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- 12th May 2008
Amazing fortnight for Lucy culminates with
outright Kintyre Way win
Lucy Colquhorn won the 66 miles Kintyre
Way Race
outright on 10th May, in 11 hours and 1 min ! This was a week after she
finished
2nd woman
in the 22 mile Edinburgh to North Berwick Road Race in 2:30:35 (results)
and 2 weeks after smashing the record in the 53 mile Highland
Fling Race
on 26th April (see news item below). You must deserve a rest now Lucy
!
- 10th May 2008
Ben Lomond Hill Race
 
Another win for Stewart on a excellent day for the Ben Lomond race. Well
organised as ever by Westies, although I blame trying to chase Don back
down the hill for pulling my calf (again). Fortunately it wasn't 4 to
count for the team and Jon and Adam backed up Stewart to pick up the
prize.
Results
Bruce Smith
- 10th May 2008
Ben Lednaig Journey Run
 
Seven runners gathered in the car park in Strathyre for the Ben Lednaig
journey run. The open advertising of the run meant that we didn't know
who was going to turn up until the last minute. We set off in the sunshine
down
the cycle track towards Loch Lubnaig. Having driven so many times up
the east side of the loch, it was very pleasant to run down the quiet west
side
and have time to admire the views.
We turned at the south end of the
loch and climbed by the tourist path up Ben Ledi. It was quite busy and
we passed
a number of walkers
on the way up. The summit of Ben Ledi seemed to be a suitable stopping
place so we paused for a leisurely lunch. From there we headed northwards
towards Benvane. We soon left the walkers behind as we ran for miles
along the broad grassy ridge, passing the attractive Lochan nan Corp
on the way. Benvane looked a long way off at first, seemingly first
to our right and then to our left as we twisted along the ridge. Luckily
there was a line of old fence posts to keep us on course. As we neared
the final summit of Benvane, we left the fence and headed straigh for
the summit. Oz didn't seem to be impressed by my precise bearing of, "Just
go that way up to the top."
The views from the summit were superb
- Stob Binnean with snow to the northwest, many more snow covered tops
to the north and a hazy
mist rising from the Trossachs valleys to the west. We continued northwards
for another mile off the end of Benvane then dropped down into Glen
Buckie - not so much dropped as stumbled over the tussocks. There was
then a steep climb straight up the other side to the edge of the forest.
We paused at a good viewpoint, looking right down the length of Loch
Lubnaig before plunging down steep forest paths back to Strathyre.
The day was rounded off by sitting in the sunshine in the garden of
the Lade Inn with a well-earned pint.
Nigel Rose
- 10th May 2008
Penicuik 10k
This was a local race for me, so thought I'd give
it a go while the more serious hill runners popped up Ben Lomond. I spotted
a few Carnethys in
the playing field at the start including Brian, Philippa and Margaret.
The air was muggy and the thunder loud and we wondered if we were in
for a storm?
The pace was fast and we soon hit the first hill...time to try and overtake
a few - in between avoiding the road works and cones! The route headed
out to the Howgate Inn where we took a back lane to the A701 and returned
to
Penicuik. Some of us did get caught in the storm and got completely drenched
- it even managed to hail on us. The roads were like rivers but hot tea
and food awaited us back in the school. A very well organized race and
supportive marshalls - thanks to Penicuik Harriers.
Kate F
- 7th May 2008
Stunning evening: Caerketton and back
The sap is rising; the most brilliantly sunny evening since time immemorial prompted a long
foray. The gorse is in flower, that mesmerising tang of vanilla, but the etiolated blanched limbs
of the runners under red shorts, uncovered to the sunshine for the first time since last year,
would have done proud to St. George's flag. Willie led a dozen or more troops on a straight-up
of the Pentlands. A two hour and tenner+ mile, up through Swanston, and back down the
Caerketton descent, where they are burning gorse, for a fast return. Up on the braids, spot an
old accomplice, those white legs are unmissable. A superb evening for running - how long will
this magical weather last? - the pundits are swapping notes, it is rumoured there's a journey run
at the weekend.
- 6th May 2008
Sarsen Trail Marathon - 4th May
Last sunday Nicolas Fournier (our French Clubmate),
ran his first race for the Carnethy hill racing club.
It was the: Sarsen trail marathon (26 miles; ~500 m climb; 250
participants). This is a nice off-road run.
He finished second in 2h57min54sec,
1 second behind the winner.
"We ran together until the last sprint ...
lack of hill training in Holland ...."
You can find more details at: Sarsen
Trail Marathon Website
- 4th May 2008
The
Great Edinburgh Run
   
For my (short) Sunday run after Stuc
the day before, decided to do the Edinburgh 10k with a group of 10
folk from work. To celebrate
it
being National Star Wars day (May the 4th, groan) and to raise money
for charity, some of us decided to get kitted out in fancy dress (that's
me doing an impression of Chewbacca when he was young and about 5ft
7in). Was a tad on the hot side although a good way to lose a few pounds
and get back to last year's racing weight! Excellent support from the
crowds and our group managed to raise about £1,300 for the Make-A-Wish
charity. Thanks very much to those that sponsored us. PS. Gordon your
extra money on offer for breaking 40mins was pretty safe ;-).
Stewart
Whitlie
- 4th May 2008
Murdo in the Scotland on Sunday
One month ago Shane sent out a request for a case study sought by the
Scotland on Sunday. Murdo took up the offer! Read the article here.
- 3rd May 2008
Stuc a'Chroin - 20th Anniversary
There was a good field of over 120 hardy runners
for this the first of the new Long Series of hill races. On
the last climb out of Glen Ample Brian Marshall (HELP) was
being
chased
by Simon
Peachey
and Stewart Whiltlie
(both Carnethy) in pretty much a repeat of last year. Last year Stewart
went on to win (his 4th Stuc-in-a-row) from Simon, but this year Brian
was looking strong as he went past! Jacqui Higgingbottom was only seconds
behind
the first female at the start of the last climb but didn't rate her
chances of catching up - she said she'd just been 'swept by! '
Results
    
Another superb day out at Stuc for one of the best organised events
on the calendar. Weather was a lot better than forecast and although
heavy going in parts it stayed dry throughout with pretty much near
perfect temperature for running and clear views throughout. Course
was once again perfectly flagged with several litres of Highland Spring
(one of the sponsors) and jelly babies being made available to runners
every mile or so. In terms of the race itself, Simon Peachey and Joe
Symonds set the early pace out on the track with myself, Brian Marshall
and Alec Keith in hot pursuit. Lead swapped a few times before the
drop into Glen Ample where Brian and Simon steamed ahead with Alec
and myself slipping down the hill in pursuit. Joe pulled out at this
point with hamstring problems following his efforts the week before
at the Three Peaks. I managed to catch up with the leaders on the Ben
Each climb and Simon and I shared the lead out to Stuc with Brian in
close pursuit. Coming off Stuc, Brian used his trademark descending
skills to open up a gap with Simon not far behind. I was using my trademark
descending skills to drop off the back! Managed to keep them in my
sight on the climb out of Glen Ample but didn't have the legs to catch
them up. Simon was trying hard to bridge the gap but never quite managed
and finished 2nd (for 3rd time in a row) just a few hundred metres
behind at the end. I'm sure his time will come soon! I managed to hang
on to 3rd and had a less stressful time than in previous years running
down the track without having to look over my shoulder! Good to see
some of the youngsters taking the top placings this year :-). Post
race soup was superb as ever and fun having a lie down and chat with
folk in the field after the event. Good few Carnethy folk out doing
the race although not sure of the other placing as we had to head off
earlyish for Simon to make it to a wedding in the evening. Also a good
few Carnethy folk out on the course supporting and taking pics. Thanks
for support and encouragement, much appreciated. Thanks again to the
organisers and marshals for putting on such a great event. Definitely
recommended if you have not tried it before.
Stewart Whitlie
  
- 1st May 2008
Angela presents the Everest Marathon
Two dozen were there to be enthralled tby Angela's
slides of the Everest Marathon, last wednesday at KB. Most of the course
is above 5000 m, it took 17 days trekking to get there. Some of us
were feeling queasy at the photos of the flight in to a high mountain
airport, but even more at reports that the majority of the teams came
down with diarrhea, vomiting, altitude sickness, angina, you name it
(apparently the loo arrangements are dicey - to avoid the probs avoid
the loos). Even Adrian was not exempt. The challenge of the course
is to get to the starting line (quote from Angela)! So while others
were training up and down some wry philosophers, notably AM, were keeping
away. And who got to the starting line (and who didn't)? On the run
itself, starting at 20 degrees below zero, or was that minus 40, Angela
did some sterling stuff, passing local talent in no need of acclimatisation,
amazingly to finish as first lady. That's a huge achievement. At the
same time the beauty of the landscape, the Buddhist decorations of
the stones, the yaks crossing gorges on rope bridges, the high ice-bound
ridges of Everest just so close, all took our breath away.
- 1st May 2008
The 2008 Fling - Saturday 26th April
With cool conditions, rain on and off, there
were some great times on this 53-miler. Starting at 6 am at Milngavie,
to run over Conic Hill and along Loch Lomond to Tyndrum, with some
very mixed surfaces. Jez Bragg breezes in at 7 hours 24 minutes, cutting
2 minutes off his own course record, followed by Donald Naylor at 8:03.
Then Lucy (Colquhoun) arrives, with a huge smile, at 8:10, chopping
an amazing 37 minutes off her own record last year - and she would
have been even faster had she not got lost on the final half-mile into
Tyndrum! Rob Reid (vet60) brings a loud cheer when he arrives back
in 11:09 with plenty of pace still in his legs. Among the Carnethies
(and there may have been more, the results don't list by club) are
Alun Morton-Lloyd who comes in 21st with 9:58 under his belt (making
the magic 'under 10 hour' slot), followed by Ian King (11:52), Tim
Doyle (12:25), Michael O'Connor (13:00) and Colin Ledlie (14:15), all
to receive handshakes, the coveted medallion and a bottle of bubbly.
Just finishing this course within the cut-off (15 hours) deserves a
round of applause. From 137 entrants, 34 don't make the finish line.
Casualties include Richard L (ankle blown up after 20 miles, DNF) and
Karl W (DNS, injury). Superb organisation and support all along, thanks
to Murdo MacDonald and Ellen Thomson, and a host of marshals including
Murdo McEwan and Davie Atkin. Heaps of photos and a video on the race
website here.
- 29th April 2008
Steven - Trials at Knockdhu International
- Saturday 26th April
Simon Peachey and myself joined the Scottish
Team for the Home International race at Knockdhu. Arriving at the race,
weather was a bit dull and very windy. We had arranged to arrive early,
so as to have plenty time to do a recci of the race. The course was
well marked and mainly grassy with 4 steep climbs and descents and
a few fast sections - just perfect, or so I thought. By the time of
the race, the weather had improved and was quite warm, the sun was
smiling. From the start, the country teams lead the club teams along
the course and uphill. After the first descent, and along a flat grassy
section I went over on my right ankle. Gritted teeth, I dug in on the
next ascent and re-passed the few runners that had just overtaken me.
The next downhill, I went over on my left ankle, and the same guys
re-overtook me. Giving myself a talking to, I got back into the race
and caught the group yet again, but on the next descent, I went over
on my left ankle once more, this time I had to sit down with the pain.
I managed to limp my way around the remainder of the course to finish
26th. At the finish, the first aiders along with Claire Gordon, got
me iced and bandaged up. According to FASIC, that's me out of racing
for at least 4 weeks !
Colin Donnelly won the race, and Simon had a great run too, coming
in 4th. All the Scottish Senior teams won (Senior, Vets and Ladies)
and the Juniors had great success too.
Steven Fallon
- 28th April 2008
Weekend Races
For those not doing the Alternative John
Muir Way, there was loads of other events this weekend people were
doing from international duty to ultra runs :
Knockdhu International, Northern
Ireland
Simon Peachey finished a superb 4th in
this international between Scotland, Wales and N.I. and helped the
Scottish team to victory. Carnethy's other Scottish selection in the
Over 40s team, Steven Fallon, was 26th, after finishing in pain after
going over on both ankles. Race report and results here
World Long Distance Mountain
Running Challenge (The Three Peaks Race, Yorkshire)
Angela Mudge was second woman and 46th
overall in 3:20:53, in a race won by Anna Pichrtova of Czech Republic
(32nd overall), the woman who had broken Angela's Sierre-Zinal record
last year. Meanwhile fellow Scot, Jethro Lennox (Shettleston), had
a superb run to win out of the 700 runners. Results here
Balmoral 10km Road Race
Lyn Wilson had an easy win by more than
2 mins in this race round the Queen's estate, recording 36:26.
The Highland Fling - 53 Mile
Race
Lucy Colquhorn smashed her own record
in this race along the southern half of the West Highland Race to record
8:10:03 and finish 3rd overall. Other Carnethies finishing included
Alun Morton Lloyd in 21st (9:58:15), Tim Doyle 76th (12:25:36) and
Michael O'Connor 85th (13:00:32) Details and results here
- 26th April 2008
The Alternative John Muir Way - Saturday 26th
April
    
Sixteen runners and bikers turned out
for the 53km circuit of East Lothian. Most did the whole route of mixed
terrain, picking up bikes at Ravensheugh for the return leg. Nigel
did the whole distance on foot, matching the runners for pace as they
struggled through gorse, bramble and barbed wire across the Garleton
Hills. A mixed but mild, dry day with a strong following wind for the
outward leg. Thanks to Tom Harley for transport provision and Barbel
Burns for a sunny lunch.
KB
- 24th April 2008
Whangie Whizz (i.e. summer's here)
This year's first race in the Bog and Burn Race
Series took place in fine conditions above Queens View. However only
Angela and myself turned up for Carnethy - was it the foggy conditions
in the east that put so many folk off travelling here? Still, a good
crowd turned up to this well organised race by Westerlands. After the
initial climb, this event takes the form more of a trail-run than hill-run,
with lots of bog to catch out the unwary. Several black hairy cows
stubornly stood on the path, wondering what on earth all these mad
folk were doing. The cows had also churned up the ground, making the
terrain just a tad more challenging. The race was won by Nick Barrable
(Tonbridge AC) and young Jamie Stevenson from Ochils had an amazing
run to come in second - I was expecting to be racing his dad (John
Stevenson), but I saw him walking with a walking-stick prior to the
race - he's out of running for 3 months following a knee operation.
With the 3 Peaks race looming, Angela took it easy, but still came
home comfortably as first lady. I came in 6th, 2nd vet and 40 seconds
inside my pb, so was fairly chuffed with that. There was no prize-giving
for folk to hang around - prizes were handed as the runners passed
the line.
Results
Steven Fallon
- 22nd April 2008
Steven and Simon in Scottish Team for Knockdhu
Simon Peachey has been picked to run for Scotland
in the senior men's team and Steven Fallon in the vets team for the
Home Internationals in Northern Ireland on 26th April. Well
done to both of them and good luck to the Scottish teams.
Team
selections here
- 21st April 2008
Jill wins Glen Affric Duathlon - Sunday 20th
April
Starting just beyond Cannich below the magnificent
mountains of Strathglass, The Glen Affric Duathlon comprises a 7.5
mile hill run, 18 mile MTB cycle and 2.5 mile run. More than 100 competitors
set out on the hill run, mainly on good tracks with fast going (and
fantastic views to the snow-covered hills). Jill Mykura took the ladies
lead on the run, but was overhauled on the long cycle round Loch Beinn
on good forest tracks, which was sometimes steep but not too technical.
However the final short run (mainly on tarmac) was just enough for
Jill to reclaim first place and win by about a minute (but 15 mins
outside Angela’s record!). The winner of the men’s race
stormed home in a new course record, while I managed to finish just
in front of Jill (only possible when there’s cycling involved!)
This was a very well organised event by the Forestry Commission, with
excellent course marking, marshalling and transition, and we all enjoyed
lovely sunny weather for the race. Results here
Willie Mykura
- 19th April 2008
The 12th Anniversary Waltz - Saturday 19th April
This race is well documented in fell running
media as being held each year to commemorate Wynn and Steve Cliffs’ wedding
at Newlands Valley church, which lies just south of Keswick. The race
starts in a field in the village of Stair and thereafter meanders along
road and track for a few miles before reaching the first climb of the
day to the checkpoint at the top of Robinson. The route then takes
in the tops of Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy and finally Catbells
before plummeting to the finish back in Stair, totalling 11.5 miles
and 3600 feet of ascent.
After the initial mad dash across the starting field most runners settled
into a comfortable pace until the first climb loomed. Here the field
split, some continuing to follow the track under Robinson a bit farther
then take a direct line skywards while others, including myself, took
a more diagonal line that involved clambering over loose scree and
rock outcrops. Both lines came together around the 400m mark where
we then joined a walkers path that took us to the checkpoint on Robinson's
summit. The running from here on was excellent, short grass underfoot
on the descent followed by another path that took us over Hindsgarth
to Dale Head.
The descent from Dale Head was a free for all over a steep boulder
field, all lines converging around Dalehead Tarn before following the
walkers path up to the checkpoint at the top of High Spy. From here
it was a gradual descent to the small top of Catbells and then a sharp
drop to the finish back in Stair.
I recorded a time of 2:22:30 which was better than I had expected.
This is an excellent race and I hope to be back next year. The only
problem is that it clashes with my own wedding anniversary so the accumulation
of brownie points has already started!
Full details and results at www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk Some
pictures here.
Cameron Scott
- 19th April 2008
Hunter's Bog Trot - Saturday 19th April
    
On what turned out to be a lovely sunny
day with a strong cold wind that helped runners get up the Radical
Road, Alasdair Anthony (Ochils) showed the rest of the field a clean
pair of heels as he swept to a comfortable win in the Hunter's Bog
Trot. Simon Peachey was 4th overall and
first of what looked like about a dozen Carnethies. Stewart Whitlie
picked up first Over 40 prize with Adam Ward second. This superb low
key race race started with the normal Health & Safety briefing
from Robin Thomas of HBT, such as look out for the tussocks, beware
of gravity and doing the race will result in certain death (eventually). Results.
     
- 17th April 2008
Nick wins The Boghall Carnethy Birthday Handicap
- Wed 16th April
      
On a fine cold night 37 runners turned out for the Birthday Handicap.
Maybe it was the free bottle of 25th anniversary beer (especially labelled)
and the free pie, beans and chips afterwards at the Countryside Inn,
or maybe just 'cos it was a great night for a run,
The runners all had to sing Happy Birthday to Carnethy at the top of
Allermuir, eat a piece of birthday cake while ascending Castlelaw and
then drink a glass of champagne on Woodhouselee, and finish with a
balloon.
Nick Schierloh used his surprising handicap to full effect running
away with the win and the Leaders Vest. Adam Ward ran the fastest time,
closely followed by Steven Fallon, while Graeme Carracher turned up
at his first ever handicap (after countless years in the club) and
was amazed at the free beer and food and wondered if it was always
like this and what had he been missing !
Many thanks to all the marshalls, Gillie and Rachael Paul on Allermuir,
Moira Stewart and Hilary Spenceley at the metal plate, Richard L and
Alun Morton-Lloyd at the broken sink, Andy Spenceley and Willie Mykura
for timing and Jane Robertson the roving photographer.
Results
Willie Gibson
- 17th April 2008
Win for Adam Anderson at Screel Hill Race -
Saturday 12th April
Driving down the M74 in snowy conditions made
be wonder if going to this race was a good idea. Fortunately as I got
nearer to the race venue just outside Dalbeattie the weather improved.
After signing on I went for a warm up with Johnston Orr of Westerlands
then chatted to a few other runners, all describing a route that had
a short but sharp climb that demanded all fours.
The course itself comprised of a short run up a forest track, then
up open hillside followed by a reasonably flat section to the true
top. After this it was a short descent into forest, another run along
a forest track and then the short brutal uphill already described to
meet up with the original route back to the finish. Underfoot conditions
didn't inspire confidence with a proliferation of slippery wet rock
and tree roots. I passed a limping runner who had just turned an ankle,
and having done so myself a few times already this year erred on the
side of caution on the descent. I recorded around 3.5 miles of running
with 400m ascent.
Two Carnethies took part, Adam Anderson winning in 33:33 and me finishing
in 25th spot with 45:03.
Cameron Scott
Full
results
- 14th April 2008
Knockfarrel, a Scottish Championship race -
Saturday 12th April
     
Lots of Carnethies (19 in total !) made the
3 hour trip to Strathpeffer for the second short race in the 2008 SHR
Scottish Championship. Despite the forecast we had good running conditions
and success for the Club. I arrived with Stewart Whitlie, Simon Peachey
and Derek Paton with plenty of time to spare so we did a recce of the
course which had everything; mud, narrow track, 2 very steep climbs
(one was hands and knees),open ridge, forest track and more mud! We
missed out the last section and headed back for the start. 149 entries
- about a 100 more than usual - starting from the old Victorian station
along the muddy railway track and across the fields.
Jethro Lennox (Shettleston) took the lead and was never caught and
finished allegedly only 8 seconds off the record. Simon 4th Stewart
8th and second vet. A welcome return to racing for Ronnie Gallagher
showed he can run as well as ever in finishing 19th. Jill Mykura was
second lady and Jacqui Higginbottom first lady vet. I battled with
Derek Paton and just beat him to the line to finish 65th. Other results
on SHR site.
Gordon Cameron
There was an excellent turnout for the second
(Short) Scottish Champs race at Strathpeffer on Saturday. Well done
to the Carnethy ladies for turning out in force; Jill (2nd lady), Jacqui
(4th lady), Joan Wilson, Phillipa Headley, Karen Meikle and myself.
Runners battled through the mud on the undulating course and crossed
the finish line with bloody arms and legs from the very sharp gorse
bushes. The sandwiches, tea and cake back at the community centre healed
the wounds.
Kate F
- 9th April 2008
Arboreal circuit
Wednesday - Willie wanted to "see the trees
in daylight", and yea we did. As we departed Gordon and Michael arrived
- we're off up Blackford Hill, catch us up! They did, and all ran through
the Hermitage of Braid, the glen above the burn, at the far end we
can again traverse the tennis club - with a huge new flood defence,
even a gate of two-inch thick steel, all of two meters above the Braid
Burn, perhaps they know something we don't? Climate change and all
that! But they'd left a kind track around for us. Thence through Braid
Park, and a spurt up to the top, where we turned East and ended up
in the woods. Mortonhall, and back, where Richard B said the pace uphill
was punishing - it was, but it'll ease off once WG has done the boat
race and the round too! First time 2008 we got back in daylight. Spring
is here, though the thick snow at the weekend reminds us that this
is Scotland. KB, pint, more arrivals, debate with the barman, students
back next week.
- 5-6th April 2008
Milngavie and that Ferry
The WHW/Fling reccy, and the ferry burst a gasket,
we did too. Report to follow
- 5th April 2008
Mr & Mrs Ascroft
 
Last Saturday another Carnethy couple
tied the knot. Ms Duffy became Mrs Ascroft in the beautiful grounds
of Falkland Palace. They each managed to squeeze in a run in the morning
before the wedding, with some girls going up East Lomond and boys up
West, though they kept off the fizz until later. As for the outdoor
ceremony, the weather was timed with some drama; a hail storm bombarded
the guests right at the end whilst the bride and groom signed on the
dotted line under a gazebo. After that, they dined and danced away
in Falkland village hall, which looked and thankfully smelt so much
better than the Devils Burdens event!
- 7th April 2008
Heaven & Hell Half Marathon Perth - 6th April
2008
 Photo
courtesy of Alan Young
Despite starting near an airfield and passing
the aptly named Flatfield Farm half way round, this was the perfect
course for recording my slowest half marathon time in 20 years. Paul
Arcari of Kilbarchan AAC set a new course record of 1:13 for this hilly
half marathon. Paul Davies of Carnethy also ran. With a 400ft climb
on the way out towards the Tay and a 700ft climb on the way back, there
were great views down the Tay and across to East Lomond. This low-key
race was well marshalled by Perth Road Runners and the food afterwards
was excellent.
Results are here
Michael Wilkinson
- 7th April 2008
The Four Inns Walk - Carnethy team is second
The Four Inns Walk is a 40 mile race across the Peak District from
Holmbridge in the north to Harpur Hill (near Buxton) in the south,
across some beautiful high moorland plateaus of northern England.
It’s been organised by (and for) the Scouts for the last 51 years,
although its appeal is spreading and more than half of this year’s
90 teams were from outside the scouting community. Competitors enter
in groups of three or four people, and it’s open to walkers and
runners alike.
Full Report
- 7th April 2008
Angela wins and Carnethy Ladies 2nd in Mournes
Race, N.I.
Ten Carnethies went across to Northern Ireland
(athough only 9 ran as Joanne Thin pulled her achilles) to run the
first race of the 2008 British Championship and once again the Irish
did us proud. A superb, very undulating (!), new course of 12.5 miles
and 6500ft covering most of the major hills in the central Mournes
and great weather - sunshine ! The race was mainly on runnable peaty
tracks, but had 10 climbs making it tough for those that didn't pace
themselves.
Angela Mudge showed her class by finishing 23rd overall, first lady
(by 12 minutes) and leading the Carnethy Ladies team to 2nd place (Jill
Mykura and Joan Wilson being the other counters, while Joanne Anderson
was also running). The men's team finished 13th and the vets 10th thanks
to 'old hands' , Willie Mykura and Andy Spenceley and Colin Wilson,
John Littlewood and Peter Walker. This made us one of only 4 clubs
to finish teams in all the categories and the only Scottish team.
Some of the ladies team prize was drunk in the restaurant later that
night and finally finished back at the lovely cottages we were staying
in in the foothills of the Mournes, as the craic continued into the
wee sma' hours !
Next day the Mournes were snow covered and we had an easy time walking
on Tollymore Forest on tired legs followed by a cafe stop in Newcastle.
Although the numbers were lower than usual it was another excellent
and successful club weekend to Northern Ireland.
Results
- 6th April 2008
Trossachs Trail Run
 
There were six runners, two cyclists and one
dog on the Trossachs Trail Run. They cleverly missed Sunday's blizzards
by going on Saturday.
Report (Including who
was first to the top - runners v cyclists)
- 2nd April 2008
Stag and Hen Run
  
Our Wednesday night run was a Stag and Hen
run for members Jon Ascroft and Lorna Duffy. The bottles of bubbly
were strategically hidden in the Pentlands ready for opening on our
arrival. Lets hope we have another one soon?
Full Report
- 1st April 2008
Bass Rock Hill Race
   
After the usual hassle getting the boats across,
a record field of over 50 assembled at the start for the annual Bass
Rock Race. Sun was on and off, and chilly at the top. In a whipping
wind, runners startled the Gannets on the ascent, there were some tricky
spots along the foot of the northerly cliffs. After welcome refreshment
from the host club (HELP) at the lighthouse, all took the boat back
for the traditional ceilidh at North Berwick. A smashing wee race.
Results are here.
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