RACE ROUND-UP

David Simpson in winning form at the Brig Bash 5
Carnegie’s David Simpson was in superb form on Wednesday evening at the Brig Bash 5 in Bridge of Earn. David ran a very fast 25.25 winning the race in a personal best and further improving his own club record for the distance. Scott Bradley enjoyed another strong race finishing 2nd overall in 26.46 (PB) and with Ian Stewart placing 4th (1st M50) in 27.10 the men’s team prize was won by Carnegie with a low scoring 7 points.  Well done to Lewis Lawson (6th in 27.41) and Dennis Howett (7th in 28.18) who both finished in the top ten. Several Harriers set personal bests including Alan Cockburn who clocked 30.37 (21st) and John Fulham who was 45th in 32.43.  Susan Cederstrom was the leading Carnegie lady timing at 34.59 finishing ahead of Angela Wallace who covered the fast and flat course in 36.53. Marianne Young was the third Carnegie lady home in a time of 37.58.  There was an excellent turnout of 26 Carnegie members amongst the 178 finishers. The event was the 9th counter in our Road Running Grand Prix in which Kenny MacDonald (311 points) and Angela Wallace (420 points) are the respective leaders. The 10th event is on Friday 18th July at the Beveridge Park 5K in Kirkcaldy.

Friday 4th July - Friday Evening Race Series, 2 Mile Road Race, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

Two mile success for David Pugh and Susan Cederstrom
Carnegie Harriers hosted the second race (two miles) in their Friday Evening Race Series in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline on Friday evening. The tough two lap race was won David Pugh (Unatt) from Glenrothes who together with the host club’s Ian Johnston passed through the opening mile in 5.56 before he put in a second mile split of 5.40 to claim victory in 11.36. Ian Johnston enjoyed a strong run placing 2nd and 1st M50 in 12.03. Wee Country Harrier Graeme Wilson put in a good effort to finish 3rd overall and 1st M40 in 13.10 ahead of Carnegie’s Ian McKinnell who clocked 13.31. Well done to Susan Cederstrom (Carnegie) who won the ladies race in 14.20 finishing just ahead of club mate’s Stephen Greer (14.22) and Phil Smithard (14.33). Carnegie’s Clive Cable placed 8th overall in 15.57. The 3rd and final race in the 2008 series will take place at 7.30pm on Friday 1st August over a distance of one mile.