Pub Run Record

A record number of Harriers (35) made our final club event of 2016 another resounding success on Thursday evening. The unseasonably mild and dry weather was a bonus too. The usual route was followed around 6 pubs over a distance of about 11km, the most distant one being the Auldhouse Arms. Biggest challenge of the evening was placing the drinks order in each pub ahead of the arrival of the runners. This was managed expertly by Mandy and Sandra who drove on ahead, so a huge thanks to them for keeping us topped up.

Thanks to Karen for taking some great photos in Auldhouse which are in this album.
Alan

Pub Run

Our annual run around some pubs takes place on Thursday 29th December. As always, there is a bit of behind the scenes action to make even events like this happen, so thanks to Eddie for making sure that we have a full set of pubs to run around this year. Please be at the Sports Club ready to run at 17:45 with your money and an idea of what drinks you will be having so that a list can be sent ahead. Please wear bright, reflective clothes and a head torch or two as some of the route will be on unlit back roads around Auldhouse.
Alan

AYR TURKEY TROT

Having done this race for most of the last 20 years this was a new experience. Never have I experienced a side wind like it along the seafront. 4 Harriers made their way to Ayr today for the Annual Boxing Day 10k. Having arrived I took a walk down to the front to see how bad the wind was and I was nearly taken off my feet as I passed the flats leading to the front. Having retreated to the Citadel centre I was wondering if this was a foolish move today. Eventually we lined up at the start and we were off. the first 3k and last 3k being along the seafront was going to be hard with the wind coming off the sea. After the 1st k was done everyone had to run with a hand covering their faces as the sand was being blown off the beach giving us all a good facial. We reached the point where your running behind the dunes and a relief to get the hands down as although still very windy we where no longer getting sandblasted. This was a short respite as we where soon open to the elements again until 3k when we turn inland along the riverside with a little tail wind to help. Up onto the main road with wind blowing us everywhere again and round the houses through halfway. Tried picking the pace up a little but was only showing a slight improvement to 7k at which point were back on the seafront. With 3k to go time for a final effort which was successful taking about 30 secs a k off my previous kilometre times. Straight back to the car for warm dry clothes and the heater on full blast. First Harrier home today was Graham Ramage with a chip time of 45.22 followed by Kay Conneff 46.23. Next in John McBride running 52.02 and finally Russell Couper 57.31. I didn't hang about today for tea and cakes and went straight home to shower all the sand off. A great event again this year despite the stormy weather and well worth putting in your diary for next year.

On the Road to London

The draw for the club place in the London Marathon took place at the Sports Club tonight in front of a large contingent of Harriers. Three names were written on beer mats (Jim Holmes, Russell Couper and Richard Lawton) and official, independent adjudicator, Alison Searil, made the draw. The winner was Richard Lawton! Congratulations to Richard. Now the really hard work begins.
Alan

A BIG WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!

Dear Club Secretary

This has been a fantastic year for athletics in Scotland across all aspects of the sport. Not only have Scottish athletes delivered on the international stage but the sport continues to grow and modernise every year. Ultimately, this is down to the hard work of club leaders, coaches, officials , volunteers and the athletes themselves.

On behalf of everyone in Scottish Athletics I just wanted to thank you all for the role that you, your club and your club members have played.

I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2017

All the best

Mark Munro

Chief Executive Officer

Scottish Athletics Ltd

07557433856

Twitter: @SALMarkMunro

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STRATHAVEN HALF MARATHON 19TH FEB.

Hi

I'd be grateful if you could bring the attached flyer giving details of the Strathaven Striders Half Marathon on Sunday 19th February 2017 to the attention of your club members.

This is a good circular run on quiet country roads ideal for those training for a Marathon later in the year or simply for an early challenge in 2017.

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Kind regards

Dorothy On behalf of Strathaven Striders Half Marathon Committee

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BEITH HARRIERS NEW YEAR ROAD RACE 4.8MILES

Dear running friends

This email is just to let you know that Rons Runners are once again organising the Beith Harriers New Year Road race this year, I have attached a flyer for your information and would be grateful if you would forward this on to your members.

Please not that we there will be a medal for all finishers this year for the first time - we know how much you like a bit of bling!

Hope to see you all there - please feel free to spread the word.

Kind Regards
Melanie Sinclair

Rons Runners

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