JULIE SMASHES 100

For those that don't know Julie Beveridge ran her 100th parkrun at Strathclyde park today. This was also Julies's 50th at Strathclyde park. Julie is also the record holder for the most wins now 20. As well as being the 1st lady today Julie was also 4th overall and to coin a phrase she chicked most of the men today. Julie first ran this event on 31st July 2010 running a time of 21.55 which she was soon to surpass on 21st August 2010 with 21.35. This was to be a continueing trend and running her present pb on 19th August 2017 with 19.28. This was not to be beaten today as it was run on the alternate course which is always a bit longer and a bit icy. The course today was  a series of up and downs. Basically up for a half kilometre and back then up for 1k and back twice. This gave us a chance on many occasions to see runners heading the other way and to see how Julie runs. I have to say a good upright stance and very little excess movement of the arms etc thus using all the energy in the legs. A fine example of how to run. Julie today ran 20.29 but as I said before the conditions weren't great and the course was long so still a great time. Supporting Julie today was Marion O'Connor 23.17. Gordon McInally  24.56 and Russell Couper 27.29. I should point out Marion was 2nd Lady today.

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AYR TURKEY TROT

After waking up to snow on the ground six Harriers made their way down to Ayr for the boxing day 10k. We were accompanied by Gordons partner Marion. David Searil was first down as 10k isn't long enough for him having entered the 5k also. As the rest started arriving David was already lining up for his first race and completing the 5k in 24.40 (chip time 24.36 ) in 36th place from 102 runners. Good time for a warmup. Next event up was the 10k starting at noon and we all met up after some warmups to wish each other a merry Christmas and good luck for the race. Just before the off we discovered that the course was changed so it would be course bests all round. The gun goes and were away Quickly passed by Marion, Gordon McInally and Graham Ramage then shortly later David Searil and John Boyd this just left Allison Johnston behind me and knowing how well she has been running lately I would need to run well to stay in front. The course had a slight change to the start with the start being beside the Citadel centre instead of on the prom but it ran immediately onto the prom and the first 3k along it as it used to be. At 3k we used to run up beside the river and back into the houses but today we crossed the bridge and continued on the cycle path for another 2k before turning round a marshall and heading back the same way this unfortunately included a steep hill up to Greenan Castle which I have to say wiped me out with my slowest mile of the race. The new out and back does afford you the luxury of seeing everyone heading in the opposite direction the first of these being one of our past members Stuart Gibson who won the race in 32.49 and after declared it was a bit sluggish (wish I could be that sluggish). As I got up the top of the hill on the way out I seen Graham and Marion heading back and they were probably the best part of a kilometre in front of me. A while later as I could see the turning point I passed John, Gordon and David heading back probably between 1.5min to 2.5mins in front of me. Round the marshall and heading back and next I see Allison about a minute behind me. Going back down the hill I never really felt any advantage as the legs felt shot and with 3k to go were back on the prom and a long run in to the finish. Marion beat us all home with a time of 46.57 (46.51) 110th place followed by Graham 120th 47.33 (47.26) we then had a gap to John 157th 50.19 (50.07) followed closely by David 160th 50.45 (50.37). Not too far behind and still improving on his comeback was Gordon 182nd 51.56 (51.49) another wee gap then Russell 222nd 55.43 (55.36) and Allison 241st  57.27 (57.15). Weather conditions were just about perfect for running with dry sunny sky with some puddles on the ground.

Ayrodynamic Turkey Trot, Boxing Day

Some of you will have seen Gordon's post on facebook a few days ago regarding Tuesday's 5 and 10k races at Ayr. Just to make sure everyone is aware the closing date seems have been extended to today so there's still time to enter, ope to see you there.

Pub Run 2017

The annual Pub Run will take place on Thursday 28th December, leaving the club at 6pm sharp. Please be there ready to run with your money for your drinks order ready to hand over to the advance purchasing party. Please wear bright reflective clothing and a head torch if you have one. A variety of pubs will be visited over the course of an approximately 6 mile run. Slight change to route/one of the pubs owing to the closure of the Stroud. See Eddie for further details.
Alan

HARRIERS MEMBERSHIP FEES 2018

It was agreed at our recent AGM that the Harriers would freeze the fees for 2018 even if the Sports Club increase the fees at their AGM in January.
The fees therefore for 2018 are.

FAMILY                          £186.00    Includes 2 Adults & all children aged 6 to 18 

ORDINARY                    £122.00    Adults over the age of  21 

INTERMEDIATE           £67.00     Adults aged 18 to 21 

JUNIORS                          £62.00      Children aged 6 to 18 

RETIRED FAMILY        £106.00       Both Adults need to be above National Pension age 

RETIRED ORDINARY   £82.00    Must be above National pension age

Fees are due in January. If paying up by direct debit the 1st payment should be in January and paid over 10 months till October. ( just divide the fee by 10 to get your monthly payment ).

If you need the bank details contact Russell Couper. 

LONDON MARATHON CLUB PLACE

The Harriers again have secured 1 place in the Virgin London Marathon. Anyone who entered the ballot and did not secure a place will have a rejection email and will therefore if they wish go into a draw for the club place. Please show your rejection email to any of the committee ( Kenny, Hugh or Russell ) before the 14th December and you will be entered into the draw. The draw will take place after training and the winner informed.