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Sunday 28 December 2008
Down by the River Race - Cambuslang
Turkey Trot 10k - Ayr
Saturday 27 December 2008
Performance Award Review
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/SeasonDatabase0708.pdf
The 2008-09 season started on 1st October 2008. Remember that the awards are presented over a range of age groups and several Harriers have not only moved into a new age group this year but some have already set award qualifying performances or age group PB's at 10k, 10mile, half marathon or marathon. The standards tables are available using the Performance Award menu on the left where you will also find a description of the rules. Speak to Scot or I if you need clarification.
Alan
MASTERS ROAD RELAY
cost is £2.50 a head
this is pre entry so i need names by monday 5th jan or leave a comment on this blog
i will also take names at the pub run on 29th dec remember its a 6.30 start that night
sorry about the short notice
Russell
Saturday 20 December 2008
Christmas Pub Run
Malcolm.
Tuesday 16 December 2008
Sports Club Merit Club
Malcolm
Monday 15 December 2008
Sports Club Merit Club
This is another way of assisting the club and with the chance of winning a share of the 90 drinking tokens available each month.
I'm sure that as a section within the Sports Club who have been very active in the past with their financial support, you will once again rise to the challenge and put the Harriers at the forefront of the Sports Club.
If you have any questions regarding this, please drop me a line or give me a call.
Can you let me know if you intend to join the Merit Club. This will allow me to monitor the Harriers response.
Malcolm
Christmas Cards
I will start the ball rolling by wishing everyone at the club and their families a very peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Malcolm & Carolyn
Sunday 14 December 2008
Christmas Handicap Results
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvObIu-AZ5PHNA
Saturday 13 December 2008
Christmas Handicap
Alan
Friday 12 December 2008
Christmas Party
01698 422 448 ATHelite
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Monday 8 December 2008
FEES FOR 2009
Ordinary member £52.00
Family member £84.00
Intermediate member £25.00
Junior member £12.00
Retired member(65) £24.00
Could members please make arrangements to pay these fees to myself before the end of January or contact me if other arrangements need to be made
Failure to pay fees or make alternate arrangements by the end of January may result in sanctions being placed on individuals
Russell
scottishathletics 4k CHAMPIONSHIPS
Closing date for entries is Friday 16th January 2009.
Malcolm
Sunday 7 December 2008
West District XC - Irvine
Saturday 6 December 2008
Scottish Athletics Clubmark
Malcolm
Thursday 4 December 2008
Milan Marathon
See the comment under the EK10k times for someone's rather ungracious delivery of this news item. If you have any news on races you have done, please pass it on to someone who has access to the blog (me, Russell, Malcolm, Stephen) or better still, come up and tell us so we can congratulate you in person!!
Don't assume we all have the time to browse the internet or running magazines looking for race results. I personally have been working in extreme conditions inside the Arctic Circle for two weeks, so checking the web for race results, unless people e-mail them to me, has been low on my priorities.
And finally, the Blog policy is that comments from "anonymous" authors are not usually published unless the author identifies themself within the comment text and it is certain that the author is who they say they are.
Regards
Alan
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Golf Course Thursday
UPDATE!!
Clearly the snow did not materialise, so it is most likely we will be training on the roads tonight.
Tuesday 2 December 2008
EK10k Times
Thanks
Alan
Monday 1 December 2008
HUGH WILSON MEMORIAL 10K
Despite the icy conditions Martin Duthie was 1st harrier home unfortunately times not available yet followed by Jamie McMonagle who seems to be back to some good form. Next harrier was Scot Hill continueing his own good vein of form managing to stay ahead of Alan Cullie and Eddie Reid. This was followed by a good race for the line by Stephen Phimister, Stuart Waugh and David Herbertson with about 2 seconds seperating them. Gerry Mullen managed to stay in front of his brother John a bit of sibling rivalry. Finally for the men Richard Lawton crossed the line just beating 50 minutes for the second time in 7 days wont be long before hes chasing that 45 minute mark. Our only female harrier of the day was Sandra Reid running sub 45 again
well done to all who took part
Sunday 30 November 2008
Grand Prix Update
CLUB T-SHIRTS
The cost for short sleeve will be £8.00
The cost for long sleeve will be £12.00
Will everyone that has ordered t-shirts please make arrangments to pay Eddie in
the next couple of weeks so when he gets them hes in a position to hand them straight out
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Scottish Masters Road Relay Championships
Christmas Night Out @ The Village Tandoori
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Strathaven 'Run with the Wind' 10k
A good November 10k with a twist insofar as you register in the town but then 350 runners are bussed up to Whitelees Wind Farm at the top of Ardochrig to run back to the town again.
The downside of this is that is was absolutely 'baltic' & the buses disappear after dropping you so no options but to walk to the bus & travel up in race gear only, so a chilly start.
A great turnout this year & they could easily have filled it twice over but it was capped at 350 due to running in the open country roads.
First in for the club & 5th overall was the illusive Robo-Harrier Martin Duthie (34.27) complete with his pinned shoulder. A great return following a dodgy cycling manouvre in a Triathlon earlier in the year - good to see him back. Next in was Colin Freeman (35.26), 50 secs quicker than last year and 10th place overall.
A great run saw George Stewart as 3rd Harrier (40.15) & would have won Calderglen the 1st team prize had there been such an award. There wasn't. (EDIT - that is untrue - Bellahousten would have got it - last time I listen to other people!)
Next up were the battling Jim Holmes (41.01) & Graham Lindsay (41.09). Age before beauty? A tough one to call.
The ever improving Francis Maxwell was over the line in 42.23 & a close second F35.
A battle was on between Sandra Reid & Mary Goldsmith. Mary (44.16) was 1 second quicker on the chip timing than Sandra (44.17) but Sandra crossed the line first & so takes the Grand Prix points.
William Bell completed the glory of his first race in a club vest in 45.09 followed in by Richard Lawton (49.07) & Russell Couper (55.58).
A great race topped off with a very welcome free Soup & Roll in the hall afterwards to get the cockles warmed up again.
Full results can be found at http://www.strathavenstriders.co.uk/
Colin
Saturday 22 November 2008
Brampton Photos
Early Run for AGM
Sunday 16 November 2008
Brampton 2008
There were many fine performances throughout the Harriers' team, whether first timers or old hands. From the times, it seems that the wind was worth around 1 or 2 minutes and so it is especially impressive that 7 Harriers achieved Brampton pb's: Stuart Gibson (11th overall in a time of 56:34 and improving by 33 seconds), Mary Goldsmith (5th L50 in 77:18 an improvement of 1:22 and more than 4 minutes faster than last year), David Herbertson (67:21, a 2:23 pb improvement and 5:16 faster than last year), Ian Hughes (61:29, an improvement of 1:01), Frances Maxwell (71:46, 5th L40, a pb improvement of 1:54, 3:06 faster than last year AND, the 3rd fastest time by a Calderglen lady ever!), Stephen Phimister (70:28, an improvement of 1:22, despite suffering from a cold) and Stephen Reilly (62:52, an improvement of 20 secs). There were many other Harriers who ran very close to pb's and, on a less windy day, these surely would have been pb's. Many of the Brampton first timers also achieved 10-mile pb's although these stats have yet to be analysed.
In terms of the official prize winning positions, we had Stuart Gibson in 11th overall, Charlie McDougall as 1st M60 and 3rd men's team (Stuart Gibson, Andy Buchanan and Jamie McMonagle). Just out of the prizes, our ladies were 4th Veteran team (Frances Maxwell, Sandra Reid and Mary Goldsmith).
All the Harriers' times can be viewed here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPMoUiVSs7TYQ
The full official results are here:
http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2008/brampton08.pdf
Watch this space for the Grand Prix update and also photos of (nearly) all the Calderglen runners.
Buchlyvie Half Marathon
A beautiful morning set the scene for a good race, the out & back course is 95% off road, starting in Buchlyvie Village with the only on-road section before heading off in a long straight line 6 miles down the disused railway path before turning at Aberfoyle for the return journey.
Care had to be taken with it being very stoney underfoot with one very wet & muddy section.
A fantastic course until the last half mile which was the only downside of the race - two laps of a very wet & muddy field which is the very last thing you need at the end of a half marathon.
A highly recommended half marathon with a difference, if only it can avoid the Brampton clash in the future. A little dubious about the distance as he hadn't run over 10 miles in half a year -Colin was targeting 1hr 22 and actually finished in 1.22.21 and went through the 10 mile mark in 1.01 so all in all a good day.
Monday 10 November 2008
Lanarkshire AAA XC Championships
Malcolm
WEST DISTRICT XC
LADIES START 1.35pm GENTS START 2.00pm
cost £4.00 per head
declarations close 30mins before start
Please give names by 17th Nov to myself or Eddie at the club on training nights
or leave a comment on this blog
Sunday 9 November 2008
Village Tandoori Wins BUT.......
What: 3 courses (tandoori and European food)+ entertainment(karaoke/disco/live [?] depends what night)
Total Cost: £18.95
Glasgow University 5 mile Road Race
First for the Harriers was Stuart Gibson continuing his great form finishing in 27:01(really 26:51). Next representing Strathclyde University Harriers was Stephen Reilly, finishing in 30:06 (29:56). And finally the club president, Chas Stevens returned to his former university to race and finished in 41:18 (41:08).
Well done!!
Saturday 8 November 2008
Tarbet Weekend
Time to book the weekend away again. For those who have not been before. It is a social weekend with a run, walk, shop, do as you please during the Day on Saturday. (we will probably have the team handicap race again).
Date: Friday 6th February 2009.
Cost: £54pp for 2 Nights DBB or £69 for 3 Nights DBB. (very small supp. for single rooms)
Book online at www.shearings.com or Tel: 0844 55 60 885
Quote ISD844(online) or DSD844(TEL) before 15th Nov and you will get a 5% Discount ( might buy half pint )
When I phoned a few days ago there was still plenty rooms but I couldn't reserve without paying so the quicker you book the better.
Ten people definitely booked so far. We normally book for 2 nights, I've booked for 3 nights but I think most people will still go for the 2 nights.
Any Questions just see me at club
Scot
Sunday 2 November 2008
Eddie's Half Marathon
Well done to all!!
Allan Scally Road Relay Results
Alison Crooks made her relay season debut with a fine first leg time for the ladies of 35:38, handing over to Mary Goldsmith who took 3 minutes off last year's time finishing in 34:32. Frances Maxwell completed the women's team with a time of 32:18, two minutes faster than last year and bringing the team home in 9th position overall, and 3rd non-university club team.
Calderglen fielded 4 men's teams. Young gun Stuart Gibson found the weather conditions more to his liking this week, to the extent that he actually turned up for the race and in the process set a massive pb of 25:18 on leg 1 (9th position). Calderglen's tight "mid-field" battle continued with Stephen Phimister (30:23) setting a competitive time on his first Scally. Eddie Reid set a time of 29:42, slightly down on last year and handed on to Jim Holmes (30:36) who took half a minute off compared to last year and brought the team home in 23rd position.
The B team comprised all Calderglen's faster vets, with Davy Watt leading off in a very competitive time of 25:52, 11th position and leading vets team. Scot Hill kept the club in the hunt with a time of 28:22, also a substantial pb. This left the team lying 2nd in the vets race. Jamie McMonagle maintained this position (28:09) and left final leg runner Alan Derrick a 1:37 gap to close on the leading vets team from home club Shettleston Harriers. A lonely run ensued with Alan only seeing, closing down and passing 1 runner on the long Edinburgh road stretch and 2 more in the final 200m but unfortunately his time of 26:43 and 12th overall was not fast enough to catch the veteran leaders who finished one place and 32 seconds ahead.
Calderglen's C team was very closely matched: David Herbertson with a massive pb (30:31), George Stewart (31:25), Ian Rae (31:00) and Gerry Mullen (31:59). Our incomplete D team comprised Kenny Beattie (33:59), making his relay debut Richard Lawton (37:16) and Graham Allan (34:49).
Making his debut for Strathclyde University Harriers, Stephen Reilly also ran a pb of 29:04.
Men's times:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvOrQUgWN5GGZQ
Women's times:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNlxe4u2AwUQQ
The Grand Prix has been updated.
Friday 31 October 2008
Harriers' Christmas Dinner/Party Night?
It is fully appreciated that this is a busy time of year for all so full participation cannot be expected but it would be nice to keep this Harriers' tradition going in some shape or form, small or large!
The proposal is to select a venue from a short-list as detailed below. Indicate your preference using the on-line voting thingy on the lefthand menu (the system will only allow one vote per PC). All (polite) comments on the pros and cons of the establishments will be considered. The poll will be live for 1 week after which names will be taken, deposits collected and the booking confirmed.
Choice 1
Where: Village tandoori
What: 3 courses (tandoori and European food)+ entertainment(karaoke/disco/live [?] depends what night)
Cost: £18.95
Choice 2
Where: Di Maggios
What: 3 courses (pizza/pasta/european food) + entertainment (8-10pm DJ/Tribute Act/11-1amDJ)
Cost: £22.95
Choice 3
Where: Legends
What: 4 courses (steak house/european food) + entertainment (cabaret party night)
Cost: £21 (price goes up to £28 after 6th Dec)
Glossary of Terms
European Food - who knows???
Entertainment - subject to interpretation!
Thursday 30 October 2008
Club Jackets and T-Shirts
The T-shirts will be black in a technical fabric (likely to be Brooks) with Calderglen Harriers on the back and the logos on the front. There is a choice of short or long sleeves. Again, precise cost dependent on numbers ordered but probably around the £10 to £12 level if we take the costs last time around for guidance.
To allow the numbers required to be determined, please leave a comment on this blog post with your name and size (S, M, L, XL) for Jacket and/or T-shirt or speak to Eddie at the club. For the T-shirt, also state your preference for short or long sleeves.
ORDERS WILL CLOSE ONE WEEK FROM NOW ON FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER!
Allan Scally Road Relay Teams
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvM4Q08mJVUDFg
For those needing a lift, the plan is to leave the Sports Club at 12:30 sharp. The race starts at 2pm, each leg is 4.8 miles. The venue is Bannerman High School on Glasgow Road, Baillieston as shown below.
View Larger Map
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Have a spin
Allan Scally Road Relay
The names we have so far are: A Derrick, Graham Allan, Jim Holmes, Ian Rae, Gerry Mullen, George Stewart, Eddie Reid, Richard Lawton, Scot Hill, Russell Couper, David Herbertson, Stuart Gibson, Kenny Beattie, Davy Watt, Jamie McMonagle. For the ladies we have Mary Goldsmith, Frances Maxwell and Alison Crooks.
Please leave a comment on this post if you are not on the list yet or let Russell or I know at the club on Thursday.
Alan
Sunday 26 October 2008
National XC Relay Mud Bath Results
Not a great day for cameras, spectators or runners but (almost) all the Harriers braved the elements on Saturday to contest the National Cross Country Relays in Cumbernauld. These were probably the worst weather conditions ever at this venue but this made it a true cross-country event. Our strong ladies' trio of Mary Goldsmith, Sandra Reid and Frances Maxwell set the senior ball rolling in a very large and competitive field. Sandra is pictured on one of the firmer parts of the course. Final position for the team was 36th, 3 places higher than last year and 7th veteran team.
The men covered the same 4km (actually closer to 4.2km according to the Garmin GPS) course as the ladies, although as the event progressed the wind and rain increased and the mud became deeper. It was definitely a day for the strong men as it was even a struggle to keep on certain parts of the course due to severe cross winds. Being tall helped too as the mud was knee deep in places and at least one competitor was witnessed falling flat on their face in a sticky patch. With the masters category starting at age 35 for this event, all 3 complete Calderglen men's teams were veteran teams. The A team, Scot Hill, Jamie McMonagle, Eddie Reid and Alan Derrick displayed mixed form, with Scot and Eddie running strongly but Jamie and Alan struggling with the conditions, Alan in particular dropping two and half minutes compared to last year. The team finished 50th overall and 13th veteran team.
The B team comprised Stephen Phimister, Jim Holmes, David Herbertson and George Stewart. Stephen ran his first (and possibly last if his post-race comments are to be believed!) "proper" cross-country and is now challenging for a place in the first veteran (M35) team. Both David and Jim overturned recent defeats by George although it is certain that there will be some ongoing debate over the reasons for this. In the C team, Graham Allan, Graham Lindsay, Ian Rae and Alan Cullie ran consistently, given current fittness, and will hopefully have benefited from this "strength" session. The incomplete D team comprised Colin Banks, Russell Couper and Malcolm Buchanan. Malcolm had a particularly strong run considering his limited training due to long-term injury.
A special thank you to the tent pitchers (Scot Hill and Ian Rae) who saved the day for the seniors by installing the club tent ahead of the event to provide shelter for the athletes and supporters. Ten out of ten for effort to the team of 9 who then made a meal out of taking the tent down after the event!
The Grand Prix results have been updated, use the menus on the left to see them.
Ladies' times are here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvMmvp09KROaJw&hl=en_GB
The men's times are here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPkN9jvTGqwTg&hl=en_GB
Friday 24 October 2008
National XC Relay Teams - CHANGED
The teams for the National XC Relay at Cumbernauld are as follows:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNcIkJxYKLoTA
Russell will have the numbers, so find Russell at the school if you are there before 1pm or on the course if you arrive later. Please let Russell or I know before 1pm if you have to pull out or are going to be late.
Alan
Monday 20 October 2008
NATIONAL XC RELAYS (CUMBERNAULD)
The national xc relays are this weekend at cumbernauld
The ladies start at 1.30pm the gents at 2.30pm
I will be at the school for declarations up till approx 1pm thereafter at the course
If i cant be found as i may be around supporting the ladies i will be at the start no less than 15 mins before the start for runners to collect their numbers
below is a list of those entered please confirm by comment or see alan at the club this week
F Maxwell, M Goldsmith, S Reid,
Reserves
C Brady, A Crooks, M Cullie, B Sloss
R Couper, M Buchanan, E Reid, C Banks, C Steven, J Holmes, S Reilly, G Stewart, A Derrick,
I Rae, S Gibson, D Herbertson, A Cullie, S Hill, S Waugh, J McMonagle, G Lindsay, G Allan,
G Mullen,
Reserves
K Beattie, S Begg, S Phimister, M Duthie, C Freeman, A Henderson, I Hughes, C Jarvie,
P Kane, J McBride, B Rooney, R Shanks, D Watt,
Sunday 19 October 2008
Harriers Christmas Handicap
Malcolm
Harriers AGM
Malcolm
Lanarkshire Road Relay Results
Grand Prix Race List
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPTzmWR_vHcOQ
Note that there are a few gaps and omissions compared to previous years for the following reasons:
Jack Crawford 10k Bishopbriggs (17/01/09) - the day after this it is the Scottish Masters Road Relay Championships (Strathclyde Park), an event that the club should be well represented at and challenging for medals.
Weekend of 6/7/8 Feb 09. Planned to be the Harriers weekend away (e.g. Tarbet, Rothsey) venue to be confirmed by Scot. Clashes with Scottish Masters XC Championship on 7th but the Harriers were poorly represented at this event last year.
15/02/09. ATHelite 5k - Chatelherault - an event that should see a lot of Harriers racing and helping at.
Grand Prix - Strathaven 10k
I am therefore throwing a wild card road race into the season. We will now add the EK 10k in to the Grand Prix, however you can only score points in the EK10k if you did not get an entry in the Strathaven 10k. If you have an entry to Strathaven, then you will not get points in the EK 10k. I am sure all the mathematicians are already considering the impact of this on their GP strategy! Hope this satisfies everyone.
Friday 17 October 2008
Lanarkshire Road Relay Teams
The men's and women's races start together at 1:45. Some of the team are meeting at the Sports Club to leave at 12:30 if you need a lift.
Alan
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Club Heart Rate Monitors
Colin and Genevieve will bring the HRM's up to the club on Thursday so please take one.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
LANARKSHIRE ROAD RELAYS
The lanarkshire road relays are this saturday 18th Oct
Could everyone who intends to run please let myself or Alan know at the club on thursday night or leave a comment on this blog
The race for senior and U/20 men and women starts at 1.45pm but please arrive no later than 1pm teams of 4 for men and 3 for women
Can i also remind everyone that we need at least 2 marshalls to be supplied
so if you cant run please come along and marshall so we can continue our participation in this event
Monday 13 October 2008
Lanarkshire Road Relay Championships
Malcolm
Sunday 12 October 2008
Brancumhall Training Monday
Saturday 11 October 2008
West District XC Relay - Irvine
Friday 10 October 2008
West District XC Relay Teams
The event is at Irvine Royal Academy as shown on this map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Irvine,+Royal+Academy&sll=55.624119,-4.664726&sspn=0.088782,0.307617&ie=UTF8&ll=55.635555,-4.669533&spn=0.044378,0.153809&z=13&iwloc=A
Please allow some extra time in case the roads are still flooded and let Russell or I know if you have to pull out or are going to be late.
Thursday 9 October 2008
Grand Prix Update #2
Women's Grand Prix: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNWEjkt38f0cA&hl=en_GB
Men's Grand Prix: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvMYhyDPRDL5Ug&hl=en_GB
McAndrew Results: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPs9nISSfMYKw&hl=en_GB
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvOsr2p_6fwIRg&hl=en_GB
Wednesday 8 October 2008
WEST DISTRICT XC RELAYS TEAM CONFIRMATION
Below is a list of those entered can you confirm by comment or at thursdays training if you are running or not so the teams can be selected
we have entered 5 male and 1 ladies team so there is an opertunity for male reserves to run
R Couper confirmed
M Buchanan
E Reid Confirmed
J Holmes
S Reilly Cant run
G Stewart confirmed
G Mullen confirmed
A Derrick
I Rae confirmed
S Gibson
D Herbertson
A Cullie
S Hill confirmed
S Waugh confirmed
K Beattie
S Phimister confirmed
G Lindsay
RESERVES
C Banks, S Begg, C Freeman, A Henderson, C Jarvie, P Kane, C MacDonald
J McBride, J McMonagle, B Rooney, R Shanks, C Steven, D Watt
F Maxwell confirmed
S Reid confirmed
M Goldsmith
RESERVES
A Crooks, M Cullie, C Brady, B Sloss
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Brampton Bus
Scottish Duathlon Championships
On a 'Baltic' & frosty early morning start line, Ben Ferguson was first off, making his debut appearance in this event. Ben took part in the novice sprint distance - a tricky 2 lap 5km Run, a 20km Bike & then another 5km run. Ben finished in 21st position overall & was 5th junior - all in all a sound performance in an event that takes some getting used to. Pace judgement, transitions & adhering to the various race regulations require practice in these events.
Next up was the main longer distance Championship race (10km Run, 40km Bike, 5km Run) with a high class field including a number of Pros & Elite athletes.
A great performance from in form Andy Buchanen saw two strong runs (including a 36 min 10k to start) & a good bike keep him up there with a 16th position finish in 2 hours 2 mins.
Colin Freeman bravely ignored the searing pain of tendonitis in his hip (yes I know - excuses - don't start!) to produce a 38 min 10k followed by solid performances on the bike & second run with an overall 32nd position in 2 hours 8mins. With a lot of very strong cyclists in the race us runners tend to do very well on foot but can get a bit 'whooped' on the bike, especially over the longer distances.
Genevieve Freeman battled round the same tough course completing in a sound 2hrs 30mins and was a respectable 10th female overall.
Well done to all who took part - its a tough event but, as always, hugely supported & a great atmosphere. Highly recommended!!
Photos may follow depending on what point in the race they were taken!!
Monday 6 October 2008
Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud!
Dawn Buchanan running in the Salamon Turbo X race in Mugdock Park on Saturday morning. 10 miles of mud, mud and yet again more mud! "It was ace and the best £20 I have ever spent… the whole way round the more mud I fell into the bigger the smile…in fact I think every long Sunday run should be like this".
Sunday 5 October 2008
Performance Award Scheme
We need the declaration form completed to summarise:
a) your 3 best times at 3 different distances (e.g. 5k, 10k, half marathon) obtained in the period 1st October 2007 to 30 September 2008.
and/or
b) your 3 age group or absolute personal bests at 3 different qualifying distances (e.g. 5k, 10k and half marathon) obtained in the period 1st October 2007 to 30 September 2008.
If your result was obtained at a regular Grand Prix race such as Brampton, then we don't need to see the official results as I already have them, however, if it is some other event, then we do need to see a print out of the results showing your time and those of the winners for comparison.
Speak to Scot or I at the club on Monday or Thursday if you need clarification of what is required.
Alan
British Masters XC Relay - Mansfield
Thursday 2 October 2008
McAndrew Road Relay Teams
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPoKTeEGIs9CA&hl=en_GB
The event starts at 3pm and registration/changing is at Jordanhill School, Chamberlain Road, Glasgow. Russell will be declaring the teams and collecting JOKERS! If anyone else, particularly ladies to keep Mandy company, would like to take part, then please get in touch with Russell or leave a comment on this posting.
Sunday 28 September 2008
British Masters XC Relay Teams
F35 Team
Frances Maxwell (18:28)
Sandra Reid (19:10)
Mary Goldsmith (19:25)
M40 Team
Davy Watt (14:04)
Alan Derrick (14:32)
Scot Hill (15:28)
Eddie Reid (15:47)
Alan Cullie (16:24)
George Stewart (17:00)
In both cases, our proposed reserves have evaportated, so we are in rather a shaky situation. As the Friday night hotel rooms are paid for and are non-refundable, it is vital that all those selected do participate.
Details of when we will depart on Friday afternoon will be decided later in the week.
The event venue is Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Directions from the North (M1) are as follows:
Leave at J29, take 2nd exit at roundabout on A617 to Mansfield, follow for approx 7 miles, from Town Centre leave on ring road signposted A60 Nottingham, after 1mile at a set of traffic lights turn left(sign posted Newark) onto Berry Hill Lane at mini roundabout turn right onto Litchfield Lane, Park is about 100yards on your left.
The W35 race starts at 12:30. The M40 race starts at 1:30.
Satellite image of race venue: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Berry+Hill+Park,+Mansfield&ie=UTF8&ll=53.129052,-1.176932&spn=0.006231,0.019226&t=h&z=16
Looks flat enough from above!!
MCANDREW ROAD RELAY RACE
Alan will pick the teams as usual after training on thursday night
please leave your name as a comment on this blog if you wish to run on saturday
or see myself or alan on monday or thursday at training
For those members that are new to the club this year may i ask that you seriously consider entering these events as the club has a long history in them and would like the whole club to enjoy the experience of this type of event.( all you need is an SA no )
Saturday 27 September 2008
Houston Results
Although the full, official results are not out yet, I have managed to gather the times for almost everyone. The men's times are here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPvJrlunTv2Wg&hl=en_GB
and the women's times here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNfS65OzQQlSQ&hl=en_GB
Frances Maxwell was again our fastest lady over the 2.7 mile leg (18:28) whilst Sandra Reid made a fine debut on this course in an official time of 19:10. Mary Goldsmith ran an extremely impressive pb of 19:25, her first time under 20 minutes on this course.
The club fielded two veteran teams (M40+) and one and a half mixed team (seniors, vets and a junior). Young Ewan Murray made his debut running in a senior event and appeared to run well although his time is not known. At the other end of the age spectrum, Davy Watt was surely the fastest veteran over 40 in the event with an excellent time of 14:04. Davy's performance launched the club's veteran "A" team (Davy Watt, Scot Hill, Alan Derrick and Eddie Reid) on their way to first veteran team, the club's first ever Vet Team victory in this event.
The club's B Vet Team (Jim Holmes, George Stewart, Alan Cullie and Gerry Mullen) were all very evenly matched, confirming the club's strength in depth in the veteran category (STOP PRESS - The official results show that the Calderglen Vets B team were second veteran team in the event. Well done!! Thanks to Scot for pointing this fact out).
Jamie McMonagle ran his best time for several years, confirming that he is on the way back. Also on the comeback trail, it was good to see Graham Allan return to the ranks of the Harriers after 18 months out with injury. David Herbertson set another huge pb whilst both Colin Banks and Russell Couper showed signs of improving form.
The Grand Prix positions after this first race are:
Men: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvMYhyDPRDL5Ug&hl=en_GB
Women: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNWEjkt38f0cA&hl=en_GB
Thursday 25 September 2008
Houston Relays
Please let Russell know if you are able to participate (about 2.25 miles per leg) or leave a comment (with your name) on this blog posting.
A reminder for all those who expressed an interest in the British Masters XC Relay championships, Houston is the trial for that, so please make sure you can attend Houston. The minibus and hotel are booked for Mansfield, so we need to guarantee that we have full men and ladies teams.
Sunday 21 September 2008
The Two Ferries 10 mile(...and a bit)
The annual Two Ferries Road Race attracted a fair number of the Harriers north to Trislaig, near Fort William. The 10.8 mile run, takes in the coast of Loch Linnhe, finishing at Corran, but this did not make it a flat course, as it had some steep climbs. The group of runners got the ferry across to Corran on Saturday morning where they were bussed up to Trislaig for the start of the race. Drizzle threatened heavy rains but it went away leaving perfect racing conditions.
Fourth overall and 1st vet (40+) was Scot Hill in 67:10 followed by Eddie Reid in 69:40 who finished 7th overall. Graham Lindsay stormed through the finish line in 75:40 while Frances Maxwell sped round in 78:09 taking the second female vet prize. Not far behind was George Ferguson in an impressive 80:30 while Sandra Reid rounded off the line up in 82:24. After the race some of the runners went for a paddle in the nearby loch but Eddie was the only one brave enough to go for a swim in what must have been freezing cold waters.
Now most athletes tend to rest the day after a hard race, but not Calderglen Harriers! On the Sunday, they proved their endurance once more by climbing ... Ben Nevis. Tired legs did not not stop the runners from taking on this mountain on which Irene Hill and Caroline Lindsay, who supported them the day before, joined them on the climb.
Well Done!!!
Thursday 18 September 2008
City of Stirling 2K Fun Run
Well done Emma!
Tuesday 16 September 2008
XC RELAYS
Im now taking names for the west district xc relay to be held in IRVINE at the Royal Acadamy on 11th Oct. The cost of this race is £3.50 per head. Due to the pre entry nature of this i need names by 24th Sept so if you want entered please let me know at the club or by phone or leave a comment on this Blog
Im also taking names for the national xc relay to be held in CUMBERNAULD on the 25th Oct
The cost of this race is £4.00 per head. Again due to pre entry i need names by 8th Oct by the above methods
IF YOU LEAVE A COMMENT ON THE BLOG PLEASE STATE WHICH RACE OR RACES YOU WANT ENTERED FOR
Russell
Sunday 14 September 2008
TTC08 in Pictures
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/gallery/TTC_2008/TTC08All.html
Friday 12 September 2008
Marathon Man
Thursday 11 September 2008
Langlands Paths' Survey
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/Langlands Public Path User Survey _off site_ Approved Final Version.pdf
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/langlands paths.pdf
(note, on the map there is a section of path highlighted in orange between the existing Sainsbury building and the new building they have just built. So I am not sure if this is the correct map or the one that relates to the building work they did last year).
"All, The trail race route could be in danger. The council have sold the land around Langlands to an undisclosed buyer and a study is being carried out into usage of the paths. Reading between the lines, the paths will be built over unless enough objections are received. User survey forms have to be in by the 16th September.
Please can you fill out the attached form and post it to:
Freepost RRHK-TRHA-CCAL
c/o PPS Group, Sainsbury’s
10 Alva Street
EDINBURGH EH2 4QG
as soon as possible.
Alan, can you add the form to the blog.
Thanks,
Jim.
From: maureenpotter
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:06 PM
To: Kirsten Robb
Subject: langlands paths
Hello everyone,
Please find attached the map which should have been with the electronic surveys which I sent out yesterday. Please return them to:- Freepost RRHK-TRHA-CCAL, c/o PPS Group, Sainsbury’s, 10 Alva Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4QG as soon as possible. The closing date is 16th September and if we want to keep the paths then we need to let them know that. Thanks again, Maureen"
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Glasgow Half Marathon/10K
First Harrier home was Andy Buchanan(1:25:59?), followed by Jim Holmes with an excellent time of 1:33:58. Colin Banks was next to cross the line with a first rate run, finishing in 1:39:35 and David Searil produced a great time of 1:45:48. Claire Brady also finished in a great PB of 1:50:44.
A few of the runners from the Tuesday Night section also took part in the half marathon, with some spectacular times. Mhari Steven ran an amazing 1:53:39 closely followed by Caroline Dewar (1:54:21). Angela Rae completed the Harriers' line up in 2:48:21.
In the 10K earlier on in the day, Jean McMonagle also took part in her first 10k finishing in 1hr 17 mins 3 secs raising over £150 for cancer research!!
Anyone who I haven't mentioned can leave a comment and I will update this post!!
Tuesday 9 September 2008
Round Cumbrae 10 (and a quarter) Mile Road Race
Great Scottish Junior Run- 3K
First to cross the line was Ewan Murray, who finished 18th overall in a time of 10:33. Next to finish was Ross Barrie in 12:30 while Ian Rae ran a great time of 13:04. David McMonagle finished in a fantastic PB of 14:26 but Alistair Crawford was not too far behind completing the course in 14:37. Drew Gordon flew round the course in a fast 14 minutes 58 seconds.Paul McMonagle ran his debut race in an impressive 15:37 while Emma Phimister took it all in her stride finishing in 18:35. And not forgetting Mark Rae, who'll be delighted with his time of 21 minutes and 34 seconds as will Matthew Cheales who finished in 22:23.
Well done to everyone who took part!!!
Sunday 7 September 2008
TTC-errific!
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/gallery/TTC2008/TTC08index.html
Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback of those that participated, we just have to do another one. We already have a growing list of names for next year which will take place on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2009. Make sure you get your name on that list too!
Glasgow 10k
Thursday 4 September 2008
Auldhouse Time Trial September Results
Full results here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPphZsIOTy8HA&hl=en_GB#
Monday 1 September 2008
Auldhouse 5k Time Trial Season 1 Finale!
All previous times are here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPphZsIOTy8HA&hl=en_GB
Remember, the time recorded here can count towards your 5k PB for the club's performance award scheme.
Sunday 31 August 2008
Brampton 2008
http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/Brampton2008Entry.pdf
Please complete the form and hand it to Chas or Russell together with a cheque (or cash) for £20 made out to Calderglen Harriers. This covers the race entry (we get a 10% group discount if we submit them all together) and the bus. We will stop for dinner in Moffat on the way back and then return to the Sports Club. Travelling supporters are very welcome (£11.50 for the bus). Contact Chas or Russell for further details.
Harrier Sets PB against Beijing Olympian!
Paisley 10K
A course best for Jamie McMonagle also meant his fastest 10K time in 5 years. Crossing the line in 36 minutes and 22 seconds, Jamie finished in 26th position in a field of over 600.
A good finish to the month for both Harriers.
Tuesday 26 August 2008
August Races
On the 23rd of August, Scot Hill made the perilous journey to Rothesay, to compete in the Bute 10K, just one of the events involved in the Bute Highland Games. The strong winds made good times difficult, but he still managed to finish in a time 38:59.
On the same day as the Bute 10K, a number of Harriers turned out for the St. Andrew's Hospice 10K. First Harrier over the line was Stephen Phimister in a superb time of 40:20. It won't be long until he breaks that 40 minute barrier. David Tait was not far behind in 41:34. Next to finish was William Bell, who'll be delighted with his time of 46:19 as will John McBride who ran an excellent 47:30 and not forgetting Richard Lawton who completed the tough course in 50 minutes and 50 seconds.
On the 24th, Kenny Davidson who recenty moved to Peebles, took part in his first race in a Moorfoot Runners vest, the Teviotdale 10K. Windy conditions made running difficult over this two lap course but he ran a time of 39.29, which is a great time for someone who hasn't raced in months.
Well done to all who raced in the last month and good luck to those who will race in months to come.