family had suffered from Prostate cancer and currently know of some friends with similar issues.

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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.