Calderglen Harriers enjoyed yet another day at the Donkey Brae 7 mile race on Sunday. The event was part of the Aberdour Festival which added to the atmosphere at the start and finish line, with plenty of stalls to wander around before the start of the race. The warm summer weather provided perfect conditions for the Harriers' sun bathers Irene Hill, Caroline Lindsay and Alison Searil, who occasionally put some effort into clapping and cheering in between sipping their Pimm’s. The weather though was too hot for the runners who suffered in the blistering heat, making PB’s difficult on an already tough course with several large hills. This showed as the runners crossed the finish line, and they all were suffering from dehydration, although there were multiple water stations lined up around the course. The first Harrier to cross was the ever improving Stuart Gibson in a time of 40 minutes and 11 seconds. To add to this achievement Stuart also took second prize. Next to cross the line, collecting the prize for third veteran was Scot Hill in a PB of 44:05 followed by 17 year old Stephen Reilly with another PB of 44:43. Eddie Reid also ran an excellent time of 45:27.A newcomer to the course, Graham Lindsay’s performance was first rate, finishing in 50 minutes and 48 seconds. Colin Banks debut to the course produced great time of 55:25 while Sandra Reid enjoyed a great time of 57:39. Claire Brady in one of her first runs for the Harriers produced a time of 59:16 and not forgetting the ever present David Searil who finished in 60:49. To keep with tradition, the day was capped off with a swim in the nearby Silver Sands Beach (see picture above)...... Report by Stephen Reilly.
Monday, 28 July 2008
Donkey Brae 7 Mile Multi-Terrain Race
Calderglen Harriers enjoyed yet another day at the Donkey Brae 7 mile race on Sunday. The event was part of the Aberdour Festival which added to the atmosphere at the start and finish line, with plenty of stalls to wander around before the start of the race. The warm summer weather provided perfect conditions for the Harriers' sun bathers Irene Hill, Caroline Lindsay and Alison Searil, who occasionally put some effort into clapping and cheering in between sipping their Pimm’s. The weather though was too hot for the runners who suffered in the blistering heat, making PB’s difficult on an already tough course with several large hills. This showed as the runners crossed the finish line, and they all were suffering from dehydration, although there were multiple water stations lined up around the course. The first Harrier to cross was the ever improving Stuart Gibson in a time of 40 minutes and 11 seconds. To add to this achievement Stuart also took second prize. Next to cross the line, collecting the prize for third veteran was Scot Hill in a PB of 44:05 followed by 17 year old Stephen Reilly with another PB of 44:43. Eddie Reid also ran an excellent time of 45:27.A newcomer to the course, Graham Lindsay’s performance was first rate, finishing in 50 minutes and 48 seconds. Colin Banks debut to the course produced great time of 55:25 while Sandra Reid enjoyed a great time of 57:39. Claire Brady in one of her first runs for the Harriers produced a time of 59:16 and not forgetting the ever present David Searil who finished in 60:49. To keep with tradition, the day was capped off with a swim in the nearby Silver Sands Beach (see picture above)...... Report by Stephen Reilly.
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