February 21, 2011

National Cross Country Championships, Falkirk

Saturday 19th February - National Cross Country Championships, Falkirk

Carnegie Harriers were represented by 23 members at Saturday’s National CC Championships which were held in Callendar Park, Falkirk. In form Graeme Campbell was the leading Harrier in the mens 12K race. Graeme covered the challenging three lap course in 44.58, placing 78th. Allan Fotheringham was the next Carnegie runner to finish, crossing the line in 45.53 in 102nd position. Barry Davie clocked 48.37 finishing 165th while Peter Simpson was 202nd in 50.15. Gail Murdoch finished 82nd in the ladies race in 36.01, Isobel Burnett was 95th in 36.27 and Grace MacKenzie placed 103rd in 37.03. After 5 events in our Cross Country Grand Prix, Barry Davie leads the men on 189 points with Ian Johnston currenty 2nd with 183 points. John Fulham is in 3rd position on 173 points. Isobel Burnett leads the ladies on 198 points with Gail Murdoch only one point behind on 197 points in 2nd place. Grace MacKenzie is 3rd on 191 points. The 6th event in our CC Grand Prix is next Saturday at our Festive Forest Run

Filed under Cross Country by Neil

February 8, 2011

AULD TOUN 10K ROAD RACE – Online Entry Open

Carnegie Harriers are pleased to announce that we are hosting the 25th Anniversary edition of the Auld Toun 10K at 7.30pm on Wednesday 1st June from Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline.

Online entry is now available through EntryCentral at the following link and entry through Q-Buster will be available soon;

Enter The Auld Toun 10K online

The event will be chip timed by Winning Time UK and all race numbers / timing chips are to be collected on the evening.

Further details are available on the Auld Toun 10K website

I hope you are able to take part in our event.

Filed under Road Running by Neil

February 7, 2011

Weekend Race round up

Saturday 5th February – Edinburgh parkrun 5K

Andrew Smith produced a solid run at the Edinburgh parkrun 5K placing 4th overall in 17.45 while Barrry Davie finished 5th in 17.59.

Saturday 5th February – Glasgow parkrun 5K

Colin Reid clocked 20.28 whilst finishing 13th at the Glasgow parkrun 5K. Dougie McGarry was 14th in 21.06.

Saturday 5th February – Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships, Kirkcaldy (Ladies)

Report from Morna Fleming

5 Carnegie ladies made a very strong showing at the Masters XC in Kirkcaldy, with Fabienne Thompson clocking an excellent 26:39 in 13th place; Isobel Burnett 28:22 in 27th (2nd F50); Alison Whyte 29:10 in 37th (these three placing 5th in the team championship); Morna Fleming 30:11 in 44th (2nd F55); and Mary Western 30:56 in 53rd. The ground was very heavy, with lots of mud and standing water, such that there had been substantial alterations in the course. We ladies were very glad that we did not have to run the extra distance that the men were put through! Once up that hill was quite enough!

Saturday 5th February – Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships, Kirkcaldy (Men)

Allan Fotheringham had an outstanding run in the men’s race placing a superb 7th overall in 33.02. Tommy Lawrence finished 12th in 33.32, Peter Simpson was 40th in 36.05 and Ian Johnston was 61st in 37.26. Carnegie’s mens team placed 4th overall. Photo’s from the event can be found on our Harriers forum. Well done to everyone who took part.

Sunday 6th February – Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon

Thirteen Harriers took part in the Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon. Steven King was the leading Carnegie runner placing 10th in 1.29.20. Gail Murdoch (1.42.07) was first F40, Helena Sim (1.56.35) and Melanie Sinclair (2.03.41) ran well to place 2nd ladies team, Bill Duff was the 2nd M60 in 1.52.25 and Ken Daniels was the 2nd M70 in 2.12.36.

Filed under Club Stuff by Neil