Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race 2017

For all those Harriers out there that like to plan ahead (I'm one of them!), the 14th Grand Prix race is the Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race in Livingston. The date has now been confirmed to be Sunday 11th June at 12pm and costing £10 or £8 for Scottish Athletic members (SAL number required). Entries close on 9th June on Q-buster.

See link to Q-buster page: https://q-buster.co.uk/dechmont-10k-3'5k-trail-races-11th-june-2017

Richard

SPORTS NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Hi all,

Tomorrow night, the Uddingston Community Sport Hub is hosting  a Sports Nutrition workshop at Uddingston Sports Centre.  There is still a few spaces available.  Please see workshop details below;

Sport Nutrition Workshop

Tuesday 28^th March

6-9pm

Uddingston Sport Centre, (at Uddingston Grammar School) G71 7BT

Cost: £20 (£10 for hub clubs)

Bookings: 01698476262 (weekdays 9.30am-4.30pm)

This workshop will cover the basics of nutrition and a balanced diet and how we derive energy from food, the function of nutrients and how they are used for health and physical activity. It will also look at the importance of fluid replacement and food choices for exercising

For further information about this workshop, or to discuss other training opportunities, please do not hesitate to get  in touch.

Kind Regards

Craig

Craig Allardice

Community Sport Hub Officer

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

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National Road Relay Teams

The teams for this Sunday are listed here.

The ladies and M50 compete over 4 legs whereas the senior and M40 men compete over 6 legs. We therefore have two spare places in the senior men's team. If any of the male reserves listed in Russell's previous post are able to run, then please let us know asap.

The legs alternate between approximately 3 and 5.8 miles. Legs 1, 3 and 5 are the short legs whereas the even numbered legs are the long legs. Once we declare the running order, we have to stick to that. Therefore, if you have to drop out then let us know as soon as possible. The race starts at 1200 (men and women together).
Alan

NATIONAL 6 + 4 STAGE RELAY

This Sunday sees us in the National 6 + 4 Stage relays in Livingstone.
We have 1 Ladies and 2 Mens teams entered.
One of the Mens teams will be a M50 team.

Those entered are Kay Conneff, Sandy Hayden, Frances Ferguson and Joanne McEvoy.
R Couper, A Deriick, A Henderson, C McDougall, D Watt, R Lawton, G McInally and E Reid.

This leaves 2 places in the mens team if any reserves want a run.

Those on the reserve list are  J Beveridge, K Allen and A Lessells (only if anyone drops out)
J Holmes, K Leinster, S Waugh, M Duthie, M Saez, K Harvey, M Howell, G Mullen, S Phimister, I Rae, G Ramage, D Searil, J Shields, H Simpson, C Steven.

If you want a run please let Alan know at training on Thursday.
Teams and running order will be selected by Alan and posted on here before Sunday

Russell

WEST HIGHLAND WAY RELAY

Its approaching that time of year when we do our relay run up the West Highland Way.
This will be on Sat/Sun 27th & 28th May.
It will be the usual format of, we have a 17 seater minibus and have reserved 20 places in the Ben Nevis hotel on the Sat night for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Pick up times for the Saturday will be briefed nearer the time but is likely to be about 4am.
As you will see we have more hotel spaces than seats on the bus in case anyone wishes to drive as has happened in the past.
For those new to the club each person will get a section of the West Highland way to run and may be joined by others. Also you may if you wish run with others on their section.
The cost for the bus and hotel is £65 and a deposit of £20 is due to reserve your place. Frances will be taking this from Monday at training. Balance will be due 2 weeks prior to the event. First come first served.

ALLOA HALF MARATHON

Well the weather gods where kind today. After forecasts earlier in the week predicting awful weather it turned out not bad. Some old faces and some new representing the Harriers over the distance. The 1st Harrier home was Andrew J Buchanan in 1.28.24 which is excellent when you consider that Alloa isn't exactly flat and we had a headwind for the 4 mile straight along the foothills. Our female contingent were next with Julie Beveridge 1.31.20, Kay Conneff 1.40.30 and a new PB followed by Karen Allen in 1.43.46. Back to the men and Paul Rooney finished in 1.44.10. Some of the new Ladies in the club next both running fantastic times, Kirsty Wilson 1.48.26 and Sharon Gregg 1.49.41. That only left myself out there and it was going to be a while as I was still struggling with the cold virus. Had ran well enough up to 5 miles then suddenly there was nothing left and lost about 90 secs in the next mile and never recovered. Bit of advice, Probably not best to run off a stinking cold. Onto how the day was run. The organisers for the last few years have been increasing the numbers at this event which brings with it some new problems. The first 1.4 miles is looped round a narrow street with speed bumps. Not good in massive crowd but I think everyone got away with it. The course then moves east for a bit before turning North and the climbs between 2 and 4 miles and the grateful water station at 3.2. It was very warm out there when your running. After 4 you get the long descent to Tillicoutry and 6 miles. Now for the 4 mile straight a long road which takes you through Alva and onto Menstrie. 2nd water station just as you leave Tillicoutry gratefully received. Unfortunately that was the last of the water for me as the next 2 and the finish had ran out by the time I got to them (not happy about that). I also found out later the 1st 2 stations ran out before all the runners where through. Anyway back to the run When you turn off the road at menstrie you have about 0.5 mile flat before the big hill into Tullibuddy (I keep forgetting its a killer). This leaves a short straight through Tullibuddy till the left turn at 11 miles back to Alloa. Another long climb but not as steep as the last one. This bring you into Alloa at the old start/finish (wished I was at the finish at this point). One more mile and a bit to go and its slightly downhill and flat. Recovered a little bit of pace here but still heavy legged. Last left turn and 100 metres to the finish. Straight to the car for a drink that was sorely needed. Looked at the watch 2.18.33. Not my best run but it was probably good practice for London as that's probably how I will feel in the latter stages there. Nice to know I can put up with such discomfort. Well done to all who ran today. Many thanks to Lorraine and Julie cheering us on and anybody else out there as I heard a few shouts but don't know who they came from.

Southside Six no more

Some bad news about this years' Southside Six  2017 SS6