August 4, 2010

Weekend Racing Parkrun, 10K, Donkey Brae

Saturday 31st July - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond Scott Dowell was the leading Carnegie runner at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k placing 18th overall in 20.05. Jim Robb was 27th in 20.52 and Tommy Lawlor was 45th in 22.12. Allan Davie placed 52nd in 22.24, Paul Arnott was 61st in 22.59 and Robbie Swintoncovered the 3.1 mile in 28.11 in 119th position.

Sunday 1st August – Scottish Gas 10K Road Race, Edinburgh Kirsty Baird clocked 46.32 finishing 158th at the Scottish Gas 10K in Edinburgh on Sunday morning. New member Michelle Jacksonrecorded a personal best of 1.03.55 finishing 383rd and James Rowsome was 409th in 1.09.40

Sunday 1st August – Donkey Brae Race, Aberdour The annual seven mile Donkey Brae Race from Aberdour’s Silver Sands saw a good turnout of Carnegie members at the popular event.Tommy Lawrence clocked 39.11, placing an excellent 2nd overall (1st M40) finishing only a few seconds behind the race winner Ray Ward (Hunters Bog Trotters). Roger Clark finished strongly in 3rd position in 40.44 with Mike Harvey occupying 5th (41.56) while Ian Stewart was 6th (42.25) and 1st M50. Kevin Mathie completed the undulating course finishing 7th in 44.00. Carnegie’s Jo Wilsonproduced a top quality run finishing 2nd lady in 48.34 while Claire Howie was an impressive 4th in the ladies race in 50.45. Ronnie Hunter-Blair made his Carnegie debut finishing 138th in 58.33, George Stenhouse was 192nd in 1.07.35 and James Rowsomeclocked 1.32.24 finishing 236th.

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Well done Fife AC for staging another superb Tour of Fife

The 10th edition of the Tour of Fife was a resounding success and well done to Fife AC’s Brian Cruickshank and his team for staging this epic event of races. This year’s tour which was sponsored again by John R.Weir saw 133 runners complete the six stages over seven days. The event which began last Sunday afternoon at Giffordtown saw the ‘tourists’ run 27 miles over varying terrain finishing with the 5.6 mile ‘Twisted’ Chicken Run from Strathmiglo. The competition is intense, the cameraderie is outstanding and everyone is a winner. Twenty members of Carnegie Harriers completed this year’s ‘Tour’ and loads of excellent race photo’s can be found on the Fife AC website and at roadrunpics.com at http://www.roadrunpics.com/

Iain Taylor enjoyed a good set of races and was Carnegie’s leading finisher this year placing 11th overall in 2.55.26. Iain was awarded the 1st M40 prize. Steven King was in great form all week and found the hilly nature of many of the stages to his liking. Steven finished 12th overall in 2.57.02. Ian Johnston finished 2nd M50 (27th overall) in 3.08.36. Alan Cockburn produced a great six days of racing resulting in a ‘top thirty’ finish. Alan clocked an overall time of 3.10.35 placing 29th overall. Ever improving John Fulham finished 31st overall in 3.11.30. Derek Cassells found the hill section to his liking throughout the week with strongs runs at West Lomond and the Up Hell time trial. Derek finished 33rd overall in 3.13.59. Regular Tour of Fife competitor Robert Milton completed the 2010 event in 3.18.15 placing 38th. Allan Brannigan completed his first Tour in style placing 46th overall in 3.22.09.

Gail Murdoch was Carnegie’s leading lady, placing 49th overall and 1st F40 in 3.23.36. Chris Davidson enjoyed his first Tour of Fife and produced some strong rusn throughout the week. Chris placed 53rd overall in 3.25.54. Bill Duff had an outstanding week winning the M60 category and finishing 55th overall. Tim Walker ran well throughout the Tour to place 61st overall in 3.31.16.. Kieran Morganin his first Tour of Fife placed 68th overall in 3.33.36. Helena Sim finished one of the leading F45 runners (72nd overall) in 3.38.59. Pauline Walker completed her 7th Tour of Fife in 3.41.29 placing 78th overall. Campbell Reid clocked 3.43.02 placing 82nd overall. Melanie Sinclair took part in her first Tour of Fife and put in a very strong effort finishing 87th overall in 3.46.33. Morna Flemingplaced 91st overall and 2nd F55 in 3.49.46. Regular Tour of Fife competitor Fiona Rennie placed 110th in 4.08.33. Lesley Halsteadfinished 112th in 4.10.57 and Sue Walker completed the Tour of Fife in 4.29.05 placing 125th. Well done also to Niall Wilson, Yvette Wilson and Isobel Burnett who took part in some of the races throughout the week.

Well done Fife AC and everyone at Carnegie Harriers are looking forward to the 2011 Tour already!

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July 29, 2010

The Spirit of the Marathon

This is a great trailer about the spirit of the marathon.

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July 5, 2010

HOG ROAST @ BALCORRACH FARM,

Tomintoul, AB37 9AQ/Grid ref: NJ156266

On Sat. 17^th July after the Tom na Bat Hill Race

Having travelled to Tomintoul for the 4^th SHR Championship Race at the Tomintoul Highland Games why not stay the night. Alan and Tilly are killing a wild boar and roasting it on a spit for the Saturday night and anyone is invited to come along. We will provide bread and meat, if you want vegetables or alcohol, bring your own.

There’s plenty of space to pitch a tent and if you’re quick you may even get a bed in the house. Ring us at the farm for more details on 01807590318. Be prepared to leave a message.

Bring a freezer bag ( and your wallet!) if you want to take some of our meat home with you. Wild Boar, Venison, Soay lamb and Belted Galloway beef, in all cuts (frozen), will be available.

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June 28, 2010

Race Round up to 27th June

Wednesday 23rd June – Red Moss Revolution Hill Race

Last Wednesday evening Neil Campbell and Alison West took part in the popular Red Moss Revolution Hill Race. Neil covered the 5.5 mile event (720ft) in 49.25 with Alison placing 2nd F50 in 50.02.

Thursday 24th June – Milnathort Dash

The 8th event in our Road Running Grand Prix took place last Thursday evening at the Milnathort Dash. The 5.3 mile race which is organised by Kinross Road Runners saw 31 Harriers take part in a field of 176 runners. Tommy Lawrence who has swiftly returned to top form finished an excellent 3rd overall in 29.28. Campbell Hutt took 8th place in 31.26, Mike Harvey was the leading M40 (9th overall) in 31.32 and Alex Keenan was 10th in 31.56. Mark McVay made an impressive club debut finishing 33rd in 35.07. Gail Murdoch ran her fastest ever Milnathort Dash covering the undulating course in 36.42 placing 6th lady. Fast improving Jo Wilson was hot on Gails’ heels finishing 7th lady in 36.45. Fabienne Thompson clocked 36.55 (8th Lady) and Catriona McCracken enjoyed a fine run to finish 10th lady in 37.25. Isobel Burnett won the F50 award timing at 37.33.

Friday 25th June – Shell Bay Sandy Slither, Lower Largo to Elie

Melanie Sinclair and Chris Davidson were Carnegie’s representatives at Fife AC’s Shell Bay Sandy Slither on Friday evening. Melanie finished the race from Lower Largo to Elie in 54.33 with Chris Davidson in 54.34.

Saturday 26th June - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond

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.

Saturday 26th June – Arrochar Alps Hill Race

On Saturday, Neil Campbell tackled the gruelling 15.6 mile (7900ft) Arrochar Alps Hill Race where he removed over one hour from his previous best reaching the finish in 5.35.06.

Saturday 26th June – Eildon 2 Hills Race, Melrose

Alison West ventured south to Melrose when she finished 2nd F50 at the Eildon 2 Hills Race in 42.33.

Sunday 27th June – Dundee Half Marathon

Lesley Halstead completed Sunday’s Dundee Half Marathon in a time of 1.54.57.

Sunday 27th June – Glenrothes 10K Road Race

Roger Clark placed 8th at the Glenrothes 10K Road Race on Sunday morning in a time of 37.13 and also won the Biathlon evet which involved a 800m swim before the run. Robert Milton was 27th in 41.38. Jo Wilson produced another excellent race finishing 3rd lady overall in 43.14. Ross Carrie placed 48th in 43.20 while Jackie MacIntyre clocked 44.17 to finish 5th lady. Jim Small timed at 49.24 in 122nd and Melanie Sinclair was 24th lady in a time of 50.28.

Sunday 27th June – Falkland Hill Race

On Sunday afternoon the Falkland Hill Race took place with seven harriers taking part. Sandy Bennet was in fine form placing 2nd overall in 23.04. Bill Duff covered the 1200ft ascent and descent in 29.23 (24th), Stephen Greer was 25th in 29.33 and Chris Davidson was 26th in 29.40. Tom Bowie made his return to competitive action placing 35th in 31.02 and Melanie Sinclair completed her 2nd event of the day in 37.50 (47th). Pamela Gilfillan took part in her first hill race finishing 48th in 39.56.

Sunday 27th June – Ythan Challenge, Ellon

Judy Turner completed the Ythan challenge which is a multi-terrain adventure race measuring approximately 11k, which starts and finishes at the Meadows Sports Centre in Ellon, north of Aberdeen. The course takes runners along a largely flat off-road path beside the river Ythan and onto the Esslemont Estate, which is usually closed to the public. Once on the estate, the going gets tougher underfoot and you can expect a few surprises as the course includes a series of obstacles — including the now famous (or possibly infamous!) straw bales, killer hills, cargo nets and some waist deep mud thrown in for good measure. A few runners sacrificed their trainers to the mud in the process! Judy came second female with a time of 56.31. Would be good to get a few more harriers up there next year as it’s fantastic fun and they even put a good BBQ on after.

Sunday 27th June – Lairig Ghru 28 Mile Race, Braemar to Aviemore

The challenging 28 mile Lairig Ghru Race from Braemar to Aviemore took place on Sunday. The weather ranged from hot, humid conditions at start and finish to rain, just about sub-zero and snowfields to cross at the tops. Steven King was the leading Carnegie runner placing 31st in 4.24.25. Andy Sim ran his fastest ever Lairig Ghru race reaching to finish at Aviemore Police Station in 4.41.40 (48th). Well done to Phil Smithard who won the M60 award in 4.45.07. Helena Sim and Lynne Kuz completed the distance in 5.47.48.

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