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Wednesday 31 March 2010
Young Athletes Training - Easter Holidays
Sunday 28 March 2010
NATIONAL 6 + 4 STAGE RELAY
R Couper, A Derrick, D Watt, D Herbertson, J Holmes, B McDougall, C Steven, S Waugh, E Reid, C McDougall, C Freeman, M Duthie, B Matthew, C Banks, S Hill, S Reilly, D Wardrope, G Lindsay, A Henderson, J McMonagle
reserves
G Mullen, G Allan, A Cullie, B Ferguson, I Hughes, C Jarvie, R Lawton, J McBride, I McKenzie, S Phimister, I Rae, R Shanks, G Stewart
LADIES
F Maxwell, M Goldsmith
reserves
G Freeman, C Brady, A Crooks
Grangemouth 10k Race Report
Saturday 27 March 2010
Nigel Barge Memorial Road Race
Thanks to Richard Lawton for the following race report:
As other Harriers are preparing for tomorrow’s Grangemouth 10K, I decided to continue to do the Maryhill Harriers annual 10K memorial race which had been postponed from early January due to snow.
The course is a 2 lap route with a tough uphill start but at the top of the hill the Maryhill Harriers got the big gate open so unlike the Glasgow University Road Race there was no small gate for all the runners to get through. This allowed a smoother running experience for the 160 runners in attendance. The route took you down towards the canal, turn left and run parallel to the canal, then left again and head back to Maryhill Road and into the science park before doing a second lap.
It was a windy Saturday afternoon with slight rain but provided good running conditions. With a fast first lap I developed a stitch which caused me to walk for 10 metres after the 5K mark then run for 100 metres then stop again. I re-gained my performance and from the 7K mark I began to re-gain what was left of obtaining a half decent time (for me), achieving a fast last 1K. I managed to produce a time of 49:57, 106th. I admit not the best time but you win some you lose some and there is always next time.
Good luck for everyone who is running in Grangemouth tomorrow.
Richard
Friday 26 March 2010
Grangemouth 10k Arrangements
- Pre-entry only, so if you haven't registered already, you have missed it.
- If you need a lift, then be at the Sports Club ready to leave at 10:30.
- Timing Chip/ Number Pick Up closes at 11:30.
- Race starts at 12:30.
****Important Announcement****
This year we are pleased to welcome 14 Trainee Therapists from the sumo, Falkirk Massage School. This group will give a 10 to 15 min massage to runners after the race in the Indoor Centre at Grangemouth Stadium. This will be free, however donations to Strathcarron Hospice will be appreciated.
The purpose of a massage after a sporting event is to aid the athlete to recover from the activity. This is achieved by reducing post-exercise soreness, re-establishing full range of motion and enhancing blood flow to tight muscles.
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Performance Standards Update
Ednburgh Marathon
Malcolm
Monday 22 March 2010
John O' Groats to Lands End
http://www.justgiving.com/
I know he’d appreciate any extra support anyone could give him no matter how small.
Dawn
Alloa Half Marathon and Clydebank 5k
Five Harriers ran in the Alloa Half Marathon today and there were excellent performances all round. With an early start and more or less perfect conditions, Gerry McParland was first Harrier home in 1hr 23mins 39secs followed closely by Eddie Reid in 1hr 23mins 47secs (Pb by 3mins 15secs, so well on track for the marathon in a few weeks). Next was Ian Hughes in a time of 1hr 25mins 51secs, Jim Holmes in a time of 1hr 33mins 47secs and John McBride in a time of 1hr 44mins 12secs.
Thought I’d also give Blair a mention as he ran his first race yesterday as a Harrier in 2 ½ years at Clydebank 5K in a time of around 16mins 35secs (official time to follow).
Thanks to Eddie for the report. Gerry (M40) and Eddie (M45) both achieved half marathon Bronze performance standards with those times whilst Blair achieved a 5k M35 Gold performance standard (subject to confirmation of official time). Well done to all.
Alan
Grangemouth 10k Entry Deadline Extended
Monday 15 March 2010
National Young Athletes Road Race Championships
Under 13 Girls 2500 metres 12 noon - Amie Mulholland , Megan Brady
Under 13 Boys 2500 metres 12.15 pm - Alistair Crawford, Craig Ferguson, Andrew Mcgurk,PaulMcMonagle, Paul Mullen, Greig Mulholland, Andrew Reid
Under 15 Girls 4000 meters 12.35 pm - Emma Campbell
Under 15 Boys 4000 metres 12.50 pm - Ross Paterson, Ian Rae, Stuart Hill
Under 17 Men 5000 metres 13.35 pm - Richard Campbell
Those listed in bold should update their Scottish Athletics membership in time for Sunday's event by telephoning 0131 476 7330.
Please arrive at Rouken Glen Park in plenty of time for each race as it is expected to be busy.
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Trossachs Training Camp 2010
The time has come......
Now in its 4th year, this training camp will provide runners of all levels with the opportunity to escape from the usual routine and experience a weekend devoted entirely to running.
The training camp is open to a maximum of 32 runners which includes a number of places reserved for non-members of Calderglen Harriers. Under the expert guidance of UK Athletics qualified coaches, the weekend will consist of a number of coaching sessions (both running and classroom based) over the Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning and will take advantage of the picturesque trails by Loch Venacher and the nearby Trossachs area.
The dates for your diary are from the afternoon of Friday 17th September to around lunchtime on Sunday 19th September 2010. As always we will be based at the Trossachs Backpackers Hostel near Callander in Perthshire.
Deposits of £20 required to secure your place.
The cost of the weekend will be approximately £50 per person. This includes:
• Two nights (Fri/Sat) dormitory accommodation in the hostel
• Breakfast (Sat/Sun), lunch (Sat/Sun) and dinner (Fri/Sat)
• Technical T-shirt souvenir
• Full coaching program
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Calderglen Harriers’. Completed forms can be sent to me (Genevieve) at;
ATHelite
58 Cadzow St
Hamilton
ML3 6DS
Please be aware that the actual cost of the weekend has yet to be confirmed but will be around the fifty pound mark.
We fully expect this wonderful weekend to fill up quickly so don't miss out and get your deposit in quickly.