Our Annual General meeting was held last Tuesday evening at Dunfermline Academy of Sport. Val Macaulay presented her Club Presidents report and John Fulham his Club Treasurers report.
The membership renewals for the 2010/2011 season were set at £25 for Adult (18 years and over) membership while Junior Membership (15 to 17) and Child Membership (9 to 14) remain at £10.
The following members were proposed and seconded to form the club committee;
Club President – Val Macaulay
General Secetary – Iain Taylor
Treasurer – John Fulham
Men’s Captain – Ian Johnston
Ladies Captain – Morna Fleming
Hill Running Captain – Allan Macaulay
Child Protection and Welfare Officer – Bernt Cederstrom
Committee Member – Fiona Rennie
Committee Member – Kate McKinnon
Committee Member – Paul Hutton
Committee Member – Mike Harvey
Committee Member – Peter Humphreys
Fabienne Thompson, Andy Sim and Ken Walker all stood down from their respective committee positions and were thanked for their contributions to the club.
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Wednesday 28th April – Self Transcendence 5K Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh Kieran Morgan clocked 20.44 at last Wednesday’s Self Transcendence 5K in Edinburgh placing 39th and Catriona McCracken finished 9th lady in 21.24.
Wednesday 28th April – Whangie Whizz Hill Race Alison West took part in the midweek Whangie Whizz Hill Race where she placed 2nd F50 in 41.25 and Mhairi MacKechnie covered the four mile course with 800ft of climbing in 46.47.
Thursday 29th April – Kinross House 10K Road Race Judy Turner places 2nd lady at the Kinross 10K
Carnegie Harriers were represented by seven club members at Thursday evenings Kinross House 10K Road Race. Judy Turner was in good form covering the fast and flat course in 40.23 finishing 2nd lady. Catriona McCracken was the 7th placed lady clocking a time of 44.21, Pamela Gilfillan was 10th lady overall in 45.13 and Lesley Halstead was 21st lady in 49.24. Alan Cockburn broke the 40 minute barrier timing at 39.39 (24th overall), Frazer Munro was 38th in 41.38 and Ross Carrie covered his 6.2 miles in 42.19 placing 44th.
Saturday 1st May – Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 Mile Road Race Harriers race 20 miles from Edinburgh to North Berwick
The 4th event in Carnegie’s 2010 Road Running Grand Prix took place today at the annual Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 Mile Road Race. There was an excellent turnout of Harriers at this event which ran through the coastal towns and villages of Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Aberlady, Gullane and Dirleton before reaching the finish in North Berwick. Iain Taylor placed 4th overall and 1st M40 in 2.06.33 leading Carnegie to team success with Alex Keenan finishing 6th overall in 2.08.19 and Stevie Ogg, 9th in 2.08.46. Ian Johnston ran very well placing 3rd M50 (19th overall) in 2.16.12 and Tom Spry was the 1st M60 (72nd overall) completing the windswept 20 miler in 2.34.17. John Fulham posted a time of 2.38.44 (89th), Robert Milton was 98th in 2.40.17 and Mick Cowie was 99th in 2.40.39. Isobel Burnett was Carnegie’s leading lady and 3rd F45 overall in 2.40.44. Annette Bunyan warmed up for this month’s Edinburgh Marathon clocking a time of 2.48.16 and Morna Fleming timed at 2.53.42. Well done to Susan Cederstrom who after running last Sunday’s London Marathon was back distance racing finishing in 2.56.17.
Saturday 1st May - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond The weekly Edinburgh parkrun 5k attracted four Carnegie runners on Saturday morning to the popular event. Calum McGaw placed 7th overall in 18.24 and David Greig who ran last weekend’s Highland Fling 53 Mile Race was 29th in 21.06. Paul Arnott was 44th in 22.20 and well done to Carnegie junior Robbie Swinton who on his club debut clocked 29.28 placing 112th.
Saturday 1st May – Stuc A’Chroin 5000 Hill Race, Strathyre Peter Simpson placed 2nd M50 and 20th overall in 2.42.32 at the gruelling Stuc A’Chroin Hill Race from Strathyre on saturday. The race involves 14 miles of running with 5000ft of climbing. Allan Macaulay was 107th in 3.29.28 and Alison West was the leading F50 in 3.39.41.
Sunday 2nd May – BUPA Great Edinburgh Run, 10K Three Harriers were amongst 6622 runners at Sunday’s BUPA Great Edinburgh Run. Matt Meade covered the testing 10k course in 41.13 placing 166th. Fast improving Carnegie junior Scott Dowell ran a personal best of 42.53 and Melanie Sinclair reached the finish in Holyrood Park in 50.44.
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Well done to Pete Simpson first Hillbilly home at Stuc a`Chroin Hill Race
Pete Simson Stuc a`Chroin Hill Race
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Harriers in action at the 53 mile Highland Fling
Several members of Carnegie Harriers took part in Saturday’s Highland Fling Race which covers an incredibly challenging 53 miles along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum. Peter Humphreys was the leading Carnegie athlete placing an excellent 22nd overall in 9.38.58. David Greig was the next Harrier home clocking 10.26.15 (65th) followed by Andy Sim who timed at 10.38.44. Carnegie’s men finished 4th team overall. Gail Murdoch reached the finish in Tyndrum in 10.50.58 (92nd), Fabienne Thompson was 122nd in 11.21.01 and Helena Sim finished 134th in 11.28.44. Carnegie’s ladies finished 3rd ladies team overall. Neil Campbell finished 224th in 13.29.35.
Carnegie Harriers were represented by three teams in the Highland Fling Relay Race with our Carnegie Cougars (Jo Wilson, Isobel Burnett, Lesley Landels and Morna Fleming) finishing 3rd ladies team in 9.15.17. The Carnegie Wrinklies (John McArthur, Ken Daniels, Bill Duff and John Milton) were 23rd overall in 9.39.92 and Carnegie Ladies in 4 fun (Gillian McCracken, Louise Hewison, Fiona Rennie and Val Macaulay) were 7th ladies team in 10.19.01.
Saturday 24th April – Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond At Saturday’s Edinburgh parkrun 5k, three Harriers took part with Ian Stewart placing 4th and 1st M50 in 17.01. Ross Carrie was 28th in 19.35 and Paul Arnott was 60th in 22.05.
Saturday 24th April – Isle of Mull Fell Race Alison West tackled the Isle of Mull Fell Race on Saturday, placing 3rd lady, covering the 8 mile course with 5000ft of climbing in 2.56.34.
Sunday 25th April – Virgin London Marathon Impressive PB for Scott Bradley at the London Marathon
Congratulations to Carnegie’s Scott Bradley who finished the London Marathon in a personal best time of 2.35.16 placing 102nd overall. This tremendous run moves Scott to 5th in the Carnegie all-time marathon rankings having lowered his previous best (2.36.55) by almost two minutes. Campbell Hutt on his marathon debut was rewarded with a superb time of 3.03.11 (1305th) while Bernt Cederstrom clocked 3.40.59 finishing 6290th in the field of 36,000 runners. Kirsty Baird enjoyed an excellent marathon debut covering her 26.2 miles around London in 3.43.01, Susan Cederstrom timed at 3.51.36 and Paul Hutton finished in 4.02.30. Colin Reynolds clocked a time of 4.17.43 and David Harper reached the finish in The Mall in 4.34.59.
Sunday 25th April – Edinburgh parkrun 10K, Cramond Tommy Lawrence in his first race since returning from injury finished 3rd at the Edinburgh parkrun 10K in 34.36. Malcolm Smith ran a 10k best of 42.39 placing 17th, Ross Carrie clocked 44.09 (24th) and Paul Arnott was 43rd in 47.22.
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Carnegie Harriers Edinburgh Park Run
Saturday 10th April - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond
Harriers set fast times at the Edinburgh parkrun
There was an excellent turnout of almost 40 club members at Saturday’s Edinburgh parkrun which saw a field of 204 runners enjoy almost perfect conditions for the 5k run. The event incorporated the 3rd counter in Carnegie’s Road Running Grand Prix with many Harriers recording personal bests. 2009 West Highland Way race winner Scott Bradley was the leading Carnegie athlete placing 2nd overall in an excellent personal best of 15.53. Allan Fotheringham was the next Harrier home covering the fast, out and back course in 16.34 finishing 3rd overall and 1st M40. Roger Clark in 4th position was hot on his heels clocking a time of 16.38 with Iain Taylor recording a parkrun best of 16.42 crossing the line in 5th position. Alex Keenan on his return from injury ran a parkrun PB of 17.09 (6th), Campbell Hutt recorded a new best of 17.10 (7th) and Andrew Smith clocked 17.21 placing 8th. Well done to Steven King who ran a 5k PB of 17.38 (13th) and to leading M50 Ian Johnston who timed at 17.56 finishing 17th. There were strong runs from Alan Cockburn (24th in 18.33), Ross Carrie (30th in 18.52) and John Fulham (31st in 18.53) while Gail Murdoch ran a personal best of 19.29 finishing 3rd lady overall. Darran Neilson set a 5k PB of 19.38 (42nd), Jon Farrimond made his Carnegie debut timing at 19.49 (46th) and Kieran Morgan in his last race in his 40’s set a PB of 19.50 (47th). Malcolm Smith and David Greig set PB’s of 19.52 and 19.53 respectively while Isobel Burnett was the elading F50 clocking a fine time of 20.01. Pamela Gilfillan on her parkrun debut ran a PB of 20.57, Dru Baker clocked 21.30 and there were PB’s for Susan Cederstrom (21.42) and Morna Fleming (21.53 and leading F55). Richie Cunningham despite run the entire West Highland Way twice this week still managed his first parkrun in 23.02, Lesley Landels made her club debut in 23.15, Louise Hewison clocked 23.24 and Bill Fairley timed at 25.19. Carnegie Harriers represented nearly 20% of the Edinburgh parkrun field and very well done to everyone who took part. Coffee and cakes were thoroughly enjoyed after the run in Cramond car park. The Grand Prix has now been updated will all the results after Event No.3. A selection of photo’s from the parkrun can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfulham/sets/72157623824619186/
Sunday 11th April – Heaven and Hell Half Marathon, Scone
Congratulations to Gail Murdoch, Fabienne Thompson and Helena Sim who won the ladies team prize at Sunday’s Heaven & Hell Half Marathon from Scone near Perth. Gail was the leading Carnegie athlete covering the challenging 13.1 miler in 1.36.54 finsihing 5th lady overall. Fabienne placed 8th lady in 1.40.53 and Helena was 11th lady in 1.42.24. Alison West clocked 1.53.54 and Derek Carswell timed at 2.03.46.
Sunday 11th April – Titanic Quarter 10K Road Race, Belfast
Ian Johnston was amongst overall 1000 runners taking part in the Titanic Quarter 10K Road Race in Belfast on Sunday afternoon where he finished 55th in 38.24.
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