Comprehensive provisional results from yesterday are here ahead of the blog report.
Alan
Sunday, 9 October 2016
Friday, 7 October 2016
West District Relay Teams
Teams for Saturday's West District XC Relay at Kilmacolm are listed here. There are 3 in a ladies' team, 4 in a men's team. The Masters team is age 40+. There is no M50 category according to the event information. Note, I am not sure if George is still available to run. If not, the men's C team will all move up a place. If anyone listed has to withdraw, please let me or Russell know as soon as possible. Similarly, all club members who have a valid Scottish Athletics membership have been entered as reserves, so if any male members are available to complete the C team, there are 1 or possibly 2 places available, so please let Russell know if you wish to run.
Event information is here.
Cars are leaving the Sports Club at 1030 if you need a lift.
Alan
Event information is here.
Cars are leaving the Sports Club at 1030 if you need a lift.
Alan
Thursday, 6 October 2016
WEST DISTRICT XC INSTRUCTIONS
We have entered 3 male and 1 ladies team for Saturday. I need ladies at the course by 11.45 am and men to arrive no later than 12.45. Teams and running order will be selected by Alan and added to this Blog later.
Those entered are : J McEvoy, J Beveridge and S Hayden.
R Couper, A Derrick, R Lawton, S Waugh, K Leinster, M Saez, B Buchanan, J Holmes, A Buchanan, A McLellan, G McInally, E Reid.
For those that have still to pay this should be done by this evening at training.
If anyone can no longer make it please let Alan or Russell Know as soon as possible.
SOME ARE MEETING AT THE CLUB TO LEAVE AT 10.30am IF ANYONE WANTS A LIFT.
Those entered are : J McEvoy, J Beveridge and S Hayden.
R Couper, A Derrick, R Lawton, S Waugh, K Leinster, M Saez, B Buchanan, J Holmes, A Buchanan, A McLellan, G McInally, E Reid.
For those that have still to pay this should be done by this evening at training.
If anyone can no longer make it please let Alan or Russell Know as soon as possible.
SOME ARE MEETING AT THE CLUB TO LEAVE AT 10.30am IF ANYONE WANTS A LIFT.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
LONDON MARATHON
We have Golden Bond charity
places waiting for you
Join Team Plantlife
in the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon and help us raise money to save
Britain’s wild flowers from extinction.
We are Plantlife, a conservation charity speaking up for the nation’s wild flowers, plants and fungi. We have a number of golden bond charity places available for the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon.
I have a attached a poster, and wondered if you mind forwarding this on to any runners who might be interested in a place in next year’s marathon, perhaps people who have applied for a ballot place, but were unsuccessful.
Last year we had 9 runners and our team went to London on
the day to support them and meet them at the end of the race, they all
thoroughly enjoyed it and enjoyed the fundraising.
The minimum sponsorship is £1000.00. Further details are on the poster attached.
Many thanks
Tash Coombs
Individual Giving Officer
Direct Dial: 01722 342753
14 Rollestone St, Salisbury, SP1 1DX
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Glasgow Athletics Association’s Endurance Group
Every year Glasgow Athletics Association's Endurance Group organise a series of winter XC training sessions geared to build towards the National XC in Falkirk in February. There is 5 dates all starting at 10.30am. This is an open training event for all athletes of all ages.
Saturday 15th October, Bellahouston (meet at Pitch & Putt)
Saturday 19th November, Tollcross (meet at flagpole)
Tuesday 27th December, Bellahouston or Pollok Park (meet at Burrell car park)
Saturday 14th January, Bellahouston
Saturday 11th February, Tollcross Park
So if you fancy a boost to your cross country training this year then here is an additional option.
See link to related article from Glasgow Athletic Association website which has information about the actual training sessions.
http://www.glasgowathletics.org.uk/category-list/196-gaa-endurance-sessions-winter-2016-2017
Richard
Saturday 15th October, Bellahouston (meet at Pitch & Putt)
Saturday 19th November, Tollcross (meet at flagpole)
Tuesday 27th December, Bellahouston or Pollok Park (meet at Burrell car park)
Saturday 14th January, Bellahouston
Saturday 11th February, Tollcross Park
So if you fancy a boost to your cross country training this year then here is an additional option.
See link to related article from Glasgow Athletic Association website which has information about the actual training sessions.
http://www.glasgowathletics.org.uk/category-list/196-gaa-endurance-sessions-winter-2016-2017
Richard
Monday, 3 October 2016
NATIONAL XC RELAY ( CUMBERNAULD )
This years National XC Relay will be held on Sat 22nd Oct At the usual venue in Cumbernauld.
There is a change to the ladies format this year in that it will be run over 4 legs (previously 3).
Male and Female 50 teams will be 3 legs.
Cost is £5.50 and should be paid in advance.
Start times are 1.20pm for ladies and 2.45pm for men.
Make sure your SA registration is up to date.
If you wish entered please leave your details HERE.
Those already registered are listed HERE.
There is a change to the ladies format this year in that it will be run over 4 legs (previously 3).
Male and Female 50 teams will be 3 legs.
Cost is £5.50 and should be paid in advance.
Start times are 1.20pm for ladies and 2.45pm for men.
Make sure your SA registration is up to date.
If you wish entered please leave your details HERE.
Those already registered are listed HERE.
Sunday, 2 October 2016
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon
2nd October 2016
Race Report from our man in the field Stephen Phimister
This event was my first ever competitive race and so today took on a special meaning as the 10th anniversary of my running career.
If you could of hand picked weather conditions it would have been what we got today. Blue skies, no wind, the temperature in the low teens. And so ladies and gentlemen, picture the scene. I’m into the last mile and running well. No not well, fantastic. I’m having a stormer. I’ve just passed the Wall of Support where the Clydeside becomes the Saltmarket. The crowed is 4 deep and the noise is spurring me on. I know I’m running well, it feels like I’m floating along. A PB is on the cards. Round the corner and into Glasgow Green. The noise of the crowd gets louder and I’m getting faster, picking people off in the home straight. In my head I’m already writing this Blog report. I can see the clock but it doesn’t matter because I know I’ve nailed a PB. Over the line for 1:28:09, a PB by a massive 27 seconds.
Through the funnel to collect the (not so) goodie bag and wait for the others to come in. Julie, Jim, Graham we’ve all ran well and its congratulations all round. Next in its Richard. “How’d you do?” he asks. “PB” I tell him, “by 27 seconds” I add. “And you? “ “Oh I got a PB as well ... by 5 minutes”.
BANG ... my bubble is burst, I’m gutted. He’s stole the glory, the adulation, more importantly my headline, ! Its like scoring a hat trick only for your teammate to score 4 and disappear up the tunnel with the match ball.
And so in the interests of journalistic correctness and through just a hint of gritted teeth, here’s todays headline
Richard Lawton smashes his PB by 5 minutes
In all seriousness it truly was a Great day. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed their run. First Harrier home was Iain Tonb who must be pleased with 1:22:11. Julie ran solidly and was happy with her 1:30:41, giving me a target to hunt down going through Bellahouston. Jim was worried that he had went off too fast but like many of us he found the conditions just right and kept the work rate going to come home in 1:34:02. Graham Ramage feels like a bit of form could return if he can get consistent training and would be pleased with his 1:37:17. Next was Richard but we already know all about his efforts !
Full results from the GSR Website (assuming you had listed your club as the Harriers)
Iain Tomb – 1:22:11
Stephen Phimister – 1:28:09
Julie Beverage – 1:30:41
Jim Holmes – 1:34:02
Graham Ramage – 1:37:17
Richard Lawton – 1:40:29
John Boyd – 1:46:05
Sharon Gregg – 1:47:30
John McBride – 1:48:40
Davie Searil – 1:52:47
Lorraine Buchanan – 2:08:25
Mary Goldsmith – 2:17:07
Sorry I didn’t manage to meet up with more of you at the end. Listing peoples race times doesn’t tell the full story and I’m sure many of you had as good a tale to tell as me. Feel free to get your story onto the Blog, it might even cheer me up. Sometimes its easy to meet up at the end of the race but today people seemed to scatter about, maybe making the most of the fantastic weather. The space blankets were getting used as picnic blankets as people relaxed in the post race atmosphere. I should know as I had relatives in the Pink wave. I’m truly delighted for them with their 2 hours 40 run and it certainly gave me plenty of time to sample the various stalls as I never left the Green until after 3pm !!!
Once last thing Mr Headline Grabber ... at least I got on the telly!
Stephen P.
2nd October 2016
Race Report from our man in the field Stephen Phimister
This event was my first ever competitive race and so today took on a special meaning as the 10th anniversary of my running career.
If you could of hand picked weather conditions it would have been what we got today. Blue skies, no wind, the temperature in the low teens. And so ladies and gentlemen, picture the scene. I’m into the last mile and running well. No not well, fantastic. I’m having a stormer. I’ve just passed the Wall of Support where the Clydeside becomes the Saltmarket. The crowed is 4 deep and the noise is spurring me on. I know I’m running well, it feels like I’m floating along. A PB is on the cards. Round the corner and into Glasgow Green. The noise of the crowd gets louder and I’m getting faster, picking people off in the home straight. In my head I’m already writing this Blog report. I can see the clock but it doesn’t matter because I know I’ve nailed a PB. Over the line for 1:28:09, a PB by a massive 27 seconds.
Through the funnel to collect the (not so) goodie bag and wait for the others to come in. Julie, Jim, Graham we’ve all ran well and its congratulations all round. Next in its Richard. “How’d you do?” he asks. “PB” I tell him, “by 27 seconds” I add. “And you? “ “Oh I got a PB as well ... by 5 minutes”.
BANG ... my bubble is burst, I’m gutted. He’s stole the glory, the adulation, more importantly my headline, ! Its like scoring a hat trick only for your teammate to score 4 and disappear up the tunnel with the match ball.
And so in the interests of journalistic correctness and through just a hint of gritted teeth, here’s todays headline
Richard Lawton smashes his PB by 5 minutes
In all seriousness it truly was a Great day. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed their run. First Harrier home was Iain Tonb who must be pleased with 1:22:11. Julie ran solidly and was happy with her 1:30:41, giving me a target to hunt down going through Bellahouston. Jim was worried that he had went off too fast but like many of us he found the conditions just right and kept the work rate going to come home in 1:34:02. Graham Ramage feels like a bit of form could return if he can get consistent training and would be pleased with his 1:37:17. Next was Richard but we already know all about his efforts !
Full results from the GSR Website (assuming you had listed your club as the Harriers)
Iain Tomb – 1:22:11
Stephen Phimister – 1:28:09
Julie Beverage – 1:30:41
Jim Holmes – 1:34:02
Graham Ramage – 1:37:17
Richard Lawton – 1:40:29
John Boyd – 1:46:05
Sharon Gregg – 1:47:30
John McBride – 1:48:40
Davie Searil – 1:52:47
Lorraine Buchanan – 2:08:25
Mary Goldsmith – 2:17:07
Sorry I didn’t manage to meet up with more of you at the end. Listing peoples race times doesn’t tell the full story and I’m sure many of you had as good a tale to tell as me. Feel free to get your story onto the Blog, it might even cheer me up. Sometimes its easy to meet up at the end of the race but today people seemed to scatter about, maybe making the most of the fantastic weather. The space blankets were getting used as picnic blankets as people relaxed in the post race atmosphere. I should know as I had relatives in the Pink wave. I’m truly delighted for them with their 2 hours 40 run and it certainly gave me plenty of time to sample the various stalls as I never left the Green until after 3pm !!!
Once last thing Mr Headline Grabber ... at least I got on the telly!
Stephen P.
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