The Monklands Half Marathon was held on Sunday on an unpredicted good weather day. This was pleasant for the spectators but not so pleasant for the 120 or so who started the race.
Calderglen Harriers had 3 runners in the field. Andy Buchanan finishing in an impressive 2nd place in 1 hour 21 mins 14 secs, wearing new shoes only borrowed from a trusting retailer (although later paid for from the well earned prize money.) Gerry McParland finished 6th overall in 1 hour 24mins 57 secs and Ian Hughes was 10th in 1hour 27mins 11 secs on his return to running after injury forced him to defer his entry to the London Marathon to 2010 (where he assures us he will break 2.45).
As usual the event was well organised and although the course has its limitations (1x3 mile lap and 2x5 mile laps) and is certainly not flat, the race is very good value for the entry fee.
Thanks to Gerry for the race report and to Colin for the alternative race report (see the comments).
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The Monklands Half Marathon was held on Sunday on an unpredicted good weather day. This was pleasant for the spectators but not so pleasant for the 120 or so who started the race. Calderglen Harriers had 3 runners in the field.Andy Buchanan finishing in an impressive 2nd place in 1 hour 21 mins 14 secs, wearing new shoes only borrowed from a trusting retailer (although later paid for from the well earnd prize money.) Gerry McParland finished 6th overall in 1 hour 24mins 57 secs and Ian Hughes was 10th in 1hour 27mins 11 secs on his return to running after injury forced him to defer his entry to the London Marathon to 2010 (where he assures us he will break 2.45)
As usual the event was well organised and although the course has its limitations (1x3 mile lap and 2x5 mile laps) and is certainly not flat, the race is very good value for the entry fee.
I was there with the mobile shop watching this wonderful spectacle.
A few of the usual suspects missing this year due to the Deaf Blind 10k the day before. Andy B looked to be in with a good chance so I let him off with lifting a new pair of racers off the stall knowing he might win cash. (He doesn't have any otherwise).
Wee Rab Gilroy won in 1.14ish with a huge lead. Andy ran a good race & picked off a shettleston guy to come in 2nd & pick up the cash to pay for the shoes. A solid race from Gerry, bang on prediction & also from Ian given he is carrying a niggly knee. Not the easiest course this so well done guys.
First team - yee haa!!!
Colin
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