Genevieve has kindly offered to look in to organising a Christmas Dinner/Party night for the Harriers; the suggested evening is Saturday 13th December. This being the night before the Christmas Handicap, it provides a ready made opportunity to improve your handicap, either directly or indirectly.
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!
Friday 31 October 2008
Thursday 30 October 2008
Club Jackets and T-Shirts
As we have a steady stream of new members or maybe you missed out last time around, Eddie is going to place an order for a batch of new club jackets and T-shirts. The jackets will be the black, Ron Hill variety with Calderglen Harriers on the back and the Harriers and EKGTA logo on the front. The exact cost will depend on the numbers we order but for guidance, last time around they cost £25.
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!
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
A bit of an experimental shuffle of the packs for the team selection this time. See this link for the 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.
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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.
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Tuesday 28 October 2008
Have a spin
Mandy Cullie is holding a spin class to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. It is this Sunday, 2nd November, either 4-5pm, 5-6pm, 6-7pm at Blantyre Leisure Centre. Perfect way to loosen off your legs after the Scally. It's themed London to Paris with Mandy as your tour guide. Voluntary donations made on the night will be very much appreciated. To book your bike either call 01698 727800 directly or email Mandy and let her know what time you want to take part.
Allan Scally Road Relay
The next Grand Prix race is the Allan Scally Road Relay at Bannerman High School, Baillieston this Saturday 1st November, 2pm start. The relay consists of 4 x 4.8 mile legs for the men and 3 x 4.8 miles for the ladies.
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
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
Note that due to a late call off, the teams have changed this morning.
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
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)
HARRIERS
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,
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
The annual Christmas handicap will be run on Sunday the 14th December commencing at 1:30pm. For those new to the club, the route is centred round the club house. Fancy dress is compulsory and the more imaginative outfits will be looked on favourable by the handicap committee. All contestants are encouraged to bring a gift (approx £3 -£5) which are exchanged at the prize giving. This is a family occasion with all ages catered for. Bring everyone along for a great afternoon and a welcome relief from the Christmas shops.
Malcolm
Malcolm
Harriers AGM
The Harriers AGM will take place on Monday 24th November 2008. There will be a short early run that evening with the meeting starting at 8pm. If you wish to bring up any motions at the meeting please forward them to me in writing by Monday 17th November. A full turn out of member is expected as we need to make important decisions regarding the running and direction of the club. Any apologies should be forwarded to myself.
Malcolm
Malcolm
Lanarkshire Road Relay Results
Yes, believe it! Calderglen women's team had a "Fruitful" afternoon at the Lanarkshire Road Relays at Drumpellier Park on Saturday, running to a strong second place and a silver championship medal. A change to the usual running order seemed to bring the best out of everyone with Mary Goldsmith taking the club to 3rd place on the first leg (17:36), Sandra Reid moving the club on to 2nd place (17:23) before Frances Maxwell (17:03) took about 80 seconds out of the leaders (Cambuslang) but couldn't quite catch them.
The men were well represented with 3 and half teams out. Just back from his holidays, Jamie McMonagle (8th in 14:30) was on the A team first leg but struggled to hold off the in form Scot Hill (6th 14:23) who was first leg for the B team. Thereafter, Davy Watt restored the normal team order (4th 13:27), handing over well clear to Alan Derrick (4th 13:37). Although Stuart Gibson (13:15) pulled back a minute on 3rd place, the gap was just too big and 4th was the finishing position behind Shettleston, Cambuslang and Law. The B team finished 9th - S Hill (14:23), Alan Cullie (15:54), George Stewart (15:39) and Eddie Reid (15:03). Many of the members of the C team are challenging to move up a team, such is the strength in depth. Ian Rae was first off (16:03), then David Herbertson (15:31), Jim Holmes (15:43) and Graham Allan (18:07), finishing 12th. Finally, a rare appearance by Colin Jarvie (17:25) and a reasonably happy Russell Couper (20:09) rounded off the Harriers' representation.
Full results here: http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/LAAARoadRelaysChampionships2008.pdf
Club men's results here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNsj-CeDWzbHQ
Club women's results here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNRfsS-MGPhPQ
You can access the updated Grand Prix positions via the usual menus on the left.
Grand Prix Race List
Follow this link for the next batch of confirmed Grand Prix races:
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.
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
Before the start of this Grand Prix season and in response to some requests for more local races in the Grand Prix, I had verbally suggested that the Strathaven 10k be added, facilitated by the fact that it is now no longer the same weekend as Brampton. Some of the Harriers (10, I believe) have now entered the Strathaven 10k but the race entries are now closed and a long reserve list has been created. On the basis of Harriers race participation so far this season, I reckon we would have had at least 20 Harriers wishing to do this race. It may be that we can get a few more in via the reserve list but it is unlikely that everyone will get a place. One of the main purposes of the GP is to get everyone out racing, so in this case where the race entries are closed so far ahead of the race date, a solution had to be found.
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.
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 teams for the Lanarkshire Road Relay at Drumpellier Park (registration at the Visitor Centre) are here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNy_pYgISyBIg
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
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
Five of the six club heart rate monitors are available for signing out at the moment. If you are participating in the relays regularly or just as a one off, it may be good to borrow one of the club's heart rate monitors (free of charge). The relays are short sharp races during which you may well work up to your maximum heart rate. You may not be aware of how high your heart rate can go without running with one of these!!!! Your team mates may be at risk of you not running to your full potential!!!!
Colin and Genevieve will bring the HRM's up to the club on Thursday so please take one.
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
HARRIERS
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
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
The Lanarkshire Road Relay Championships take place this Saturday 18th October. Anyone who is not intending to run, can they please assist the organisers at the event. This will ensure a great day out for all and will demonstrate our commitment to this organisation. I will be at the club on Monday & Thursday but if you can’t make it to the club please e-mail me or give me a call.
Malcolm
Malcolm
Sunday 12 October 2008
Brancumhall Training Monday
A reminder that cross-country training at Brancumhall begins on Monday 13th October and fortnightly there after. Please bring your normal training shoes to the club for the run out to Brancumhall and your off-road shoes or spikes if you have them. The course is around the perimeter of grass football pitches and hence is also OK for normal trainers.
Saturday 11 October 2008
West District XC Relay - Irvine
On Friday Ayrshire was flooded but by the time of the West District XC Relay at Irvine Royal Academy on Saturday, the course was flooded with warm sunshine. "Fresh" from the British Masters XC Relay the previous weekend, Frances Maxwell once again led the ladies off completing the 4km course in 17:34 to hand over to Sandra Reid. Sandra was suffering from the club cold and, were it not for the warm sunshine, should probably not have run. However her time of 18:28 was even more competitive than the previous week.The men fielded 4 teams of 4. Stuart Gibson was the star performer with a top 10 finish on the first leg in a time of 13:24. Stuart handed over to his somewhat older team mates who then battled to maintain position. Alan Derrick (14:10), Scot Hill (14:51) and Eddie Reid (15:08) completed the A team which finished 15th. The depth of competition in Calderglen's B and C teams was immense with only seconds separating many of the members. In the B team, George Stewart led off (16:04), handing over to Alan Cullie (15:40). Then Stephen Phimister demonstrated how much he has improved in the last year with the impressive time of 15:37 before handing on to Stuart Waugh making his relay season debut in a time of 16:39, bringing the team home 34th. David Herbertson led off the C team, chasing B team leader George Stewart in a time of 16:09. Unbelievably Jim Holmes and Gerry Mullen recorded identical times of 16:16 on the second and third legs. Graeme Lindsay rounded out the team with a time of 16:43 finishing 36th. The D team was a mixture of regulars and comeback "kids". Ian Rae, still recovering from injuries sustained in his last race (95 miles) found the 2.5 mile leg less painful, finishing in 16:38. Kenny Beattie was not far behind with a time of 16:43, handing on to the steadily improving Russell Couper (20:16). Finally, Malcolm Buchanan had his first race outing since knee surgery and was glad to be part of it again, finishing in 20:53. Note that all times are official times.
Frances Maxwell now takes the lead in the women's grand prix and David Herbertson now takes the lead in the men's event.
Women's Grand Prix http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvNWEjkt38f0cA&hl=en_GB
Friday 10 October 2008
West District XC Relay Teams
We have had a fantastic response from the club and are able to field one women's team (almost) and 4 and a bit men's teams. The teams are: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPUehgI8syVdw
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.
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
The McAndrew official results have now been published allowing both the men's and lady's Grand Prix results to be updated. New leaders in both competitions but its all set to change again this weekend with neither Jamie nor Mandy able to compete in the West District XC Relays.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
HARRIERS
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
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
The bus for the Brampton to Carlisle Road Race on Saturday 15 November is now full. If there is anyone who has to pull out of the trip could they please let Chas or Russell know as soon as possible. A reserve list is now in place.
Scottish Duathlon Championships
Four members from the Harriers up & coming 'Multi-sport' division headed north to Stirling on Sunday for the Scottish Duathlon Championships. This is the last big race of the season & a big finale to the busy Triathlon & Duathlon calendar over the summer.
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!!
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".
We should hear no more complaints of Brancumhall cross country training being too mucky! Speaking of which, Brancumhall cross country training starts on Monday 13th October. Bring your normal road shoes and your preferred XC shoe to the club as usual. Your XC shoes will be transported to the venue by car from where the reps will commence around the perimeter of the well manicured football pitches.
Sunday 5 October 2008
Performance Award Scheme
Please remember to submit the "Declaration Form" (http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/perfawardforms.html) for the performance award scheme before Friday 10th October. This is to allow time for the medals to be engraved before the presentation at the Club Dance. Full details are available on the "Performance Award Scheme" menu to the left of this screen.
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
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
On Friday evening, the Harriers made the long drive south to Mansfield for their first "away" foray into a British Masters championship event. By Saturday, the biting cold and windy conditions made it seem like a home event but thankfully the forecasts of heavy rain came to nothing.
The women's W35 team were in action first, each runner completing 2 x 2km laps of the compact park and woodland course. Frances Maxwell took the first leg (17:44), battling not only with the other W35 competitors but also the W45, W55, M60 and M70 teams. The battle continued all the way to the line (photo top right) where Sandra Reid took up the challenge on leg 2. Sandra had a tussle with the runner from Wolds Vetarans (B24) for much of her leg, finishing in 18:47. Mary Goldsmith was on the anchor leg, having to make more of a 4km solo effort to consolidate the team's postion. Mary's time of 19:28 kept the team in an excellent 7th position out of the 14 teams competing in the W35 category, a fantastic result given that they were competing at the top end of their age group. Next year, they move up an age group and can surely be in the medals. The top three teams were Ilkley Harriers (47:52), Redhill Road Runners (48:08) and Dulwich Runners "A" (48:18) with Calderglen 7th (55:59).
Race 2 included the men's M40 event, a 6-stage relay, with each runner again completing 2 x 2km laps. Few people can handle a fast start as well as Davy Watt but even
Davy struggled with the depth of talent on that first leg. On his first lap Davy (photo right) maintained a strong top 6 position, with a time well below 7 minutes but had to give in to the relentless pace on lap 2, finishing in 14:07 in 9th position. This was to be the team's highest position, although it was only a gradual slide backwards as the race progressed. Scot Hill was next up running strongly to finish in 15:21 before handing over to an under pressure George Stewart. George did well to hold his place for the first lap but slipped back a bit on the second lap, finishing in 16:46. By now the field was quite spread out, so Eddie Reid had a more or less solo run around in 15:29 on the 4th leg. Alan Cullie took on the 5th leg but by now the leading team from Herne Hill Harriers had made up a full 2km lap on the Harriers and it became very difficult to work out places. Alan finished in 16:14, handing over to Alan Derrick, who once again, after only one race back after a 6 month lay off from racing had picked up the office throat infection and was far from energetic. Alan staggered round in 15:08, seeing only one other runner on the same lap towards the end of his stint but all the same making up that one place to give the club a finishing position of 15th out of 22 M40 teams. The top three teams were Herne Hill Harriers (1:23:28), Sunderland Harriers (1:25:10) and Tipton Harriers "A" (1:25:37) with Calderglen 15th (1:33:05).
Davy struggled with the depth of talent on that first leg. On his first lap Davy (photo right) maintained a strong top 6 position, with a time well below 7 minutes but had to give in to the relentless pace on lap 2, finishing in 14:07 in 9th position. This was to be the team's highest position, although it was only a gradual slide backwards as the race progressed. Scot Hill was next up running strongly to finish in 15:21 before handing over to an under pressure George Stewart. George did well to hold his place for the first lap but slipped back a bit on the second lap, finishing in 16:46. By now the field was quite spread out, so Eddie Reid had a more or less solo run around in 15:29 on the 4th leg. Alan Cullie took on the 5th leg but by now the leading team from Herne Hill Harriers had made up a full 2km lap on the Harriers and it became very difficult to work out places. Alan finished in 16:14, handing over to Alan Derrick, who once again, after only one race back after a 6 month lay off from racing had picked up the office throat infection and was far from energetic. Alan staggered round in 15:08, seeing only one other runner on the same lap towards the end of his stint but all the same making up that one place to give the club a finishing position of 15th out of 22 M40 teams. The top three teams were Herne Hill Harriers (1:23:28), Sunderland Harriers (1:25:10) and Tipton Harriers "A" (1:25:37) with Calderglen 15th (1:33:05).In both events, Calderglen were the only Scottish club participating and their presence was greatly appreciated by the organising club, Mansfield AC. Thanks to all the Harriers who gave up their time to take part so enthusiastically in both the event and the preceding team trial and to the club and the club sponsor, EKGTA Ltd, who made it financially viable for the teams to participate.
Full provisional results are here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPLx4_tRM6PbQ&hl=en_GB
Some more photos here (more to come): http://www.calderglenharriers.org.uk/gallery/Mansfield08/Mansfield08.html
Thursday 2 October 2008
McAndrew Road Relay Teams
The teams for this Saturday's McAndrew Road Relays are here:
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.
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.
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