News Oct - Dec 2001
- 19th December 2001
CHRISTMAS RUN
A few of us decided to meet up on Christmas morning.
Gordon Cameron, Cali Ingham, Willie Gibson, Keith Burns and Dave Kerr (Moira's
brother) had a wind run over Allermuir.
- 19th December 2001
THE CLUB PUB RUN
Only 9 people turned up for the run, but that was a perfect number as we
had 9 pubs to visit.
- 16th December 2001
THE ESKTRAVAGANZA
The Esktravaganza was the good fun as usual with lots of good running and
a mixture of weather.
   
- 10th December 2001
CAULDSTANE SLAP
On a brilliant sunny, cold morning, Carnethy was represented at this low-key
event by its Club Champion, Handicapper and President! The mud was of a quality
and consistency for which this race has become renowned.
Results:
2nd lady - Margaret Forrest
also-ran - Colin Pritchard
also-ran - Willie Mykura 22 starters.
22 finishers in a different order.
- 3rd December 2001
LOCH OSSIAN
  The
Club trip to Loch Ossian was the usual success. Moira Stewart and Duncan
Baker added their names to the "round the Loch in under an hour club".
The mountain conditions on Saturday were tremendous and there were a few "Epic" outings.
The whisky was also flowing freely.
- 29th November 2001
Carlops Night Run
15 people and one dog enjoyed the Carlops Night run.
- 24th November 2001
CLUB DINNER REPORT
Bill Gauld and Nick MacDonald win the Burns Scott Trophy.
Stewart Whitlie wins the Scald Law Trophy
Colin Pritchard gets the Presidential Underpants
- 24th November 2001
MOORFOOTS RUN REPORT
A dozen Carnethies turned up for the pre-dinner run in misty clag round the
moorfoots. Bill Gauld was walking (through injury) and the rest of us did
the anti-clockwise circuit, losing JBF twice. Colin headed off after the
second top and Keith, Euan and JBF cut off before the final top. The remaining
6 of headed on and came down one gully too far, heading back Murdo, who had
been trying to catch us all the way round, appeared out of the mist.
- 24th November 2001
CARNETHY LADIES WIN AT THE BRAIDS
Good Carnethy results in the Braid Hills Cross-Country race on Saturday 24th
November. A superb 1-2 in the ladies race saw Angela Mudge win and Tracey
Brindley take second place. These two with Janice Smith easily won the team
prize from City of Edinburgh.
In the men's race, Andy Spenceley was the first over 40
- 19th November 2001
ADAM AND MARK RUN THE E TO G
Adam Ward and Mark Johnston ran the Edinburgh to Glasgow road race for thier
road club (City of Edinburgh).
- 9th November 2001
TIM LENTON WINS TINTO FOR LOTHIAN
But Carnethy do well. Geraint was second and we won the team prize.
        
- 31st October 2001
CLUBMATES IN THE PAPERS
Read about Stewart Whitlie in THE SUNDAY HERALD
Read about Maggie Creber in SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY
- 31st October 2001
ROSLIN NIGHT RUN
It was a beautiful night for a run and ten of us (with a good few in fancy
dress) scared a few Roslin locals as we ventured round the castle and along
to the gunpowder mill and then on to Wallace's Cave.
The food in The Roslin Glen Hotel was excellent, thanks to Nick MacDonald
for organising the run.
- 29th October 2001
NOT-THE-KARRIMOR WEEKEND
The weekend was survived in considerably more style than those doing the
ordinary Karrimor. Eight intrepid gastronauts set off for Taynuilt on Friday
evening and took part in a heavy carbo-loading session at the hotel bar.
The plan for Saturday was to climb Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a Chochuill then
return to the hotel via the entire Cruachan ridge. Half way up the first
hill we encountered severe gale-force head winds, thick mist, rain, etc,
etc. On top of the first hill, Plan B was hastily devised. This was to bag
a brace of Munros then escape by a low level route through Glen Noe and by
the shores of Loch Etive. Back at Taynuilt and fortified by hot baths, we
made a second assualt on the hotel's excellent menu. A heavy-metal breakfast
on Sunday prepared us for a second attempt on Ben Cruachan. This time we
were successful, traversing the Cruachan horseshoe from the power station.
Although the wind had dropped, the weather wasn't much better so we saw little
and missed out a few of the tops. Some parts were best not seen as there
were one or two hairy, airy scrambles over slippery rocks.
The weekend was enjoyed by Jim & Janet McWhinnie, Russell Stout, Willie
Mykura, Angela Mudge, Lyn Wilson, Jill Tait, Colin Pritchard, Adam Ward
and Nigel
Rose.
- 29th October 2001
SNOWDON MARATHON
There was blue sky and blazing sunshine in Snowdon (a bit too hot). Paula
Drouet, Margaret Forrest and Joanne Anderson all ran the race (Bill Gauld
travelled down but did not run due to a cold).
774 finished the race and a number of individuals collapsed along the way.
The 3 hard Carnethy runners made it to the finish.
Maragaret did a PB completing the course in 4:23.16
Paula did 4:13.02
Joanne did 4:08.02.
Joanne says "I had hoped to complete it in 4 hours i.e. 20-30 mins
over my usual time but I must have left all my jogging legs in France!
There was 2000ft of climbing in total and you started the race with a 1000ft
ascent over 4 miles! You can take the marathon as 24 miles, as the last
2 are down a 900ft descent. It was hard with the heat but pretty scenery
and
a well supported route by the locals. The winner ran in 2:37.14 and the
first lady took 3:12.13. Only 14 finished under 3 hours as you are meant
to put
about 30 minutes onto your normal marathon time to take account of the
climb. If you don't mind the road, it is certainly a marathon I would recommend.
I think a number of Carnethy people could give a few locals a run for their
money."
- 29th October 2001
KIMM IS RENAMED
The KIMM has been renamed by the Carnethies. It obviously stands for the
Karrimor Incessant Marsh Marathon.
Adrian Davis and Alec Keith were 9th in the Elite
Jamie Thin and Stewart Whitlie were 34th
Janice Mudge and late replacement for Angela, Maggie Creber (The Iron Lady)
were 9th in the Long Score.
Lots of other Carnethies took part.
Eddie Harvey (Planner) made the best of a bad area. The terrain was either
bog , marsh or myre. Route choice seemed to be irrelevent as the terrain
was so bad that the hills were insignificant in comparison.
Stewart Whitlie and Jamie Thin were 2nd last (But finished!).
- 21st October 2001
OCHILS STRAVAIG REPORT
Six stalwart souls braved the elements on Sunday to run the Ochils Stravaig.
Starting from Tillicoultry, we climbed up through clouds to a clearer greyness
on Ben Ever. Over the other side we climbed down, past a spectacular waterfall,
into the depths of Alva Glen. The recent heavy rains made fording the burn
an interesting experience. A directissimo assault on the flank of Craig Leith
had us scrambling back out the other side of the glen. Dense white clouds
drifting up the glen parted occasionally to give us splendid hill views.
By Blairdenon Hill the rain started and the mist closed in - typical journey
run weather. A tricky navigational exercise got us across to Ben Buck then
fences guided us to Ben Cleuch and Andrew Gannel Hill. The weather cleared
to give us a delightful run down by the Gannel Burn and the tumbling waterfalls
in Tillicoultry Glen. The day was rounded off with coffee and cakes in the
local hostelry.
- 20th October 2001
CARNETHY CAPTAINS LEAD FROM THE FRONT
Yesterday at the Mealle a Buchaille hill race, Stewart Whitlie came third
to win the Scottish Hill Runners Championship. Moira Stewart was third lady
and finished third in the Scottish Championship and won the Ladies Veteran
title. Kate Jenkins won the Ladies Championship.
The men's race was won by Graeme Bartlett (Carnethy 2nd Claim) and the first
Lady was Kate Jenkins
The team prizes for this years Championship were both won by Carnethy.
The race and bash were very enjoyable despite the weather.
| Men |
Name |
Club |
Time |
| 1 |
Graeme Bartlett |
Forres Harriers |
51:26 (NR) |
| 2 |
Dan Whitehead |
Cosmic |
52:40 |
| 3 |
Stewart Whitlie |
Carnethy |
52:43 |
| 4 |
Adam Ward |
Carnethy |
54:25(1st V40) |
| Ladies |
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| 1 |
Kate Jenkins |
Carnethy |
66:03 |
| 2 |
Dawn Scott |
Lochaber |
68:44 |
| 3 |
Moira Stewart |
Carnethy |
69:49(1st V40) |
|
Shirley Hay |
Highland (Ex Carnethy) |
(1st V50) |
Full Results
- 14th October 2001
ANDY KITCHIN WINS THE 2001 PENTLAND SKYLINE
104 people started the Skyline Race today and 100 made it to the end.
The weather started promisingly but then the clag came in and the rain came
on and remained intermittant, making the navigation fairly difficult.
Results
- 13th October 2001
EAST DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS
Carnethy girls came third in the East District relays today.
1st Edinburgh Woolen Mill 46:27
2nd Central 46:44
3rd Carnethy A (Karen Kealey, Eimer Scanlon, Tracey Brindley) 46:58
4th Gala Harriers 47:04
   
- 11th October 2001
AGM NEWS
Colin Pritchard is the new President
Tracey Brindley and Brad Connor are the captains.
- 10th October 2001
HILL RUNNING TRAINING WEEKEND ADVERT
Cross country and hill running weekend
7.30pm on 30 November At
The Old Bank House Lodge Hostel, Pitlochry
The weekend will stretch from Friday 30 November to Sunday afternoon (2 December).
Accommodation, shared double and triple rooms and bunkrooms plus food will
be provided at the Lodge. A questionnaire will be sent on booking. The area
is excellent for hill and trail running offering numerous running opportunities
around Pitlochry including Ben Vrackie.
Itinerary:
Friday night talks and slideshow
Saturday easy morning run, lunch, afternoon training event
Sunday long hill/trail run
Guest speakers and talks on off road running will include discussion on:
training methods, plans and schedules
dietary requirements
long distance, cross country preparation, hill running techniques
physiotherapy and massage Cost £50 (to be paid in full) (£45 to SAF members)
For further details and to book a place contact Adrian Davis
- 8th October 2001
WELL DONE MARBETH
Marbeth got bronze (U16) and team Silver in the Junior Home International
in Belfast last weekend.
- 4th October 2001
17 STALWARTS AT THE HILLEND NIGHT RUN!
There was a good turn out for the first night run of the season.
- 1st October 2001
CUMBRAIN RUNNERS TOO SHARP AGAIN FOR SCOTS!
Nick and Louise made it another family double at Ben Lomond on Sunday. After
all the rain at the weekend, the path resembled a river at several points
and the mist was down low making for limited visibility. However, the rain
went off about half an hour before the start, there was not much wind and
the mild weather made for pretty reasonable running conditions.
| 1st |
Nick Sharp, |
Ambleside |
1-10-17 |
2nd
|
Stewart Whitlie, |
Carnethy |
1-12-21 |
| 3rd |
Dan Whitehead, |
Cosmics |
1-13-27 |
| 8th (1st Vet) |
Ronnie Gallagher, |
Westies |
1-15-45 |
| 15th (1st Lady) |
Louise Sharp, |
Keswick |
1-21-12 |
| 19th |
John Withington, |
Carnethy |
1-23-58 |
| 48th |
Andy Laycock, |
Carnethy |
1-34-09 |
| 54th |
Bill Gauld, |
Carnethy |
1-36-48 |
| 63rd |
Colin Pritchard, |
Carnethy |
1-39-09 |
| 68th |
Andrew Lennie, |
Carnethy |
1-40-12 |
| 73rd (5th Lady) |
Angela Wood, |
Carnethy |
1-42-06 |
| 89th (11th Lady) |
Alison Powell, |
Carnethy |
1-53-34 |
| 93rd (13th Lady) |
Joanne Thin, |
Carnethy |
1-54-53 |
Although Ronnie was 1st vet, he was narrowly beaten by Joanne Thin, in the
prize for best fall/largest number of scrapes. A lot of wet slippy rocks
about! Good turn-out from Carnethy with Colin Pritchard, Andy Laycock, Andy
Lennie, Bill Gauld, Angela Wood, Alison Powell also braving the elements.
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