June 21, 2010

Races run this week 20 June 2010

Wednesday 16th June - Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race, Meadows, Edinburgh

Kieran Morgan set a personal best of 6.07 at last Wednesday’s Self Transcendence 1 Mile Road Race in Edinburgh.

Wednesday 16th June – Ben Sheann Hill Race

At the Ben Sheann Hill Race last Wednesday evening, Judy Turner covered the 2.5 mile race (1400ft) in 35.37 to finish 3rd lady. Neil Campbell was 39th in 39.25 and Alison West the leading F50 in 40.31

Thursday 17th June – Kirkintilloch Olympians 10K Road Race

Allan Brannigan clocked 43.31 at the Kirkintilloch Olympians 10K Road Race placing 62nd while Kieran Morgan was 77th in 44.40.

Thursday 17th June – Portobello 4 Mile Road Race

Craig Lindsay was Carnegie sole representative at last Thursday’s Portobello 4 Mile Road Race where he set a personal best of 30.22.

Friday 18th June - Beveridge Park 5K Road Race, Kirkcaldy

The 2nd event in the popular Bevereridge Park 5K Races took place on Friday evening where Tim Walker was the leading Harrier. Tim clocked 21.11 placing 22nd while Chris Davidson was 26th in 21.47. Melanie Sinclair was 27th and 5th lady overall in 22.24 and Lesley Halstead was 31st in 24.44

Saturday 19th June – West Highland Way Race

Richie Cunningham wins the West Highland Way Race
Congratulations to Carnegie’s Richie Cunningham who produced a sensational run to win the 95 mile West Highland Way Race from Milngavie to Fort William. Richie clocked an impressive time of 16 hours 36 minutes. Congratulations to Peter Humphreys, Pauline Walker and Fiona Rennie who all ran exceptionally well to complete the race.

Saturday 19th June – Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Race, Boddington

Despite suffering stomach problems during the race, Gail Murdoch put in an exceptional performance to place 3rd lady overall at the Anglo Celtic 100 Kilometre Race in Boddington. Gail represented Scotland in the event and covered the 62.2 mile course in 9.11.38 with team winning the Gold medals. Scott Bradley also received a Scottish vest and on his 100K debut clocked an impressive 8.24.35 placing 9th overall.

Saturday 19th June - Edinburgh parkrun 5K, Cramond

A superb morning was enjoyed at the Edinburgh parkrun 5k with nine Carnegie members assisting as pacers. Roger Clark paced the 18 minute time, Iain Taylor (20 mins), Kirsty Baird (22 mins), John Fulham (23 mins), David Greig (24 mins), John Milton (25 mins), Morna Fleming (26 mins), Andrew Smith (28 mins) and Melanie Sinclair (30 mins). We are pleased that there has been plenty positive feedback from the runners taking part and very well done to everyone who took part and to those who achieved their time goals. Outwith our pace runners, several Harriers took part in the parkrun with Campbell Hutt placing an excellent 4th overall in 17.37. Robert Milton clocked 18.39 in 15th position and Kieran Morgan was 36th in 20.04. Well done to Craig Lindsay who removed an amazing 64 seconds from his previous 5K best, crossing the line in 21.40 in 67th position.

Saturday 19th June – Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race, Isle of Arran

Andy Symonds was in great form on Saturday winning the Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race on the Isle of Arran. The race which was part of the Run4It SHR Championship and Long Classics Series involved over 5500 feet of climbing along the 13 mile route. Despite a nasty fall Andy carried on to win in 2.26.24. Peter Simpson was 27th overall in 2.57.29 and Neil Campbell was 84th in 3.53.53. Alison West was 87th in 4.02.26, Allan Macaulay was 91st in 4.06.07 and Andy Sim was 101st in 4.19.33.

Sunday 20th June – The Orchill Road Race, Gleneagles

An excellent new event took place from Gleneagles Hotel. The Orchill Road Race saw 50 runners complete an out and back ten miler along undulating countryside roads in Perthshire. Iain Taylor reached the finish at the Gleneagles Equestrian Centre in 58.40 placing 2nd overall and 1st M40. Gordon Somerville was 21st in 1.15.21 and John McArthur finished 45th in 1.45.33.

Sunday 20th June – The Seven Hills of Edinburgh Hill Race

On Sunday a huge field of runners took part in the annual Seven Hills of Edinburgh Race where Andrew Wright finished 3rd overall in 1.42.03. Seven Carnegie members completed the 14 mile race (2200ft) with Phil Smithard winning the M60 award in 2.21.23. Bill Duff completed the challenging race in 2.54.48 and David Greig was 173rd in 2.59.21. Ken Daniels clocked 3.08.07, Morna Fleming timed at 3.08.10 and Lesley Halstead reached the finish in 3.30.21.

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