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Race round up

Neil — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:01:59 +0000

Time trial success for Roger Clark
Carnegie’s Roger Clark was the convinicing winner of our opening 3 mile time trial of 2010. Leading from the gun, Roger sped around the testing two lap course in 16.36 finishing clear of 2nd placed Barry Davie (Pitreavie AAC) who recorded 16.51 and new Carnegie member Andrew Smith who was 3rd in 16.56. Stevie Ogg was the leading M40 placing 4th overall in 17.05 with Steven King occupying 5th in 17.34. Ian Johnston was the 1st M50 (6th overall) in 18.26, John Fulham posted a quick time of 19.05 (7th), Bernt Cederstrom was 8th in 19.13 and Derek Cassells, 9th in 19.16. Gail Murdoch took the honours in the ladies race clocking 19.43 placing 10th overall. Catriona McCracken enjoyed a strong run finishing 2nd lady in 19.52 and new member Pamela Gilfillan placed 3rd lady in 21.13. Annette Bunyan was 4th lady in 21.23 and Kirsty Stoddart (Harmeny AC) was the 5th lady in 23.06. Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to Paul Arnott and Malcolm Smith who covered the timekeeping.

Saturday 30th January - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond

Gail smashes her 5k best at the Edinburgh parkrun
Despite a bitterly cold morning at the Edinburgh parkrun, Carnegie’s Gail Murdoch produced an excellent run over the out and back 5k course to remove over 20 seconds from her previous best. The popular weekly event attracted a field of 182 runners with eleven Carnegie members taking part. Iain Taylor was the leading Harrier placing 4th overall in 17.14 with Campbell Hutt on his return from injury clocking 18.12 in 9th place. Kieran Morgan ran a 5k best of 19.59 (29th) while Gail Murdoch clocked a new PB of 20.01 as she finished 30th overall and 4th lady. Ross Carrie completed his 3rd parkrun in a new parkrun best of 20.09 placing 33rd. Iain Thomson posted a time of 21.36 (56th) on his parkrun debut and Gordon Somerville finished 60th in 21.55. Louise Dallas on her Carnegie debut recorded a time of 23.19 (85th), John Milton timed at 24.43 (104th), Val Macaulay was 135th in 26.52 and Tom Maley finished 163rd in 29.37.Saturday 30th January – Finsbury parkrun 5K, London

At the Finsbury parkrun 5K on Saturday morning David Greig posted a time of 22.43 placing 17th.

Scott Bradley places 5th at the Lanzarote Marathon

Neil — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:11:06 +0000

Carnegie’s Scott Bradley rounded of his excellent year of racing by placing 5th at last Sunday’s Lanzarote Marathon in an impressive 2.42.00. In 2009, Scott has produced two sub 2.40.00 marathon times in Paris (2.38.00) and Edinburgh (2.36.55) along with placing 9th (2.44.08) at the Sydney Marathon in Australia. In his two ultra marathons in 2009, Scott was the winner of the 95 mile West Highland Way in 16.11.56 and finished 2nd at the 53 mile Highland Fling Race in 7.33.42.

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Do you want to be a “Movie Star”? -= Urgent Feature Film Casting

Neil — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:45:16 +0000

I recieved a letter looking for “males aged 20-30 years old, specifically with fit, lean physiques to appear in the film as “Seal Warriors”. So I have posted it here. If you are interested contact Claire directly.

Urgent Feature Film Casting

We are currently casting a Scottish feature film called Eagle Of The
Ninth, directed by Kevin MacDonald (Last King Of Scotland), which will be
shot in Scotland October 2009.

We are looking for males aged 20-30 years old, specifically with a fit,
lean physiques to appear in the film as “Seal Warriors”. These are
supporting artists roles and will be heavily featured in the film.
Artists will be needed for several consecutive days in October and will be
FULLY PAID.

We would be extremely grateful if you can circulate this email to your
male runners and ask them to get in touch on the number below a.s.a.p as
we are holding casting sessions this week.

Many thanks,

CLAIRE F CATTERSON
Des Hamilton Casting
4 Lynedoch Crescent
Glasgow
G3 6EQ

T: 0141 353 0388

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest 2009

Neil — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:38:06 +0000

Do you think you are Hard enough? Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest 2009 is a crazy 10K race and it is coming to Edinburgh on the 18th of October 2009.

Packing a challenging 10km route in each host city, with tough and engaging obstacles every kilometre, you will pit your wits against fellow “Survival” competitors in a test of stamina, grit, speed and guts. Possibly the UK’s toughest obstacle course? Maybe. Possibly the UK’s most action-packed 10k. Maybe. The must-do events of this year? Definitely.

Find out more about Survival of the Fittest CLICK HERE

FORTH BRIDGES 10K ROAD RACE

Neil — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:19:32 +0000

FORTH BRIDGES 10K ROAD RACE

The race entries for the popular Forth Bridges 10K are now open and with a race limit of 350 runners this race will reach its limit well before the race date of Sunday 9th August. An entry form is attached and members are encouraged to secure their race place by entering this event as soon as possible. The race is a counter in our Grand Prix and 44 club members entered last year. Please enter ASAP if you wish to take part. An entry form is attached and further race details can be found at http://www.pitreavie-aac.co.uk/index.php?ID=2762

Blair Castle Cross Country Challenge, Blair Atholl

Neil — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:58:32 +0000

Three Harriers ventured north to Blair Atholl on Sunday to get their cross country season of to an early start. The race venue was Blair Castle and the challenging course was the same one which had been used over the weekend for the Blair Atholl International Horse Trials. The competitors faced a muddy 6k course complete with steep climbs amidst the horses footprints. Fabienne Thompson was in top form finishing 2nd overall and 1st lady in 32.53. Allan Wilson finished 5th in 34.30 and Angela Wallace was 8th (1st F50) in 35.31.

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Forfar 10k Road Race

Neil — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:42 +0000

David Simpson clocks 32.35 to win Forfar 10K
Well done to David Simpson who won Sunday’s Forfar 10K Road Race in 32.35. David who has been in tremendous form having recently won the Tour of Fife and Forth Bridges 10K finished almost 90 seconds clear of 2nd placed Neil Murray (Dundee Road Runners) who completed this tough 6.2 miler in 34.04.

Lake Joondalup 10K, Wanneroo, Australia

Neil — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:59:21 +0000

Carnegie Harrier in 10K action in Western Australia
Carnegie’s club secretary Iain Taylor took part in the Lake Joondalup 10K Road Race in Wanneroo, Australia on Sunday morning. Iain covered the two lap course which is in a northern suburb of Perth in 39.53 to finish 22nd in a field of around 200 runners.

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5 mile Balmullo Trail Race

Neil — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:01:52 +0000

Ian Mitchell was the sole Carnegie runner at the 5 mile Balmullo Trail Race where he placed 29th in 37.16

5 Real Reasons Why You Should Shave Your Legs

Neil — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:52 +0000

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http://coachlevi.com/cycling/reasons-why-cyclists-shave-legs/

It even has a bit about ticks for Phil