News April - June 2004
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30th June 2004
Organiser breaks record in Caerketton Downhill
Mark Johnston managed to organise and run and beat Adam Ward's record. Mind there was a strong following wind (more than 2 metres/sec). Of the half dozen people who brought their own race number, two turned up with the same no. (81). Derek turned his upside down. The juniors left with big smiles on their faces and their arms full! Results
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30th June 2004
Falkland Hill Race (26th June)
The 7pm start time enabled some gluttons to drive from Melrose (Eildon 2 Hills) in time to take part in this race. A pity more locals weren't as keen to run. Were they stuck watching the footie on tv? HBT wins the prize for members who ran the most races at the weekend - Debbie MacDonald and the Rathjens ran Eildons, Falkland and 7 Hills but I still think Kate Jenkins' racing the Lairig Ghru having done the West Highland Way last weekend (totalling 123 miles) takes some beating.
Results
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27th June 2004
Kate Jenkins wins Lairig Ghru Hill Race
It was another busy weekend of races and Carnethy seems to have spread itself well at the front (as well as the back) of them. Kate Jenkins won this (28 mile 2100ft ascent) Braemar to Aviemore 'marathon' in 4:04.38. Dave Rodgers of Lochaber won the men's event.
Kate reports: 'My 7th race was as enjoyable and frustratingly trip-uppy as usual and the weather held out well for most of us. A steady start let me have a strong finish but post WHW I didn’t quite crack the four hours again. The improved paths from the Cairngorm footbridge made for swift running and the promise by some spectators of an unexpected (and ultimately invisible) water station at the bridge kept me going. By then it was roasting. Several Carnethies were spotted.'
1. Davy Rodgers Lochaber 3:27:00
2. Caryl Pryce Cosmic 3:33.50
3. Alan Smith Deeside 3.34.51
13. Kate Jenkins Carnethy 1st lady & Ben (1st dog) 4:04:38
14. David Walker Carnethy & dog (1st bitch) 4:09:38
? Helen Johnston Bingley 2nd lady
31. Brian Howie Carnethy 4:30:44
? John Littlewood Carnethy 5:19
Results
Article by KJ
- 27th June 2004
Fyrish Hill Race (7 miles, 1600ft) on Sat. 26th
This low key event took place on a longer course than usual, starting and finishing in Evanton for the first time. The trophy had an illustrious list of previous winners such as '1999 G.McInnes' so there was some Carnethy pride at stake. The race involves much fast running on forest tracks and a panoramic view from the monument on the summit. The rain came on just before the start making the fast descent a bit trickier. I just managed to prevent Tracey from winning her first race outright but it was hard work!!.
Mark Johnston
Organiser's Report:
Despite a promising morning the weather turned about an hour before the start, and menacing clouds gave way to a constant downpour which continued through the whole of the afternoon. Fun runners were not deterred, however, and 32 children signed up for the revised 3km revised route, starting and finishing at the football pitch. Every finisher gained a medal, drink and goody bag.
The hill race results were as follows, again with a revised route, starting and finishing from the football pitch. The male and female races were a one-two for Carnethy Hill Runners Club, with fine performances considering the slippy conditions.
Results
1. Mark Johnston, Carnethy, 51.37 (First Male)
2. Tracey Brindley, Carnethy, 52.22 (First Female)
3. Stuart Simpson, Ochil HR, 54.30 (First Male Vet)
4. Steven Brown, Highland HR, 1.04.47
5. Philip Brown, Highland HR, 1.04.58 (Vet)
6. Margaret Thorburn, Evanton, 1.05.45 (ran Junior course) (Female Vet)
7. Janice Gunn, Inverness, 1.10.55 (First Female Vet)
8. Paul Griffiths, Evanton, 1.11.50
9. Gilbert Bain, Moray RR, 1.12.15
10. Phil Hindell, Inverness, 1.16.05 s
11. Thomas Mathieson, Evanton, 1.19.29
12. Martin Macbeath, Alness, 1.20.55
13. Alison Johnston, Tain, 1.22.52 (Female Vet)
14. Fiona Thorburn, Evanton, 1.26.35
15. Susan Maclean, Ardross, 1.48.50
- 27th June 2004
Stewart Whitlie wins 7 Hills & Carnethy get Team Prize
There was a fantastic turnout from Carnethy (22 in the Race and Challenge). It was a warm, humid day - so not ideal for a long hard run. Stewart Whitlie (Carnethy) won, 2nd was Graeme Ackland (Lothian, who has won it 7 times), 3rd - Ray Ward (HBT) and 4th - Adam Ward (Carnethy).
I tried to cycle round with the runners but couldn't keep up with them (I blame the traffic lights). (Results & photos). AN
JBF writes:
'It is 22 years since I last ran the Seven Hills Race but this year two of my regular training partners said they were doing it. Other years there were always other races and too much road. Despite doing a reminder recce of the course I went wrong going up Corstorphine Hill and then missed the left turn onto the road coming off. Numerous measurements, calculations, and assessment of the ultimate shuffle point in the race convinced me I could have been seven minutes faster and in contention for the 1950s vintage prize. The race was not without other excitements. There had been a lot of rain on the days before the race so I was glad I had checked out where all the tree roots and branches were on Craiglockhart Hill and between Braid and Blackford Hills. Scrambling skills were needed to pass runners doing the Challenge. And supporters and friends appeared in unexpected places.'
- 26th June 2004
Isle of Mull
3’s a crowd!
The way a real hill race should be; real calve-breaking ascents, meandering ridge paths, smooth grass slopes, hands-on-rock climbs, soft scree descents, and of course … real weather!
The Mull monster lived up to its name with the usual atmospheric climate which turned into a howling gale before hitting the ridge climbs of A’Cioch & Ben More. Cutting the run at the col gave a smooth run back to the emerald, wild Loch na Keal.
This year’s new course will now stay fixed and set a real classic mountain course that has everything … if only it had the sun! The race will go ahead next year (instead of every 2 years) and will include the option of dinner at Sery & John's new restaurant.
Shame that only 3 runners turned up but everyone had a ball, including the marshals who braved the elements. The tent blew down so everyone headed for Babs & Gus’s kitchen for tea and soup.
1 Gordon Pride Lomond 1.56
2 David Rogers Westerlands 1.57
3. Sandra MacLean 2.15
4. John Coyle Chief sweeper 2.17
- 26th June 2004
Eildon 2 Hills
The rain stayed off for the duration of the race but it was pretty slippy in places. Tim Lenton (Lothian) won with Euan Jardine (Gala) 2nd and Damon Rodwell (Westies) 3rd. First lady was Gillian Godfree (Lothian). Helen Murray was 1st lady vet and Joanne Anderson, Kate Friend and I finished in a bunch (near the back!). Derek Bearhop won his battle with Helen Murray and Robin Haynes finished saying he was off to run Falkland now (I discovered later he wasn't serious!).
Special thanks to the organisers for their excellent marshalling, policing (on the roads) and mountain rescue and first aiders (on the hill) and to all the people in Melrose who cheered us through the streets. Results
AN
- 24th June 2004
Cort-ma Law, Bog & Burn Race #6
On a dark, wet and windy (Windsnay) night you wouldn't expect many to show but 55 people ran the open race and 4 juniors the shortened version. A great showing!
Jamie Thin reports:
' While Wimbledon was a wash-out, it was perfect conditions for Bog and Burn race #6 !- though we can hardly call the Bog and Burn a summer race series with the kind of wind and rain you associate with November! Brian Marshall had a good battle with Des Crowe to finish 20 sec clear at the end, with Adam Ward placed 3rd.
Amongst the ladies, Carol McInnes of Springburn was just ahead of Julie Corner of Lochaber (though only 1 sec separated their times).
A good turn-out of 55 despite the weather - which just shows that hill-runners must enjoy it more when the weather is bad! The Cort-ma-Law course is a classic evening race and lived up to it's billing as the boggiest 'Bog and Burn' race in the Calendar!
There were more vets in the first 15 finishers than folk under 40 - which just goes to show the oldies must thrive in the wind and rain! Murdo McLeod of Westerlands was first M50 and Charlie Love of Hawkhill was first M60.
The raiders from the East - Carnethy (Adam Ward, Mark Johnston and Jamie Thin) - won the team prize narrowly beating Shettleston - and can now claim to be the cleanest hill runners in the West as the team prize was a shower-gel each!
Thanks to all the marshalls and race organisers from Westies for another great race held in very diffcult conditions for any of the hill-marshalls. Only 2 races to go now in the Bog and Burn race series 2004 - Maddy Moss and Caerketton.
Full Bog and Burn Race Results '
Results
- 21st June 2004
Comrades, South Africa
Duncan Baker completed the Comrades in 9 hours 28 minutes. There were 12059 entries and 10107 finishers. Duncan finished 3189.
- 21st June 2004
Girvan Half Marathon - Sunday 20th June
Race conditions were ideal; sunshine with a cool breeze for my former hometowns undulating rural half marathon course. A field of 71 ran, which wasn't too bad since the event was competing for entrants with East Kilbride Half Marathon and Vale of Leven 10K. After about 2.5 miles Alasdair McLaughlin (ex Giffnock North, now running unattached) and I broke away from the main field. The lead was shared up until about 9.5miles when McLaughlin pulled out about a 150m lead over the next 2.5 miles.
1. A McLaughlin (Unattached) 1hr 19min 33sec
2. C Oliphant (Carnethy) 1hr 20min 13sec
- 21st june
2004
West Highland Way Race -19th June.
At 1am on Saturday morning 3 Carnethies, (Murdo McEwan, Ian Frost and myself) set off amongst 90 starters in Milngavie, each with our own unknown 95 mile adventure of pleasure, determination, euphoria, pain and exhaustion ahead. We all finished in excellent times in quite cold but mostly rain free conditions, thanks on my part to such dedicated and equally determined support of Stewart Barrie, Davy Rodgers and Chris Upson.
Kate Jenkins
Results:
1 Wim Eskamp Holland 17:40
2 Michael Diver Clydesdale 19:15
3 Kate Jenkins Carnethy 19:36
4 Murdo McEwan Carnethy 20:15
14 Adrian Stott Sri Chimnoy 22:40
17 Cath Worth 2nd lady 22:46
30 Ian Frost Carnethy 26:04
90 starters, 73 finishers.
Full report by Kate Jenkins
- 20th June 2004
Durisdeer Hill Race
There were four Carnethies at the Durisdeer Hill race.
The Race was won by Andy Kitchin of Lothian, from Ronnie Gallagher of Westies (1st Vet) and Alan Smith of Deeside. Adam Anderson was fourth.
Kate Kitchin of Lothain made it a family double by winning the Ladies race with Debbie MacDonald of HBT second and first Lady Vet. Moira Stewart was third.
Results
- 17th June 2004
Screes and Ridges has a winner
Somehow Crawford Oliphant has managed to land on square 100 in Screes and Ridges. Although there is still some detailed scrutiny required to check all claims, it looks as though Crawford's dedication to running and place-counting has paid off.
He (or at least his look-a-like) is now sitting on square 100 and another Crawford has started again.
The game is not over. Although Crawford has won the top prize, there will be prizes for all who finish, and a special prize for the most times round the board.
- 16th June 2004
Ravensheugh Beach Handicap
There was a good turnout for the anual Ravensheugh Beach BBQ run.
The race was won by Colin Prichard, one of the few people to turn round at the right place!
Full report
- 14th June 2004
Flagstaff to Carlingford
Joanne and Jamie took part in the 12 mile long Flagstaff to Carlingford race on 14th june courtesy of Joanne's folks babysitting.! Joanne came 3rd lady (2.37) (2nd open lady) and got a prize! Jamie came 8th in 1.48. The race had an Irish delayed start as winner Brian Ervine(1.36) recced a new start to the race to avoid some long barbs and lots of fences to climb! - however this meant much more ascent to start than I had remembered on my last attempt at this race about 12 years ago!
- 14th June 2004
70 Wild Miles - Sat 12th
The usual brilliant organisation from Ian and his team and the great camaraderie throughout the field, made the Wild 70 another memorable race/event.
A bit of a head wind made the 150 first- timers & veteran race-nuts alike cycle their guts out the whole 47 miles from the White Corries Ski Centre to Taynuilt. The loch looked deceptive for the 10 mile kayak where the gentle waves at the mouth of the Etive turned into a full tidal rush at the centre and the entire fleet seemed to be doing pirouettes with the sleek New Zealand race rats at the fronts and the Canadian canoes bringing up the rear. Gentle breezes kept the midges at bay on the shore before the spectacular 13 mile stride up the Glen amongst the grandeur of the Buachailles.
Beer and chips where devoured back at the Glencoe Hotel under the dulcet tones of The Jack Daniels Experience.
Serena & Moira shared the day together all the way breaking their previous PBs to shreds. Maggie Creber (mum of Britain’s Toughest Family) was first lady home with some awesome times. John Coyle decided that three disciplines weren’t enough so went for a swim half way up the loch leaving his ‘race rat’ to drown. John made heads turn with his new look mohican that his school kids gave him as part of his fundraising. Next year he’s going to let them give him a face tattoo ('over my dead body' says Sery).
Last year everyone raised £59,000 for Cancer research and Cancer & Leukaemia in Childhood. It’s hoped to top that this year.
- 14th June 2004
Kate Jenkins Runs & Reports:
Whipman Play Cross Country, West Linton, 9th June.
This free and very relaxed sprint on my home patch was not as relaxing as usual with Sarah Blake (HBT- Worlds' junior) running off into the distance. The rough stuff (leaping gates and a river crossing) was not enough for me to catch her up. Need to chuck in a few Paps somewhere amongst the 2.5 mile sprint! Gordon pipped me to the finish as well, and the Camerons triumphed in completing a whole family, although I think Debbie may have got lost?!
Kate 14:58
Gordon 14:53 (or something)
Biggar Tarmac"Hill Race", 10th June.
Any excuse to get this hilly road race into the SHR calendar! Biggar Gala week includes this great wee 6 mile road race on small country roads and up a long hill in an avenue of lime trees before a thundering descent and sprint back to Biggar. The sun shone for us during the race before the heavens opened destroying the carnival atmosphere outside. Carnethies were there as were lots of HBT. I measured the course as 5.9 miles (9.44km).
1st Geriant Florida- James 34:34
5th Kate Jenkins (1st Lady) 38:29
7th Stewart Barrie 39:34
- 14th June 2004
Yetholm Festival Hill Race
28 ran. The race was won by Damon Rodwell of Westerlands and sometime Carnethy in 1.12.07. Crawford Oliphant finished fifth in 1.21.37 and John Blair-Fish seventh in 1.26.40 with Tom Scott of Fife 6th and first vet 50. John's weekend has not quite gone to plan. He was too late at the Forth Road Bridge queue to make Glas Tulaichean an easy option, so went to Traprain Law.
A lost email meant he did not have a pass for the Euroelection count on Sunday afternoon but could accompany Crawford to the Yetholm.
John marvelled at the statistical achievement of finishing in 46.46 at Traprain, missing fourth place through having to tie his shoe laces, and actually doing two races in a weekend.
- 14th June 2004
Shettleston's Anniversary WHW Relay
Thanks to Andy Spenceley's marathon efforts Carnethy produced a team of 8 runners and assorted supporters to compete in Shettleston Harriers' Centenary celebrations West Highland Way Relay. It was a fantastic race - one that should be continued? - helped by the beautiful weather and close competition at the front of the field. HBT led by 6 minutes going into the last leg but Shettleston had to win their Anniversary Race!
report
1. Sh*ts 11hr 23min 25sec
2. H.B.T. 11hr 24min 47sec
3. Fife A 12hr 08min 12sec
4. Shets 12hr 18min 53sec
5. Carnethy 12hr 51min 03sec
6. East Kilbride 13hr 21min 51sec
7. Westies 13hr 56min 30sec
8. Fife B 14hr ??
- 14th
June 2004
Juniors on the Up!
Marbeth Shiell wins Glas Tulaichean Uphill
Carnethy's Marbeth Shiell won the Glas Tulaichean race on Saturday 12th setting a junior record in the process. In a welcome showing of junior power the men's race was also won with a junior record set by 18 year old Iain Donnan of Lothian. (Note that a teenager also won Traprain on Saturday!) Full results to come.
- 14th
June 2004
Edinburgh Marathon
There were over 6000 runners in the Edinburgh Marathon including Kate Friend and Ian Nimmo (both doing the relay ).
Margaret Forrest, Ian Jackson and a kilted Dave Walker did the full distance. Dave sent in the following marathon equation.
Where
B2QL = Barbeque (not carbo) -Loading,
GTS = Girlie Tartan Skirt,
PB = You-know-what.
Therefore my Marathon equation is :-
B2QL + GTS - 10 = PB QED
If I missed you - let me know! The relay looked to be a big success drawing in lots of people who would baulk at doing 26 miles (e.g. Liz McColgan) but I did see one girl sprint into the changeover only to wander around for the next 5 minutes looking for someone to hand on to!
Mutai and Kiplagat of Kenya were first and second with Abyu of Ethiopia third. They were well clear of the field and although the times were slow for a marathon they did climb Arthur's Seat! I wonder what would happen to hill race times if the Africans took part?
- 13th
June 2004
Traprain Law
A good number of runners took part considering how many events were on this weekend. The men's winner was 17 year old Colin Menzies of HELP. Results
- 7th
June 2004
Tracey and Lyn win GB places
Disappointing Turnout for GB European Trials, Glentress
There was a disappointing turnout for the GB Team Trials for the European Championships in Poland in July . The first 2 finishers in the men's and ladies' races were guaranteed places in the GB team with 2 more places to be filled at the selectors discretion. Only 13 women and 19 men ran through the picturesque setting of Glentress forest. Team places go to Tracey Brindley and Lyn Wilson, who recovered quickly from the wedding party of the night before, and 18 year-old Ian Donnan of Lothian and Tim Davies (Mercia). Ian Donnan was 4th in the World Junior Mountain Running Trophy last year and almost caught Tim on the line. There was an article about him in Scotland on Sunday last week.
Photo report
- 7th
June 2004
Jill and Willie tie the knot
Jill Tait and Willie Mykura were married on Saturday at a beautiful little country church near the Tait farm. A barn was transformed into a wonderful reception area with wooden floor, chandeliers and tented canopy. A week before it had housed some heifers! The classic loos were a great addition - background classical music in a luxurious environment in a farmyard! We wish them a long and happy life together ...... running over the hills.
- 7th
June 2004
Full Results for Bens of Jura
We now have the full results for the classic Jura Fell Race and note that it was a Carnethy double with Tim Lenton, running under his new club colours, winning the men's race for Carnethy and Kate Jenkins asserting her stranglehold on the long tough races.
- 3rd June 2004
Stag and Hen Run
A large group of Stags and Hens met up last night to help Willie Mykura and Jill Tait with pearls of wedding wisdom on their Stag and Hen run from The Steading.
We all set off together, then the boys ran off for Boghall and Castlelaw, celebrating on the way, while the girls ran up Caerketton and Allermuir, celebrating on the way.
Jill ran off Allermuir to the Stile where she was greeted by Nick MacDonald in Butler attire with a bottle of champagne. Willie ran off Castlelaw to the stile where he was attacked by Cathi Gibson and Cali Ingham in schoolgirl uniform. After further celebrations we headed back to The Steading via Allermuir, where a stranger, passing through, shared a whisky and gave Jill a kiss. But disaster struck when Gordon's hip flask knocked over 3 wee nips on the viewpoint leaving us all licking Allermuir to save the whisky.
We had a good few more pints in the pub before getting home somehow (I can't really remember how)!
- 31st
May 2004
Kate Jenkins on top in Jura
Kate Jenkins had a fantastic win in the Isle of Jura race at the weekend. Her recce the week before in the Scottish Islands Peaks Race paid off! Tim Lenton also ran well to beat off a strong English challenge and take the men's title. Race Reports from Joanne Anderson and Kate Jenkins
- 28th May 2004
Knock Hill Results
Colin Wilson was the only Carnethy at Knock Hill (although Joan Wilson was there in her local club colours). Since there's no SHR site just now, we've put the full results on.
- 27th May 2004
Romanno Bridge Handicap # 2
It was a good night for handicap points with only 12 club members running. Too near to Jura or too soon after the Scottish Islands Peaks Race? Kate ran well despite her fantastic achievement last weekend finishing 6th overall in the Boat Race. Results
- 25th May 2004
Rumours of death of SHR Website are premature
'To all our frustrated customers,
We are having problems with what we discover to be our specially trained user-hostile web host. So we are evacuating to a friendlier alternative.
We apologise for the break in service and thank you for all the messages of concern, condolences and flowers on cairns in the hills.
We shall be back soon.'
SHR committee
- 24th May 2004
Thin and Stephenson 'rocket' round Graham
Jamie Thin says 'Had a fantastic day for the Bob Graham - clear all day with a light north-westerly to cool us down. Three of us got round in 22 hours 56 minutes 30 seconds (me, Olly and his mate from Sheffield - Nick Wallis).' They went anticlockwise starting from Moot Hall at 7am on Saturday morning, climbing Robinson first, running over Helvellyn in the dark and finishing with a fast punishing descent off Skiddaw on the dry dusty path.
The Bob Graham Round consists of 42 Lakeland peaks with an ascent of approximately 28,500 feet and a distance of 74 miles. To do the round inside 24 hours is "probably the most demanding test of physical fitness available to British athletes or mountaineers."
Sounds like there's a newsletter article here!......
- 24th May 2004
Tracey Brindley wins Elidir Fawr, British Championship Race
Elidir Fawr (5 miles, 2800ft) British Championship Race 2 This race up and down one of the 3000ft Welsh Peaks is one of my favourites. It's a superb circular route with the descent being nearly twice the distance of the climb, ideal!!. The route is quite grassy (unlike Goat Fell!), so everyone finished in one piece. Tracey took the lead about a third of the way up the climb, once the congestion had sorted itself out, and never looked back winning by nearly 2 minutes from Natalie White. Simon Bailey had a battle with Rob Jebb, pulling away on the descent for a new course record and his second win of the series. JBF battled away to 8th supervet, the vets categories being very competitive these days. I was just behind JBF at the top and Tracey at the finish, so need to run/walk a little quicker!!.
Mark Johnston
The race was won by Simon Baillie of Mercia in 49.15 and our very own Tracey Brindley in 1.00.52 seconds closely followed by Mark Johnston in 1.00.58.
Tracey and Mark were 54th and 57th overall. I beat Mark to the summit but had difficulty maintaining position on the long horseshoe descent and finished 78th and 8th Vet 50 in 1.03.38. I was passed by rival vet 50 Dave Tait of my second claim club Dark Peak in the last mile. Alan Smith was the only other runner from the Scotland in 37th position. There was a Manx contingent present.
Organising club Eryri were worth following for the shortcuts. 220 ran.
John Blair-Fish
Results
1. Simon Bailey (Mercia) 49.15
54. Tracey Brindley (Carnethy) 60.52 1st L
57. Mark Johnston (Carnethy) 60.58
78. JBF (Carnethy) 63.38 8th SV
Race results on http://www.btinternet.com/~alantudur/RhEryriIndex.htm
- 24th May 2004
Results for Kinnoull (on 19th May), Bog & Burn Race#3
The results for Kinnoull can be found on the Strathtay Harriers Club website. There were just 3 Carnethy in the 114 finishers as far as I can make out. It's a case of work getting in the way of racing! Maybe extra championship points should be awarded to those doing races with fewer Carnethies!?
- 23rd May 2004
Tunnock's Scottish Islands Peaks Race
Adam Ward and Dermot McGonigle 2nd in Kings of the Bens
Late finishers Malcolm Patterson and Manny Gorman pinch title!
Less than half the boats had reached Arran by 4pm on Sunday. The beautiful weather, sunny and calm, was perfect for the marshals sitting on the beach but less welcome for the sailors. Adrian Davis and Stewart Whitlie set off up Goatfell in the dark at 2am and returned in the lead - as the Kings of the Bens, but then Adam Ward and Dermot McGonigle took over with the benefit of a bright, fresh Sunday morning. Phil Davis and Jonny Whitaker also 'hit' Goatfell in ideal conditions and were lying 2nd in front of Adrian and Stewart when we left the island. Latest news (Monday pm) is that Malcolm Patterson and Manny Gorman have pinched the Kings of the Bens title by 6 minutes from Adam and Dermot. Quite a competition! A photo report from Arran is here. It must be one of the most photogenic races around.
Top overall placings:
1. Sheik Yerboute (skipper I Lofthagen, runners A Johnston & M Hartell)
2. Humpty Dumpty (skipper T McCluskie, runners A Davis & S Whitlie (both Carnethy))
3. Playing Ftse (skipper J Anderson, runners S Stainer & G Thorpe)
4. Tangle O' The Isles (skipper J Gough, runners A Ward (Carnethy) & D McGonigle)
AN
- 18th
May 2004
Goatfell Hill Race
Jane Robertson was helicoptered off the island to Kilmarnock hospital and has had 2 operations on her knee (she is in good spirits surprisingly) and Derek Bearhop ended with an extremely bloody face also requiring some hospitalisation.
Report and results
- 13th May 2004
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
10 runners turned up for todays Hill Handicap. Win Rampen must have been nursing his handicap the last time as he ran over 2 minutes faster in a time of 36:48. Adam Ward was the fastest runner coming 4th in 30:03. I managed to come 6th to gain extra points in Screes and Ridges but found there was a catch. The extra 2 points made a claim total of 10 hitting a "handicapped back to 39 box" and I only gained 2 squares!
Willie Gibson
Posn. Name Club Handicap (expected time) Time 1 Win Rampen Carnethy 39 37:48 2 Ronnie Brown Ferranti 40 38:55 3 Mark James Carnethy 33 32:16 4 Adam Ward Carnethy 30 30:03 5 Russell Anderson Moorfoot 31:30 31:42 6 Willie Gibson Carnethy 34 34:32 7 Jamie Taylor Carnethy 42 39:30 8 Colin Prichard Carnethy 37:30 38:53 9 Philipa Headley Carnethy 42 43:53 10 Jane Robertson Westerlands 37:30 39:30
- 13th May 2004
Dumyat
There was the usual big turnout for Dumyat encouraged by the sunny evening and picturesque setting. Dumyat offers everything - mud, fast trail, steep slope, bluebell woods,undulating hill with views, flat uphill bits (Joanne A's definition) and a fantastic speedy descent. There were at least 10 Carnethies running - good for championship points. Results
- 8th May 2004
Carnethy Double at Ben Lomond
Stewart Whitlie continued to show great form after Stuc A'Chroin, winning Ben Lomond by over 2 minutes from Alastair Anthony (Ochils). Tracey Brindley meanwhile went one better for the girls by breaking the record and staying 14 minutes in front of 2nd placed Helen Murray (2nd claim Carnethy).
Conditions were pretty wet and slippery underfoot, but otherwise the weather was good for racing, and even better when the sun appeared in the Hotel beer garden after the race. Organiser Don Reid was left with a headache deciding who to give the team prize to, with Carnethy, Shettleston and Westies miraculously tied on 25 points!!.
There were various options open which would result in different winners.... Award prize to team with highest placed 1st counter (winners Carnethy), highest 2nd counter (Shetts), highest last counter (Westies), perhaps go to a fourth counter (Carnethy), first team with a wimin counter (Carnethy!!), nicest vest (Shetts - not yucky yellow!!), heaviest team (probably Shetts!!).
As tensions arose it was down to Chas Campbell to phone his mate Dave Moorcroft, who was at a lesser athletic event on Deeside, to get the IAAF's verdict on the situation. Luckily for Westies the IAAF's team rules use highest last counter, so Westies were victorious!!.
Thanks to Don and Westies for their organisational efforts.
Mark Johnston
Results
- 1st May 2004
Stuc A'Chroin 5000 Hill Race
The misty day in Edinburgh turned into bright sunshine as we reached the M9 making it a wonderful warm day for the race. 20 Carnethy runners turned up and Stewart Whitlie won the race by 8 minutes, while Kate Jenkins won the ladies race. The race was exceptionally well marshalled, as usual, with drinks stations nearly every mile.
Full Results
- 28th April 2004
Whangie Whizz
Five Carnethies enjoyed some fabulous views up Loch Lomond – and also raced around the Whangie - last night. Alasdair Anthony of Ochils stole the show, winning by over a minute; Adam Ward was first Vet and 4th overall (beating some stiff competition into the bargain). Ochils won the team prize with 1st, 2nd and 11th places, and went away with all the beer. Fortunately, no dogs at the prize-giving!
Garry MacInnes
Results
1 Alasdair Anthony (Ochils) 27.40
2 Ian Wellock (Ochils) 28.48
3 Ian Murphy (Clydesdale) 29.05
4 Adam Ward 29.23
6 Adrian Davis 29.44
10 Garry MacInnes 31.06
48 Nigel Roberts 37.12
78 Joanne Thin 41.37
Full Results on SHR site.
- 24th April 2004
Stewart Whitlie 2nd at Knockdhu
Stewart Whitlie of Carnethy was first Scot, 2nd overall, and 1st vet at the Home Internationals today. Scotland won the men's event but only Helen Murray (Lothain RC and 2nd Claim Carnethy) ran for Scotland in the ladies event, coming 2nd. The very promising, Iain Donnan, won the Junior race by over a minute from Scott Fraser and Jennifer Emslie was first girl. There were no English teams to beat which was unfortunate!
Runner Report
"As the only Scottish representative in the ladies race I decided to just enjoy myself as we obviously weren't going to win the team prize! Conditions were good - dry and sunny - and assisted by new orienteering shoes I almost enjoyed the downhills for once. Martin was at the top of the last hill and helpfully informed me that if I "kept my head" I'd keep second place. I did and I was. Fine performances from all the Scottish teams - victories for the men, vets and junior men."
Helen Murray
- 24th
April 2004
Hunters Bog Trot
There were over 94 runners in the Hunters Bog Trot today. The cool weather improved just before the race turning it in to a hot arduous event. The risk of heat exhaustion was not mentioned in the "Risk Assessment" at the start.
Robin (Young Penicuik) Thomas listed the three risks in the race as:
1. Grassy Tussocks : Beware not to trip up on grassy tussocks as there are a lot of them about
2. The Crags : Make sure that you don't get overcome by the beautiful view over Edinburgh at the top of the crags and forget to turn right.
3. The Radical Road : This is very steep so make sure that you don't have a heart attack.
The route did it's usual meandering round Hunters Bog and up the Radical Road but seemed longer than usual. I measured the ascent with my altimeter to be 1378 feet, somewhat more than the 800 feet stated in the race info.
Willie Gibson
Some Results
1 Al Hart HBT 29:02
2 Alasdair Anthony Ochils 29:31
3 Steve Cairns HBT 29:54
9 Garry MacInnes Carnethy 31:17
10 (1v40) Billy Munro HBT 31:24
13 Mark Johnston Carnethy 32:10
18 (1v50) John Blair-Fish Carnethy 34:06
A good fun race as usual
Provisional Results (and more photos)
- 21st April 2004
21st Birthday Handicap
The 21st Birthday Handicap was celebrated by 29 runners who started off from Castlelaw Car Park and headed for the Souterain at the hill fort where they picked up a map. The map guided them to 10 controls from Woodhouselea Hill round Castlelaw over to Bells Hill summit and back via a flag Halfway up Castlelaw. The route shape represented a key (did anyone have enough imagination to notice?) and covered 21 hundred feet of ascent.
There were a few people that found the map reading difficult, and one or two that didn't notice the detailed route description on the back of the map. There were a couple of people that should have known to make sure of the last control position, but still got it wrong.
We had a guest appearance by ex member, founder member and Boggy : Dick Wall who just happened on us while out for a run.
We all headed off for a good feed at The Steading, where the prize giving was held. Gordon won a mountain bike!!
The race was won by Paul Ritchie.
Results
- 19th April 2004
London Marathon - 18th April
Several Carnethy's took part in this years race. Conditions early on were ideal, overcast, cool and relatively dry, until the Docklands where the heavens opened and it chucked it down. The crowds were just amazing, especially on Tower Bridge when you're still feeling fresh enough to enjoy it. Geraint was running along with his six brothers attempting to set a new record. A few hill runners were spotted out supporting too, thanks to Rupert, Chris and co. Provisional Carnethy results (not sure if they are adjusted chip times or not).
Mark Johnston
Rickie Simpson went down to the London marathon do some data collection for his PhD and ended up running it in a big red foam heart for "Cardiac Risk in the Young". One of his other supervisors is chairperson of this charity and a runner had dropped out last minute. Rickie had to buy a pair of trainers when he was down there but still managed to finish in 3hs 11mins 52s!
We equalled the record for the most brothers to finish the London marathon- six. One of my brothers had to drop out at 15m owing to a hip injury he was carrying into the race. There were other families of seven and even eleven taking part but as yet I haven't heard how they got on. We were raising money for "Children with Leukaemia" and look like we should raise about £5000. If anyone at Carnethy would like to make a donation to the charity then they can do so on line at:
Thanks a lot.
Geraint Florida-James
Results
212 Mark Johnston 2.40.02
698 Geraint Florida-James 2.54.52
883 Duncan Baker 2.57.36
Rickie Simpson 3.11.52
3480 Brain Waldie 3.24.35
5824 Tony Westbury 3.38.22
- 19th April 2004
Clachnaben - Saturday 17th April
131 runners entered Clachnaben on Saturday 17th April. Enjoyable and well organised race, with plenty of variation in terrain from flat, fast gravel tracks to knee deep heather.
Carnethy won the team prize at Clachnaben with Stewart Whitlie (3rd overall and first vet), Adrian Davis (7th overall and 2nd vet) and Adam Ward (10th overall and 4th vet). Jethro Lennox won overall although, but with me coming in a mere half an hour later, he must have felt the pressure as I nipped his heels all the way round. At this rate I’ll need a calendar to record my times rather than a stopwatch. Prize for the noisiest dog went to Cosmic’s race organiser’s collie. 17 Carnethies ran, including new member Sandy Low who bravely struggled round a course frequently awkward under foot after turning his heel over in the first half mile. It looked sore….. will he be allowed out to play again?
Hope you have recovered, Sandy!
Robin Haynes
Results
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13th April 2004
Carnethy trio on the road to Belgium
Congratulations to Angela Mudge, Tracey Brindley and Lyn Wilson for being chosen to represent Scotland in the Brussels Ekiden Relay this coming Sunday. This is a road relay (are there any hills in Belgium?) over the marathon distance for teams of 6. See the SAL web page for more info.
- 13th April 2004
Dunbar – Haddington Bike Race happens at last.
The new £35 million East Lothian Linear Velodrome had its first and last cycle race on Easter Sunday. Sadly, from 14th April, the Scottish Office has changed its use to a motor road with a total ban on cyclists. Carnethy Hill Runners hosted the historic first and last cycle race in near ideal conditions at dusk from a secret location somewhere near Dunbar. The event had been postponed three times due to the contractors’ late delivery of a race-ready surface. The eventual Easter Sunday timing meant that many competitors missed it.
Twelve competitors were led off by Bill Gauld in a handicapped start where the handicapping was further complicated by the lack of a timekeeper. Chasing Bill were the Stephenson family en-tandem, with two in the engine room and two acting as a drag brake. The starting field was spread over 16 minutes for the 24km out-and-back course. There was a range of equipment varying from latest-technology titanium-and-carbon-fibre, through Mark James’ Brompton Origami Small Wheel Special (with shopping basket) to Bill Gauld’s home-modified Raleigh Chopper. Pritchard and Burns rode boring middle of the road touring machines. Gill Tait generously turned up on knobbly tyres with no toe-clips to give the rest of us a chance. Pritchard suffered cruel handicapping because when he applied for his crappy-cyclist-correction-factor, the handicapper didn’t realise he was being quite literal, still suffering from post-Delhi bowel problems which have subsequently delayed the opening of the road for cleaning.
Occasional overtakings led to frantic attempts a draughting by riders desperate to avoid humiliation. Most of these attempts were thwarted by East Lothian’s answer to Mont Ventoux – the notorious 90m. Pencraig Hill with its swirling clouds and desolate summit plateau. Leaving the summit on the return, Mark James was threatening the titanium and carbon fibre group. Never has a small-wheel folding bicycle been ridden closer to its destruction point. Mark has set new standards of Alf Tupper like performance and sent talented riders home shaking their heads in despair. Olly and Jane put in such a turn of tandem speed that their trailer was inspected for evidence of illegal pedals in the kids’ trailer.
Willie Mykura was first home on an undeclared new racing machine with which he successfully deceived the handicapper. He was followed by a near photo-finish between Mark and a terrified pair on their super road machines.
Colin limped home with the broom wagon, nursing his wounds to receive formal apology for cruel handicapping.
We were handsomely fed by Mark and Julia to round up a unique race.
Some of the times are rough estimates.
Keith BurnsPosn.startfinishElapsedAv. Speed (mph)1Willie Mykura 11524121.52Keith Burns 1055.545.519.33Brian Lindsay 16564022.03Mark James 14564221.03Eric Mc Nicoll 15564121.56Bill Gauld 0575715.47Ollie / Jane Stephenson 2585615.78Gill Tait 8595117.39Colin Pritchard 6635715.4
- 13th April 2004
Speyside Way Race 50km 12th April, 2004.
This was my 7th race and it promised to be the best conditions yet. I took some advice from Ian Murphy who has bombed past me every year in the West Highland Way at about 80 miles, and did the first half very easy. I felt lazy plodding along hardly out of breath but was eternally grateful later when I wasn't only not shuffling in agony, but almost sprinted the last mile. It was a perfect bright but cloudy afternoon to compliment the emergence of spring along the banks of the Spey, with fine views to the distant finish at Spey Bay from Ben Aigen. I decided however that beach-combing the wild miles of stony coastline was actually more relaxing, despite the odd looks as I loaded storm-debris bits of fishing nets and wood into my car!
Kate Jenkins
There was a good Carnethy turnout for the 50K Speyside Way race from Ballindalloch to Spey Bay. Conditions were ideal, with an overcast sky and a gentle south-westerly breeze. New forestry felling on the slopes of Ben Aigen gave extensive views northwards towards Spey Bay - it looked an awfully long way away! Kate Jenkins ran very well and came in as first lady. The Carnethy men followed on behind. We had enough men to make a big team but some inconsiderate runners from other clubs ran faster than us and scooped the team prizes.
Nigel Rose
Results
1 Simon Pride 3:02:15 (Metro Aberdeen)
14 Kate Jenkins 3:58:23 (First Lady)
31 Brian Howie 4:33:27
43 Nigel Rose 4:46:51 (Third Hypervet)
45 Ian Frost 4:50:03
70 John Littlewood 5:16:48
77 Rod Dalitz 5:32:20
- 12th April 2004
Paris Marathon
Sere
Coyle and Babs Whyte ran the Paris Marathon last week and finished in
3 hours 55 minutes 57 seconds.
Full Report is on the Newsletter Articles Page
- 10th April 2004
Norman's Law Hill Race
I didn’t think many races could have trumped the Carnethy 5’s Battle of Roslin in 1303, but Norman’s Law does: the hill’s name commemorates the defeat there in 1298 of Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, at the hands of Black Irnsyde. The locals also captured most of the spoils in this year’s traditional Easter Saturday race, run on a grey day over a somewhat longer course than usual (to avoid upsetting the expectant mums in the fields on the normal route down from the summit). Out in front, Graham Bee and Chris Russell swapped positions from last year, with Dave Anderson (yet another Fife AC) third overall and first MV40. Angus Wardlaw, home from Germany for Easter, was the first Carnethy back, in fourth place. His younger sister Eilidh did even better as second lady. Gordon Cameron ran his usual cheerful race, no doubt buoyed by the thought of Kirsty and Scott’s tiring themselves out in the junior fun run below, and Anne Nimmo had her finishing burst blunted – by a tractor in slow motion that occupied every inch of the track. Provisional results
IAN
- 3rd April 2004
Carnethy 1,2,3 at Donard-Commedagh, British Championship Race!
(1st Lady - Angela Mudge, 2nd vet60 - Brian Waldie, 3rd vet 40 - Stewart Whitlie and 3rd ladies team - Angela, Hilary and Anne!)
12 Carnethy runners had entered this medium distance British Championship race in the Mournes and all 12 finished (not to forget the two Westies members of Carnethy who ran, Jane Robertson and Keith Adams). An excellent, true fell running course over two summits in lovely sunny (but windy) conditions. Irish luck showed as half an hour before the start everyone was sheltering from torrential rain, wondering if they really had to run! There was a massive field of 229, a record for Northern Ireland. Led by Angela, Carnethy were 3rd ladies team and the men were 5th vets team and 7th senior team. Good runs, also, from Stewart Whitlie, who was 12th and 3rd O/40 and Brian Waldie, 2nd O/60 (two weeks after running 3hrs 05 for a marathon!). To recover from the race on the Sunday, some joined Newcastle AC for the long Sunday run (followed by ice-cream); others climbed some hills or went for long runs across the Mournes. So once again we had an excellent club weekend to Northern Ireland, helped by cheap Easyjet fares and a lovely cottage as the base (so good, that the President didn't want to come home, but stayed for another night!).
Results are on nimra's site
Andy Spenceley
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