SOCIAL EVENTS
Sunday 13th June – Picnic in the Park
As you will all be aware the Dunfermline Half Marathon takes place at 11am on Sunday 13th June from Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline with loads of Carnegie members expected to take part. Hopefully the sun will be shining and it is planned to have a ‘Picnic in the Park’ after the race on the main lawn in front of the Glen Pavillion. The area where we plan to meet will be easily recognisable as the club flag will be placed there. Hopefully all those taking part in the race along with friends and family will be able to come along and enjoy some picnic food, coffee and cakes after the run.
Saturday 3rd July – Carnegie Harriers Social Night – ‘THEM BEATLES’
We are pleased to announce that a summer social night has been arranged for Saturday 3rd July (7.30pm – Midnight) at the King Malcolm Hotel, Dunfermline. The evening will feature one of Scotland’s leading Beatles tribute bands called ‘Them Beatles’. Tickets are priced at £10 each (including stovies or vegetarian option) and only 120 are available on a first come basis. Friends and family are most welcome. You can hear the band at http://www.myspace.com/thembeatles A booking form can be found on the club notice board. You can also post your name below on the Harriers forum to reserve tickets (payment required at earliest convenience to confirm your booking). Please contact Fiona Rennie for further details.
Saturday 18th December – Xmas Party Night, Pitbauchlie Hotel, Aberdour Road, Dunfermline
Our 2010 Xmas Party Night has been booked for the Pitbauchlie Hotel for Saturday 18th December.
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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.
Wednesday 25th May - Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh Catriona McCracken placed 5th lady at the Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race in Edinburgh clocking a time of 6.02. Kieran Morgan ran a personal best of 6.14 only three days after completing the Edinburgh Marathon.
Wednesday 25th May – Knock Hill Race, Crieff Judy Turner wins the Knock Hill race in Crieff
Carnegie’s Judy Turner was first lady in a closely contested Knock Hill Race on Wednesday evening in Crieff. Judy covered the 5 mile route with 685 feet of climbing in 36.25 and Peter Simpson was the leading M40 timing at 33.41.
Saturday 29th May – Heart of Scotland 100 Challenge, Dunkeld Sue Walker completes the Heart of Scotland 100
Congratulations and very well done to Sue Walker who has completed the Heart of Scotland 100 in around 34 hours 20 minutes. This is an excellent achievement and further event information can be found on the event website at http://www.heartofscotland100.org.uk/
The event started at 10am on Saturday morning in Dunkeld before venturing to Kirkmichael, onto the Cateran Trail to Enochdhu, up the glen to Daldhu, Shinagag, and on to Blair Atholl. The route then headed to Bruar, to Dalnacardoch and on to Loch Errochty and onwards to Kinloch Rannoch. The closing stages went to Aberfeldy before finishing back in Dunkeld.
Sue reached the finish some 104.4 miles later at around 6.20pm on Sunday. Sue has raising money for Girlguiding Fife and if anyone would like to make a donation then the charity link can be found at http://www.justgiving.com/Sue-WalkerHeartofscotland100
Saturday 29th May - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond Andrew Smith was the leading Carnegie runner at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k. Andrew clocked a fast 17.16 placing 8th overall. Fergus McGaw ran a strong race setting a personal best of 18.31 finishing 22nd while Malcolm Smith was 58th in 20.35. Kieran Morgan was 62nd in 20.55, Louise Hewison was 116th in 23.28, Clive Cable was 128th in 24.03, Lesley Halstead was 133rd in 24.16 and Robbie Swinton set a PB of 27.42 in 188th.
Sunday 30th May – Dunblane Hydro 7.5 Mile Road Race Iain Taylor posted a time of 43.19 whilst placing 5th and leading M40 at the Dunblane 7.5 Mile Road Race. Judith Turner covered the undulating course in around 48.50 to finish 3rd lady overall and Melanie Sinclair clocked a time of 59.06.
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Wednesday 19th May – Kinnoull Hill Race There was a good turnout of Carnegie runners at last Wednesday’s Kinnoull Hill Race. Results for Kinnoull Hill Race
Wednesday 19th May - Self Transcendence 2 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh Ross Carrie set a personal best of 11.46 whilst finishing 16th overall at last Wednesday’s Self Transcendence 2 Mile Race in Edinburgh
Friday 21st May - Beveridge Park 5K Road Race, Kirkcaldy Judy Turner set a personal best of 19.10 at the Beveridge Park 5k hwere she placed 4th lady and 18th overall. Tim Walker finished 35th in 21.47 and Melanie Sinclair covered the undulating 3.1 mile course in 22.39 placing 13th lady.
Saturday 22nd May - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond Lesley Halstead placed 100th at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k in 24.26 and Robbie Swinton set a personal best of 28.28 in 153rd position.
Saturday 22nd May - Cape Wrath Marathon Richie Cunningham placed a superb 2nd overall at the Cape Wrath Marathon in 3.08.17. Fabienne Thompson was 4th lady and 1st F40 in 3.46.00 and Neil Campbell clocked 4.26.27.
Sunday 23rd May – Edinburgh Marathon Bradley is the leading Scot at the Edinburgh Marathon
Carnegie’s Scott Bradley produced another outstanding marathon performance finishing 6th overall and leading Scottish athlete at the Edinburgh Marathon. Despite the scorching temperatures, Bradley recorded a personal best of 2.35.14 as he reached the finish at Musselburgh Race Course. There were 9459 finishers in the marathon with several thousand runners also taking part in the associated Scottish Half Marathon and Hairy Haggis Marathon Relay. Twenty three Carnegie members took part in the marathon. Iain Taylor was the 2nd Harrier home covering his 26.2 miles in 2.53.59 placing 43rd overall. Stevie Ogg clocked 3.02.59 (135th) and on his marathon debut Ian Johnston enjoyed an excellent run finishing 176th and 8th M50 in 3.05.55. Gail Murdoch was the leading Carnegie lady finishing in 3.14.36 followed by marathon debutant Kristin Lownie who ran a very strong race timing at 3.18.44. Grant Reekie put in a strong performance finishing 448th in 3.20.45, David MacLean timed at 3.23.11 (529th) and Derek Cassells was 640th in 3.26.25. Tom Spry placed 6th in the M60 category in a time of 3.35.05, John Fulham clocked 3.42.15 (1392nd), Mick Cowie was 2078th in 3.53.22 and Kieran Morgan was 2328th in 3.56.12. Well done to Morna Fleming who broke the four hour barrier for the 1st time in 3.57.18 and to Annette Bunyan who ran a great race finishing in 4.02.10. Allan Davie completed the marathon in 4.07.29, Gillian McCracken in 4.14.09, Derek Carswell in 4.22.52, Robert Milton in 4.26.26, Colin Reynolds in 4.31.28, Gordon Rae in 4.37.07, Julie Humphreys in 5.02.28 and Mehrnaz Campbell in 5.45.51.
Sunday 23rd May – Scottish Half Marathon, Edinburgh Jo Wilson ran a personal best of 1.36.07 in the Scottish Half Marathon while Allan Brannigan clocked 1.45.19 and Clive Cable completed the 13.1 miler in 1.52.44.
Sunday 23rd May – UK Canix Championship, Cheltenham Colin Reid and his border terrier ‘Mitch’ ran in the UK CaniX Championship at Cheltenham on Sunday which was the final event of the season. They managed to finish an excellent 3rd in the UK Championship for the 40-49 age group and finished 3rd in Sunday’s race which was shortened to a 3K due to high temps in a time of 11.57.
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Resevoir Dogs
The 10th anniversary of the Cateran Trail Relay saw Carnegie Harriers field six teams for the 23 mile race from Blairgowrie to the Spittal of Glenshee. The corresponding individual 23 mile race saw five Carnegie members tackle the full distance. Carnegie’s veteran mens team enjoyed a superb race winning the overall event in 2.53.06 with Carnegie senior mens team right on their tails finishing 2nd team overall in 2.53.30. Carnegie’s mixed team placed 7th overall in 3.41.10 and our ladies team were 10th overall (2nd placed ladies team) in 3.51.19. Carnegie’s Mens Team B were 14th overall in 3.57.06 and our mixed ‘B’ team were 18th in 5.07.26.
Congratulations to Scott Bradley who won the individual race in a very fast 3.00.26 retaining the title that her won in 2009. Richie Cunningham excelled finishing 3rd overall in 3.12.42 and Phil Smithard placed 14th in 4.08.40. Morna Fleming produced a very strong run over the challenging course finishing 26th in 4.50.00. Sue Walker completed the tough race in 5.20.00 in 35th position.
Photos of the Cateran trail can be found HERE
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Owen Miller (Dunfermline & West Fife AC) was the convincing winner of the opening one mile race in Carnegie’s Friday Evening Race Series. Miller pulled clear from the chasing pack just after halfway before reaching the finish in a fast 4.59. Pitreavie AAC’s Lewis Donaldson covered the testing course in 5.10 placing 2nd overall with the host clubs Campbell Hutt finishing 3rd in 5.15. Pitreavie junior athlete Scott McAlpine ran a strong race placing 4th in 5.16 with his club mate Barry Davie finishing 5th in 5.18. The ladies race produced some excellent times with junior athletes occupying the first three places. Ailidh Reid (Pitreavie AAC) was the leading lady in 6.17 with Fife AC’s Laura Gibson finishing 2nd lady in 6.26 and Amy McAlpine, 3rd in 7.04. Carnegie’s Robert Milton was the 1st M40 (10th overall) in 5.49, Alan Gibson (Unattached) was 1st M50 in 6.55 and Susan Cederstrom was the 1st F40 in 7.37. Well done to all the runners who took part and to everyone who helped with the race organisation.
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