June 21, 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.
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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May 31, 2010
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.
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March 22, 2010
Saturday 20th March – Hardmoors 55 Mile Ultra Race, Guisborough
Richie Cunningham commenced his 2010 ultra running season in fine style placing 3rd overall at the Hardmoors 55 Mile Ultra Race from Guisborough on Saturday covering the gruelling distance in 9.14.40.
Saturday 20th March - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond
At Saturday’s Edinburgh parkrun 5k there were three club members amongst the 171 runners taking part. Robert Milton contesting his 14th parkrun finished 28th in 19.35. Ross Carrie was 42nd in 20.58 and Tom Maley was 154th in 30.18.
Sunday 21st March – Alloa Half Marathon
Excellent Carnegie turnout at the Alloa Half Marathon
Carnegie Harriers were very well represented by 32 club members at Sunday’s Alloa Half Marathon which was run in good conditions on Sunday morning. The event attraced a field of 977 runners with many Harriers recording personal bests. Scott Bradley who had only arrived back from Tokyo a few hours before the race must have still be in flight mode as he flew round the course in an impressive 1.14.31 placing 9th overall. Alloa based member Ian Stewart clocked 1.17.32 finishing 19th overall, leading M50 and 1st local runner while Campbell Hutt recorded a personal best of 1.17.39 in 22nd position. Steven King enjoyed a strong run timing at 1.23.15 (60th). Gail Murdoch was in top form covering the 13.1 mile course in 1.29.45 and placing 1st F40. John Fulham recorded a PB of 1.32.17 (194th), Tom Spry was 2nd M60 in 1.32.44 and Darren Neilson clocked 1.35.51 (266th). London Marathon bound Kirsty Baird ran her debut half marathon in 1.36.05, Malcolm Smith made his debut in 1.36.22, Gordon Rae timed at 1.40.03 and Annette Bunyan clocked 1.40.34.Ken Daniels was the leading M70 in a superb 1.48.48, Louise Dallas timed at 1.54.11 and Mhairi MacKechnie reached the finish in 1.56.45. There were many more good runs and personal best from our members and all the Carnegie results are now posted on the results section of our website and very well done to everyone who took part. The Alloa Half Marathon was also the 2nd counting event in our Road Running Grand Prix and the latest tables have now been updated.
Carnegie Harriers were very well represented by 32 club members at Sunday’s Alloa Half Marathon which was run in good conditions on Sunday morning. The event attraced a field of 977 runners with many Harriers recording personal bests. Scott Bradley who had only arrived back from Tokyo a few hours before the race must have still be in flight mode as he flew round the course in an impressive 1.14.31 placing 9th overall. Alloa based member Ian Stewart clocked 1.17.32 finishing 19th overall, leading M50 and 1st local runner while Campbell Hutt recorded a personal best of 1.17.39 in 22nd position. Steven King enjoyed a strong run timing at 1.23.15 (60th). Gail Murdoch was in top form covering the 13.1 mile course in 1.29.45 and placing 1st F40. John Fulham recorded a PB of 1.32.17 (194th), Tom Spry was 2nd M60 in 1.32.44 and Darren Neilson clocked 1.35.51 (266th). London Marathon bound Kirsty Baird ran her debut half marathon in 1.36.05, Malcolm Smith made his debut in 1.36.22, Gordon Rae timed at 1.40.03 and Annette Bunyan clocked 1.40.34.Ken Daniels was the leading M70 in a superb 1.48.48, Louise Dallas timed at 1.54.11 and Mhairi MacKechnie reached the finish in 1.56.45. There were many more good runs and personal best from our members and all the Carnegie results are now posted on the results section of our website and very well done to everyone who took part. The Alloa Half Marathon was also the 2nd counting event in our Road Running Grand Prix and the latest tables have now been updated.
A selection of race photo’s from Ken Walker can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/32033292@N04/sets/72157623664298044/
Sunday 21st March – Scottish Junior Road Race Championships, Rouken Glen Park
Calum McGaw represented Carnegie Harriers at Sundays Scottish Junior Road Race Championships which were held at Rouken Glen Park. Calum produced a strong run over the 5k distance in the Under 20 men’s race finishing 17th and leading Fife based athlete in 17.21.
Sunday 21st March – Hastings Half Marathon
Pauline Walker and Tim Walker made their annual journey to the South of England to take part in the Hasting Half Marathon. Pauline covered the challenging course in 1.39.12 and well done to Tim who completed the 13.1 miler in 2.00.05.
Sunday 21st March – Criffel Hill Race
Alison West enjoyed a great run at Sunday’s Criffel Hill Race finishing 2nd lady and 1st F50 in 1.21.04
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March 8, 2010
Saturday 6th March – Birnam Hill Classic, Dunkeld On Saturday at the Birnam Hill Classic from Dunkeld, Fabienne was 4th lady in 43.49 and Alison West was the leading F50.
Saturday 6th March – Glasgow to Edinburgh Double Marathon Gail and Sue race from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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October 17, 2009
Saturday 17th October – Round Rotherham 50 Mile Trail Race
Well done to Sue Walker who completed Saturday’s Round Rotherham 50 Mile Trail Race in 12 hours 42 minutes and this result gives Sue the qualifier for the Long Distance Walker’s 100 mile challenge in May next year. Please find Sue’s race report below;
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The race itself was mostly enjoyable and much more scenic than I expected. It has usually been held in December and last year’s conditions were foul with about 1/3 of the field dropping out. This year was lovely. We ran for miles and miles across firm and fairly even fields. I can well imagine what it would have been like last year. Think of the cross country at Queen Anne last year and then imagine 5 – 8 miles like that! We ran under the M1 twice and the M18. We ran alongside smelly canals and attractive rivers and ran alongside Roche Abbey which was beautiful. I ( had the company of some local runners for a while who told me all about the local features. I told them I was a nosey runner and that I wanted to know what I was running past!) I took a run / walk/ eat /drink strategy from the start and it seemed to work. I drank much more than normal and had no signs of cramp. I had company for lots of the route which was pleasant. The only difficulty (apart from the 50 miles) is navigation as the course is scarcely marked and you had to follow 16 Wainwright type strip maps and pay close attention to them. At least it took your mind away from the pain in your legs! I can’t claim to have been fit enough for this race or to have done anywhere near enough miles, but all I wanted to do was to finish and to qualify. With a bit of grit and determination I succeeded. And my knee caused me no trouble at all. I might not be training on Tuesday!
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