Congratulations to Carnegie’s Gail Murdoch who set a personal best of 8.45.56 to win the ladies title at the Scottish 100K Championships in Perth on Sunday. The event also incorporated the Anglo Celtic Plate and UKA Championships. Gail who represened Scotland at the event placed an excellent 7th lady overall and 1st in the Scottish Championship event. Pauline Walker also ran a strong race finishing 11th lady in 9.49.52.

Sunday 27th March – Scottish 50K Road Race Championships, Perth

In the Scottish 50K Championships, Paul Roarty placed a highly creditable 5th overall clocking a time of 3.41.46. Lynne Kuz finished 4th lady (2nd F45) in 4.25.58 while Morna Fleming was the leading F55 and 5th lady overall in a PB of 4.32.16.

On Saturday, Robert Milton clocked 19.06 at the Edinburgh parkrun 5K and Morna Fleming covered the fast 3.1 mile course in 22.30.

Saturday 19th March – D33 Ultra (Deeside Way Ultra Marathon), Aberdeen

Several Harriers contested the Deeside Way 33 Mile Race from Aberdeen. Scott Bradley excelled to finish 2nd overall and Peter Humphreys was the leading M40. The results will be posted on the club website once available.

Saturday 19th March – Chapelgill Hill Race, Glenholm

Five Harriers took part in the Chapelgill Hill Race on Saturday. Sandy Bennet was in good form placing 2nd overall in 23.44 and Lynne Bennet was 38th in 32.48. Sandy and Lynne’s children (Ailsa and Struan) were 1st and 2nd in the associated fun run.

Saturday 19th March – The Mighty Deerstalker Race and Deerstalker 5K

At The Mighty Deerstalker Race in the Scottish Borders, Fabienne Thompson was the leading Harrier placing 101st in 1.40.28. Four club members took part in the Mighty Deerstalker. In the Deerstalker 5K (and a bit), Adam Sinclair was the leading junior covering the challebging course in 1.25.04 placing 208th from 574 runners.

Sunday 20th March – Alloa Half Marathon

The opening event in our 2011 Road Running Grand Prix took place on Sunday morning at the 29th Alloa Half Marathon. A field of over 900 runners took part with 26 Carnegie members completing the popular 13.1 mile race. Tommy Lawrence was in top form placing an impressive 8th overall (2nd M40) in 1.13.18. Allan Fotheringham set a personal best of 1.15.25 finishing 12th and 3rd M40. Paul Roarty enjoyed a strong performance reaching the finish in a fast 1.17.40 (18th) while Andy Hume placed 22nd in 1.19.22. Ian Johnston was the 3rd M50 timing at 1.25.31 (83rd overall) and well done to John Fulham who set a personal best of 1.29.19 (137th). Ross Carrie finished 142nd in a new best of 1.29.41 and Tom Spry placed 3rd M60 (144th overall) in 1.29.48. Kirsty Baird was the leading Carnegie lady clocking a fast 1.36.57 (262nd overall), Mary Western ran a strong race finishing in 1.37.17 and Linda James timed at 1.38.57.

Sunday 20th March – Errol 6K Road Race

Barry Davie finished 3rd overall at the Errol 6K Road Race on Sunday in 22.12.

Well done to all the Harriers who took part in the D33. Thanks to George and his team for putting on a great race.

Race Motto “Pass the Weak and Hurdle the Dead”

D33 Results Click Here

Race Description

The concept is simple, turn up at the Duthie park car park in Aberdeen and register and run the first section of the Deeside way to Banchory, check in with marshall, turn round and run back.

Total distance out and back is 33 miles.

No entry conditions apply, if you think you can then enter and do it.

If you get half way and find you can’t, phone registration with your race number, tell them you are a loser and take the bus home.

Support, there is none required but if you want your mum to meet you half way with a jam sandwich then thats ok with us.

Only one checkpoint that is at half way turn around point.

You get water at checkpoint, anything else you need to carry yourself or get from your Mum.

Cut offs – This is a race for runners it’s not for walkers so lets be sensible, I want to be in the pub at a reasonable hour so run as fast as you can.

Link to the D33 Website

Iain Taylor and Colin Reynolds were amongst a record field of 254 runners at the 3 mile North Berwick Law Race last Wednesday evening.  The race which starts at North Berwick harbour winds through the town before a 600ft climb up North Berwick Law before returning to the finish at the harbour.  Iain finished 19th overall in 22.34 and Colin finished in 25.51.

Friday 6th August - Friday Evening Race Series, 1 Mile Road Race

Mile success for Calum McGaw and Eilidh Reid
Carnegie’s Calum McGaw clocked an impressive 5.07 to win the one mile race and final event in the 2010 Friday Evening Race Series. Colin Somerville (Unattached) covered the challenging course in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline in 5.17 taking 2nd place with Pitreavie AAC’s Scott McAlpine placing 3rd overall in 5.21. Eilidh Reid (Pitreavie AAC) won the ladies race in an excellent 6.16 with Carnegie’s Claire Howie finishing 2nd lady in 6.37 and Amy McAlpine (Pitreavie AAC) was 3rd lady in 6.46. Barry Davie (Pitreavie AAC) placed 4th in 5.22 and David Adam (Unattached) finished 5th and 1st M40 in 5.24. Thirteen year old Aidan Thompson (Pitreavie AAC) produced a very strong run placing 6th overall in 5.26 while Carnegie’s Ian Johnston finished 7th and 1st M50 in 5.54. Club mateTom Spry was the leading M60 in a time of 6.46.

Saturday 7th August – The Devil O’The Highlands 43 Mile Footrace, Tyndrum to Fort William

Carnegie Harriers ready for the DoH

Carnegie Harriers were represented by four members at the gruelling Devil O’The Highlands 43 Mile Race from Tyndrum to Fort William. The runners braved warm conditions throughout their run which was successfully completed by Gail Murdoch (33rd and 7th lady in 7.56.35), Andy Sim (43rd in 8.13.37), Helena Sim (55th in 8.36.45) and Sue Walker (90th in 10.23.21).

Photos from Fiona Rennie click here

Saturday 7th August – Largo Law Hill Race

Andrew Wright wins the Largo Law Hill Race
Congratulations to Carnegie’s Andrew Wright who was in terrific form on Saturday afternoon winning the Largo Law Hill Race. Andrew covered the 6.5 mile 1000ftcourse in 45.30 which is only 37 seconds outside Andy Symonds course record of 44.53 which was set in 2008.

Saturday 7th August – Edinburgh parkrun 5K

Five Harriers took part in the Edinburgh parkrun 5K on Saturday morning with David Greig placing 38th in 20.07. Jim Robb clocked 20.20 (45th) and Colin Reid was 75th in 22.35. Adam Sinclair made his club and parkrun debut timing at 28.01 (138th) whileMichelle Jackson was 157th in 30.01.

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.

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.

Saturday 6th March – Glasgow to Edinburgh Double Marathon Gail and Sue race from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Carnegie’s Gail Murdoch and Sue Walker completed the Glasgow – Edinburgh Double Marathon on Saturday. The gruelling event started in Ruchill Park, Glasgow and followed a course along the Forth & Clyde and Union canals before leading the competitors to the finish some 56 miles later at Edinburgh Quay.  Gail finished an impressive 4th lady overall in 7.58.46 and Sue reached the finish very strongly in 11.03.00.

Saturday 6th March - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond   Fast times recorded at the 20th Edinburgh parkrun

The Edinburgh parkrun launched 20 weeks ago and has already established itself as one of the most popular events for our club members. Saturday’s run was no exception with eleven Harriers making the short trip across the Forth to take part.  Ian Stewart contesting his 2nd parkrun was rewarded with 3rd place (1st M50) in a fast time of 16.38. Calum McGaw made his debut run clocking an excellent 17.14 placing 7th overall and Ian Johnston on his 5th visit clocked 18.11 finishing 17th. Fourteen year old Fergus McGaw covered the fast and flat 5k course in 18.56 placing 22nd.  Ross Carrie ran a new parkrun PB of 19.50 (46th) while Kieran Morgan set a personal best of 19.52 in 48th position. David Greig made the best use of the ideal running conditions recording a PB of 20.14 (54th) and Stephen Greer timed at 20.43 in 61st place.  Phil Smithard took part in his first parkrun finishing 68th and leading M60 in 21.25, John Milton was 116th in 24.24 and Tom Maley in his 5th parkrun was 182nd in 29.46. There were 205 finishers.

Sunday 7th March – Bishop Hill Race   Hill Running Grand Prix get underway at Scotlandwell

The annual Bishop Hill Race took place on Sunday afternoon with the sixty seven runners facing slushy snow on the upper slopes of the 2.5 mile race which has 1000 feet of climbing. As always there was a good Carnegie representation at this event with fourteen Harriers taking part. Sandy Bennet led the way for Carnegie placing 5th overall in 21.45, followed seven seconds later by 6th placed Peter Simpson who won the M50 award in 21.52. Richie Cunningham secured 10th place in 23.30 to ensure 2nd team spot for Carnegie with 21 points. Steven King finished 16th in 23.47, Derek Cassells was 18th in 24.35 while Stephen Greer enjoyed a fine run placing 32nd in 27.30. London Marathon bound Colin Reynolds covered the steep ascent and descent in 28.08 (35th), Neil Campbell was 36th in 28.11, Paul Hutton was 39th in 28.41 and Chris Davidson posted a time of 28.46 finishing 42nd. Regular hill runner Allan Macaulay placed 47th in 29.16, Kieran Morgan was 49th in 29.48, Phil Smithard was 66th in 38.55 while Bill Fairley made his Carnegie debut placing 67th in 43.42. The Grand Prix table has been updated and the 2nd event will take place on Saturday 20th March at the Chapelgill Hill Race.

Sunday 7th March -Arbroath Smokies 10 Mile Road Race   Team success at the Arbroath Smokies Ten Miler

Eleven Carnegie ladies were amongst a field of over 300 runners at the popular Arbroath Smokies Ten Mile Road Race on Sunday morning. Judy Turner was in fine form placing 5th overall in 1.08.19 and followed home by Isobel Burnett (8th in 1.10.14) and Pauline Walker (10th in 1.01.51) ensured team success for our ladies.  Annette Bunyan who is training for the Edinburgh Marathon in May had a great race placing 17th in 1.12.59 while Helena Sim clocked 1.15.23 finishing 25th. Morna Fleming reached the finish in a new PB of 1.18.03 (36th and 2nd F55), Lesley Halstead removed over ten minutes from her previous best ten miler clocking 1.21.32 (55th) and Gillian McCracken was 72nd in 1.24.18. Carnegie’s Club President Val Macaulay recorded a time of 1.30.41 (127th), Catherine Wilson was 136th in 1.31.10 and Fiona Rennie was 157th in 1.32.52.

Sunday 7th March – Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race

The Lasswade 10 Mile Race also took place on Sunday afternoon with a eight Harriers taking part in a field of over 300 runners. Frazer Munro recorded a personal best of 1.08.28 placing 73rd, Ian McKinnell clocked 1.12.32 (106th), Bill Duff was 134th in 1.14.47 and Allan Brannigan was 147th in 1.16.07.  New club member Derek Carswell made his Carnegie debut covering the undulating ten mile course from Rosewell in 1.23.40 (224th). Ken Daniels was one of the leading M70 runners clocking 1.27.59 (264th), John Milton was 291st in 1.32.18 and John McArthur was 311th in 1.36.46.Busy