November 2, 2009

Carnegie Harriers get both Men and Ladies second team at Laswade Cross Country

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Judy Turner places 2nd at the Lasswade Cross Country
Torrential rain resulting in a very muddy course didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the eighteen Harriers who took part in Sunday’s Lasswade Open Cross Country Races in Gorebridge. Judy Turner excelled in the ladies race placing a superb 2nd overall in 27.12. Fabienne Thompson covered the energy sapping course in 29.00 finishing 8th and backed up by 9th placed Alison Whyte (30.23) our ladies finished 2nd team behind Edinburgh AC. Tommy Lawrence was the leading Carnegie runner in the senior men’s race covering the 10K course in 38.29 placing 7th overall. Dennis Howett found the mud to his liking finishing 17th in 42.58 and Ian Johnston was the 2nd M50 placing 18th overall in 43.06. The Carnegie men’s team finished 2nd overall behind Edinburgh AC. In the under 13 girl’s race Aurelie Thompson finished 24th in 20.14. All the Carnegie results have been updated on the results section of this website along with the latest Cross Country Grand Prix positions after two events.

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October 24, 2009

Carnegie Harriers strike Gold at the National Cross Country Relays

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Carnegie Harriers have won the Masters title at today’s National Cross Country Relays in Cumbernauld. Congratulations to Andrew Wright, Ian Stewart, Allan Fotheringham and Tommy Lawrence who were all members of the winning team. Full report at the bottom of the page.

Andrew Wright undertook the opening leg of the wet and undulating parkland course covering his 4,000m in a fast 13.52. Ian Stewart clocked an excellent 14.44 on stage two before Allan Fotheringham posted a stage three time of 15.29. Tommy Lawrence ran the anchor leg in a quick 14.29 to bring the Carnegie team home in 13th position overall (58.28) and 1st Masters team.

Carnegie’s Masters ‘B’ Team also performed well finishing 43rd overall and 4th Masters team. Mike Harvey on stage one recorded a time of 15.53, Lewis Lawson timed at 15.25 on stage two, Stevie Ogg was 15.58 on stage three and Steven King ran stage four in 15.56 giving the team a total time of 1.03.12.

The Carnegie Senior ‘A’ team placed 51st overall (1.04.55) with fine efforts from Peter Humphreys (15.56), Calum McGaw (16.23), John Lambie (15.43) and Ian Johnston (16.53). Niall Wilson ran stage one in 17.04 and Paul Arnott covered stage two in 19.17. Stephen Greer completed stage three in 19.21 before John Fulham brought the team home on stage four in 17.55.

Carnegie’s ladies fielded three complete teams with our Master’s team placing a highly creditable 27th overall (55.57) and 4th in the Master’s category. Fabienne Thompson covered the opening stage in 17.57, Gail Murdoch timed at 19.16 and Alison Whyte clocked 18.44.

Our Carnegie senior teams finished 38th (59.25) and 62nd (1.09.40) respectively. Helena Sim ran stage one in 20.03, Linda James also clocked 20.03 on stage two while Grace McKenzie enjoyed an excellent run on the anchor leg bringing the team into 38th position in 19.19. Lee Polson put in a strong performance clocking 19.40 on stage one, Lesley Halstead recorded 23.20 on stage two and Mehrnaz Campbell timed at 26.40 on stage three placing our ladies home in 62nd.

Very well done to all our athletes who took part and to our club captain’s Fabienne Thompson and Ian Johnston for all their hard work organising our teams.

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October 19, 2009

Aviemore Highland Half Marathon

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Sunday 18th October – Aviemore Highland Half Marathon

Aviemore Half Marathon success for Tommy Lawrence

Congratulations to Tommy Lawrence who raced to victory at Sunday’s Aviemore Highland Half Marathon in an impressive 1.15.18 finishing 44 seconds clear of 2nd placed Graham Bee (Fife AC) who timed at 1.16.02. This is Tommy’s second consecutive Aviemore Half Marathon title having posted a time of 1.16.02 winning the 2008 race.

Gail Murdoch finished well up the ladies field covering the scenic 13.1 miler in 1.36.42. Johnathan Habrovitsky clocked a personal best of 1.45.56 and Ken Daniels also represented Carnegie Harriers in Aviemore and his time will be posted when available.

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October 17, 2009

East District League Stirling Cross Country 2009

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Carnegie Harriers well represented at East District League
The opening event in the East District Cross Country League took place at Stirling University on Saturday. There was a excellent turnout from our club with ten ladies taking part which was the largest representation from any club in the ladies race. Kirsty Baird was our leading lady placing 25th (25.10) backed up by Alison Whyte (31st in 25.59) and Grace McKenzie (38th in 27.24) to complete Carnegie’s scoring team who placed 7th club overall with 94 points. John Lambie was to the fore for Carnegie in the men’s race placing 63rd overall in 33.01. Ian Johnston placed 78th in 34.05 and Peter Simpson was 84th in 34.19. Carnegie’s masters team finished 6th club on 225 points. In the Under 13 Boy’s race, Gregor Campbell flew the Carnegie flag placing 40th in 12.34. The complete set of results can be found HERE. Well done to all 22 Harriers who took part and the Hill Running Grand Prix table has been updated after this opening event. The 2nd event in the East District Cross Country League takes place on Sunday 22nd November from Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline.

East District League Stirling Cross Country 2009
Here are some Photos from the Cross Country at Stirling part of the East District League

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Round Rotherham 50 Mile Trail Race

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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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