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Photos capturing a few more Harriers just added to the album courtesy of Malcolm via Frances.
Alan
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Houston Road Relay Photos
Thanks to Kenneth Phillips, prolific race photographer, for sending through photos of some of the Harriers in action at Houston last Saturday. You can see the rest of the photos on this album.
Photos capturing a few more Harriers just added to the album courtesy of Malcolm via Frances.
Alan
Photos capturing a few more Harriers just added to the album courtesy of Malcolm via Frances.
Alan
Saturday, 25 September 2010
McANDREW RELAYS
Next week Saturday 2nd Oct sees the McAndrew relays at Jordanhill
The race starts at 3pm and it would be great if we could get 2 ladies teams out and more gents teams.
I already have some names for this R COUPER, D WATT, A DERRICK, C McDOUGALL,
B McDOUGALL, S HILL, S WAUGH, E REID, G MULLEN, C BANKS, M DUTHIE, J HOLMES,
F MAXWELL, G STEWART, D WARDROPE.
If your names not on the list leave a comment on this BLOG or preferably use THIS FORM or see me at the club this week. (See who is participating so far here).
Again teams will be decided after training on thursday night
Cost for this race is £4.00
Russell
The race starts at 3pm and it would be great if we could get 2 ladies teams out and more gents teams.
I already have some names for this R COUPER, D WATT, A DERRICK, C McDOUGALL,
B McDOUGALL, S HILL, S WAUGH, E REID, G MULLEN, C BANKS, M DUTHIE, J HOLMES,
F MAXWELL, G STEWART, D WARDROPE.
If your names not on the list leave a comment on this BLOG or preferably use THIS FORM or see me at the club this week. (See who is participating so far here).
Again teams will be decided after training on thursday night
Cost for this race is £4.00
Russell
HOUSTON RELAYS
Today saw 14 Harriers take to the streets of Houston in what was near perfect conditions
Making her debut at the relays was Joanne McEvoy who ran an excellant 17.20 so set the ladies up for a good event. next was Mary Goldsmith running a course best of 18.42 and Frances Maxwell completing the team 18.29.
For the gents our A team was also a full vets team and Davie Watt set them off with 14.06
the rest of the team was Eddie Reid 16.29, Charlie McDougall 15.13 and Jim Holmes16.29
The B team times were Brian McDougall 16.31, Ian McKenzie 18.31 George Stewart 18.07 and Davie Herbertson16.58. the C team only had 3 runners Colin Banks 18.38, Davie Wardrope 18.52 and Russell Couper 20.59 nearly 2mins faster than last year
These times are official for grand prix purposes and now available on Scottish Athletics website. Thanks also to Sandra, Malcolm, Mandy and Martin for your support today.
Making her debut at the relays was Joanne McEvoy who ran an excellant 17.20 so set the ladies up for a good event. next was Mary Goldsmith running a course best of 18.42 and Frances Maxwell completing the team 18.29.
For the gents our A team was also a full vets team and Davie Watt set them off with 14.06
the rest of the team was Eddie Reid 16.29, Charlie McDougall 15.13 and Jim Holmes16.29
The B team times were Brian McDougall 16.31, Ian McKenzie 18.31 George Stewart 18.07 and Davie Herbertson16.58. the C team only had 3 runners Colin Banks 18.38, Davie Wardrope 18.52 and Russell Couper 20.59 nearly 2mins faster than last year
These times are official for grand prix purposes and now available on Scottish Athletics website. Thanks also to Sandra, Malcolm, Mandy and Martin for your support today.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Houston Road Relay Teams - Updated with Teams
The teams and running order for Saturday are listed here. I've assumed that the men's vets teams start at age M40, however if it turns out that they are starting at M35 then both the B and C teams should be entered as vets teams too. Please report to Russell on arrival so that he knows you are there and be there by about 1:45 at the latest so that Russell can enter the teams and also so you have enough time for a gentle jog around the course for a warm-up. If for whatever reason you cannot make it, then please get in touch with Russell on Saturday morning. I unfortunately am in a remote area with no mobile coverage over the weekend so do not text or phone me as I won't get the message in time. Remember to declare any jokers you are playing to Russell before the start of the race. Have a great race!
Alan
Many thanks to all who have entered. The Harriers are going to be well represented for sure. I'm just awaiting confirmation from Russell that no further names were obtained at the club on Thursday night. I won't therefore be able to publish the team running order until after work on Friday evening. Please check this blog post later on Friday or on Saturday morning. I hope you all have great runs and I wish I could be there for the start of a new season!
Alan
Alan
Many thanks to all who have entered. The Harriers are going to be well represented for sure. I'm just awaiting confirmation from Russell that no further names were obtained at the club on Thursday night. I won't therefore be able to publish the team running order until after work on Friday evening. Please check this blog post later on Friday or on Saturday morning. I hope you all have great runs and I wish I could be there for the start of a new season!
Alan
Grand Prix 2010 - 2011
A new grand prix season is upon us, kicking off with the Houston Road Relay followed by McAndrew Road Relay, West District XC Relay and the National XC Relays. Further details of the grand prix calendar for the rest of 2010 will follow in a week or so.
Thanks to all who have made themselves available for the Houston, West and National XC relays. Already the numbers of Harriers entering are well ahead of last year, particularly from the ladies which bodes well for a competitive grand prix series. The ladies grand prix format will continue more or less unchanged for this year, i.e. best 11 from 16 races to count, 5 points for first down to 1 point for fifth and 1 point for all others who competed. All the women start with 1 joker except last year's champion Frances, who starts with 0 jokers. A further joker is earned by scoring 3 points or less in a race. The women have no cap on the number of jokers that can be earned in a season. On playing a joker, your points for that race are doubled, on playing 2 jokers the points are quadrupled, etc up to a maximum of 20 points. A new bonus joker system is being added to the women's and men's grand prix this year to further reward those who do a lot of races. On completing 5 races, 1 further joker is awarded, on completing 10 races a further joker is awarded and on completing 15 races a further 2 jokers are awarded. These additional jokers are not subject to the maximum season jokers cap in the men's competition.
For the men's grand prix, the rules remain more or less unchanged with the exception of the bonus joker system described above. Therefore, best 11 from 16 races to count, 12 points for 1st down to 1 point for 12th and everyone else participating. Jokers double your points up to a maximum of 24 points. 1 joker is earned by scoring 8 points or less and 2 jokers are earned by scoring 3 points or less. The jokers assigned at the start of the season and the maximum jokers per season for each person are listed here. If you are not on the list then please leave a comment on the blog and I will update the list.
I'll be happy to clarify any questions on the above. Failing that speak to Russell or David Wardrope both of whom seem to have mastered the system!
Alan
Thanks to all who have made themselves available for the Houston, West and National XC relays. Already the numbers of Harriers entering are well ahead of last year, particularly from the ladies which bodes well for a competitive grand prix series. The ladies grand prix format will continue more or less unchanged for this year, i.e. best 11 from 16 races to count, 5 points for first down to 1 point for fifth and 1 point for all others who competed. All the women start with 1 joker except last year's champion Frances, who starts with 0 jokers. A further joker is earned by scoring 3 points or less in a race. The women have no cap on the number of jokers that can be earned in a season. On playing a joker, your points for that race are doubled, on playing 2 jokers the points are quadrupled, etc up to a maximum of 20 points. A new bonus joker system is being added to the women's and men's grand prix this year to further reward those who do a lot of races. On completing 5 races, 1 further joker is awarded, on completing 10 races a further joker is awarded and on completing 15 races a further 2 jokers are awarded. These additional jokers are not subject to the maximum season jokers cap in the men's competition.
For the men's grand prix, the rules remain more or less unchanged with the exception of the bonus joker system described above. Therefore, best 11 from 16 races to count, 12 points for 1st down to 1 point for 12th and everyone else participating. Jokers double your points up to a maximum of 24 points. 1 joker is earned by scoring 8 points or less and 2 jokers are earned by scoring 3 points or less. The jokers assigned at the start of the season and the maximum jokers per season for each person are listed here. If you are not on the list then please leave a comment on the blog and I will update the list.
I'll be happy to clarify any questions on the above. Failing that speak to Russell or David Wardrope both of whom seem to have mastered the system!
Alan
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
West District Cross Country Relays - Young Athletes
The following young athletes have been entered the above event which will take place at Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 9 October 2010 :
Under 13 Boys : Alistair Crawford,Paul McMonagle,Greg Mulholland,Drew Gordon,Aaron Sumal,Jason Kerr,Joe McDermott,Mitchell McLuckie and Greg Spence.
Under 15 Boys : Ross Barrie,Ross Paterson,Ian Rae,Paul Mullen,Amlar Sumal,Andrew McGurk,Greg Miller,Adam McDonald and Jack Thomson
Under 17 Boys: Richard Campbell
Under 13 Girls: Megan Brady,Amie Mulholland,Lynsey Thomson,Kirstin McDowell, Caitlin Campbell,Becky Valentine,Catriona MacKay,Carla Graham and Nicole Sharp
Under 15 Girls: Lisa Stenhouse, Lynn Andrew and Holly Valentine
Under 17 Girls: Emma Campbell
The Girls race starts at 11.30 am and the Boys race at 12.05pm. All participants should report to the park for 10.30 am to allow time for team selection and a warm up.
A relay team at this event comprises of three legs each of 2,500 metres . The first leg is for Under 13's only , the second leg is for Under 13's and Under 15's and the third leg is for Under 15's and Under 17's.
As soon as more information becomes available about this event it will be posted on this blog.
Under 13 Boys : Alistair Crawford,Paul McMonagle,Greg Mulholland,Drew Gordon,Aaron Sumal,Jason Kerr,Joe McDermott,Mitchell McLuckie and Greg Spence.
Under 15 Boys : Ross Barrie,Ross Paterson,Ian Rae,Paul Mullen,Amlar Sumal,Andrew McGurk,Greg Miller,Adam McDonald and Jack Thomson
Under 17 Boys: Richard Campbell
Under 13 Girls: Megan Brady,Amie Mulholland,Lynsey Thomson,Kirstin McDowell, Caitlin Campbell,Becky Valentine,Catriona MacKay,Carla Graham and Nicole Sharp
Under 15 Girls: Lisa Stenhouse, Lynn Andrew and Holly Valentine
Under 17 Girls: Emma Campbell
The Girls race starts at 11.30 am and the Boys race at 12.05pm. All participants should report to the park for 10.30 am to allow time for team selection and a warm up.
A relay team at this event comprises of three legs each of 2,500 metres . The first leg is for Under 13's only , the second leg is for Under 13's and Under 15's and the third leg is for Under 15's and Under 17's.
As soon as more information becomes available about this event it will be posted on this blog.
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Trossachs Training Camp 2010 - High Viz and Fat
The TTC weekend is over and once again a whole lot of fun was had by all. We were lucky with the weather with dry and mild conditions prevailing for the Friday and Saturday and only Sunday brought our first rainy TTC day in 4 years. Even then, this year's fluorescent t-shirts brightened up the day.Over the weekend everyone ran between about 18 and 30 miles spread over 4 running sessions. Friday evening started with the Coilhallan Wood loop, a 3 to 5 miler with the inevitable significant climb. Saturday started with fine sunshine and a variety of routes of between 4 and 10 miles spread over Kilmahog, The Meadows, The Wood Walk, Bracklinn Falls and Callander Golf Course. Nutrition was a big part of this weekend, both practical and theoretical. Emma Conroy from Edinburgh Nutrition provided a thought provoking seminar on nutrition which turned many of our preconceived ideas on their heads and was the main topic of conversation for the remainder of the day. A fabulous buffet lunch was provided on both the Saturday and Sunday whilst the Friday and Saturday evening meals were to the usual high quality at the Lade Inn. Saturday afternoon's repetition session stretched everyone and the old Callander to Oban railway line resounded to loud puffing for the first time since the steam railway closed.
Finally to Sunday, the heavy overnight rain continued and so the planned "mystery" pre-long run session was cancelled. However once warmed up, the conditions were perfect for a long run. Distances one the Menteith Hills and Achray Forest loops ranged from 9 miles to 14.5 miles and yes, they all involved significant climbs. All completed their runs in fine form.
Thanks to all who organised and participated in this inspirational event. Not so many running photos this year due to to all the coaches running rather than mountain biking but a selection of those we have are available on-line here.
Alan
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