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Calum McGaw placed 3rd overall at Tuesday evenings one mile race in Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy in 5.07. Fergus McGaw enjoyed a strong run finishing 6th overall in 5.25.
The next event in the Ravenscraig Park Race Series is a one miler on Tuesday 13th July. This event is also a counter in our Road Running Grand Prix.
The Cloybank 6K Trail Race which is organised by Cloybank Estate with the assistance of Carnegie Harriers will take place at 2pm on Saturday 28th August. This new race for 2010 will start and finish in Cloybank Estate, Banknock, Stirlingshire and follows a two lap course within the grounds of the estate. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow.
Online race entries can be made by clicking on the Entry Central logo below;
Please note that this event has a race limit of 75 runners and no entries will be accepted on the day of the race.
The 8th event in our Road Running Grand Prix took place last Thursday evening at the Milnathort Dash. The 5.3 mile race which is organised by Kinross Road Runners saw 32 Harriers take part in a field of 176 runners.
Tommy Lawrence who has swiftly returned to top form finished an excellent 3rd overall in 29.28. Campbell Hutt took 8th place in 31.26, Mike Harvey was the leading M40 (9th overall) in 31.32 and Alex Keenan was 10th in 31.56. Mark McVay made an impressive club debut finishing 33rd in 35.07.
Gail Murdoch ran her fastest ever Milnathort Dash covering the undulating course in 36.42 placing 6th lady. Fast improving Jo Wilson was hot on Gails' heels finishing 7th lady in 36.45. Fabienne Thompson clocked 36.55 (8th Lady) and Catriona McCracken enjoyed a fine run to finish 10th lady in 37.25. Isobel Burnett won the F50 award timing at 37.33.
After the first 8 events in the Grand Prix, the current mens leader is John Fulham on 325 points. Ian Johnston is in 2nd position with 315 points and Kieran Morgan moves into 3rd place on 285 points.Iain Taylor is the leading M40 with 241 points, Mick Cowie leads the M50 category on 179 points and Phil Smithard the M60 with 132 points.
Morna Fleming leads the ladies with 363 points ahead of 2nd placed Gail Murdoch (298 points) while Susan Cederestrom moving to 3rd place on 272 points. Isobel Burnet is the leading F50 on 239 points and Julie Humphreys leads the F40 category on 123 points.
The 9th counting event in our Road Running Grand Prix takes place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th July at the Brig Bash 5 Mile Road Race in Bridge of Earn.
It's been a hectic last few days for many of Carnegie's hillbillies with members taking part in events throughout the country. Last Wednesday evening Neil Campbell and Alison West took part in the popular Red Moss Revolution Hill Race. Neil covered the 5.5 mile event (720ft) in 49.25 with Alison placing 2nd F50 in 50.02.
On Saturday, Neil Campbell tackled the gruelling 15.6 mile (7900ft) Arrochar Alps Hill Race where he removed over one hour from his previous best reaching the finish in 5.35.06. A few photo's from the event can be found HERE.
Also on Saturday, Alison West ventured south to Melrose when she finished 2nd F50 at the Eildon 2 Hills Race in 42.33.
On Sunday afternoon the Falkland Hill Race took place with seven harriers taking part. Sandy Bennet was in fine form placing 2nd overall in 23.04. Bill Duff covered the 1200ft ascent and descent in 29.23 (24th), Stephen Greer was 25th in 29.33 and Chris Davidson was 26th in 29.40. Tom Bowie made his return to competitive action placing 35th in 31.02 and Melanie Sinclair completed her 2nd event of the day in 37.50 (47th). Pamela Gilfillan took part in her first hill race finishing 48th in 39.56. A selection of photo's from Falkland can be found HERE.
The challenging 28 mile Lairig Ghru Race from Braemar to Aviemore took place on Sunday. The weather ranged from hot, humid conditions at start and finish to rain, just about sub-zero and snowfields to cross at the tops. Steven King was the leading Carnegie runner placing 31st in 4.24.25. Andy Sim ran his fastest ever Lairig Ghru race reaching to finish at Aviemore Police Station in 4.41.40 (48th). Well done to Phil Smithard who won the M60 award in 4.45.07. Helena Sim and Lynne Kuz completed the distance in 5.47.48.
Congratulations to Iain Taylor who headed home a field of 191 runners at Saturday's Edinburgh parkrun 5k clocking a winning time of 17.00. Colin Reid in 20th position (18.42) was the next Carnegie runner to finish with Frazer Munro posting a fast 18.46 in 22nd place.
Mark Western enjoyed a strong run setting a personal best of 20.32 (53rd) and Tim Walker made his parkrun debut covering the fast 3.1 mile course in 20.42 (59th). Kirsty Baird placed 61st in 20.50.
The Edinburgh parkrun continues to go from strength to strength and takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30am. Full details can be found on the event website by clicking HERE.
Club members Craig Lindsay and Melanie Sinclair were both assisting with the event organisation on Saturday morning and Chris Davidson took a few photo's which can be found HERE.
A short video clip from the start of the parkrun courtesy of Craig Lindsay can be found HERE.
The Graham Clark 3.9 Mile Memorial Race which is organised by Carnegie Harriers will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 31st August. The race takes place at Knockhill Racing Circuit near Dunfermline and involves three complete laps of the racing track. There will be awards in all age group categories and all runners are invited to our post-race buffet.
Online race entries can be made by clicking on the Entry Central logo below;
Please note that this event has a race limit of 250 runners and entries will only be accepted on the day if the race limit is not reached.
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. Six Harriers took part and photo's can be found on the Carnegie Hillbillies blog by clicking HERE
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.
Also on Sunday, 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.
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.
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 04 seconds. Peter Humphreys taking part in his first West Highland Way Race ran well to finish 28th in 21.55.51. Pauline Walker was 78th in 27.00.24 and Fiona Rennie completed her 7th WHW in 30.45.05 placing 94th.
Very well done to all finishers and excellent work as always from all the support crews who provided back up and encouragement to the runners. There were 109 finishers in this years event.
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.
The 25th anniverary Dunfermline Half Marathon was a huge success and overall the new route has been well received by the several hundred runners taking part. The cool temperatures and light rain made conditions near perfect for distance running and Carnegie members were out in force to support the event.
The race incorporated the Scottish Half Marathon Championships and a Home International Challenge which brought many of the UK's leading distance runners to the event. Carnegie's Simon Plummer who was born in Dunfermline and now lives in Amesbury in Wiltshire flew up from Southampton to take part. Simon had his race number pinned to his Carnegie vest when 45 minutes before the race start he was asked by the Scottish team manager to represent Scotland in the Home International. After a quick change of running vest, Simon certainly managed to do his club and country proud finishing 6th overall in a personal best of 1.08.47.
Tommy Lawrence retained the Gary Riddell Trophy for the 6th year in succession finishing 1st local runner and 13th overall in 1.15.02. Allan Fotheringham ran a strong race finishing 15th overall, 2nd local runner and 2nd M40 in the Scottish Championships in 1.17.51. Iain Taylor also enjoyed a good run covering the testing 13.1 mile course in 1.18.29 placing 19th overall and 3rd local runner. Our Carnegie men (Simon Plummer, Tommy Lawrence and Allan Fotheringham) won team silver in the Scottish Championships behind Shettleston Harriers.
In the ladies race, Carnegie's Siobhan Culleton recorded a personal best of 1.27.01 finishing 12th lady overall and 1st local runner. Kristin Lownie reached the finish in Pittencrieff Park in 1.27.17 (13th lady overall) placing 2nd local lady and Isobel Burnett won the Scottish Championship F50 award finishing the 3rd Carnegie lady in 1.36.03. Carnegie ladies also enjoyed team success finishing 3rd club overall in the Scottish Championships.
There was a superb turnout of 43 Carnegie members with many excellent performances throughout the field with several personal bests recorded. Campbell Hutt clocked an impressive 1.18.51 placing 22nd and Kevin Mathie was 31st in a personal best of 1.22.43. Nineteen year old Andrew Smith recorded a personal best of 1.23.41 (41st) and Tom Spry was the 2nd placed M60 timing at 1.33.38.
Ross Carrie set a personal best of 1.33.45 finishing 108th, while new members Mark Western (1.39.09), Jacqueline MacIntyre (1.39.18 PB), Alan Dow (1.39.52, PB), Mary Western (1.44.12) and Craig Lindsay (1.55.40, PB) all enjoyed great runs.
Thanks also to all our Carnegie members who assisted with marshalling and providing encouragement around the route. There were 677 finishers in the race.
Carnegie's Andrew Wright and Judy Turner enjoyed a successful Saturday afternoon winning the Pittencrieff Park 5K. Andrew covered the hilly 3.1 mile course in 16.24 placing 1st male and Judy was the 1st lady (6th overall) in 19.49.
Calum McGaw ran a strong race finishing 2nd male in 17.58 and Melanie Sinclair produced an excellent run placing 3rd lady (14th overall) in 22.32.
Jon Farrimond clocked 20.08 placing 7th and Darran Neilson was 12th in 22.06. Maryann Lawrence ran well to finish 4th lady (25th overall) in 25.05.
Fifty four runners completed the Pittencrieff Park 5k and the complete set of results can be found HERE.
Also on Saturday, Fiona Rennie and Pauline Walker warmed up for next weekend's West Highland Way Race by taking part in the annual Isle of Skye Half Marathon where they both completed the hilly course in 2.03.54.
Three Harriers took part in the Durisdeer Hill Race where Neil Campbell covered the 10.8 mile (3800ft) course in 2.17.10 finishing 21st overall. Alison West won the F50 category timing at 2.19.19 and Fabienne Thompson was 28th in 2.26.48.
Jim Robb recorded his Edinburgh parkrun 5k best time of 20.56 (55th) and Kirsty Baird made her parkrun debut finishing 56th overall in 21.07.
Last Wednesday evening, Iain Taylor posted a quick 27.55 whilst finishing 13th at the Corstorphine 5 Mile Race followed by Campbell Hutt who set a personal best of 28.41 in 16th place. Ian Stewart was the 2nd M50 (18th overall) in 28.57 and Frazer Munro set a PB of 31.43 in 39th position. Kieran Morgan was 68th in 34.14 and Catriona McCracken was 71st in 34.40.
At the Cort-Ma Law Hill Race last Wednesday evening, Neil Camobell was 60th in 1.07.42 and congratulations to Alison West who was the leading F50 (63rd overall) in 1.08.54.
The Cloybank 6K Trail Race which is organised by Cloybank Estate with the assistance of Carnegie Harriers will take place at 2pm on Saturday 28th August. This new race for 2010 will start and finish in Cloybank Estate, Banknock, Stirlingshire and follows a two lap course within the grounds of the estate. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow.
Online race entries can be made by clicking on the Entry Central logo below;
Please note that this event has a race limit of 75 runners and no entries will be accepted on the day of the race.
New members are always encouraged and welcome at Carnegie Harriers. Our club has teamed up with EntryCentral.com and you can now join Carnegie Harriers online by clicking on the Entry Central logo below;
Carnegie Harriers are a friendly running club who cater for the interests of road, country, hill, ultra, trail and fun running. The club meets for training at Dunfermline Academy of Sport, Pitreavie Playing Fields, Dunfermline, every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.20pm (for a 6.30pm start). The Academy of Sport offer superb changing / showering facilities along with a licensed bar and cafe.
We welcome new members of all abilities regardless of whether you are a serious competitor or just wanting to keep fit. We organise structured group training sessions throughout the year along with promoting several open races, club member only events, time trials and social nights. Membership through to the end of our current memberships year on 31/05/11 is only £25 per year for adults and £10 for juniors (15 - 17 years old).
If you would rather download a membership form then please click HERE.
If you're still not convinced about joining, come along and try out our training sessions before making that final commitment - we're sure you won't regret it!
Carnegie's Andy Symonds was in superb form on Saturday at the Loch Lochy Munros Hill Race where he made a successful defence of his 2009 race win. Andy covered the 13 mile course complete with 4350ft of climbing in 2.06.29 lowering his own course record by 7 seconds. Haddington's Brian Marshall was 2nd overall in 2.17.54.
Lynne Bennet tackled the uphill only Glas Tulaichean race near Glenshee placing 34th in 37.40. Lynne finished 2nd in the F40 category narrowly missing automatic selection for the World Masters Hill Running Championships.
The 11th edition of the Strathallan 5 mile Road Race saw 99 entries and 82 finishers. Many Club members were tackling the undulating and scenic course for the first time and swore to return. The air was warm but a most welcome breeze was there to cool down the athletes in their effort. The numerous spectators were certainly in favour of such a clement weather.
Mike Carroll of Perth Road Runners excelled and won the race in 26.12. Carnegie's Scott Bradley came a strong second overall in 27.33 and club mate Tommy Lawrence finished a close third in 27.47. The first three ladies finished inside the same minute with Corstorphine’s Gillian Carr winning in 32.02. Judith Turner in Carnegie colours secured the second place in 32.20 and Siobhan Culleton, who joined Carnegie after an impressive 4th place at last Wednesday’s Auld Toun 10K, finished third in 32.38.
Carnegie Harriers did not fail to feature in the category prize list with Iain Taylor (4th overall) winning the M40 award in 29.19. Bryce Aitken representing Fife AC finished 1st M50 in 30.12 and Robin Scott (unattached) was first M60 in 33.31. Gail Murdoch was the leading F40 in a time of 34.02 and Carnegie team mate Isobel Burnett’s strong run gained her the F50 award as she completed the course in 35.34. Sheila Bauchop (Scottish Veteran Harriers) won the F60 award in a time of 42.00. Congratulations to Scott Smith (unattached) who was the winning U20 runner in 36.04.
Once again the food buffet look magnificent as many athletes and spouses had been busy baking or purchasing what we all crave for at the end of a hard run. John Fulham's watermelon went down treat on such a warm summer’s evening and everyone found something to satisfy taste buds and appetite. I am very grateful to everyone’s baking talent and generosity of food and/or donation. Run & Become of Edinburgh have also contributed to the success of this fund raising event by donating the shop vouchers as prizes. Last year a total of £870 was raised for C.H.A.S., Cancer Research and Get Kids Going!. I anticipate that a similar amount will have been raised on Saturday.
Many thanks to everyone who took part and assisted with the race organisation who made the event another great success.
Fabienne Thompson
Race Director
Carnegie Harriers are pleased to announce that our club will be providing assistance in organising a new event in Stirlingshire called the Cloybank 6K Trail Race. This small event (race limit of 75 runners) will take place at 2pm on Saturday 28th August within the grounds of Cloybank Estate, Braeface Road in Banknock, Stirlingshire. The race entry fee is £5 (SAL members) and £7 (Non SAL members).
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow. The event is being organised primarily by Cloybank Estate with the assistance of Carnegie Harriers. Cloybank Estate is situated on the north side of Banknock and offers leisure facilities such as archery, fishing, golf academy, clay pigeon shooting and falconry. It has a 3km undulating trail around the perimiter and offers an excellent venue for a trail race.
Please note that this event is PRE-ENTRY ONLY and there will be NO entries available on the day for this event.
Race information and an entry form can be found on our club website under the RACES menu.
Online race entries can be made by clicking on the Entry Central logo below;
Hunters Bog Trotter Murray Strain led home a field of 381 runners at Wednesday evenings Auld Toun 10K Road Race in Dunfermline. Murray raced to the finish in Pittencrieff Park setting a new course record of 31.36.
Keith Hood (Corstorphine AAC) clocked 32.16 in 2nd position while Martin Gore (Lasswade AC) was 3rd in 33.57. In form Jeff Farquhar (Pitreavie AAC) enjoyed an excellent run around the testing 6.2 mile course placing 4th overall and leading M50 in 34.06. Grant Wilkie (Corstorphine AAC) won the M40 award, finishing 5th overall in 34.17. Archie Duncan (Pitreavie AAC) won the M60 award placing 69th overall in 43.19.
Congratulations to Katherine Brownlee (Unattached) who was the convincing winner of the ladies race in 38.23. Eilis McKechanie (HBT) recorded a time of 40.20 in 2nd position while Fife AC's Alison McGill was 3rd lady in 40.49. Siobhan Culleton (Unattached) placed 4th in 41.10 and Carnegie's Kristin Lownie was 5th lady in 41.27.
Gail Murdoch (Carnegie Harriers) was the leading F40 (7th overall) in 42.36 with club mate Isobel Burnett winning the F50 award placing 10th overall in 43.55.
The mens team award was won by Carnegie Harriers (22 points), Pitreavie AAC were 2nd (34 points) and Kinross Road Runners placed 3rd (87 points).
The ladies team award was won by Carnegie Harriers with 20 points, Kinross Road Runners were 2nd (49 points) and Fife AC were 3rd on 66 points.
Very well done to everyone who took part in the 2010 Auld Toun 10K and we hoped you enjoyed the event.
Thanks also to everyone who assisted with the race organisation and to all our event sponsors without whom the race would not be possible.
We hope to see you all back in 2011 for the 25th edition of the Auld Toun 10K Road Race.
Carnegie Harriers in association with Strathallan School host the annual Strathallan 5 Mile Road Race on Saturday 5th June. The race starts at 7.30pm and the race entry limit has now been reached. Please note that NO will be accepted on the night.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Forgandenny for the Strathallan 5 and hope you all enjoy the race.