Stephen Phimister and David Herbertson took the challenge of the Tour of Clydeside this year with its tough schedule of four races in five nights. Judging what pace to run in each race is essential if you are to manage to complete the series.
The Kilbarchan Klassic on Monday was a 5.4 mile trail race which saw the weeks only rain, a brief squall halfway through the race which did nothing to slow up race winner Chris Upson (Westerlands) who finished in 30 mins 29. Our Stephen came home in 35:25 with David on 36:19. On to the canal race at Clydebank on Tuesday night for a 4.8 miles race won by Chris Devenney of Kilbarchan AAC in 26:18. Stephen came home 15th on 30:24 with David 18th in 31:20.
Wednesday’s rest night was gratefully received before moving on to Dawsholm Park for a “multi-terrain” trail type race of 5km including three laps with some severe hill climbing going on. Entitled the Garscube Gallop it was won by Chris Devenney again in 18 mins 10. “Phimi” finished this race in 19th with 21:19 followed home by “Herbie” at 27th in a time of 22:15.
Our intrepid duo moved on to the final race last night (Friday) – the Bellahouston Belter (2 laps in and around Pollock park, just over 10k) – to finish the tour taking their now heavy legs with them. Won by Daniel Bradford of Glasgow University Hare & Hounds, this race had almost 100 entrants. Stephen came home in 41:18 with David Herbertson stopping the clock on 42:26.
A total time of 2hrs 8mins and 26 seconds gave Stephen 11th place overall in the tour with David 15th recording 2hrs 12mins and 20 seconds.
Hard work though it is both recommend the event next year as the variety of events and intensive work required is a great boost to the training – even if its murder on the legs…
Well done to Herbie and Phimi for maintaining excellent form throughout this tough event and thanks to David for the report.
Alan
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