Cumbernauld 10k

This race was voted Scotland’s 10k of the year at the 2018 National Running Awards and 3rd overall in the regional finals which comprised 10ks from all over Britain. Having participated in it the last two years I would have to say it is a worthy winner.  It is very good value for money (I signed up during the ‘early bird stage’ and I think it was only £10 (without the race t-shirt).  There is ample parking at the nearby secondary school (10 minute walk to the start).  The race also starts and finishes within Broadwood Football Stadium, something you don’t get from too many races - this also makes it good for spectators as there is ample seating for them.  As I mentioned last year this is one of the few races which is still run partly on closed roads and the local police even stop the traffic at the roundabouts on the second half of the course to let you through.

The first kilometre is fast out of the football stadium and along a closed road to the Irn Bru factory where there is then a slight downhill and followed by an uphill where by now you have covered half of the race. The next two kilometres have a few gradients but nothing too troubling.  Kilometres 7-9 are round Broadwood Loch and while this section may slow you down slightly I feel the overall course lends itself for a fast run (my 10k PB is currently on this course).

I myself was about a minute slower this year.  However as I am in the middle of marathon training it is understandable for my 10k speed to drop and overall I was delighted to run a season’s best for the 10k. 

Overall 5 Harriers took part in the race and as special mention to Lucy Saez and Ashleigh Moir who both completed their first 10ks. As Richard mentioned on the junior blog they both had a great run and were 2nd and 3rd in the under 20’s female category. 

Results (chip time):

Julie Beveridge - 40.22
Joanne McEvoy - 42.08
Stuart Waugh - 45.50
Lucy Saez - 57.09
Ashleigh Moir - 57.25

Photography credits to George!
Julie