News: April-June 2005
- 27th June 2005
Falkland and Eildon 2 Hills
Lars Ottemoller won the Falkland Hill Race at the weekend. Evie Aitken (one to watch for the future) and Dougie Shiell also appeared for Carnethy. Falkland Results
There were also some Carnethy yellow vests at the Eildon 2 Hills. Eildon Results. It was a busy weekend!
- 27th June 2005
Lairig Ghru on Sunday 26th June
Kate Friend reports:
'Five Carnethy members (Kate Jenkins, Stewart Barrie (both had run Culter Fell the previous day!), Rod Dalitz, Kate Friend and second claim, new member, Lucy Colquhoun) ran the Lairig Ghru race yesterday in hot conditions. Cool breezes on the higher paths were welcome but the heat was intense as we ran the last couple of miles to Aviemore. The views were spectacular through the Cairngorms and some of us even had time for a picnic near the Pools of Dee checkpoint! Three dogs were also in the race but one lost its owner, or was it the owner lost his dog, and both had to retire!
The only unofficial times I caught were 3:59 for Kate J (2nd lady), 4:13 for Stewart Barrie and 5:10 Kate F (1st LV). Full results to follow.
Kate Jenkins reports:
"June: Culter Fell was daunting enough with 40 disasterous WHW miles in my legs and some punishment runs last week.... (see Chris's Blog).... Having managed to get round this head-exploding, humid jaunt with positive spirits, I decided to decline the Upson/ Barrie adventure of the Lairig Ghru the following day. During a sleepless night, thanks to dehydration and sore legs, I decided that the Ghru was just too tempting, so set off for Braemar at 6am. The heavy clouds evaporated for the start and a blistering-hot 28 miles with stunning views of the Cairngorms followed. Having started very easy I picked folk off, but Gillian Godfree had a 15 minute lead by the boulder field. With a beasting descent and half marathon pace in the forest I reduced this to 7 minutes by the end and was delighted to just do sub-4hours. Ben (Kate's dog) accompanied me on his best behaviour and added to the looks of madness as I gasped repeatedly "we can do it!!".... as I heaved my baked, done-in self up Aviemore High Steet ... as my watch moved from 3:59.... "
Photo report here
- 26th June 2005
Ramsay's Success
This morning 5 people completed Ramsay's Round in under 24 hours. Mick James and Olly Stephenson of Carnethy, JamieThin of HBT, Graeme Ackland of Lothian and Olly's pal, Nick, of somewhere in Englandshire.
Olly, Mick, Jamie, and Nick got round in a fantastic 23hours 32 minutes (exact time unconfirmed) while Graeme had shoe trouble and borrowed Roger Boswell's left shoe with 5 Munros to go. This held him up somewhat, but he still crossed the line at 23hours 58 minutes.
Well done to them all.
- 25th June 2005
Culter Fell Horseshoe
There was a great turnout from lots of Carnethies for this British and SHR Championship Race. The men put in another impressive performance and look as though they won the v40 team race and with it (unconfirmed as yet) the British title. The senior men's team came a brilliant 2nd and we also managed to run 2 ladies teams. Jill Mykura was 2nd lady on the day and Carnethy were 2nd ladies team (Kate Jenkins and Maggie Keegan helping Jill). At the back of the field Ian Nimmo was 30 minutes faster than 2 years ago, due in part to the cooler weather and part to better route choice (he said he had a wide, flattened trail to follow!). Results
- 23rd June 2005
Cort-ma-law
Ronnie and myself seemed to be the only Carnethies at this wild-west midweeker. After the pleasure of Ben Shean, the runnable, easily-angled surface and quick descent were an unpleasant surprise. The summit of Cort-ma-Law also seems to have moved considerably eastward since I was here last. The only really enjoyable bits were the humorous bogs on top, the waist-deep stream crossing (I might not have chosen the best crossing point..) and the last steep tussocky climb. The usual suspects shared the top three places: Des Crowe, Stuart Simpson and Alan Smith. Ronnie stopped for a chat and still beat me. The sun shone, a gentle breeze blew, perfick.
Mark Higginbottom
- 23rd June 2005
Club Run
There were 10 people out for last night's Club Run from KB.
We headed for Caerketton over Blackford and Braidburn Park, had a good descent down the scree and ran back though Morton House grounds. 10 miles and 1500 feet of ascent in glorious weather, followed by a couple of pints in the Braidburn.
- 23rd June 2005
Stewart Whitlie is a Dad
"Happy to report new arrival, Hayley Caitlin, was born at 2.54am Monday morning weighing in at 7lb 7oz. Both Pam and Hayley doing great and arrived home Tuesday afternoon. Had time for a quick shower after the Seven Hills on Sunday before taking Pam to Simpsons! Full details to follow...".
Stewart Whitlie
- 21st June 2005
Misty Mini Midsummer Madness
Four brave souls (Cali Ingham, Alan Hogg, Kate Friend and Willie Gibson) met up at Cali's house at 3:30am this morning to run to Caerketton and admire the Solstice Sunrise. Unfortunately the sun didn't turn up, but we calebrated it anyway with a bottle of Cava.
After waiting hopefully for 20 minutes we headed back to Cali's for fresh bread and pancakes for breakfast.
- 21st June 2005
Edale Fell Race - 12th June
The Edale fell race was the 3rd British Championship of the year and the race was hotting up for championship points. Unfortunately there were no Carnethy women at this race although Helen Murray ran for Lothian. As a recap the Scottish Mens senior team were lying 2nd and the vets team 1st after two events.
The results were not all out when we departed so these are best of what I could glean from over the organiser's shoulder. Apologies for any errors. The Carnethy men's team was missing Adam Ward but still put in a good effort with Stewart Whitlie in 24th, Esmond Tresidder and Simon Peachey in 34 and 35th (I think), Adrian Davis in 52nd and Ronnie Gallagher in 59th, the counters for the senior team. The Vets team were well supported by fantastic runs from Graeme Carracher in 111th? and John Blair-Fish a little further behind. Mark Johnston also had a good run not too far behind Ronnie G . There were approximately 450 runners which made the start a bit frenetic to say the least.
Carnethy were second in the vets team and Stewart was 3rd Vet which puts him in a great position for the British Vets Championship with two of his main rivals, Mark Roberts and Colin Donnely, not competing. We think Stewart is currently leading the British Vet individiual category.
The "other" Scottish contingent who came down to this race were also in brilliant form with 4 of them just behind the eventual winner Simon Bailey. Ian Donnan finished 2nd, Alasdair Anthony 3rd, Jethro Lennox 5th and Ewan Jardine 8th. We make Jethro leader in the British Senior Men category!!
Full results will hopefully be out later in the week on the Dark Peaksnpikes website.
Adrian Davis
Carnethy team captain
- 21st June 2005
European Trials, Snowdon
The trials for the European Mountain Running Championships in Austria on 10th July were held at the weekend in Snowdonia. The first two in the men's and women's races will definitely be in the 4-person GB teams to go to Austria. That means Lyn Wilson (Carnethy) will be travelling as she was 2nd. However Angela Mudge, returning to competition after a year out from injury, will have to wait and see because she finished 3rd, 20 seconds behind Lyn. Tracey Brindley did not run as she was suffering from a heavy cold, and so will also have to 'wait and see'. Unfortunately no Scottish men tried for places in the team.
19th June 2005
Durisdeer (10.5 miles, 3900ft)
Driving down through the Dalveen Pass, I'd forgotten how steep the hills were which the race route passes over and through. The scale of the hills seemed to be exaggerated with mist capping the summits. The weather was a little cooler than the day before but still very humid. Up the first hill, several passengers jumped aboard the Adam Anderson express for a guided tour round the course. For me though, it had disappeared of into the distance by the first top. However, after the busy procession at Edale the week before, this race was pure bliss!. The map and compass came out and having the fun of navigating round the course in the thick mist took the mind of the pain of the race (a bit!). Up front the lead pack had stayed together, running on Adam's tail until the last summit where a free for all ensued with a mad dash downhill for the line. Joe Blackett edged the victory just ahead of Ian Wellock with Ronnie Gallagher and Adam close behind. Joe had had an interesting warm up for the race, walking and jogging over from the campsite in Sanquhar. I hope he got a lift back!. I had my own battle for 6th place having caught up Mark Whitelaw on the climb up Well Hill, and with tiring legs I had to time my own mad downhill dash to the finish to just edge ahead. Runners kept appearing in drips and drabs out of the mist, with Sarah Legge finishing first lady. The enjoyable race was followed by excellent home baking, thanks to Adam and helpers for a well organised event.
Results
Mark Johnston
- 19th June 2005
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh
Stewart Whitlie won the race and then had to race to the hospital with his 'expectant' partner.
Update: "Happy to report new arrival, Hayley Caitlin, was born at 2.54am Monday morning weighing in at 7lb 7oz. Both Pam and Hayley doing great and arrived home Tuesday afternoon. Had time for a quick shower after the Seven Hills on Sunday before taking Pam to Simpsons! Full details to follow...".
Stewart Whitlie
ResultsSummary of Carnethy Results
1 Stewart Whitlie 01:42:56
5 Adam Ward 01:53:49
6 Olly Stephenson 01:54:46
10 Paul Ritchie 01:57:28
18 Willie Mykura 02:04:01
22 Gordon Cameron 02:07:12
53 Phil Smith 02:29:16
63 Joanne Anderson 02:36:36
66 Michael Wilkinson 02:41:44
68 Rod Dalitz 02:42:55
73 Colin Ledlie 02:49:467 HILLS CHALLENGE
40 Marie-Elaine Maguire 02:53:44
44 Win Rampen 02:55:22
TEAMS
1 CARNETHY A
2 LOTHIAN
3 HBT
5 CARNETHY B
- 19th June 2005
WEST HIGHLAND WAY RACE - 18 June 2005
This year's race was wide open, with previous results giving minimal indication of who might win. 'Favourite', if anyone, was thought to be Carl Pryce who had won the Speyside Way Race a couple of months ago, and had also completed the Bob Graham round. I was marshalling @ Derrydarroch checkpoint (40 miles), slightly short of half way. At this stage Paddy Jumelle had an 11 minute lead over Carl Pryce; and they continued in this order until after Kingshouse (72 miles). Meanwhile, Bruce Hall passed through Derrydarroch in 9th position, 45 minutes behind the leader. By Kingshouse he had moved up to 3rd place, but still well adrift on time. However, "the race begins at Kingshouse", Bruce stormed through to take first place, while Paddy and Carl both metaphorically "died", making for some major changes in positions over the last 23 miles. In the Ladies race Debbie Cox had a great run. Lying in 12th place at Derrydarroch, exactly one hour behind the leader, she finished 10th overall. Not a good day for Carnethy, with no 'yellow duster vests' completing the distance.
1 Bruce Hall 18:57
2 Norman McLennan 19:19
3 Paddy Jumelle 19:33
4 Allan Douglas 19:34
5 Bob Allison 20:10
9 Adrian Stott 21:00
10 Debbie Cox 21:26
Murdo McEwan
- 18th June 2005
Ramsay Round Attempt
Olly Stephenson, Mick James and Jamie Thin have postponed their attempt at the Ramsay Round until next weekend and Willie Gibson has postponed his attempt for a few weeks due to low cloud.
- 16th June 2005
Ben Shean Hill Race
I seem to have been the only Carnethy representative at Scotland's midge capital, although with the speed with which full cover was removed at the start and replaced at the finish it was hard to spot vest colours. Heavy rain during the day stopped by race time, leaving a pleasant, overcast, still evening. Hmmm. The course was as treacherous as ever, and highly enjoyable, with my new inov8's passing their first serious test with credit. I had forgotten what a thoroughly enjoyable race this is, demanding constant concentration and including in its thirty minutes all the terrain and inclines of classic fell racing. The Germans would hate it. I have no idea who won, Alan Smith was second, and I have a feeling that the dampness underfoot led to slightly more cautious descents than usual. The views on top were magnificent, although the breeze on the summit made this part of the race doubly appealing.
Mark Higginbottom
- 12th June 2005
Adam Anderson wins Glen Rosa Horseshoe
Carnethy won the team prize with Adam Anderson first, Neil Paton (4th) our second counter and an excellent effort from Joanne Thin, our third counter. Paula Drouet also ran in the hot sunny conditions. The field was rather smaller than usual, perhaps due to several other events taking place over the weekend.
Organiser's report: “After several second and third places, Carnethy's Adam Anderson finally triumphed at Glen Rosa, leading from start to finish. The weather was very hot and sunny, and sun tan lotion replaced the usual smell of embrocation in the marquee before the race. When did you last hear hill runners comparing the relative merits of 'the ones that smell of coconut'?
John Kennedy of Maryhill was first vet (second overall), with Neil Paton (fourth) as first super vet. Iain McManus (I'm never doing that again!) was first of the three ultra vets who competed. Heather Dawe was first lady, and completed an Ilkley Harriers double on the Arran Hills, with Andrea Priestley having won the ladies' race at Goatfell. Joanne Thin was the third Carnethy counter, giving them the team prize.
The heat affected the finishing times of most of the competitors, with cramp and fatigue setting in much earlier than usual. The Arran Mountain Rescue Team marshalled the checkpoints and our grateful thanks go to them, as well as the National Trust Ranger Service who provided facilities and support at the start and finish. Thanks also to Isle of Arran Distillers who provided bottles of Glen Rosa Whisky as prizes."
Results
- 12th
June 2005
Edinburgh Marathon Reports
"The omens were not good: I had a twinge of earache at 8pm on Saturday, an attack of cramp at 10.00 and a disturbed night's sleep courtesy of a neighbour's wind-chimes (what is the point of wind-chimes?)
By Sunday conditions were excellent both the rain and the sun were super. There were even enough toilets, but who used all the paper? Course was spectacular and there were some spots where the crowds were very encouraging - thanks to all of them particularly the ones still hanging around when the rain came back. Kisses from Margaret at 0, 4 and 14 miles spurred to take a minute off my 20 year-old PB, finishing in 3 51 08.
Only other Carnethy spotted was Ian Nimmo (and that was when I was picking up my number on Friday)."
Ian Forrest
"I also saw Alan Hogg collecting his number on Friday, and Margaret Forrest at 14 miles, who said she'd spotted him bowling cheerfully along. I ran the first leg of the relay, managing in the Grassmarket slowly to overhaul the lead runner for "Sikhs in the City", aggregate age 397 years, oldest member 94. Imagine a team with Bill Gauld as its baby!
Carnethy helpers included Gordon Cameron, Anne, Ailish and (I think) Murdo MacEwan (he was at the start/finish as I sped by)."
Ian Nimmo
"Duly completed marathon in 3hrs 46 & c.44secs. Best time since 1999 when I set my life best (3.38)at the Robin Hood.
I hated the loop backs at Silverknowes (two)and Joppa Pans that made up the course change distance."
Mike Browne
" I very much agree with Mike about the loop backs. Thanks to all helpers, particularly any who had to stand about in the rain. By my watch I did 3:49:51."
Alan Hogg
- 12th June 2005
Traprain Law Hill Race
It was a busy weekend for races so all the more impressive that the low-key East Linton village fete race - Traprain Law - attracted almost 50 runners. Brian Marshall of HELP scored another victory, as did Carnethy's Jill Mykura. Results
- 10th June 2005
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
This month's handicap saw a poor turnout of 4 runners.
The race was won by Win Rampen in a slow time due to the hot weather. Luke Wadsley was second and Willie Gibson third with Jamie Taylor strolling in last.
results
- 9th June 2005
Perfect weather for the Ravensheugh Handicap and Beach BBQ
For those that didn't want to run there was the opportunity to swim or paddle the inflatable canoe. I tested the water with my toes and declined the swim. Jamie put on his wet suit and went after the inflatable canoe but Mark James went one better in just swimming trunks. However the medal goes to the kids who didn't bat an eyelid when they capsized! There were only 14 lucky runners (getting lots of handicap points). Results
- 8th June
2005
Carrauntoohil
I haven't been on the race scene much so far this year after a couple of big spills on my mountain bike so as a re-introduction to racing I decided to travel to the beautiful Ring of Kerry, and race Carrauntoohil (highest in Ireland) last Sunday. The weather conditions were atrocious. You couldn't see a thing and it was very heavy under foot on the lower slopes- which was reflected in slower times. I was very pleased that the organisers had marked the route as it is a bit hairy in places! The ever green John Lenihan won the race- again- by 3s from John Heneghan visiting from Pudsey and Bramley. I came in 4th 6 mins down. The race itself is definitely worth the long trip especially for the descent off the top!
Geraint Florida-James.
Full results at IMRA
- 5th June 3005
Glas Tulaichean, 4th June
The winner, Iain Donnan, must have a good chance of going to New Zealand for the World Trophy this September, and the next three finishers are all contenders too - Scott Fraser 2nd and Bobby Quinn 3rd. Fourth (and first lady) was Carnethy's Lyn Wilson. Results and a report from the organiser are on the SHR site.
- 5th June
3005
Yetholm, SHR Championship Race
Brian Marshall (HELP) continued his great form with another impressive hill race win. Cameron Watson (Pitreavie) and Stewart Whitlie (Carnethy) stayed with him, at least to the far end of the loop. Jill Mykura won the ladies race and Stewart Whitlie was first V40. Carnethy was well represented (16 runners) and we were rewarded with both men's and ladies' team prizes (and numerous vets prizes too). The race was really well marshalled and Scottish flags at gates and summits on the return leg reminded you that you were very close to the English border - in fact, the first part of the route runs along the start of the Pennine Way which is on the border. The rolling hills had some unexpectedly steep slopes but overall it was a very runnable and enjoyable race. Full marks to Ronnie for making it an SHR Championship counter. Results (photos added)
- 3rd June
3005
Clydebank 10k, 2nd June 2005
I travelled through to Glasgow last night to catch up with some uni mates at one of the Polaroid 10k races in Clydebank. As is the case with all the Polaroid 10ks the course is flat and fast and attracts some 700 runners for a pleasant summer evening race. And by west coast standards it was a pleasant evening as there was only light rain and a gentle breeze! I had a good run starting out at a leisurely pace so as I could talk, and this ultimately turned out to be an advantage as the marshals sent the leaders the wrong way adding 800m to their race.
I came home in 37minutes plus some seconds so deserved a chippy afterwards from the chipshop-in-a-boat on the canal at Clydebank.
Cameron Burt
- 31st May 2005
Grabs, Switzerland, 8.8 Km 1000m
Instead of braving the rain clouds in Jura I decided to travel to Switzerland for the long weekend. Conditions were far from ideal for racing but excellent for sun bathing - 30 degrees - a total shock to the system! I managed to race the first 6 Km and then it became a survival exercise as the course got steeper and I got slower. The race was tough but the views were spectacular. I won the women's race and Jonathon Wyatt won the men's.
Angela Mudge
- 30th May 2005
Junior Flour Trail
There were nearly 30 people at a Junior Flour Trail organised by Elie Bate and Claire Rampen (two of our less junior juniors). The route took us round Blackford Hill stopping for an egg and spoon race and a baloon blowing relay. The wet weather didn't dampen the spirits. Many thanks to Elie and Claire.
A full report will be on the junior page soon.
- 29th May 2005
Isle of Jura Fell Race - Saturday 28th May
The promised sunny intervals on Jura didn't materialise on Saturday morning with continued torrential rain and poor visibility, so organiser Andy Curtis was forced to use the bad weather course. Apparently this course has only been used once before in 20 years and avoids the Paps, but proved to be challenging enough given the poor conditions.
At 10:30 an assorted group of waterproofs set off up the track to the phone mast. Unsurprisingly, the boggy ground next to the woods was worse than ever with many finding themselves waist deep in some bog or other. Despite the poor weather everyone seemed to find checkpoint (CP)1 at Dubh Bheinn with little trouble. Perhaps this led to some complacency, as the normally straightforward trip to CP2 at Glas Bheinn proved difficult, with many losing time floundering in the mist and some being forced to retire as they couldn't find the checkpoint. With CP3 at Aonach Bheinn safely out of the way we proceeded into Glenn Astaille, at which point the route changed. Instead of starting up the first pap, Beinn a Chaolais, we now started the long slog to the boat house at Lochan-t Siob and then onto the usual last climb to CP7 at the summit of Corra Bheinn. Although the tops of Paps were out of bounds, we were forced onto their lower slopes, so there was still a lot of climbing in this section of the race. It was all eminently runnable, however, and I got cramp for the first time on Jura.
The run back to 3 Arch bridge was another bog and the road was as unforgiving as ever. A relief to finish, but a great experience nonetheless and all the talk at the end was of navigation errors, close calls and plans to return next year.
Ian Holmes won with Mark Hartell in second place and Ronnie fourth. Sue Mitchell of Calder Valley was first woman. I was 22nd. Other Carnethies spotted were Adam Anderson and Brian Howie.
Stewart Barrie
Results to follow
- 26th May 2005
Romannobridge Handicap
Despite grey skies, strong wind and occasional rain, 29 runners set off on the grassy race route from Romannobridge - over Whiteside Hill, Green Knowe, the trigpoint at Wether Law and back by Drum Maw. The strong wind assisted us on the outward leg as we climbed the ridge, but blew fiercely in the face after Wether Law. As usual there was some bunching as runners followed those who knew the route and some close finishes, with just a couple getting lost. In the end Alan Macdonald finished first, just secs clear of Hilary Holding, while Andy Spenceley ran the fastest time by two and a half minutes despite running Goat Fell 4 days earlier. The average running time was 70mins which was faster than normal for this race despite the weather conditions. Alan Hogg and one or two others took some strange scenic routes which will upset the handicapper's timings for the next handicap - but then Ravensheugh is a bit of an anomaly anyway! The evening finished off with fine food and drink in the Steading at Hillend.
Results
Positions after 2 races
Willie Mykura
- 26th May 2005
Scottish Islands Peaks Race Results
The full results are now on the SIPR site. Running results are also here. Adrian Davis (running with Es Tresidder) came second for the umpteenth time! Kings of the Bens were Phil Davies and Johnny Whitaker with Adam Ward and Adam Anderson 3rd. The Carnethy allrounders were 2nd in their class and Kate Jenkins and Davy Rodgers were 6th in the running section. Jamie Thin and Phil Mowbray had to retire when their boat hit a rock. You can read about their experience and others on Westies' site.
Photo report
- 24th May 2005
Kinnoull- Bog & Burn Hill Race, 18th May 2005
The Kinnoull Hill Race was held on Wednesday 18th May with approx 100 runners taking part. Conditions were good for running with a light drizzle keeping the runners cool, although the advantage was cancelled out by the descent being made marginally slower by the slippery grass. Only 3 Carnethies were spotted , all of whom live locally - namely Mark Higginbottom and Colin & Joan Wilson who were competing in the event for the eleventh year in a row. HBT took the mens honours with both 1st & 2nd place.
CW
- 24th May 2005
Gypsy Glen Hill Race, Peebles 18th May 2005
This was a lovely little event that attracted 30 or so runners on a wet Wednesday evening. It was about 5 miles long with a relatively gentle 1000ft climb which made for a great descent, especially as the rain had stopped by then! It was the ideal evening run - just tough enough to get that racing buzz without knackering you for training the next day. And I was back in Edinburgh for a quick pint with the Carnethy regulars at the Kings Buildings after normal training!
Cameron Burt
- 24th May 2005
Standard Life Staff 10k, Granton 22nd May 2005
I didn't really know what to expect from this race given it was a staff-only charity race. I was in two minds as whether to sport my Carnethy vest or not, but decided to go with it, mainly because it was so wet that I wanted to wear as little water-soaking materials as possible. The course was pretty much the same as the Scottish Gas 10k using the esplanade down at Cramond for much of the course (one of the flatter 10ks in Edinburgh). Bruce Smith (a regular in the hill races) was 1st and I came home 2nd in 37mins 5secs.
Cameron Burt
- 21st May 2005
Goatfell Hill Race
After dire weather forecasts for the weekend, the sun came out on Arran and conditions were just about perfect for the Goatfell race, with a hot sun and some breeze to cool you down. A good turnout of 85 runners including many marshalls and supporters for the SIPR. Carnethy's Stewart Whitlie was first to the top, but not far enough in front of Brian Marshall to stay in front on the tricky rocks coming off the summit, though Brian never got far in front and had to work hard for his win. There were no serious injuries, for a change, and so people were able to relax in the sun afterwards and eat the lovely cakes and sandwiches provided.
Full Results
1 Brian Marshal HELP M 1.17.47
2 Stewart Whitlie Carnethy V40 1.18.06
3 John Hepburn Lochaber V40 1.23.41
4. Alan Smith Deeside V40 1:24:58
13. Andy Spenceley Carnethy V40 1:30:29
18 Andrea Priestley Ilkley F 1:32:37 - 1st Lady
20. Gordon Watson Dundee HH V50 - 1st
54. Colin Wilson Carnethy V40 1:51:37
56. Brian Howie Carnethy V50 1:52:19
67. Joan Wilson Carnethy F40 1:59:33
68. Kate Friend Carnethy F40 1:59:38
76. Joanne Anderson Carnethy F 2:11:20
77. Hilary Spenceley Carnethy F40 2:12:25
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- 22nd May 2005
SIPR and Goatfell - report from Mull (Fri 20th)
There were strong winds and rain for the early stages of the Scottish Islands Peaks Race (a sailing / running race up Ben More on Mull, the Paps of Jura and Goatfell on Arran). One boat moored off Mull had to replace a ripped sail, but the wind made for faster sailing times and everyone was 'on the hill' by 6.30pm - earlier than usual. The weather brightened up as the marshals pitched their tents and when the last runners returned to their boats at Salen the moonshine was glistening on the water.
A brief report from Arran (9pm Saturday) confirmed that the leading boat had arrived and several Carnethy SIPR marshals had run in the Goatfell Hill Race on Saturday afternoon in beautiful sunshine.
Some photos from Mull below. Photo report coming!
- 14th May 2005
Penicuik 10k - the Nearest thing to The Carnethy 5?
Despite being a road race, this small 10k with around 160 runners does its best to emulate its near neighbour by including around 120 metres of ascent, mostly on the road out to Howgate. I was the only Carnethy runner finishing in 43:16. HBT were the most represented club with 10 runners.
Michael Wilkinson
- 15th May 2005
Glasgow Women's 10k
There were almost 13,000 ladies running in this road race on Sunday, including world class athletes like Kiplagat, Kibet and Chengeywo. Lyn Wilson showed excellent form finishing second Scot, just 18 seconds behind Susan Partridge and 10th overall, in a time of 35:15. Also well done to Jennifer Emsley (Arran), who won the Junior Girls title at the scottishathletics Hill Running Championships on Saturday and was first junior home in the 10k on Sunday.
- 14th
May 2005
Scottishathletics Championships - East Lomond Hills
It was another event in which there were more Carnethies involved in organisational running than 'actual' running, but having said that, Carnethy still came away with the team honours in the men's senior and vet category, with Stewart Whitlie retaining his scottishathletics vet's title. Carnethy's everGreen John Blair-Fish won the over50s title. With Jill Mykura, Angela Mudge and Lyn Wilson unavailable for the race Tracey Brindley's nearest challenger was seven minutes behind. (The ladies' race started 10 minutes in front of the men and she decided she wasn't going to let any man finish in front of her!) Alasdair Anthony was much closer to Jethro Lennox than that and Euan Jardine wasn't far behind him. More photos on the shr website.
Ladies results
Men's results
- 12th May 2005
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
There were 10 runners at this month's hill handicap. On a beautiful day the race was won by Arthur "just out for a jog" Trew, who ran over 3 minutes inside his handicap. Keith Westhead was second in a new PB and Willie Gibson was third.
Results
- 11th May 2005
Dumyat
This short, mid-week race attracted an amazing 188 runners - perhaps not surprising as the evening was stunning, the race is ideally placed for east and west, the route is interesting, fast and scenic, the organisation is excellent and quite a few students 'dare' to run. Despite being a Bog and Burn race the course was surprisingly bog-free. (There was just one requisite bog near the summit.)
It was great to see Angela Mudge (Carnethy) back in action on a hill. She was 3rd person to the summit, taking it more carefully down - to finish first lady and 14th overall. Ray Ward of HBT was first up and down. Adam Ward (Carnethy) had a great run - 2nd overall and first vet.
Results
- 10th May 2005
International Selection Guidelines
With a trip to New Zealand in September in the offing there should be strong competition for places in the Scottish team for the World Mountain Running Trophy. Scottishathletics have published guidelines for selection. They are looking for runners to help their case for selection by showing form before the trial in Glentress (6th August). They can do this by finishing in the top 12 in any of the WMRA Grand Prix races, in the top 6 in a British Championship race (Jill Mykura, Jethro Lennox and Phil Davies have succeeded so far) and they are strongly recommended to run in the scottishathletics' Championships at Falkland this weekend. So if you want to see some of Scotland's best hill runners in action go to Falkland on Saturday!
For those coming over the Forth Road Bridge remember there are road works and likely delays - but even so the races will start on time! To add to the frustration of the delays the toll is now £1.
- 10th May 2005
Entry forms for Goatfell and Glen Rosa Horseshoe
This is a reminder that these two races on Arran are pre-entry only. The closing dates are the day before each race. Goatfell is on Saturday 21st of May and can easily be combined with helping at the Scottish Islands Peaks Race and Glen Rosa is a fantastic, rugged race on Saturday 11th June.
- 9th May 2005
Edinburgh to North Berwick Race - 7th May
A handful of Carnethies joined 130-odd others at Meadowbank stadium for an 11.00 start. One and three quarter laps of the track - at a surprisingly sedate pace - is there something I don't know about this race? - then it's on to the road for another 21 and a bit miles. The local kids tell me I'm in 28th place and I anticipate being passed by a few folk before the end. Water stations are placed every 5 miles and are much appreciated - it's warm but the air is reasonably cool and there's a nice wee tailwind. The first couple of water stations pass by and I'm still enjoying the views of East Lothian and o'er the watter tae Fife. At the third I'm told I'm in 21st position and thoughts of a top 20 spot enter my head - not bad for someone who's never run more than 13 miles on the road before.
Shortly afterwards the road reaches a slight incline and turns into the wind. I see a couple of runners in front and decide it's time to push a bit harder. Tired by the end and pleasantly surprised by my finishing time and position. Meeting up with the others, talk turned to forthcoming entertainments such as Devil o' the Highlands, Island Peaks Race and the Cape Wrath Marathon and the hope that today's efforts will stand us in good stead! PR
selected results;
1 Al Hart HBT M 2.07.27
2 Dave Wright HBT M 2.08.53
3 John Duffy Shettleston Harriers VO40 2.09.48
14 Jan Roxburgh Irvine L 2.21.23 (1st lady)
17 Paul Ritchie M 2.24.06
98 Sally Cross U/A LV 3.05.38
105 Ian Jackson V045 3.12.11
117 Ian Forrest Penicuik Harriers VO50 3.15.28
130 Rod Dalitz U/A VO50 3.32.40
- 8th May 2005
BUPA Great Caledonian 10k Run
Several members ran the 10k but even more were marshalling. Any club securing 10 or more volunteers was promised a financial donation so 13 Carnethies were at the information tent at 7.45 am to receive their smart event jacket, a packed lunch and instructions. It was a beautiful day for running and marshalling. The club was put in charge of the Junior Run. Ten of us spread ourselves round the 2k course which went along Melville Drive, took a' V' across the Meadows in front of the old RIE and finished on Middle Meadow Walk. Carnethy then 'saved the day' when the finish officials failed to show and Willie and Jill took over recording duty. Most of us then watched the 10k race before handing out the goodie bags or taking the chips off people's feet. There were plenty of volunteers on hand until a call came for help in the Park - picking up 7,000 scattered water bottles!
Scott and Kirsty Cameron ran the 2k while Gordon Cameron, Graeme Carracher, Ben Bate, Charlie Ramsay, Colin Ledlie, Keith Harper and Ian and Ailish Nimmo ran the 10k.
Thanks to all the volunteers.
- 7th May 2005
Ben Lomond
A race of two halves! Bottom half - hot and sheltered, top half -strong wind and snow showers. First at the summit, Malcolm Patterson (Shettleston), was caught on the way down by Brian Marshall (HELP) and by Simon Peachy, who has just joined Carnethy HRC. Ronnie Gallagher and Es Tresidder (6th and 7th respectively) joined Simon to give Carnethy the team prize. Best performance went to Tracey Brindley (unattached) who came 10th overall and set a new ladies' record. At the end of the race there was one broken ankle, one sprained ankle, one broken finger and Dick Wall successfully broke into Derek's car without resorting to the tennis ball and scissors. Results and photo report
- 3rd May 2005
Skye's the limit
Real hill runners always find time for a hill run.
'We were at a wedding in the Sligachan Hotel on Skye, at the foot of Glamaig mountain. On the day of the wedding there was a storm all day with gales blowing horizontal rain past the hotel windows. This didn’t stop the party which continued late into the night. The next day the storm had calmed down and we worked off the hangover with a run up Glamaig before breakfast. We were wind-assisted on the way up and gravity assisted on the way down, accompanied by torrents of tumbling scree, some of it containing huge rocks which were a bit too big to be fun – wear boots for the race!'
Jill and Willie Mykura
- 30th April 2005
Scottish Teams win at Knockdhu
The Scottish men, women, vets and boys teams all won at the Home Internationals at the weekend. (There was no girls' race!) A fantastic achievement but dampened a bit by the absence of the English. Best performance goes to Alasdair Anthony (Ochils), who wasn't picked for the Scottish team but went for the run and won. Euan Jardine (Gala) finished 2nd and first Internationalist. In the vets' race Colin Donnelly was 1st and Ronnie Gallagher (Carnethy) 2nd. Results here.
- 30th
April 2005
Carnethy men dominate Stuc A'Chroin
The Carnethy guys have often said that the longer and tougher the race, the better they like it. Stuc is without doubt in the long, rough category and it looks like Carnethy men took the first 3 places. Stewart Whitlie was first with Adrian Davis second and Adam Anderson third. Maggie Keegan was an excellent third in the ladies race. Results
- 28th April
2005
The Slag Heap Challenge!
Between a wet Wednesday and a wet Thursday the sun shone on a beautiful Wednesday evening run. The usual KB run was replaced with the rather unusual Slag Heap Challenge led by Nigel. I think there was about 17 of us from the never-stop-running (Ronnie) to the stop-for-a-photo (Willie and Anne). Photo report
- 27th April 2005
Ronnie Gallagher picked for Knockdhu International
The teams to go to Knockdhu for the Home International this weekend, have been announced and are on scottishathletics website. Ronnie Gallagher is the only Carnethy member to run (Robin Morris is manager). Good Luck to all the Scottish runners!
- 27th April
2005
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
I'd been meaning to have a go at the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for years and so it was on a rather hot Sunday morning I was standing in Horton in Ribblesdale playing fields wishing I'd brought a hat. Fortunately I was kindly given some sun screen so would be prepared for the worst of the best day so far this year. The tops were pleasantly cool, albeit far apart - especially Pen-y Ghent to Whernside.
Everything held together fine until the last climb up Ingleborough where dehydration set in and made the last steep climb a nauseating slog. I recovered enough though for the 3 miles descent back to Horton, but concentration was a must to keep upright on the limestone knobbles.
Although for the most part a pleasant, fast run, it was good to finish and I felt much better than at the Speyside Way 2 weeks earlier - despite the heat. The playing field grass at the finish felt good while regaining composure. Was quite happy with 102nd place out of 340 finishers. First man was Robb Jebb (Bingley) in 2:57 and first lady Sally Malir (Ilkley) in 3:59.
The only black mark on the day was that a runner was hit by a motorcyclist at the Ribblehead crossing. Unbelievable really as there must have been over 100 people in the sunshine supporting and enjoying the views at the junction next to the viaduct.
Russell Stout
- 27th April 2005
Routes for the East Lomond Hill Races (incorporating the Scottishathletics Championships)
The East Lomond Hill Races will take place on 14th May 2005 Information and Routes
- 25th April 2005
Lochaber Marathon
Thought it would be interesting to see how I would fare over the marathon distance, not having run much over 15 miles a week for many months. I put nervous energy to bed on the Glen Bash, a 5 mile or so trail race on the Saturday, possibly not the best plan! On Sunday the sun was blistering again. By mile seven I was starving and sitting second lady. I still felt strong at 12m but by 13 it was over. I wanted to eat 13.2 bags of salty crisps but instead had to run 13.2 more agonising miles. I was just waiting to become 5th woman near the end but thankfully it didn't happen. I immediately fell asleep on some grass right at the end for 3 hours feeling as nauseous as if I had drunk 26.2 bottles of fortified wine. 8 hours later the speciality sausages went down a treat, having not eaten all day. I contemplated that 3:17 can't be that bad in the circumstances! Moral- try some training!
Kate Jenkins
- 23rd April 2005
Hunter's Bog Trot
it was a lovely sunny afternoon with a chilly east wind for this year's Bog Trot. 78 started and Phil Mowbray led from the start to win by almost 2 minutes. Lower Carnethy attendance than usual with other events on around the country and a few like Keith and Mark just resting and taking photos. Carnethy won the spot prize for web results and Maggie Keegan was first vet. JBF was second V50 while Tracey won the ladies race in record time. A lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.
Gordon Cameron.
With Jill and Helen dropping out of going to the Moelwyns I decided that driving there and back in 30 hours alone just did not fit in with the campaign trail. Besides which there was this occluded front marching up from the South of England and my diaries from 1988 on the Moelwyns race suggested I did not want to return there even with a large stock of bandages. The Bog Trott was fast at the start, as usual, but we got more strung out on the second lap. I passed Les Turnbull at the top of the first climb thus taking the Over-50 top position. But with a campaign meeting called for 2pm I was not in the pub to collect my beer and the only prize for the weekend was taken on the campaign trail on Sunday outside Tesco in Colinton and it is enclosed.
I always enjoy the Bog Trott as I know the views and where all the rocks and tussoks are - another home from home.
John Blair-Fish
Some more photos are on the SHR website.
Results
- 23rd April
2005
Moelwyn Three Peaks
Two races - two wins for Carnethy vets in British Championship
We left the sunshine on the east coast and travelled to the British Championship (medium) Race in Wales on Saturday. Jill Mykura sensibly decided to rest after an excellent run in the London marathon and I chickened out at the start so there were no Carnethy ladies running. However the men did us proud again. Stewart Whitlie was our top finisher, 13th, and won the vet40 race and Adam Ward wasn't far behind finishing 3rd vet40. Second vet40 was Malcolm Patterson (Shettleston). With Ronnie Gallagher and Adrian Davis not far behind Carnethy look to have won the vet40 race. (The results are provisional at the moment.) Ed Tresidder (25th), Adam Anderson (45th) and Crawford Oliphant (72nd) also ran. A fantastic turnout for such a distant race.
AN
Photos and (provisional) results
- 21st April 2005
Club KB Run
A group of 13 met up for this week's run on a near perfect night. We headed up Blackford and on to Craiglockhart, on to the Union Canal and then along Colinton Dell to Colinton. Then we climbed to Bonaly and ran along to Dreghorn and followed the Braid Burn back to KB. A total of 11 miles and 1700 feet of climb. Then there were a couple of pints as a reward.
You should try it sometime!
Next week's run is a "Slag Heap" Run from Winchburgh
- 20th April 2005
Change of venue for Scottishathletics Championship Race
Due to landowner problems at Alva the scottishathletics Championship Races on Saturday 14th May are now going to be held at Falkland. The new venue is an excellent alternative with a variety of routes over the Lomonds of Fife providing some great racing. Details of the routes are still to be announced. (We'll let you know when we have them!)
- 18th
April 2005
Clachnaben
Es Tresidder continued his excellent form for Carnethy, coming 2nd to (super-descender) Brian Marshall, of HELP. He did well to beat Mark Rigby, Cosmics, and these three were well ahead of Carnethy's Adam Anderson and Adrian Davis who came 4th and 6th repectively. Overall, another very good showing from Carnethy men. This race is of similar length and height to Moelwyn, the British Championship race next weekend - a good preparation run. Other Carnethy vests finishing the race were Colin and Joan Wilson.
Results
- 17th April
2005
London Marathon
Jill Mykura finished in 3:08. Brian Waldie finished in 3:20.
Mark's Report
Having left the snow behind in Scotland on Saturday morning, Sunday morning dawned with blue skies and sunshine in London. The first half of the race went well with a cool breeze keeping the temperatures down, great crowd support and I was on for my target time passing halfway in 1.17.14 feeling good. North of the Thames, things warmed up and I kept the pace going ok until about 18 miles where the heat began to take its toll and by 20 miles the wheels had come off. It took all my effort to jog to the finish from there and I had a Radcliffe 'Athens' moment at 25 miles where a dizzy/nauseous spell ground me to a halt where I threw up, but the roars from the crowds when I started running again were appreciated! Eventually the finish line came, 2.46.38 for 359th place. Arrived back to the cold and rain in Scotland a few hours later, sunburnt and a bit sore!, but glad to have taken part in the biggest running event in the world.
Mark Johnston
- 15th April 2005
Message from Patagonia
Hola - Have had an amazing time in this beautiful wilderness. Started in Chile - 100ks of hut-to-hut running in fab weather. Then back to Argentina and our ice trek. Bit of an epic. Good weather to start with, then blizzards and heavy snow. Couldn´t make any progress on the ice field and spent 4 hours digging our tents out of the snow. Bit knicker-gripping heading off across crevasses in white out conditions. Quite an experience. Then had 4 hot, sunny days trekking round Fitzroy and Cerro Torre. Back now in Calafate and on to BA tomorrow for our 'last tango' evening. Sad that it is all coming to an end. Lots of stories to tell and 100s of pics to view.
Moira Stewart, Keith Adams, Colin Pritchard, Jane Robertson and Andy and Hilary Spenceley
- 14th April 2005
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
Andy Welland ran within 6 seconds of his PB to win the race in near perfect conditions, Dave Gibson was second (his first race) and Evelyn Freney was third.
There were 8 starters, four had run the club handicap the night before (good excuse).
Results
- 13th April 2005
Bonaly Handicap
The Bonaly handicap presented the runners with a short-but-challenging course, with continuous steep climbs and descents over Allermuir Hill and Capelaw Hill (twice). The ground was dry and the cool, clear conditions provided excellent views over the Pentlands in the evening sun. (The photographers were running - so no hill photos are available!) A good turnout kept Jill very busy recording the finish times as the 31 runners finished within a 10 minute time spread, excluding the first and last. The handicaps slightly favoured the slower runners (apologies to the faster ones), allowing Margaret Forrest to lead from start to finish to record a race-win despite a leg injury from a fall at the finish line. There was good racing further back in the field as the fast runners came flying past the slower ones on the final descent to the finish. Super-fast Adam and Es completed the course just outside the half-hour run time. The evening was rounded off with a superb 2-course feast at the Spylaw Tavern in Colinton.
Full report and results are on the Handicap page
- 13th April 2005
Speyside Way Race
Nigel's Report
Carnethy were well represented at the Speyside Way race. Running conditions were good, with sunny intervals and a cool wind. This classic trail race has a bit of everything - disused railway tracks, a climb over Ben Aigen, quiet country roads and a riverside run by the Spey from Fochabers. Recent tree felling on Ben Aigen opened up views to the north so we could see all the way to the finish at the sea. At that point it looked a long way away. As always, the race was extremely well marshalled, with plenty of drink & food stations. The hot, sweet lemon tea was particularly appreciated.
Carnethy brought home the honours, with Russell Stout, Brian Howie and Nigel Rose winning the third men's team prize.
Results at: http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/forres_harriers5/results/Results05/Speyside_Way.htm
Nigel Rose
Rod's Report
The day was pleasant, mostly comfortably cool but a little warm in the sun once or twice, with no rain, and the wind was mostly following. Apart from one monster pile of what might have been mud festooned with bits of tree, but turned out to be fairly solid and sandy, about 2 or 3 feet high and more like 30 feet wide along the railway track, it was mostly good footing; even the muddy path down from the forest road was OK. I suspect the reduced number of runners was due to the bad weather of the previous week, and gloomy forecasts, though I always reckon to run whatever the forecast.
The Spey was fairly full, and was running faster than I was. I was running slow due to lack of training since I took early retirement, I just have not had enough time. Yes, really, I hardly know how I had time to go to work. In addition, last November I had an inguinal hernia repair (open with mesh, which was fine) in February I had two broken ribs, so I should be pleased to finish 42nd in 5:24:07 - though I have done 40 minutes faster.
My notes - apologies for any errors - show:
Winner was Carl Pryce of Cosmic Hillbashers in 3:45:11
Second was Richie McRae of Penicuik Harriers in 3:49:22
3rd, and first Lady Vet, was Andreu Brierley in 3:55:45
Other notable times, of 59 starters:
18th Russel Stout of Carnethy in 4:27:10
27th Lori McRae in 4:29:36 (no prize for husband and wife team!)
28th Brian Howie of Carnethy in 4:33:44
41st Nigel Rose of Carnethy in 5:15:07
Carnethy won third team prize.
Rod Dalitz
- 6th April 2005
Screel
Adam Anderson was 4th at Screel on Saturday. The going was said to be muddy and recent tree felling left lots of hurdles! Margaret Forrest looks to have been 4th lady.
Results
- 2nd April 2005
Carnethy Men shine on Spelga Skyline
'The hardest race I've ever run.' Adam
What a start to the British racing year! Carnethy men were second team in the open category and first team in the vet40 category. New member Es Tresidder finished 9th overall in this long, gruelling race, just 3 seconds in front of Stewart Whitlie, who was first vet. Adam Ward, new member Ronnie Gallagher and Adrian Davis were not far behind. Could this be the Year of the Men? But, having said that, Jill Mykura also happened to win the ladies race! Unfortunately only Hilary Holding, another new member, was there to support her in the ladies event, so we were one short of a ladies team!
Results
Report from our ladies' captain:
'Over 200 runners took part in the Spelga Skyline last Saturday on a clear, sunny day. Under foot, however, conditions were far from perfect. This meant lots of slipping and sliding, making descending spectacular at times. The ladies' race was wide open with a group of 5 running together for part of the race. Jackie Lee and Jill Mykura started slowly and worked hard to catch the leading 3 ladies. Their efforts were rewarded with a fall into a peat bog. Jill wanted to stay there and in fact the bog is still there, on her Carnethy vest, even after a wash with Fairy Ultra at 40 degrees. The race opened up with a tussosky contour round the penultimate hill. The climb up Spelga was done through clenched teeth and at times on all fours, as the animal survival instinct kicked in. I was so pleased to finish.
Helen Murray (2nd claim Carnethy) did well to finish in just over 4 hours after an encounter with one of the many rocks jutting out of the steep hill sides, leaving her with a badly bruised knee. Thrown in at the deep end, doing her first hill race, new member Hilary Holding impressed showing great potential. A gory hand cut didn't hold her back and she even managed to smile as she bounced over the finishing line! The Carnethy men well and truly brought home the bacon, as reported above. Willie Mykura also showed fine form, sailing comfortably round the course. Men's captain Adrian organised a fantastic weekend away; role on the next one!'
NB The SHR site has some more photos.
- 2nd
April 2005
Craig Dunain
We were tempted to Inverness by the good weather, driving past Cairngorms almost bereft of snow in a car whose windscreen was equally bereft of splattered insects. The ultra-posh Inverness Sports Centre was listed as the check-in point, but we were rapidly shooed out to a warm welcome in a shed by the running track - much more appropriate for a hill race.
The start and finish were, curiously for a hill race, along the canal towpath. Then gently up through the houses, across a field and into the woods leading to the massive pylon at the summit of Craig Dunain. No need for studded shoes. This idiot starved his brain of oxygen by running all the way to the top and so missed a turning on the way down, arriving back at the finish claiming feebly it was a lovely day for touring the sights. More importantly, Kyle Greig won for the second year in a row and Gary MacInnes led the Carnethy contingent home, hotly pursued by Tracey Brindley. By this time the shed was full of tea, biscuits and a certain amount of prize beer. After which we returned to the Sports Centre for a swim, having just read Chris Broadbent's article in PB about a run in the Ochils with Tracey. Results.
IAN
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