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Club member Tommy Lawrence has organised a circuit training class for this Wednesday evening (27th August) on the beach at Aberdour's Silver Sands. The class will last for 60 mins and consists of a lot of running and hill reps up a slight incline up a 50 meter beach area, with some resistence work in between!
If you fancy giving it a go then simply turn up ready for a 6pm start. Price £4.00.
Carnegie's adventure racer Andy Symonds commences his latest long distance event today with the opening stage of the Gore-tex TransRockies Run which is a six day event covering 125 miles from Bueuna Vista to Beaver Creek in the Rocky Mountains.
The event has attracted 150 teams of two runners and Andy's team mate is Tom Owens (Shettleston Harriers) and together they will represent the GB Saab-Salomon team.
The route of the event is expected to take place at elevations between 7,400 and 12,600 feet above sea level with the competitors having around 25,000 feet of climbing during the six stages.
Today's opening stage from Buena Vista to Vicksburg is a tame 12 miler with 1103 feet of climbing. We wish Andy and Tom best success and updates from their progress will posted shortly.
Three Harriers ventured north to Blair Atholl on Sunday to get their cross country season of to an early start. The race venue was Blair Castle and the challenging course was the same one which had been used over the weekend for the Blair Atholl International Horse Trials. The competitors faced a muddy 6k course complete with steep climbs amidst the horse's footprints.
Fabienne Thompson fresh from her recent win on Wednesday evening at Knockhill was in top form finishing 2nd overall and 1st lady in 32.53. Allan Wilson also put in a fine effort finishing 5th in 34.30 and Angela Wallace was 8th (1st F50) in 35.31.
Six Harriers were amongst the 160 runners at the 2nd Ochil 2000's Hill Race which covers 18 miles with 5000ft of climbing. Kenny MacDonald led the way finishing 58th in 3.35.03 followed by Colin Reynolds who was 110th in 4.08.14. Andy Sim was close to follow placing 111th in 4.08.36 and Allan MacAulay finished 140th in 4.32.39. Alison West was one of the leading ladies in the F50 category and she placed 144th overall in 4.39.41. Neil Campbell completed the race in 4.59.05 placing 156th.
Mehrnaz Campbell took part in Sunday's Hawick 10K Road Race covering the 6.214 course in 59.29.
Congratulations to Carnegie's Ros Alexander who put in a superb performance to place 1st lady at Saturday's Reykjavik Marathon in Iceland. Ros covered the 26.2 mile course in 3.00.58 placing 17th overall and leading lady in a field of 552 finishers.
The race which started and finished in Iceland's capital city saw the runners cover many miles of the course in the surrounding countryside with a blustery head wind over the closing stages.
Ros's time is a new club record in the F35 age group category.
Despite the adverse weather conditions the 5th Graham Clark Memorial Road Race attracted an excellent field of 144 runners to contest the 3.9 miles around three laps of Knockhill Racing Circuit.
A close race developed around the undulating course with Carnegie's David Simpson running out the winner in 19.30 with Kevin Kane (Inverclyde AC) finishing second in 19.47. Edinburgh AC's Matt Bell placed 3rd in 20.03 ahead of 4th placed Kenny O'Neill (Inverclyde AC) who timed at 20.11 and Gary Smith (Falkirk Victoria Harriers) who was 5th in 20.16.
The ladies race was a very close affair with the host club's Fabienne Thompson putting in a fine run to claim victory in 24.57 with 2nd placed Patricia Milne (Kinross Road Runners) only three seconds behind in 25.00. Pauline Walker (Carnegie Harriers) placed 3rd lady in 25.23 and Beryl Junnier (Wee County Harriers) won the F45 award finishing 4th lady in 25.57. Gail Murdoch finished 5th lady (26.07) winning the F35 award. Well done to Ailsa Cruickshank (Anster Haddies) who won the Female junior award in a time of 32.54.Carnegie's veteran internationlist Ian Stewart produced another strong run placing 9th overall and leading M50 in 20.56 while Fife AC's Brian Cruickshank took the M40 award finishing 11th in 21.05. Calum McGaw (Carnegie Harriers) won the Male Junior award clocking 22.10 in 17th position and club mate Tommy Lawlor was the leading M60, placing 46th overall in 25.25.
Well done and thanks to everyone who came along to Knockhill to support our event in memory of the late Graham Clark who was our former Club President and Club Coach.
Special thanks also to everyone who assisted organising the event and to those who contributed to the excellent post race buffet.
The 12th counting event in our 2008 Road Running Grand Prix takes place at the Graham Clark Memorial 3.9 Mile Road Race at Knockhill Racing Circuit on Thursday evening.
After 11 events Scott Bradley heads the men's competition with 395 points and Susan Cederstrom is the leading lady with 435 points. Ian Johnston is the leading M50 (2nd overall) on 371 points and Kenny MacDonald is in pole position in the M40 category (3rd overall) on 357. Angela Wallace is 2nd lady overall (1st F50) on 425 points with Morna Fleming 3rd on 357 points.
An excellent 84 club members have taken part in this year's Road Running Grand Prix so far and after the Graham Clark race only three events remain at the Linlithgow 10K, Loch Ness Marathon and Jedburgh Half Marathon.
The 10th event in our Hill Running Grand Prix takes place this Saturday at the Ochil 2000's Hill Race with several Carnegie runners set to take part. Tommy Lawrence is the leading male with 296 points closely followed by Kenny MacDonald on 288 and Steven King who has 287 points. The ladies leader is Alison West on 248 points with Fabienne Thompson 2nd with 200 points and Morna Fleming 3rd with 95 points.
The last three events in the Hill Running Grand Prix take place at the Two Breweries, Manor Water and at Tinto.
Well done to David Simpson who won Sunday's Forfar 10K Road Race in 32.35. David who has been in tremendous form having recently won the Tour of Fife and Forth Bridges 10K finished almost 90 seconds clear of 2nd placed Neil Murray (Dundee Road Runners) who completed this tough 6.2 miler in 34.04.
Eleven Harriers competed in this 11 mile hill race which includes two ascents of West Lomond and one of East Lomond. It was business as usual for Andy Symonds who won the race by a slim 11 second margin over Saab-Salomon team mate Tom Owens (Shettleston Harriers). Andy clocked 1.34.51 making a successful defence of his 2007 race win. Fabienne Thompson place second FV in 2.20.00 and an excellent run from Kenny MacDonald saw him place 29th in 2.01.33.
Carnegie's club secretary Iain Taylor took part in the Lake Joondalup 10K Road Race in Wanneroo, Australia on Sunday morning. Iain covered the two lap course which is in a northern suburb of Perth in 39.53 to finish 22nd in a field of around 200 runners.
The 3.9 mile Graham Clark Memorial Road Race takes place on Thursday evening (7.30pm) at Knockhll Racing Circuit near Dunfermline. We are hoping for a good turnout and all entries will be taken on the night from 6pm within the cafeteria at Knockhill.
This unique race involves the runners completing three complete laps of the racing circuit. There will be a post-race buffet and awards will be presented in all categories.
We look forward to seeing you next Thursday at Knockhill.
Courtesy of Robbie Walker there are now some 83 pictures from Sundays race on the Harriers photo blog. Navigation to the blog is via the Pictures menu item.
Andy Symonds set a course record on his way to winning the Largo Law Hill Race on Saturday, then won the inaugural Glenshee 9 the following day with a two and a half minute lead over the second placed Stewart Whitlie.
Nick Weir placed a very creditable 8th on Largo and Neil Campbell continued his long series campaign with a 55th place at Glenshee.
David Simpson led an amazing thirty nine Harriers over the Forth and back on Sunday morning, winning the race in a fast 31.40. David who won last week's Tour of Fife led Carnegie to the men's team title backed up by 2nd placed Scott Bradley (33.55) and Ian Stewart (5th and 1st M50 in 34.56.
Ros Alexander cruised home first lady in 39.14 while Kate McKinnon ran well placing 3rd lady in 40.49. Fabienne Thompson finishing 5th lady (42.35) ensured team success for the Carnegie ladies.
The Forth Road Bridge 10K which is superbly organised by Pitreavie AAC was also the 11th counting event in our Road Running Grand Prix in which Scott Bradley and Susan Cederstrom are the current leaders.
Ritchie Cunningham’s time for race this broke the previous record and landed him fifth place in a strong field led by Jez Bragg.
Gail Murdoch took almost an hour off her 2007 time to finish third lady. Stephen King and Lynn Kuz both worked hard to complete the 43m route but eventually had to withdraw, (until next year maybe?)
The All Rounder Tables are now updated to 18 July which in fact show little change in the counter situation other than there are many more people on the lists due to the summer road running series being well supported. However, there is close competiton in the FV category with Gail and Fabienne on equal points - interesting.
Carnegie Harriers stage the Graham Clark Memorial Race at 7.30pm on Thursday 21st August at Knockhill Racing Circuit by Dunfermline. The 3.9 mile race involves the runners completing three laps of the motor racing circuit. All entries (£4 / £6) will be taken on the evening of the event from 6pm within the cafeteria at Knockhill.
It is hoped that over 150 runners will take part this year and £1.00 from every entry will be donated to charity. The course records for the race were both set in 2007 with Andrew Wright running a fast 19.17 and Nikki May timing at 22.15.
There will be awards in all categories along with a post race buffet.
We look forward to seeing you at Knockhill Racing Circuit on Thursday 21st August.
Photo's from the 2006 event can be found by clicking on the link below.
Pitreavie AAC host the popular Forth Bridge Pitreavie 10K this Sunday morning with the race limit of 400 runners having been reached several weeks ago. The race which starts in North Queensferry and finishes on the North West side of the Forth Bridge next to the Queensferry Lodge Hotel has attracted a superb entry of 45 Carnegie members.
In 2007, over 30 Harriers took part with Simon Plummer setting a course record of 30.53. Simon is unable to defend his title this year but with the likes of David Simpson, Scott Bradley, Ian Stewart and Lewis Lawson all entered our men should feature quite well. The ladies race should be very exciting with Carnegie's Kate McKinnon, Ros Alexander and Fabienne Thompson all set to toe the starting line and they will face strong competition from a strong Pitreavie team.
The race also incorporates the 11th event in our Road Running Grand Prix in which Kenny MacDonald (357 points) and Susan Cederstrom (433 points) are the current leaders.
Moving onto the ultra scene, the club has four members taking part in this Saturday's Devil o'the Highlands footrace from Tyndrum to Fort William. We wish Gail Murdoch, Richie Cunningham, Steven King and Lynne Kuzbest success in their 43 mile race.
Congratulations to club member David Simpson who put in a five star performance to win this year's Run 4 It Tour of Fife title in style placing first in all five stages in the five day race series.
The event began last Wednesday with 155 athletes taking part in a 5K road race in Luthrie and David took an early lead in the competition covering the undulating course in 15.28. The following evening the 'Tour' hit the trails of Maspie Glen near Falkland where a gruelling four miler was on the menu. This stage saw David finish 40 seconds clear of his nearest rival in 24.33 which gave him a 69 second advantage overall going into the 4.2 mile West Sands beach race in St Andrews on the Friday evening.
David continued his winning ways on Stage 3 covering the 'Chariots of Fire' beach race in 22.30 before clocking an incredible 10.00 on Stage 4's 2.25km and 754 feet uphill time trial on Saturday afternoon.
The final stage on Sunday afternoon saw the tiring field of runners tackle a 4.8 mile multi-terrain forest race from Strathmiglo. David was once again to the fore covering the rugged terrain in 26.58 to claim the overall 2008 Run 4 It Tour of Fife title in 1.39.29. Well done David.
Fife AC's Graham Bee finished runner-up in 1.41.20 with clubmate and 2005 race winner Chris Russell placing 3rd in 1.44.31. The ladies race was won by Fife AC's Helen Sharpe in 1.57.01.
There were excellent performances by the rest of the Carnegie contingent that made up the field of 130 Tour of Fife finishers. Roger Clark who has enjoyed an intense duel with Stevie Ogg throughout the series finished an excellent 8th overall in 1.51.28 with Stevie placing 9th and 2nd M40 in 1.51.44. Steven King who was incredibly strong in all the hill stages finished a highly creditable 12th in 1.52.31 and Peter Humphreys ensured that there were 5 Harriers in the top twenty finishers by placing 20th in 1.54.30. Ever consistent Ian Johnston finished 32nd (3rd M50) in 1.59.01 and Iain Taylor completed the Tour in 38th position in 2.03.16. Sid James performed well finishing 39th in 2.03.34 and John Fulham completed his first 5 day race series placing 50th in 2.10.16.
Ultra running expert Pauline Walker had an excellent 'Tour' finishing 6th lady overall and second F35 in 2.13.37. Pauline will now be focusing her attention on the Perth 24 hour race in September.
Campbell Reid battled hard throughout to finish 68th in 2.18.03 while Iain Thomson covered the 16.3 miles of varying terrain in 2.18.42 in 70th position. Well done to Gail Murdoch who placed 10th lady in 2.19.24 and to Helena Sim who placed 16th lady in 2.27.47. Fiona Rennie clocked 2.37.39 finishing ahead of clubmate Morna Fleming who timed at 2.38.27. Sue Walker finished in 2.42.20 and Lesley Halstead completed her first 'Tour' in 2.57.51.
A very well done to all eighteen Harriers who completed the 2008 Tour of Fife and to Fife AC on organising such a superb event.
The overall set of results courtesy of Brian Cruickshank (Fife AC) can be viewed HERE.
Running on weary legs eighteen members of Carnegie Harriers completed the 2008 Run 4 It Tour of Fife on Sunday afternoon at the final 4.8 mile Forest Frenzy Multi-Terrain Race from Strathmiglo.
David Simpson broke clear after three miles on the second long climb of the tough forest course reaching the finish in 26.58 with Fife AC's Graham Bee twelve seconds adrift in 27.10. Chris Russell (Fife AC) placed 3rd in 27.42.
Roger Clark saved his best effort to the final stage finishing 8th in 29.52 chased hard by Stevie Ogg who was 9th (3rd M40) in 30.00.
Pauline Walker concluded her Tour of Fife campaign with a solid run placing 8th lady in 36.35.
The complete set of results from Stage 5 can be found HERE.
The Tour of Fife photo set courtesy of David Smith (Fife AC) can be found HERE.
Day 4 of the Run 4 It Tour of Fife involved the shortest but definetly one of the toughest stages of the 5 race series. The Up Hill Time Trial saw the runners set off in a race against the clock up a 2.25km road climb of 754 feet finishing at the radio mast at East Lomond.
Carnegie's David Simpson showed no fatigue from his first three stages as he powered his way up the smooth tarmac road in 10.00 which was the fastest of the day and is the 2nd quickest time ever recorded on the course. David now holds an advantage of 1 minute and 39 seconds going into Sunday's final stage at Strathmiglo.
Steven King was again very strong on the hills placing 12th overall from the 141 finishers in 11.39. Roger Clark clocked 11.41 in 16th position and now holds an eight second advantage over Stevie Ogg (17th in 11.43) going into the final day. Peter Humphreys placed 25th in 12.15 and Ian Johnston had a solid run finishing 34th in 12.35 retaining his position as 3rd M50 in the series.
Pauline Walker also had a very strong run to finish 6th lady in 13.47 maintaining her lead in the F45 category. Campbell Reid taking part in his first uphill time trial covered the gruelling climb in 14.36 (69th) while Iain Thomson placed 77th in 15.08. Fiona Rennie's endurance showed as she placed 101st in 16.49 and Sue Walker finished 112th in 17.36.
Nineteen Carnegie runners completed the time trial and despite tiring leg's they will all be in Strathmiglo on Sunday afternoon for the final stage.
The complete set of results from Stage 4 can be found HERE.
The Tour of Fife photo page courtesy of Fife AC can be found HERE.
Overall Carnegie Positions after Stage 4;
1st David Simpson, 1.12.31
8th Roger Clark, 1.21.36
9th Stevie Ogg, 1.21.44 (2nd M40)
12th Steven King, 1.22.11
19th Peter Humphreys, 1.23.08 (5th M40)
31st Ian Johnston, 1.26.28 (3rd M50)
40th Iain Taylor, 1.29.50
41st Sid James, 1.30.25
53rd John Fulham, 1.35.30
61st Pauline Walker, 1.37.02 (1st F45 and 6th lady)
69th Campbell Reid, 1.40.35
73rd Iain Thomson, 1.41.35
74th Gail Murdoch, 1.41.44 (10th lady)
88th Helena Sim, 1.47.33 (15th lady)
103rd Morna Fleming, 1.55.31 (26th lady)
105th Fiona Rennie, 1.56.09 (27th lady)
109th Sue Walker, 1.57.58 (31st lady)
122nd Lesley Halstead, 2.10.00 (39th lady)
The 5th stage and final stage (Forest Frenzy multi-terrain race) takes place at 2pm on Sunday afternoon from Strathmiglo.
The final race in the 2008 Friday Evening Race Series saw Lewis Millar speed to victory around the undulating one mile course in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline in 4.45. Carnegie's Calum Mcgaw clocked 5.14 placing 2nd overall and 1st junior with David Pugh (Unatt) finishing 3rd in 5.15.
Robert Hutchison (Central AC) won the M40 award (4th overall) covering the tough course in 5.18. Fergus McGaw (Carnegie Harriers)put in a strong effort to place 2nd junior in 6.09 while the host club's Gordon Somerville finished leading M50 in 6.28.
Congratulations to Carnegie's Susan Cederstrom who won the ladies race in 6.36.
The Run 4 It Tour of Fife headed to the West Sands at St Andrews for the 3rd stage in the series. Carnegie's race leader David Simpson secured his 3rd race win in the Tour covering the 4.2 mile course in 22.30. David was followed home by Fife AC's Graham Bee in 22.53 with Chris Russell (Fife AC) placing 3rd in 23.23.
Roger Clark found the West Sands to his liking finishing 2nd Harrier and 9th overall in 24.30 with Stevie Ogg hot on his heels in 24.32 (10th). Peter Humphreys in 18th position (25.02) posted a two second advantage over clubmate Steven King (10th in 25.04) and Ian Johnston placed 3rd M50 in 25.35.
Iain Taylor produced his best race of the 5 race series so far placing 38th in 26.33 and Sid James finished 47th in 27.02. Fast improving John Fulham had another strong run timing at 28.33 in 57th position.
In the ladies race, Scottish 24 hour record holder Pauline Walker continued her run of good form placing 6th lady and 1st F45 in 29.01 while Gail Murdoch was 9th lady in 29.58. Helena Sim was the 3rd Carnegie lady to finish the beach race in 31.43 (15th lady).
The close battle between Sue Walker and Fiona Rennie continued with Sue clocking 34.42 and Fiona 34.45. Lesley Halstead in her first Tour of Fife put in a fine performance clocking a time of 37.35.
The complete set of results from stage 3 can be found HERE.
The Tour of Fife photo page courtesy of Fife AC can be found HERE.
Overall Carnegie Positions after Stage 3;
1st David Simpson, 1.02.31
8th Roger Clark, 1.09.55
9th Stevie Ogg, 1.10.01 (2nd M40)
13th Steven King, 1.10.32
15th Peter Humphreys, 1.10.53 (4th M40)
31st Ian Johnston, 1.13.53 (3rd M50)
38th Iain Taylor, 1.16.27
39th Sid James, 1.16.40
52nd John Fulham, 1.21.13
62nd Pauline Walker, 1.23.15 (1st F45 and 6th lady)
71st Campbell Reid, 1.25.59
74th Gail Murdoch, 1.26.16
75th Iain Thomson, 1.26.27
79th Gail Murdoch, 1.26.16 (10th lady)
89th Helena Sim, 1.31.05 (15th lady)
109th Morna Fleming, 1.37.37 (28th lady)
113th Fiona Rennie, 1.39.20 (31st lady)
115th Sue Walker, 1.40.22 (33rd lady)
127th Lesley Halstead, 1.49.29 (40th lady)
The 4th stage (Up Hill time trial) takes place at 2pm on Saturday afternoon.