Kilmarnock 10k

An alternative sporting event on TV on Wednesday evening diminished the field somewhat but, with a team of 10 and a vocal travelling support, Calderglen were still the best represented club in the field of 82 for the annual Kilmarnock 10k. The long uphill start into a breeze encouraged a cautious start from all but this seemed to be the most efficient way to run the race as many fast times were achieved. (Photo:- Colin Freeman and Stephen Reilly "enjoying" the 3km uphill start! Looks downhill to me though....)

Despite a gruelling 4 days which included a 112 mile, 7-hour cycle race on the Sunday and a tough 7-mile session round Chatelherault on Monday evening, Andy Buchanan was first Harrier home in a new pb of 36:48 in 10th place overall. Colin Freeman was close behind (37:08) with the returning to form Jamie McMonagle next (37:34). Stephen Reilly won the prize for first Junior in a new pb of 37:54. This was despite stopping briefly at half way with a severe stich. Grand Prix leader Kenny Davidson was pleased to break 40 again with a time of 39:41. Eddie Reid made a cautious return from injury with a time of 40:15, chased by Stuart Waugh (41:19) who was disappointed with his form.

The Calderglen ladies collected a full house of prizes. Frances Maxwell was first F35 in a time of 45:13 and extended her Grand Prix lead. Sandra Reid ran her second 10k in 5 days and set a new pb of 49:05 closely followed by Mary Goldsmith (49:11) who continued her tradition of winning prizes at this race by taking first F45. The three ladies together won the first team prize.

Well done to all!