We had a great turnout of 19 Harriers for the final Auldhouse 5k TT of the season last Thursday evening. Although the weather had been horrendous through the afternoon, the rain eased slightly for the start and had stopped completely by the time the 5k was finished. However, the runners still had darkness, deep puddles and a strong headwind along Leaburn Road to contend with.
Fast times could not be expected on such a night so those who achieved season's bests or personal bests are to be especially congratulated. Fastest time of the night went to Mark Saez (18:46), only slightly down on his best earlier in the season whilst fastest lady was Julie Beveridge (20:00), also slightly down on her course best this season. Those setting season's bests or personal bests were Billy Buchanan (23:27), showing that he is returning well from injury, Kay Conneff (22:05), continuing to improve and work out how to judge the pace, Russell Couper (27:32), a season's best as he gradually overcomes various injuries and set backs, Emma Craig (21:40), after only a month at the club, another massive 5k PB, Robert Dewar (23:23), his first Auldhouse 5k, Allan McLellan (21:22), a big step forward as he works out how to manage his hip injury and is back in regular training and Eddie Reid (21:36), also having got over an injury which has held him back all through the summer.
Well done to everyone for great efforts in difficult conditions. At least we had the warmth of the Auldhouse Arms for a brief refreshment to warm us up.
The full results are here and all previous times are summarised here.
Alan
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