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Festive Forest Run, Blairadam Forest near Kelty

Neil — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:21:10 +0000

Saturday 26th February – Festive Forest Run, Blairadam Forest near Kelty Report courtesy of Morna Fleming

Fine, dry, sunny and almost windless conditions greeted the 43 starters for the postponed Festive Forest race on Saturday 26th February. Ground conditions were reasonable, with some parts of the course perfectly dry and sound, and others heavily waterlogged and muddy. The route was clear and straightforward, with some surprising new vistas owing to forestry work since the last running. On reaching the top of the course, runners who had the time for such things were treated to a spectacular view of Benarty Hill and the western ridge of West Lomond above Scotlandwell.

A hard-fought contest had been expected, and this is exactly what happened, with Tommy Lawrence, hot-foot from his usual Saturday morning exercise class, taking the prize in 41.20 and prevailing over Graeme Campbell and Peter Humphreys. With two M40′s already in the prizes, 1st M40 went to 4th placed Mike Harvey, with 6th placed Ian Johnston as 1st M50. The M60s were out in force, too, with Iain Thomson narrowly defeating four of his age-group to the 1st M60 place.

Among the ladies, Fabienne Thompson, safely returned from France, took the honours as 1st lady in 11th place overall, in a very creditable 51.17, outpacing her younger rivals Grace MacKenzie and Kirsty Baird. Linda James took 1st F40 in 26th place overall.

Finishing duties were admirably carried out by Val Macaulay, Melanie Sinclair and Peter Morrison – thanks to all of them for their support and professionalism. Thanks are due also to Sue Walker for the excellent and very welcome punch, the recipe and ingredients for which were delivered to Morna as Sue could not attend.

Thanks to all those who ran, all supporters in whatever capacity, and to the capricious weather which this time smiled on us!

Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon

Neil — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:38:16 +0000

Well done to everyone who took part in the rather chilly Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon. Gail Murdoch was 1st F4o and the Ladies won 2nd team.

Ron the Icebreaker

More Photos on the Forfar Road Runners site

Well done Fife AC for staging another superb Tour of Fife

Neil — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:21:36 +0000

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/

Iain Taylor enjoyed a good set of races and was Carnegie’s leading finisher this year placing 11th overall in 2.55.26. Iain was awarded the 1st M40 prize. Steven King was in great form all week and found the hilly nature of many of the stages to his liking. Steven finished 12th overall in 2.57.02. Ian Johnston finished 2nd M50 (27th overall) in 3.08.36. Alan Cockburn produced a great six days of racing resulting in a ‘top thirty’ finish. Alan clocked an overall time of 3.10.35 placing 29th overall. Ever improving John Fulham finished 31st overall in 3.11.30. Derek Cassells found the hill section to his liking throughout the week with strongs runs at West Lomond and the Up Hell time trial. Derek finished 33rd overall in 3.13.59. Regular Tour of Fife competitor Robert Milton completed the 2010 event in 3.18.15 placing 38th. Allan Brannigan completed his first Tour in style placing 46th overall in 3.22.09.

Gail Murdoch was Carnegie’s leading lady, placing 49th overall and 1st F40 in 3.23.36. Chris Davidson enjoyed his first Tour of Fife and produced some strong rusn throughout the week. Chris placed 53rd overall in 3.25.54. Bill Duff had an outstanding week winning the M60 category and finishing 55th overall. Tim Walker ran well throughout the Tour to place 61st overall in 3.31.16.. Kieran Morganin his first Tour of Fife placed 68th overall in 3.33.36. Helena Sim finished one of the leading F45 runners (72nd overall) in 3.38.59. Pauline Walker completed her 7th Tour of Fife in 3.41.29 placing 78th overall. Campbell Reid clocked 3.43.02 placing 82nd overall. Melanie Sinclair took part in her first Tour of Fife and put in a very strong effort finishing 87th overall in 3.46.33. Morna Flemingplaced 91st overall and 2nd F55 in 3.49.46. Regular Tour of Fife competitor Fiona Rennie placed 110th in 4.08.33. Lesley Halsteadfinished 112th in 4.10.57 and Sue Walker completed the Tour of Fife in 4.29.05 placing 125th. Well done also to Niall Wilson, Yvette Wilson and Isobel Burnett who took part in some of the races throughout the week.

Well done Fife AC and everyone at Carnegie Harriers are looking forward to the 2011 Tour already!

Race Round up to 27th June

Neil — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:23:34 +0000

Wednesday 23rd June – Red Moss Revolution Hill Race

Last Wednesday evening Neil Campbell and Alison West took part in the popular Red Moss Revolution Hill Race. Neil covered the 5.5 mile event (720ft) in 49.25 with Alison placing 2nd F50 in 50.02.

Thursday 24th June – Milnathort Dash

The 8th event in our Road Running Grand Prix took place last Thursday evening at the Milnathort Dash. The 5.3 mile race which is organised by Kinross Road Runners saw 31 Harriers take part in a field of 176 runners. Tommy Lawrence who has swiftly returned to top form finished an excellent 3rd overall in 29.28. Campbell Hutt took 8th place in 31.26, Mike Harvey was the leading M40 (9th overall) in 31.32 and Alex Keenan was 10th in 31.56. Mark McVay made an impressive club debut finishing 33rd in 35.07. Gail Murdoch ran her fastest ever Milnathort Dash covering the undulating course in 36.42 placing 6th lady. Fast improving Jo Wilson was hot on Gails’ heels finishing 7th lady in 36.45. Fabienne Thompson clocked 36.55 (8th Lady) and Catriona McCracken enjoyed a fine run to finish 10th lady in 37.25. Isobel Burnett won the F50 award timing at 37.33.

Friday 25th June – Shell Bay Sandy Slither, Lower Largo to Elie

Melanie Sinclair and Chris Davidson were Carnegie’s representatives at Fife AC’s Shell Bay Sandy Slither on Friday evening. Melanie finished the race from Lower Largo to Elie in 54.33 with Chris Davidson in 54.34.

Saturday 26th June - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond

Congratulations to Iain Taylor who headed home a field of 191 runners at Saturday’s Edinburgh parkrun 5k clocking a winning time of 17.00. Colin Reid in 20th position (18.42) was the next Carnegie runner to finish with Frazer Munro posting a fast 18.46 in 22nd place. Mark Western enjoyed a strong run setting a personal best of 20.32 (53rd) and Tim Walker made his parkrun debut covering the fast 3.1 mile course in 20.42 (59th). Kirsty Baird placed 61st in 20.50 and well done to Mary Western who ran a personal best of 21.19 finishing 70th overall.

Saturday 26th June – Arrochar Alps Hill Race

On Saturday, Neil Campbell tackled the gruelling 15.6 mile (7900ft) Arrochar Alps Hill Race where he removed over one hour from his previous best reaching the finish in 5.35.06.

Saturday 26th June – Eildon 2 Hills Race, Melrose

Alison West ventured south to Melrose when she finished 2nd F50 at the Eildon 2 Hills Race in 42.33.

Sunday 27th June – Dundee Half Marathon

Lesley Halstead completed Sunday’s Dundee Half Marathon in a time of 1.54.57.

Sunday 27th June – Glenrothes 10K Road Race

Roger Clark placed 8th at the Glenrothes 10K Road Race on Sunday morning in a time of 37.13 and also won the Biathlon evet which involved a 800m swim before the run. Robert Milton was 27th in 41.38. Jo Wilson produced another excellent race finishing 3rd lady overall in 43.14. Ross Carrie placed 48th in 43.20 while Jackie MacIntyre clocked 44.17 to finish 5th lady. Jim Small timed at 49.24 in 122nd and Melanie Sinclair was 24th lady in a time of 50.28.

Sunday 27th June – Falkland Hill Race

On Sunday afternoon the Falkland Hill Race took place with seven harriers taking part. Sandy Bennet was in fine form placing 2nd overall in 23.04. Bill Duff covered the 1200ft ascent and descent in 29.23 (24th), Stephen Greer was 25th in 29.33 and Chris Davidson was 26th in 29.40. Tom Bowie made his return to competitive action placing 35th in 31.02 and Melanie Sinclair completed her 2nd event of the day in 37.50 (47th). Pamela Gilfillan took part in her first hill race finishing 48th in 39.56.

Sunday 27th June – Ythan Challenge, Ellon

Judy Turner completed the Ythan challenge which is a multi-terrain adventure race measuring approximately 11k, which starts and finishes at the Meadows Sports Centre in Ellon, north of Aberdeen. The course takes runners along a largely flat off-road path beside the river Ythan and onto the Esslemont Estate, which is usually closed to the public. Once on the estate, the going gets tougher underfoot and you can expect a few surprises as the course includes a series of obstacles — including the now famous (or possibly infamous!) straw bales, killer hills, cargo nets and some waist deep mud thrown in for good measure. A few runners sacrificed their trainers to the mud in the process! Judy came second female with a time of 56.31. Would be good to get a few more harriers up there next year as it’s fantastic fun and they even put a good BBQ on after.

Sunday 27th June – Lairig Ghru 28 Mile Race, Braemar to Aviemore

The challenging 28 mile Lairig Ghru Race from Braemar to Aviemore took place on Sunday. The weather ranged from hot, humid conditions at start and finish to rain, just about sub-zero and snowfields to cross at the tops. Steven King was the leading Carnegie runner placing 31st in 4.24.25. Andy Sim ran his fastest ever Lairig Ghru race reaching to finish at Aviemore Police Station in 4.41.40 (48th). Well done to Phil Smithard who won the M60 award in 4.45.07. Helena Sim and Lynne Kuz completed the distance in 5.47.48.

Race Round up 31st May 2010

Neil — Mon, 31 May 2010 05:17:42 +0000

Tuesday 25th May - Ravenscraig Park One Mile Race, Kirkcaldy Fast times at Ravenscraig Park one mile race
Carnegie’s Calum and Fergus McGaw were both in action on Tuesday evening at the Ravenscraig Park One Mile Race in Kirkcaldy. Calum clocked an impressive 4.48 finishing 3rd overall while Fergus set a personal best of 5.19 placing 8th.

Wednesday 25th May - Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh Catriona McCracken placed 5th lady at the Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race in Edinburgh clocking a time of 6.02. Kieran Morgan ran a personal best of 6.14 only three days after completing the Edinburgh Marathon.

Wednesday 25th May – Knock Hill Race, Crieff Judy Turner wins the Knock Hill race in Crieff
Carnegie’s Judy Turner was first lady in a closely contested Knock Hill Race on Wednesday evening in Crieff. Judy covered the 5 mile route with 685 feet of climbing in 36.25 and Peter Simpson was the leading M40 timing at 33.41.

Saturday 29th May – Heart of Scotland 100 Challenge, Dunkeld Sue Walker completes the Heart of Scotland 100
Congratulations and very well done to Sue Walker who has completed the Heart of Scotland 100 in around 34 hours 20 minutes. This is an excellent achievement and further event information can be found on the event website at http://www.heartofscotland100.org.uk/

The event started at 10am on Saturday morning in Dunkeld before venturing to Kirkmichael, onto the Cateran Trail to Enochdhu, up the glen to Daldhu, Shinagag, and on to Blair Atholl. The route then headed to Bruar, to Dalnacardoch and on to Loch Errochty and onwards to Kinloch Rannoch. The closing stages went to Aberfeldy before finishing back in Dunkeld.

Sue reached the finish some 104.4 miles later at around 6.20pm on Sunday. Sue has raising money for Girlguiding Fife and if anyone would like to make a donation then the charity link can be found at http://www.justgiving.com/Sue-WalkerHeartofscotland100

Saturday 29th May - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond Andrew Smith was the leading Carnegie runner at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k. Andrew clocked a fast 17.16 placing 8th overall. Fergus McGaw ran a strong race setting a personal best of 18.31 finishing 22nd while Malcolm Smith was 58th in 20.35. Kieran Morgan was 62nd in 20.55, Louise Hewison was 116th in 23.28, Clive Cable was 128th in 24.03, Lesley Halstead was 133rd in 24.16 and Robbie Swinton set a PB of 27.42 in 188th.

Sunday 30th May – Dunblane Hydro 7.5 Mile Road Race Iain Taylor posted a time of 43.19 whilst placing 5th and leading M40 at the Dunblane 7.5 Mile Road Race. Judith Turner covered the undulating course in around 48.50 to finish 3rd lady overall and Melanie Sinclair clocked a time of 59.06.

The 10th anniversary of the Cateran Trail Relay

Neil — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:00:57 +0000

Resevoir Dogs

The 10th anniversary of the Cateran Trail Relay saw Carnegie Harriers field six teams for the 23 mile race from Blairgowrie to the Spittal of Glenshee. The corresponding individual 23 mile race saw five Carnegie members tackle the full distance. Carnegie’s veteran mens team enjoyed a superb race winning the overall event in 2.53.06 with Carnegie senior mens team right on their tails finishing 2nd team overall in 2.53.30. Carnegie’s mixed team placed 7th overall in 3.41.10 and our ladies team were 10th overall (2nd placed ladies team) in 3.51.19. Carnegie’s Mens Team B were 14th overall in 3.57.06 and our mixed ‘B’ team were 18th in 5.07.26.

Congratulations to Scott Bradley who won the individual race in a very fast 3.00.26 retaining the title that her won in 2009. Richie Cunningham excelled finishing 3rd overall in 3.12.42 and Phil Smithard placed 14th in 4.08.40. Morna Fleming produced a very strong run over the challenging course finishing 26th in 4.50.00. Sue Walker completed the tough race in 5.20.00 in 35th position.

Photos of the Cateran trail can be found HERE

Edinburgh parkrun 5k, Inverness Half Marathon & Gartmorn Six multi-terrain race

Neil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:55:58 +0000

At Saturday’s Edinburgh parkrun 5k there were six Carnegie members taking part. Campbell Hutt finished 6th overall in 17.47 while Ross Carrie ran his fastest parkrun to date clocking 19.40 (28th). Kieran Morgan contesting his 14th 5k along Silverknowes promenade reached the finish in 20.16 (40th) and Morna Fleming was the leading F50 timing at 22.33 (72nd overall). Alison West finished 2nd F50 in 23.18 (81st) and Tom Maley was 7th in 30.03.

Sunday 14th March – Inverness Half Marathon The annual Inverness Half Marathon took place on Sunday afternoon attracting a field of over one thousand runners to the highland capital. Linda James was Carnegie’s only representative at the event, completing the 13.1 race in a personal best of 1.37.48 placing 28th lady and 6th in her age category.

Sunday 14th March – Gartmorn 6 At the Gartmorn Six multi-terrain race near Sauchie, Nick Weir clocked 38.11 placing an excellent 8th overall. Kieran Morgan completed the testing course in 42.48 placing 32nd, Phil Smithard was 47th in 45.20 and Mhairi MacKechnie ran 51.49 placing 83rd. There were 132 finishers

Cateran Trail Individual and Relay Race, Blairgowrie to the Spittal of Glenshee

Neil — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:37:50 +0000

1st, 2nd and 3rd for Carnegie at Cateran Trail Race

The annual Cateran Trail Individual and Relay Races took place on Saturday morning from Blairgowrie finishing some 23 miles later at the Spittal of Glenshee. Long distance specialist Scott Bradley enjoyed a very strong run reaching the finish in 1st position in 3.05.38. 2008 individual winner Richie Cunningham placed 2nd overall in 3.12.00 this year and well done to Pete Simpson who finished 3rd and leading M50 in 3.14.00. Helena Sim placed 2nd F40 in 4.28.32.

Carnegie Harriers fielded three teams in the relay race with our men’s team finishing 4th team overall (3.17.29) and winning the 1st male senior team award. The opening stage from Blairgowrie to Bridge of Cally was undertook by Paul Arnott and David Greig with Andy Sim and Bernt Cederstrom running stage two from Bridge of Cally to Kirkmichael. The final stage to the Spittal of Glenshee was ran by Peter Humphreys and Steven King who along with their team mates ensured that Carnegie’s success over the years at the Cateran Trail Relay Race continued in 2009.

Carnegie’s ladies placed 3rd senior female team overall in 4.59.52 with Catherine Wilson and Gillian McKracken putting in a strong effort on stage one. Susan Cederstrom and Isobel Burnett had a slight adventure on stage two where they missed a turning resulting in them losing a lot of time by going off course. Thankfully they both retraced their steps back to where they had went wrong and safely reached the end of their stage in Kirkmichael. Alison Whyte and Fabienne Thompson were in superb form over the anchor leg and brought our ladies home in 3rd spot.

C arnegie’s mixed team also performed well placing 7th team overall in 3.51.56. Lesley Halstead and Clive Cable put in solid runs on the opening stage followed by Phil Smithard and Allan Macaulay who ran well over stage two. Robert Milton and Iain Taylor had strong runs on Stage 3 bringing the mixed team home in under four hours.

The Mighty Deerstalker – Andy Symonds wins again

Neil — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:10:14 +0000

Andy Symonds, Carnegie Harriers,collecting his prize

Andy Symonds, Carnegie Harriers, repeats victory at the Mighty Deerstalker Adventure Race 10K in 1:10:26 and Fabienne Thompson finishes 2nd Lady in 1:34:28. (overall position 54th)

The event, which is advertised as a “10K-and a bit” actually measures 10.7 miles. It is a trubo-charged roller coaster of a run, taking you off-road most of the time, under and over a series of exciting obstacles, crossing freezing rivers, walking across slippery beams, up vertical hills, leopard crawling under nets, scrambling up a scree, across pitch black tunnel with near freezing sewage smelling water up to your waist. Ahead of 833 finishers (a real mix of tweed and lycra-clad athletes) Andy ran 14 minute faster than last year, this time making use of the key item: a headtorch.

For more information about this event, as featured in May/June 2008 issue of My Race Magazine, visit:

http://www.themightydeerstalker.com/page113.asp

Graham Clark Memorial Road Race – Thursday 21st August at 7.30pm

Neil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:25:57 +0000

Graham Clark Memorial Road Race – Thursday 21st August at 7.30pm
Our 3.9 mile Graham Clark Memorial Road Race takes place on Thursday evening (7.30pm) at Knockhll Racing Circuit near Dunfermline. We are hoping for a good turnout and all entries (£4 / £6) will be taken on the night from 6pm within the cafeteria at Knockhill.

This unique race involves the runners completing three complete laps of the racing circuit. There will be a post-race buffet and awards will be presented in all categories.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday at Knockhill. The race is also a counter in our RR Grand Prix.

Could club members please if possible bring along some sandwiches / cakes etc to ensure that the post race buffet is a success.