A good turnout from the Harriers for todays Turkey Trot. 8 of us ran today in almost perfect conditions. A chilly morning with clear skies and a very slight breeze. Off we started at noon and the first 3k was into that slight breeze which made it feel colder but knowing you would have the advantage of this on the return. For those that don't know the course is 3k along the seafront then turning inland beside the river Doon then heading back towards Ayr centre, a small loop in a housing estate and back again. Its usually not a race for pb's because of the previous days festivities but would be at any other time of the year. Ian Hughes made a rare appearance and was first Harrier home in 39.12. Mark Saez who has been running consistently well this year chased Ian all the way finishing in 39.44.
We had a small gap after this to Graham Ramage who had been only about a minute off Mark after the turn but finishing in 44.00. Next to finish was Graham Lindsay who given another mile or so would surely have caught Graham R as he had closed the gap after half way finishing in 44.28. Next in was our first lady Karen Allen running a great time 46.16 This is a great run considering Karen has now found out she's carrying twins. Next in was our second lady Ruth Kelly with all the miles shes done this year her performances are very strong finishing in 51.34. Next we move on to our newest madman of the club. none other than David Searil who is now in training for the WHW race in June. This being the case David decided on a full 5k warm up race finishing that in 26.13 then running a faster paced 10k in 52.11. That just left myself and after a good opening kilometre I found I had no energy ( the effects of the day before ) but kept pushing and although I was losing pace throughout I managed to finish in 57.29 which is my fastest for 16 months. Thanks also to Sandra and Eddie for cheering us on at the start and finish.
Many photos of the Harriers from Sandra and Eddie are here. Another Harriers' link in the form of Sandra and Eddie's niece, visiting from the USA, who finished second lady in the 5k. Well done to all.
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