Rouken Glen 10k Report

Only a few missing from the team photo (David Searil and Stuart Waugh)

Photos Added Monday
Today was the 19th running of the Rouken Glen 10k, an event that Calderglen Harriers have supported for most if not all of these 19 years. The conditions were cool and windy; as if the long hill did not make the course difficult enough! Thirteen Harriers lined up in a field of no more than a few hundred, somewhat less than in previous years. From the start I was able to break away with the lead 5 or 6 before the first two (Alan Adams and Luke Traynor) quickly disappeared out of sight. With the first 2km in and around the park over, I moved into third place for the long ascent to the 6km mark during which I had several different shadows on my shoulder. However, the old legs could not generate any pace downhill into the wind despite the 4km downhill section to the finish and I could not shake off the fourth place runner. With the final up-hill 150m sprint to the finish I was inevitably easily passed and had to settle for 4th place, first vet in a time of 35:29, a slightly disappointing 18 seconds slower than last year. Eddie Reid is still suffering from the mystery ankle pain he has had since before Ayr 10k but managed a more competitive performance today (40:28). In-form Stuart Waugh was not far behind (41:28) picking up the first super vet prize closely followed by Jim Holmes (41:45). Julie Beveridge improved by 3 minutes on her time at this same event last year, finishing in 43:56, truly demonstrating the benefits of training with a club. George Stewart is beginning to make progress with his form recording 44:36, although noting that he did record his 10k pb of 40:12 on this course some years ago, so still some work required! Colin Banks had the fastest sprint finish of anyone that I saw, streaking past two or three in the final 50m to finish in 45:40. David Wardrope thinks he is finally getting his two back-to-back marathons out of his legs and finished in a comfortable 46:45. Closest Harriers race of the day was between David Searil and John McBride with just two seconds separating them on the line (47:47 and 47:49 respectively). Colin Jarvie ran a steady 49:04 with Richard Lawton continuing his gradual come back from injury with 50:50. Russell has had a difficult week of night shifts and this was reflected in how he felt during the race, almost having to stop on several occasions. Russell finished in 55:15.

Thanks to all of our supporters on the course, a very vocal Neil Green, Frances, Sandra and Maud. Photos from Frances are here.

The grand prix and club championships have been updated. With two races to go, positions could still change.
Alan