Just a note to confirm that last night, 18th August, was the last Chatelherault session of this year; darkness having defeated us. Another fantastic turnout last night at what is obviously a very popular session.
All the times recorded so far are on the link below and if you have not already advised us of your time from last night or any of the previous sessions, then please leave a comment.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvMplUqkL3CtPg&hl=en_GB
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
British Masters Cross Country Relays
Following on from our men's M40 and women's F35 team performances (2nd and 4th respectively) in last year's British Masters Cross Country Relay championships at Bathgate, it would do the club's profile no harm to go back and put not only the club name but also Scottish clubs in general onto the results sheet in the 2008 event. This is being held at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire on Saturday 4th October.
I propose that we enter an M40 (6 x 4km) and an F35 (3 x 4km) team, as last year, this giving us the optimum pool of men and lady runners to choose from (note there is no upper age limit for the teams). There are many runners in the club who have improved or maintained an excellent level of performance over the last year and I would hope that this is something to which you would all give serious consideration.
A pool of names for each team has to be entered by 21st September. The only fair way to pick the final teams that would travel south is to take a race as a trial, most likely the Houston Relays as this is only one week before the event. The fastest 6 men and 3 women (plus one reserve for each team) would be selected (assuming they are available).
Please all let me know your availability either via a comment on the blog, by e-mail or just speak to me at the club. We would probably hire a minibus and drive down on the Friday evening, B+B it local to the race, coming back up on Saturday evening.
I propose that we enter an M40 (6 x 4km) and an F35 (3 x 4km) team, as last year, this giving us the optimum pool of men and lady runners to choose from (note there is no upper age limit for the teams). There are many runners in the club who have improved or maintained an excellent level of performance over the last year and I would hope that this is something to which you would all give serious consideration.
A pool of names for each team has to be entered by 21st September. The only fair way to pick the final teams that would travel south is to take a race as a trial, most likely the Houston Relays as this is only one week before the event. The fastest 6 men and 3 women (plus one reserve for each team) would be selected (assuming they are available).
Please all let me know your availability either via a comment on the blog, by e-mail or just speak to me at the club. We would probably hire a minibus and drive down on the Friday evening, B+B it local to the race, coming back up on Saturday evening.
Saturday, 9 August 2008
Ra Tour!
As if one race per week was not enough, Stephen Phimister did the Harriers proud at the gruelling Tour of Clydeside this week, competing in four races in the course of 5 days. This requires not only fitness but a bit of tactical common sense because pace judgement is critical if you are to complete the week.
The first event was on Monday evening, a 5.4 mile (Stephen ran all the races with his Garmin GPS device on, so no doubt about the distances!) trail race at Kilbarchan. The warm conditions made it tough going and Stephen finished in 35:39, struggling in the second half but finishing 13th.
Tuesday was a rest day but on Wednesday the event moved on to Clydebank for a 2.7 mile canal bank race. The wind and rain were more to Stephen's liking and he ran a well paced 16:50 to bring him up to 11th in the overall standings.
Back to the trails on Thursday for a 5.05km multi-terrain race at Dawsholm Park in Glasgow on an undulating muddy trail very similar to our own Calderglen. The conditions were again to Stephen's liking and he gained another position in the series moving up to 10th overall in a time of 21:33.
The final event was the longest, a 10k road race (actually slightly longer than 10k according to the Garmin) around Pollok Park. With no need to hold back, Stephen posted a time of 40:13, an amazing improvement of 1:19 on his pb. This was enough to maintain his 10th position overall in the series and just goes to show how hard training and racing can bring you to a peak. Surely it will not be long before he breaks the 40 minute barrier.
The first event was on Monday evening, a 5.4 mile (Stephen ran all the races with his Garmin GPS device on, so no doubt about the distances!) trail race at Kilbarchan. The warm conditions made it tough going and Stephen finished in 35:39, struggling in the second half but finishing 13th.
Tuesday was a rest day but on Wednesday the event moved on to Clydebank for a 2.7 mile canal bank race. The wind and rain were more to Stephen's liking and he ran a well paced 16:50 to bring him up to 11th in the overall standings.
Back to the trails on Thursday for a 5.05km multi-terrain race at Dawsholm Park in Glasgow on an undulating muddy trail very similar to our own Calderglen. The conditions were again to Stephen's liking and he gained another position in the series moving up to 10th overall in a time of 21:33.
The final event was the longest, a 10k road race (actually slightly longer than 10k according to the Garmin) around Pollok Park. With no need to hold back, Stephen posted a time of 40:13, an amazing improvement of 1:19 on his pb. This was enough to maintain his 10th position overall in the series and just goes to show how hard training and racing can bring you to a peak. Surely it will not be long before he breaks the 40 minute barrier.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Auldhouse 5k Time Trial - August 7th
A great turnout tonight in good, windless conditions. Many continued their steady improvement in time or at least came to within a matter of seconds of their previous best times, so well done to all for keeping the effort going. Fastest time of the day and the new season record went to Andy Buchanan in 16:50. Fastest lady was Dawn Buchanan (25:03), fastest youth was Ewan Murray (20:14), fastest junior was Stephen Reilly (19:00) and fastest vet was Charlie MacDougall (18:08). All the times are here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPphZsIOTy8HA&hl=en_GB
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p_aBIInrxrvPphZsIOTy8HA&hl=en_GB
Monday, 4 August 2008
Helensburgh Half Marathon
A few of the Harriers made the early journey down to Helensburgh to take part in the half marathon, which promised good times for everyone with it’s flat course. The rain seemed to be holding off but as the first mile was reached the heavens opened and everyone appeared to be running through a wall of water.
These tough conditions had little effect on Andrew Buchanan who crossed the line in a fantastic PB of 1:19:08. Gerry McParland, taking part in his last senior race, had another great time of 1:22:11 while Scot Hill took over a minute off his previous PB to finish in 1:24:15. Stephen Reilly’s time of 1:25:22 showed another fine performance for a junior in half marathon. David Herbison’s race times continued to drop as he completed the course in 1:32:48 (still to be confirmed), yet another PB.
Unfortunately, Stuart Waugh had to pull out of the race, due to a back injury, at about 10 mile.
One of the plus sides of the race was the free swim in the nearby pool that every runner was entitled to, which everyone took advantage of. Thanks to all who supported the runners and endured the rain to cheer everyone on.
These tough conditions had little effect on Andrew Buchanan who crossed the line in a fantastic PB of 1:19:08. Gerry McParland, taking part in his last senior race, had another great time of 1:22:11 while Scot Hill took over a minute off his previous PB to finish in 1:24:15. Stephen Reilly’s time of 1:25:22 showed another fine performance for a junior in half marathon. David Herbison’s race times continued to drop as he completed the course in 1:32:48 (still to be confirmed), yet another PB.
Unfortunately, Stuart Waugh had to pull out of the race, due to a back injury, at about 10 mile.
One of the plus sides of the race was the free swim in the nearby pool that every runner was entitled to, which everyone took advantage of. Thanks to all who supported the runners and endured the rain to cheer everyone on.
TTC Countdown!
Only 4 weeks to go to the Trossachs Training Camp and your club needs you to make it a success! If you haven't got your entry in yet, then please do so as soon as you can as caterers have to be advised, T-shirts printed and several other details sorted out in the very near future. More blank forms will be available at Chatelherault tonight if you don't have one. Alternatively, use the TTC menu item on the left to download one.
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Chatelherault and Auldhouse TT
Just a reminder that this Monday 4th August is Chatelherault training night and Thursday 7th is the next Auldhouse TT, a chance to see if the summer training is paying off or coversely, what the damage is from the summer holiday lack of training! Leave your Chatelherault times as comments.
Alan
Alan
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