Carnegie Harriers set fast times at the Edinburgh parkrun

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.