It was a typically cold and windy day today in EK for the prestigious National Junior Road Race Championships. A compact course starting from the John Wright track twisted its way between the Whitemoss, Birniehill and Murray roundabouts and back again, all on pavements.
Calderglen Harriers were well represented across the age groups. Star performer was Ewan Murray, finishing 16th in the U15 Boys 4.5km race in a time of 15:54. This was particularly impressive as Ewan had competed the day before in the Scottish Boys Brigade championships (3000m), finishing second. Very well done to Ewan. In the same U15 boys race, Richard Campbell finished in 17:48. Amie Mulholland was the sole Harrier in the U13 girls 3km race, finishing in 13:52 and Emma Campbell represented the Harriers in the U15 girls 4.5km race (20:56). Alistair Crawford, Ross Paterson and Andrew Ritchie pulled each other through the U13 boys race (3km), finishing in 13:45, 13:57 and 16:16 respectively. The last race in the programme was the 7.5km U20 mens race in which Stephen Reilly and Ben Ferguson (see photo)tracked each other closely over the two lap course. Ben eventually edged away in the final 1km to record a time of 27:12, followed by Stephen in a time of 27:32, finishing in 22nd and 23rd places respectively.
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Well done to all the young athletes taking part. I only wish more of them would turn up for races ! Also worth noting in the Under 13 Boys race Greg Mulholland and Andrew Ritchie , both recently turning 11 years old, were taking part in their firtst race for the club and would have been two of the youngest runners in the race.
Looks like Greg is the missing name on the official results 42nd place in 11 minutes and 52 seconds.
Thanks to all who help marshal on the course. It was a great team effort from Calderglen which was recognised by the organisers. Thanks again.
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