Harriers Web Site Updated

Note that the main Harriers web site www.calderglenharriers.org.uk has been updated with the new Scottish Athletics Foundation Award logo. This has meant replacing all the pages in the web site. You may find that you have to press your "refresh" button (or F5 on a PC) after loading each page on the web site to pull the latest version of the page from the server rather than just displaying your local, cached copy of the old page.
Alan

Lanarkshire Cross Country

Our youngsters were in action today in Drumpellier Park (accompanied by Richard and Frances). The two standout performances were the U15 girls taking the team silver and Craig Stewart (U17) running 19:13 in the 5k race.

Well done to all in taking part in what are valuable races to develop running strength. Thanks to Richard for the race report.

Glasgow University Road Race

Four Harriers joined a field of 150 today for the Glasgow University 5 mile Road Race. After a period of silence to respect the victims of the helicopter crash, the race was off, uphill along the main drive of the vet school before plunging downhill to the canal-side road. A busy car wash on that corner did mean running through a fine mist of cold water which may have been nice in the Summer but not today! A short, sharp ascent up onto Dawsholm Park Road before the welcome long descent to the lane leading up to Maryhill Road. Another downhill section back into the Science Park and then off again on lap 2 (where I struggled).

Finishing order for the Harriers was Alan Derrick 29:34, Alison Lessells 35:11, Colin Banks 36:55 and Chas Steven 42:52. Well done to all for a fine effort on a tough course.
Alan

Footnote From Our AGM Monday 25th November

Many thanks to all who attended our AGM on Monday 25th Nov.
For those who couldn't make it your committee remains the same.
Unfortunately there was one error made during AOCB and that was to discuss the Harriers part of fees for 2014. It was a slip up on our part but there was to be a recommendation that we have no change for this year that being £10 for an ordinary member and £14 for a family member.
To keep things simple we will take it as read that this is acceptable but if its not then please let any of the committee know and if there is sufficient objection we can call an EGM to discuss it properly.
Again apologies for the omission.

Regarding the Blog below please try and make it to the Sports Club AGM on Thursday 28th Nov.
It is here you can get a better understanding of whats happening in the Sports Club especially regarding its finances as the present committee can give you a fuller understanding better than I can.
Also as the below Blog says it needs new committee and it would be good if any of our members could take on one of these roles so we can more directly influence where our Sport Club goes.

EKSC AGM on Thursday 28 Nov 7.30pm

An important message has just come through Alan Urquhart regarding the AGM on Thursday.


A new Treasurer and a Secretary are required for the incoming committee.

Alan will be at the Sports Club Wednesday 5.30 to 7.30 pm if you want a chat
about the roles and what is required.

Frostbite Trail Race Series (Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb - same route)

Today I headed to my home from home in Falkland, Fife for a 5k..ish, 2 laps, trail race, over a few streams, through a fairy glen and back to the cricket club where we started. I'm usually flying solo on these events, but I had the company of Frances today, making a return visit after the devils burdens earlier in the year.
There was no parking in the estate so we parked at the village hall and made the usual stroll through the time warped village streets. It was perfect running conditions, sunny, no wind, and a bit of a chill to save you overheating. With the knowledge that we were going to get wet at some point, the decision was shorts no matter what, but keep the hats and gloves on.
I was a bit reluctant to do a warm up with being injured for so long and not wanting risk aggravating it before the race. But not wanting to ever argue with a woman, never mind the club president, I decided to shut up and just do it. Ended up doing a full lap and saw that we needed to cross a stream twice each lap (there's a bridge 10 meters away, but they always like to make it harder for you).
Anyway, the race starts with one lap of the cricket pitch, and in spite of my plan to take the first lap easy, I'm off with the usual pack. Not for long though, as the lack of fitness and being out of the comfort zone sees them pull away as we hit the tarmac pathway. Frances seemed to have ran a more even pace, but was a bit traumatized afterwards when she discovered that she had ran the first mile in 7.15.
We are on the path for maybe three quarters of a mile which ends in a good steep downhill. Then we're into the woods and hit the first stream (after the race Frances declared that there was no sightings of fairies, but with her being just behind me, she certainly heard one!!). Your feet are a bit squelchy in the short journey between streams, but as long as there's mesh on your trainers, you soon dry out.
There's then a bit of a climb back out of the woods to the cricket pitch with the knowledge that we have to do it all again.
I knew Frances wasn't far behind and managed to keep going right to the end in 26.55 (34th) for 3.4 miles as it turned out, with Frances 27.25 (39th)...2nd vet!
All and all, a good we course of mixed terrain, good to be racing again and good to beat Frances!
There was a photographer at each stream, so some action shots to come. Full video of the race including the club present crossing the burn in style here.
George

Brampton 2013

Last Sunday a smaller but no less enthusiastic than usual bus load of Harriers headed south for the annual Brampton to Carlisle 10 Mile Road Race. Now in its 62nd year, "Brampton" has been the benchmark race for the Harriers every year since the club was founded in 1984. Cold, sunny conditions greeted us on arrival in Brampton where the usual pre-race rituals began. Warm-ups completed, we assembled for the team photo, always the most difficult task of the day, like herding wasps. Billy Buchanan was the unlucky injured Harrier tasked with taking the photo, managing to capture 22 of the 23 Harriers running plus one cheeky interloper.

Just before 11:30am we were allowed out onto the main road and the start line and the large field of 500+ bunched up in anticipation of the fast, downhill start. Then we were off! From my point of view it seemed like the usual very fast start as Davie Watt and I followed the leaders through the first mile. Not having run the race since 2002 (longer ago than I thought), this was always going to be slow compared to "the old days", so I was not expecting the usual 4:50 first mile but all the same I was disappointed to pass through the mile marker in only 5:49. All hopes of being able to ease back a little bit to a comfortable sub 60 minute pace were already out the window. I was going to have to hang on to this "fast" pace for the whole race to achieve my target! Meanwhile, Davie had increased his cadence and moved away to the pack in front. There was not a breath of wind so it was a beautiful day for racing, only having to judge the pace according to the hills and distance to go. I ran most of the race in a very loose pack of 3 or 4 with me sometimes breaking a few metres clear and on occasions someone else would burst away for a while. I nipped through 10k in just over 36 minutes and then started the climb to the finish. At the 8 mile mark we entered the outskirts of Carlisle and at this point thoughts turn to pushing on to the finish. Not long after we passed Blair Matthew taking photos and cheering us on. Blair is happily recovering from recent surgery on his heel and was down at Brampton to get the hunger back for when he is cleared fit to start training.

Fortunately I had managed to drop my pack by this point but was soon joined by a young runner who was charging fast. This pulled me on for the last mile, past Billy Buchanan in full photographic mode and on to a long, downhill sprint, neck and neck with the young guy (the Garmin later confirmed that the last quarter mile was sub 5 minute mile pace). I just lost out in the final 20m but was happy to have been dragged along to a sustained, fast finish, crossing the line in 59:08. Meanwhile, Davie had maintained his progress through the packs and finished as first M50 in an excellent 58:19. Ian Hughes has had a bit of a break from racing but is clearly in good form still, finishing in 60:11, a half minute faster than last year and consistent with earlier years. Then it was an absolutely fantastic performance from Andy Henderson, finishing as first M60 in a time of 65:26. This is remarkable as Andy is running significantly faster than he was 10 years ago and has now run 25 Bramptons! Stephen Phimister has had very sporadic training recently and so was not surprised to be a minute down on last year, finishing in 67:06.

Then the in-form Julie Beveridge who smashed her pb, finishing in 67:46, an improvement of 42 seconds on last year. Jim Holmes had another, strong consistent run, in this his 13th Brampton, finishing in 68:47. Stuart Waugh was not confident coming in to this race but ended up running better than he predicted, finishing as second M60 in a time of 69:29. Joanne McEvoy has had her best race season for a few years and confirmed her good form with a time of 69:51, picking up 3rd F35 in the process. Graham Ramage has had a sparse year of racing but is keeping the miles up in training and ran a steady 70:47 under severe pressure from Karen and Alison though! Karen came from a long way back in the last mile to pass Alison and almost catch Graham, finishing in 70:49. Karen is clearly making great progress considering her illness earlier this year. Biggest improver of the day was Alison Lessells who had an absolute stormer, finishing over 7 minutes faster than last year and setting a new pb. Eddie Reid struggled with his knee on the cambered roads and was happy just to get round in 70:57. Kenny Leinster has had a few hamstring issues this year but now seems to be back to consistent training, finishing in 71:40. Jim Mearns was the only Harrier making his Brampton debut this year and set his benchmark of 72:20 to surely be beaten in future years. John McBride was a little down on last year which is surprising given that he has been destroying his pb's at other races this year but his time of 74:27 was still a good one. Frances Maxwell has had a catalogue of injuries recently so was another one happy to get around pain free in 75:56. Gerry Mullen is one of the "grand daddies" of Brampton and this was his 28th consecutive appearance. Unfortunately it was also his slowest (76:59) but Gerry will be back to form for future years. David Lyon joined us for his second Brampton, finishing in 77:52. Phil Marshall was also on Brampton number 2 but a year of Achilles problems has held him back, finishing a little down on last year in 79:35. Mary Goldsmith had a steady run of 81:59 which was good enough for 4th in her age group. Chas Steven was also on his 28th Brampton and this year was running pain free to finish in 87:03. Finally Russell Couper was definitely just out to finish and this he did in a time of 1:44:38.

In a very close veteran team competition, Calderglen (Davie Watt, Alan Derrick, Ian Hughes) came out on top by a single point over Keswick AAC and Morpeth Harriers who were tied in second place; some big names to beat. The women's team competition was a very clear victory for our ladies with Julie Beveridge, Joanne McEvoy and Karen Allen winning the team prize for the first time in Calderglen's long history at this race. Very well done to the ladies.

There were some great performances by the Harriers on the day with many performance award standards being achived: Gold standards to D Watt, A Derrick, A Henderson, S Waugh; Silver standards to I Hughes; bronze standards to J Beveridge, J McEvoy, F Maxwell.

A fine afternoon's entertainment in Carlisle was followed by our usual journey to Moffat for dinner and the annual Harriers' prize giving. Everything went as smooth as clockwork and none of this would be possible without the organisation of Russell, Eddie and Gerry. Many photos are available courtesy of Billy Buchanan here and Blair Matthew here and of course a thanks to our travelling support of Maud and Frances.
Alan

CALDERGLEN HARRIERS AGM

The AGM will take place on Monday 25th Nov at 8.30pm.
Training will take place at 7pm on that evening to accomadate.
Please make sure if your training that night that your changed and in the hall for 8.30 prompt.
Please try to attend as we need everyones contribution.

In the meantime we are looking for nominations for President, Secretary Treasurer and Sports Club Rep.
If anyone is interested in taking up these roles but unsure please feel free to speak to any of the committee who will be happy to talk through the roles with you.

Any proposals about anything else should be made in writing to A Henderson by 18th Nov.

Many Thanks
Your Committee

An Evening with Steve Cram

Ten Harriers including founding coach Jimmy Moore were delighted to spend Tuesday evening in the company of Steve Cram, former world record holder at the mile and multiple championship winner at 800m and 1500m. Steve was guest speaker at a cricket club organised dinner in the Sports Club. Prior to the dinner, Steve spent a considerable time chatting to the Harriers, posing for photos and signing autographs. We did try to get him to sign a Harriers' membership form but were unsuccessful. Not much use to us as he is presently suffering from a couple of injuries, including a hamstring sustained on a gentle training run with Paula Radcliffe whilst both on BBC comnentating duty. Even I know that you don't take Paula Radcliffe up on the offer of a gentle run as that phrase is not in her vocabulary! Many more tales to tell from a fun evening. A true runner indeed.

ps if you see a tall runner wearing a Steve Cram Jarrow AC vest, it's John McBride who won it in the raffle. It's a sub 4 minute mile vest so John will be moving up a few packs.

Alan

BRAMPTON

The bus shall depart the Sports Club at 8am prompt (don't be late)
There is still 2 places available if anyone wishes to go please get in touch.
We are going direct so remember to bring something to eat and drink.
Race starts at 11.30 and once you get to Carlisle there is plenty of time for refreshments.
The bus shall depart Carlisle at 3.30 so please be back on the bus by then.
After Dinner the bus shall depart Moffat at 7pm.

WEST DISTRICT XC

This years West District XC will be held at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena in Kilmarnock on Saturday 7th December.
This is a straight race (not relay) 6.4k for ladies and 10k for men.
Cost is £4.50 and should be paid before the event where possible.
Race times are 1pm for ladies and 2pm for men.
I need entries by Thursday 21st Nov at the latest (there is no option after this as entries will be posted first thing on the 22nd).
If you wish entered for this please leave your name HERE.
Those already registered are HERE.

Again please make sure your SAL membership is up to date.

New Kit: Club Hoodies

Due to demand, another order for Club Hoodies is going in. Please leave your requirements in the form at the link below before 28th November and you might have them for Christmas.

Following on the success of introducing club hoodies in the junior section last year a few of the seniors have expressed a desire to own one.  They are available in black or yellow and the sizes: XS-34, S-36, M-40, L-44, XL-48, XXL-52 and 3XL-56
  The cost is £19.80.  If you wish to order a hoodie, please put your name down on the list using this form and give the money to Russell.  Once we have a reasonable request I will make the order. Orders received so far are listed here.

Richard

Sole Splendente a Bellahouston!

Joanne McEvoy flying across the soft ground.

Beautiful sunshine at Bellahouston greeted the record field for the National Short Course Cross Country Championships today. The only downside was that the warm sun had thawed out the frozen ground making certain sections very muddy indeed. Despite the Harriers' Dinner Dance on Saturday night leaving some more the worse for wear than others, the Harriers were still out in force in both the ladies' and men's races.

Unfortunately Russell was absent today due to illness but Richard Lawton stepped in to handle the registration. As this was to be a chip timed race, there would be no missed or mixed-up time issues this week. The ladies' race was first off over the 4km, 2 lap course. Julie Beveridge ran very strongly to destroy last year's time, finishing in an excellent 16:53. Notably, Julie finished ahead of her sister Louise for the first time, ramping up the sibling rivalry. I am sure this will help drive them both on to new heights. Joanne McEvoy had a stormer of a run, floating across the soft ground to finish in 17:33, a full minute faster than last year and stretching her lead in the Grand Prix. Alison Lessells had avoided cross countries until this season but proved again today that she has the strength and fitness now to handle these events, finishing in 18:00. Frances Maxwell was all danced out after the dinner/dance to the extent that she forgot to bring her cross country shoes. Frances therefore had to slip and slide her way round in road shoes in a still respectable 19:16.

Alison running well.

Nine Calderglen men lined up in a huge field for the final event of the day. The field was quickly strung out on the long opening straight which became increasingly muddy the closer we got to the first turn before drying out a bit as we climbed onto the slightly higher part of the course. I found myself dropped again at the start but moved through gradually as the first lap unwound and more or less maintained position to finish in 14:49. Although this was well over a minute slower than the last time I ran it in 2010, it is worth noting that my Garmin GPS tracks confirm that the course was 200m longer today than in 2010 (the 2010 course was 3.87km. todays 4.07km), so particularly well done to those who managed to run course bests today.

Comparison of 2010 (blue) and 2013 (red) courses.

Run of the day for Calderglen's men came from Andy Henderson who paced the run perfectly, staying well clear of his younger team mates to finish in 16:29 and first M60!. Jim Holmes admitted that he could make no in-roads on Andy's lead but still had a strong run, despite his rather hoarse voice, to finish in 16:59. David Herbertson was not far behind but was always chasing having had quite a slow start, finishing in 17:10. Eddie Reid really needs to get his sore knee sorted out and this held him back considerably when it struck half way round, almost causing him to stop. However, Eddie carried on to finish in 17:24. Jim Mearns continues to grow in confidence with every race and after a battle with Richard Lawton, sprinted clear to finish in 18:15. Richard feels that he went off too fast on the first lap and suffered in the second lap, but all the same smashed his course best by 46 seconds to finish in 18:24. John McBride really was suffering after last night's dinner/dance but this did not stop him competing hard, finishing in 18:54. Hugh Simpson completed our team with a strong run of 19:31.

In a very competitive Grand Prix, Richard Lawton has now moved to the top with John McBride second and David Herbertson third. Jim Mearns is a big mover up to fourth place. Thanks to Billy Buchanan for his support out on the course which was much appreciated. A few more photos here with more to come.
Alan

NATIONAL 4k XC

This Sunday is the National 4k XC at Bellahouston Park
Ladies Start at 12.10 and men 12.35.
Please be at the start area for 11.30 and I will be there with the numbers.
If anyone is no longer going please leave a comment on the Blog so I don't collect your number.
Or contact me direct.
Strong probability I wont make it if im not there Richard will have the numbers

Russell

Dinner Dance Details

Remember the dinner dance this Saturday evening in the Sports Club. Doors open at 6pm and please be seated by 6:30pm when dinner will be served (3 courses). Any prizes for the raffle will be gratefully received on the night.
Eddie

Glen Ogle 33/Southside Six, Back2Back

Having been unable to resist entering both these races I initially decided to wait until nearer the time before deciding which I would run, however, around three months ago, the (very) silly idea began to form in my mind that I would have a go at both.

The GO33 is, as the name suggests, a 33 miler set just up the road from the TTC area, around Lochearnhead, Balquhidder and Killin although you never actually see those places other than from a distance as the race is run almost entirely along B-roads, trails, forestry tracks and an old railway line.

Just under 200 runners set off at 8 am, the first couple of miles giving a hint of the terrain to come, i.e. constantly uphill. The first three hours were also overall uphill and run in cold, cloudy but, with hindsight, relatively pleasant conditions. At halfway (for me) the sky darkened, the wind picked up and the rain began, quickly developing into hailstones. Not reacting quickly enough I could not get my (expensive!) waterproof gloves on properly as my hands were already too cold and wet. I ran the rest of the race with them half-on and half-off, unable to access any nutrition in my bag or at the checkpoint. Of course I could have asked for some help but, for some numb-skull reason, decided my best option was to run the remaining 14 miles or so with only some fluid intake – not one of my better decisions! I felt I just had to tough it out to the finish and frankly don’t remember much of those last few miles other than feeling bloody miserable. Looking back I think I was in the early stages of hypothermia, the first sign being a number of yawns around 28/29 miles – yes, I was tired, but when was the last time anyone yawned while out running? Finally crossing the finishing line with a heartfelt ‘thank God’ in 6.14.05 I stumbled over to wrap my hands around a cup of hot tea. Later I entertained the others waiting to use the (only) shower with my whining and whimpering as the feeling came back to my fingers, having had to get my gaiters, laces and shoes undone for me (and backpack, waist bag, jacket, etc.)  

Drookit in Glen Ogle

I may have felt sorry for myself but I’m pleased to say did not at any point stop thanking the marshalls, timekeepers, helpers, etc. who had to stand out in the most appalling weather far longer than us runners. There were remarkably few drop outs, 181 runners finishing the race and, to counter my poor effort, there was a very strong ultra-running debut from Louise Beveridge in 4.42.55, coming home 38^th overall.

All in all one of my least enjoyable runs but, as they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, which leads me nicely to the second part of my weekend’s outing, the Southside Six.

Now in it’s third year of running the race is more popular than ever having sold out in under four hours back in February. There was a remarkable contrast in the weather from the previous day, cold, clear and sunny - wunderbar!!

Julie out on her own!

To cap a great weekend for the Beveridge siblings, leading harrier on the day, 58^th overall and 5^th senior lady was Julie in a great time of 1.55.08. It is a mark of how much Julie has progressed recently that this was a full ten minutes faster than in the inaugural event of 2011.

Trailing behind Julie were Ian Rae in 1.59.03, a very disappointed Graham Ramage (although he did predict a poor run in advance -don’t we all?) in 2.05.41 and a surprisingly strongly-finishing moi in 2.28.27, only ten minutes slower than last year having fully expected to take around three hours. I had started cautiously but felt stronger and stronger as the race went on eventually picking up my pace over the last 4/5 miles. 

Our yoga mentor Mark Russell, wearing less than most given the temperatures, ran a very decent 2.01.52. Never having run the distance before he felt, on reflection, he had been over-cautious and should have been under the two-hour mark (no pun intended).

Happier than yesterday

  

I would love to see more harriers taking part next time as we saw the lowest turnout of Calderglen vests yet in the event’s three years. This is a great low-key, cheap, local race with a bit of everything – road, concrete, tarmac path, trail, hills (lots), rocks, tree roots, leaves, mud and glaur. And did I mention there are some hills?  Oh and a wonderful hot soup and home baking at the end.

All in all running a hilly 33 miler followed by an equally hilly 16.4 miler is probably not to be recommended but I feel surprisingly good today (Wednesday) with very little stiffness and no pain. The Yoga tonight will only help to speed the repair of the damaged muscles.

Eddies Half Marathon

After bumping into Christine Dougan,( daughter of Eddie of Eddies half marathon) on the ferry home from the Barrathon this year Scot Hill and I were talked into doing Eddies Half Marathon.
We made our way up on Saturday in torrential rain to arrive at Fort William and sunshine.
Race day was cold with blustery wind but no rain!
I was hoping to do much better than my previous halfs this year and wanted to break 1:40. Scot was hoping to get back to about a 1:30 time.
The run is out and back with only a few hills. I was going well until the 12 mile mark when I was really feeling the cold and the usual wind was in your face.
I was pleased to finish in 1:37:00 and Scott had a good run at 1:31:51.
We had great support as usual from Irene and Caroline.
A fish supper at Tyndrum on the way home finished the weekend perfectly.

Graham Lindsay

Allan Scally Road Relay 2013 - Not Going Out!

Harriers await their turn to run in the dry

Pictures from Frances added (10/11/13)
The club tent came into its own at Saturday's 45th Allan Scally Road Relay in Baillieston. It was an afternoon of heavy showers but the 16 Harriers in attendance were well protected from the elements until it was time to run thanks to the club tent, strategically positioned 20m from the start line. With this being the 6th week of racing in a row for some and the longest of the season's Grand Prix races so far (4.8 miles per leg), we really did not need the weather to be against us. However, the first leg runners got the best of the weather, starting in a shower which quickly passed leaving windless conditions perfect for running. On first legs we had Alan Derrick for the vets team, Andy Henderson, Colin Banks, Chas Steven and Joanne McEvoy. As this race is also the Scottish Universities Road Relay Championships, we were all very quickly dropped by the young students who were flying. However I moved steadily through to finish in 28:26. The first half was mainly downhill and so the pace was quite nippy but naturally the second half had a lot of uphills on which I struggled, particularly inside the last mile. Although not a hugely impressive time, on checking back it was only 13 seconds slower than 4 years ago, the only previous time I have run this course. Goodness knows what must have been wrong with me 4 years ago! Andy Henderson used his considerable experience to pace this one well, finishing a second faster than last year in 31:51. Joanne McEvoy was the third Harrier to finish, well aware of the hills in the latter stages, Joanne took a more cautious approach at the start which worked well, finishing in an excellent 33:41, a result which takes her to the top of the ladies Grand Prix. Colin Banks had led all the Harriers for the first 50m or so but did fade. The first leg was good for Colin though and kept him in close competition with others, eventually out sprinting an Edinburgh University student to finish in 34:34. Chas Steven had never done this new course before but really enjoyed the twists, turns and undulations through the leafy streets of Mount Vernon. Chas finished in 41:00.

David  Herbertson was out on leg 2 for the vets A team and by this time the weather was starting to deteriorate with not only torrential rain but also strong winds. Even by leg 2 the field was well stretched out meaning that every competitor was more or less doing an individual time trial. Even so, David ran well to finish in 31:43, only 20 seconds or so outside his best achieved in much better conditions and jumping to the lead of the Grand Prix. Stuart Waugh took over from Andy in the wildest of conditions for the B team and consequently did not get a clear answer to the question of whether he is back to good road racing form or not. Stuart finished in 33:45. Ruth Kelly was on leg 2 for our incomplete ladies' team (Frances having twisted an ankle at training last week) and confessed to having enjoyed this varied course despite the weather. Ruth finished in 41:03. John McBride was happy to be back on the roads but would have preferred better weather. Nevertheless John smashed his debut time from last year by some margin to finish in 35:51. Russell Couper is still held together with bandages and was not sure what would happen with this longer road race. However he did get around and was inside his target time, finishing in 45:48.

Hugh talks tactics with Joanne

Eddie Reid arrived straight from work for leg 3 for the vets team and despite some worries about a pain in the knee during the warm-up, this proved to be no problem during the race and Eddie kept the vets team in contention, finishing in 31:27. Richard Lawton was another who demolished his previous best time, completing the third leg for the B team in 35:55. Hugh Simpson is running well now and is benefiting from weeks of back-to-back races. Hugh also set a course best of 36:09 for the C team. Final leg for the vets team was assigned to Jim Holmes who had been suffering from a cold through the week. A good soaking was the last thing Jim needed. However the race was sufficiently spread out not to put Jim under too much pressure and he ran around in a good time of 33:00. Jim Mearns is really getting conditioned to these shorter road races and has the confidence to attack from the start, knowing he can hold on. Jim finished in an excellent 34:05 and despite saying that this club will be the death of him, moves up within sight of the leaders in the Grand Prix. Jim was set off together with Phil Marshall and the 3 other remaining final leg runners, making a race of it. Phil battled hard to finish in 37:30. Well done to all!

Once the results were compiled, Calderglen's Vets A team were announced as first veteran team, so well done to Alan, David, Eddie and Jim on a great performance, keeping the Harriers' name in focus.

Veteran Winners: Jim Holmes, David Herbertson, Eddie Reid and Alan Derrick

A great event, with a long history that should be better supported than it is. Only 39 teams started this event which in years gone by has had over 100 teams. Shettleston Harriers had marshalls out on all the many corners in atrocious weather and had a good spread of rolls, biscuits, tea and coffee back in the school, free for all entrants, together with generous prizes. Calderglen were one of the best represented club teams, which was great to see and appreciated by the organisers. A big thanks to Frances for her support, timing and photography and to Andy for bringing the much needed tent down. More photos will follow.

Alan

CLUB HOODIES

I HAVE A BATCH OF HOODIES READY FOR COLLECTION.
I WILL HAVE THEM AT THE CLUB ON MONDAY
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ORDERED ONE PLEASE COLLECT IT
IF YOU HAVE STILL TO PAY PLEASE BRING £10 (new cost).

Russell

BRAMPTON TO CARLISLE

TIMES RUNNING OUT I NEED ENTRY FORMS BY 4th Nov.
This years race will be on Sunday 17th November and we will be running a bus to the event again.
The bus will depart the Sports Club at 8am prompt going direct to Brampton in plenty of time for a warm up before the 11.30am start. After the race there will be some time for refreshments before departing Carlisle at 3.30pm heading to Moffat for our evening meal then departing Moffat at 7pm to return to the Sports Club.
To secure your place on the bus please give me your name at training along with the cost which is £15 this will secure your place. As with previous years the more we have on the bus the more we can discount the evening meal.  Entry forms can be printed from the following link   http://borderharriers.co.uk/app/webroot/uploads/File/B2C-2013-entry-form.pdf .
Entry cost is £14 / £16 and as usual if you return your forms to me we will submit a block entry.
I have also put some forms on the club notice board.

Russell

Club London Marathon Place 2014

Once again the club has received one place for next year's London Marathon. As usual a ballot will be drawn at Brampton to select the Harrier who will receive this place. Only Harriers who are in possession of a rejected entry for the London Marathon 2014 will be entered in the draw and those who received the club place last year will not be eligible unless nobody else enters the draw. Please get your names in to Andy Henderson for entry to the draw if you have not already done so.
Alan

Allan Scally Teams 2013

Teams for tomorrow are listed here. As usual, please let Russell or me (07867863741) know well in advance of registration closing at 1pm if you cannot make it. The first legs are off at 2pm but please be there by 1pm or let us know if you are coming later, as a few people have already done. Each leg is 4.8 miles, so we are anticipating times in the range 28 to 40 minutes per leg.

Changing and registration is at Bannerman High School, Glasgow Road, Baillieston, G69 7NS. A map is here. The start/finish is about a half mile to the west in the park just off Mount Vernon Avenue. The club tent will be set up within the park for shelter.
Alan