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

The presentation of awards will take place at 8pm on Tuesday 30th March at Dunfermline Academy of Sport. We look forward to seeing you all on the night.

CROSS COUNTRY GRAND PRIX 2009/2010

AWARD WINNERS

MEN

1. Ian Johnston

2. Pete Simpson

3. Steven King

VETERAN MEN

1. Kieran Morgan

2. John Lambie

3. Neil Campbell

SUPER VETERAN MEN

1. Stephen Greer

2. Ian Stewart

3. Ian McKinnell

MALE OVER 60

1. Bill Duff

LADIES

1. Fabienne Thompson

2. Isobel Burnett

3. Gail Murdoch

FEMALE VETERAN

1. Helena Sim

2. Linda James

3. Mehrnaz Campbell

FEMALE SUPER VETERAN

1. Morna Fleming

MOST IMPROVED MALE AND FEMALE

- ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT

About 20 Harriers took part and all results will be posted on the club website once available.

A superb selection of photo’s from the Cupar 5 courtesy of roadrunpics.com can be found at http://www.roadrunpics.com/2010Cupar5.html

The annual Scottish National Masters Cross Country Championships took place in Forres on Saturday afternoon with eight Carnegie members taking part. Our men put in a tremendous team performance winning the silver medals finishing behind a very strong team from Ron Hill Cambuslang with the local club Forres Harriers in the bronze medal position. Tommy Lawrence was in top form over the six mile course placing an excellent 6th overall (3rd M35) in 34.19. Ian Stewart finished a superb 10th and 2nd M50 in 34.54, Allan Fotheringham was 15th in 35.28 and Lewis Lawson was 18th in 35.43 to secure the silver medals for our club. Steven King enjoyed a strong run placing 38th in 38.12, Peter Simpson was 50th in 39.06 and Stephen Greer finished 86th in 44.15. In the ladies race, Fabienne Thompson put in an excellent run finishing 13th overall in 25.31.

A good article can be found at Scottish Running Guide

Saturday 6th February – Edinburgh parkrun 5K

PB’s Galore at the Edinburgh parkrun 5K

A dozen Harriers were amongst the 162 runners taking part in the 16th Edinburgh parkrun with five Carnegie members setting 5k personal bests. Iain Taylor recorded his second ’sub 17′ parkrun, finishing 3rd overall in 16.59 closely followed by 6th placed Andrew Smith who clocked 17.13 removing 43 seconds from his previous best. Campbell Hutt enjoyed a fine run placing 7th in 17.25 and Ian Johnston was 9th and leading M50 in 18.17. Robert Milton placed 23rd in 19.40, Kieran Morgan was 28th in 20.01 and Isobel Burnett on her parkrun debut ran a PB of 20.08 finishing 4th lady and 33rd overall. Malcolm Smith set a PB of 20.16 (35th), David Greig was 43rd in 20.57 while Campbell Reid was a second behind placing 44th in 20.58 (PB). Morna Fleming on her parkrun debut clocked a PB of 22.07 (59th) and John Milton was 86th in 24.18.

Sunday 7th February – Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon

Gail Murdoch, Steven King, Helena Sim, Richie Cunningham, Kieran Morgan, Bill Duff, Ken Daniels, John Mcarthur and John Milton all took part in Sunday’s Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon. Results are not yet available but will be put on the club website when they are.

Taylor and Thompson triumph at Loch Fitty X Country
Carnegie Harriers hosted their annual Loch Fitty Cross Country Race on Saturday afternoon. The 5 mile undulating course on the North side of the loch was solid underfoot due to the overnight frost which made for a testing race for the 35 runners taking part. Congratulations to race winner Iain Taylor who clocked 29.53 finishing one second clear of 2nd placed Tommy Lawrence who recorded 29.54. Pitreavie’s Barry Davie claimed 3rd place recording a time of 30.24 with fast improving Andrew Smith timing at 30.35 in 4th. Fabienne Thompson made a successful defence of her 2009 title winning the ladies race in 35.09 (12th overall) with Isobel Burnett running a strong race finishing 2nd lady in 36.50. Gail Murdoch placed 3rd lady in 37.29. In the age group categories Stevie Ogg won the M40 award (5th overall) in 30.47, Ian Johnston the M50 award (7th overall) in 32.00 and Bill Duff the M60 award (17th overall) in 36.54. Helena Sim was the leading F40 (22nd overall) in 38.54 and well done to Morna Flemingwho won the F50 award (27th overall) in 39.24. Thanks to all those who took part and to our club members who assisted with the race organisation

Carnegie Harriers are a friendly running club who cater for the interests of road, country, hill, ultra, trail and fun running. The club meets for training at Dunfermline Academy of Sport, Pitreavie Playing Fields, Dunfermline, every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.20pm (for a 6.30pm start). The Academy of Sport offer superb changing / showering facilities along with a licensed bar and cafe.

We welcome new members of all abilities regardless of whether you are a serious competitor or just wanting to keep fit. We organise structured group training sessions throughout the year along with promoting several open races, club member only events, time trials and social nights. Membership is only £30 per year for adults and £10 for juniors (15 – 17 years old).

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If you’re still not convinced about joining, come along and try out our training sessions before making that final commitment – we’re sure you won’t regret it!