News Oct-Dec 2002
- 19th December 2002
The Club Pertex Tops
The Club Pertex tops are available now from Colin
Pritchard for only £30
- 19th December 2002
The Club Pub Run
I can't remember whether there were 10 or eleven
people, or whether we visited 10 or eleven Pubs, but we did go to one
twice and I can remember having a
drink of Gordons Gin in "The Gordons" with Gordon.
But the rest is a bit of a Blur.
- 19th December 2002
The Esktravaganza
This year's Esk run was yet again a great success, with 26 starters and 10
ending up having a Dram at the Dam.
- 17th December 2002
Edinburgh Reebok Cross Challenge - Marbeth Shiell runs in U17 girls
Holyrood Park saw the running of that flatter cousin of hillrunning, cross
country, at the weekend. It was the Reebok Cross Challenge's second visit
to Edinburgh and was viewed by officials as a warmup for the European Cross
Country Championships which will be held on this course on 14th December
2003. There are no official results yet but I hear from those in the know
that Marbeth ran an excellent race against very strong competition.    
- 12th December 2002
Carnethy halfway round the World and up to the Pole
 Carnethy
member Brian Cunningham leaves the UK on Monday on the first leg of his unique
expedition to Antarctica for a two-man kite-hauled sledging attempt from
the South Pole to Patriot Hills base. They arrive in Punta Arenas on 17th
December. The following three days will be spent sorting gear ready for the
flight to Patriot Hills in Antarctica on 21st December. At Patriot Hills
they transfer to chartered Twin Otter aircraft for the flight to the Pole.
After an overnight camp for acclimatisation (the Pole is at 3,000m) they
set off the following day on their kite-propelled sledges for the high speed
journey to the coast. No news yet on development of the brakes. Substantial
sugar and carbohydrate refuelling is provided by main sponsor, Kit Kat. They
also expect to get a bit of running done whilst they're down there.
- 9th December 2002
GLENTRESS DUATHLON - Sunday 8th Dec
The first of the three-race series was the medium distance event, comprising
a 4 mile mountain bike followed by a 4 mile run over the challenging Glentress
Forest MTB circuits. People competed individually or in teams of 1 biker
+ 1 runner, though Mark Johnston ran both and beat most of the bikes!
As all the available bikes were rented out so I used my own – with no
suspension the descent was a bit jarring, but I ran out of bottle before
the bike did anyway. I finished the biking without major spills, but fell
over at the start of the run (to the amusement of the spectators) and suffered
cramp all the way up the hill until the descent, but made up several of the
places I’d lost during the cycle. A great route, which made good use
of the Glentress facility, thanks to Pete Baxter.
Full Results
including a report from Pete Baxter
see also
www.thehubintheforest.co.uk/news/news
The next event is the ‘short’ on 19th Jan.
Willie Mykura
1 Ian Welock
70.37
8 Geriant Florida-James 82.51
21 Ewan Gowrie 91.40
28 Willie Mykura 96.40
29 Jamie Thin 96.46
29 Nikolas Gowrie 105.53 Jnr
- 9th December 2002
ALEX MENARRY'S 70TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
20 People turned up at Kirkby-Stephen for Alex's 70km birthday weekend.
Click to read report
- 2nd December 2002
OCHILS JOURNEY RUN
A dozen Carnethy runners and one visitor turned up at Dollar on Saturday
30th November for a journey run in the Ochils. Before long we lost several
runners as they went off to rescue a sick ewe on the hillside. We were eventually
re-united in thick mist and strong winds at the summit cairn of King's Seat.
The mist provided an interesting navigational challenge as we made our way
across the head of the Gannel Burn and on to Skythorn Hill. We progressed
by Ben Shee and Glen Sherup dam in the rain then sheltered in the forest
for lunch. The wind dropped for our return over Innerdownie but there was
much floundering in the mist to find the right way off Whitewisp and down
to Castle Campbell. The day was rounded off with cakes and soup in the snug
Dollar Tearoom.
Nigel Rose
- 1st December 2002
LUTON MARATHON
Margaret Forrest completed the Luton Marathon in 4:22:34 , she was running
in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Well done Margaret.
- 30th November 2002
MANOR WATER HILL RACE RESULTS
Results of past races back to 1992 are now on the web
- 28th November 2002
STRETCHING FOR RUNNERS TALK
There will be a talk at KB after next week's club run.
"Stretching for runners - ways to avoid injury" by Sarah Amundsen.
The talk will start at 8:30.
- 27th November 2002
TULLOCH CLUB WEEKEND
25 members turned up for a very successful weekend of running and good crack
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- 20th November 2002
TINTO RESULTS
Resuts for all Tinto Hill Races from 1985 are now on the web site
Thanks to Andy Spenceley
- 18th November 2002
CLUB MOORFOOTS RUN AND DINNER DANCE
There was a good turnout of 20 runners for the pre-dinner Moorfoots run on
Saturday. It was a beautiful crisp morning and the sun was beating down as
we headed off on the circuit. Two hours later the mist arrived as half the
group headed back, and despite our mapless leader we managed to find our
way round and rendevous with Cali (late arrival running in reverse) for lunch
inside the club bivvy.
  FULL
REPORT
The dinner in the evening was great fun with the distorted person competition
being won by Cathi Gibson (ably assisted by Moira Stewart).
The Burns Scott Trophy for services to the Club was won by Nigel Rose (retired
secretary after 11 years).
The Scald Law Trophy for outstanding athletic acheivement was won by Russell
Stout for his Marathon des Sables.
The Club Handicap series was won by Willie Gibson, Kate Friend and Willie
Mykura.
  
- 13th November 2002
Results of the SHRA Questionaire
A letter from the SHRA Secretary
Dear fellow hill runner,
I attach for your interest the analysis of a questionnaire recently circulated
to the 390 members of Scottish Hill Runners. The results are reported as
a simple objective analysis of the raw data without opinion.
We also received a large number of qualifying comments and letters which
will be summarised in the SHR newsletter.
Scottish Hill Runners' Committee will use these findings and future research
to ensure that we are doing what our members want us to do. Regards,Keith
Burns, Secretary,
for SHR Committee.
- 11th November 2002
Winter Duathlon Races in Glentress (8th Dec/ 19th
Jan/ 2nd Mar)
Races open
to individuals and teams of two, experienced, novice and juniors, involve
hill running and mountain biking in Glentress forest. Contact hubintheforest@aol.com or Peterbaxter@msn.com.
- 11th November 2002
Dunnerdale Fell Race
Three Carnethy members were playing away on Saturday, and ran the Dunnerdale
fell race (5/1800) from Broughton Mills in the Lake District. It was a fine
day and a cracking wee race. Brad Connor (plus back support) was 21st in
44:56, Helene Diamantides was 50th (2nd Lady) and Ken Daly was 139th in 60:17.
191 ran.
Results are at http://bcrunners.tripod.com/raceresults.html
- 10th November 2002
Tinto Hill Race
171 people took part in the 18th SHRA Tinto Hill Race on a lovely sunny Saturday.
The race was won by Mark Rigby and the first Lady was Tracey Brindlay equalling
Angela Mudge's record of 34:52.
Carnethy were first team.
Tinto Junior Race and Fun Run
This year's junior hill race brought two close finishes with Graham Wright
winning the race by six seconds from Michael McKean, and Britsh Under 14
champion Jemma Toner beating Jennifer Emsley by the same distance. Fifteen
runners took part in the Junior Race and nine in the Tinto Fort Fun Run.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience, especially the mud, downhills
and the refreshments at the end.
Full Junior and Senior Results.
- 4th November 2002
Carnethy Bid to Revolutionise Arctic Travel
Brian Cunningham, Carnethy member from Bolton, the home of Walsh (developers
of the collapsible running shoe) plans to recover Bolton's reputation in
the outdoor world with a bold expedition to use kite-hauled sledges to travel
from the South Pole to the edge of the Antarctic land mass at Patriot Hills.
This will be a minimalist two-man expedition using latest technology that
will revolutionise travel over ice and snow. The one- man sledges are designed
by Williams Formula 1 engineer, Keiron Bradley, and have dynamic suspension
for high-speed travel. Propulsion will be from up to 10 square meters of
steerable kite. Braking is still under development.
The expedition sets off for Antarctica in December under major sponsorship
from Kit Kat (which will supply funds and major calorific intake) and Adventure
Network International (who will organise running expeditions in Antarctica
for you). ANI are providing substantial financial support for transporting
Brian's equipment to Antarctica.
Progress reports will follow. Watch this space.
- 29th october 2002
Stuck for a Christmas Present? - Carnethy Calendars 2003
The theme for the 2003 calendar is Poetry in Motion.
It features hill/running poetry, by club or 'real' poets accompanied by the
usual photos of Carnethy
at Large. It also contains dates of hill races in Scotland, International,
British and Scottish Championship races, dates of Carnethy events, full moons,
etc. This year it is just £3 to club members (subsidised by club) and £5.50
to non members (cost price!).
- 28th october 2002
ANGELA IS SECOND IN THE KIMM
Angela Mudge and Brendan Boland came second in the Elite Class in the Karrimor
Internatinal Mountain Marathon held in the Cheviots last weekend. Janice
Mudge and Andy Spenceley were 5th in the Long Score Class. Willie Gibson
and Gordon Cameron were 28th in the A Class and Alex Menarry and Moira Stewart
were 65th anf 1st Mixed Vets in the C Class.
Full results can be found on the KIMM
Website
 
- 21st October 2002
FRA RELAYS - LANGDALE
The Carnethy Ladies team led from start to finish to win the 14th British
Fell Running Relays Champs, held in Langdale in the Lake District on Saturday,
by just over a minute from Keswick, with Ilkley a close 3rd.
The Carnethy team was made up of Helen Diamantides on leg 1, Tracey Brindley & Angela
Mudge on leg 2, Kate Jenkins and Jacqui Higginbothom on leg 3 and Lyn Wilson
on the anchor leg. It was only on the fourth leg that the men's team managed
to get in front of the strong women's team ! The men's race was won by
Borrowdale.
Results are on www.amblesideac.org.uk
     
Andy Spenceley
- 17th October 2002
AGM
The Club AGM took place last night.
The President and Treasurer are unchanged
The Club Secretary is now Willie Mykura, and there is a new post of Membership
Secretary which hs been filled by Moira Stewart.
The Racing Club Captains are Andy Spenceley and Angela Mudge
Ordinary Members are Keith Burns and Paula Drouet.
Co-opted Members are Newsletter- Nick MacDonald, Webmaster-Willie Gibson,
Calendar/assistant webmaster- Anne Nimmo and also all Race organisers.
- 14th October 2002
Junior International - Snowdon
Marbeth Shiell came 5th in the British Home Countries International Junior
Champs in Snowdonia, Wales. She helped U18 to Team Gold with Sarah Blake
(HBT) 1st and Briony Curtis (Banchory) the 3rd counter. Scotland also claimed
individual and team Gold in the U18 men's. Graeme Wright was 9th in the U14
race.
- 13th October 2002
MANor Mouse Trophy and Results
Angela also won the MANor Mouse Trophy in a combined time of 4:01:55
Robin Haynes won the Squeaky Mouse as the slowest combined in 5:19:09
| 1 |
Angela Mudge |
1:19:26 |
2:42:29 |
4:01:55 |
| 2 |
Ronnie Gallagher |
1:17:32 |
2:56:33 |
4:14:05 |
| 3 |
Chris Upson |
1:25:00 |
3:04:06 |
4:29:02 |
| 4 |
Dave Godfree |
1:25:12 |
3:07:41 |
4:32:53 |
| 5 |
John Blair-Fish |
1:30:50 |
3:05:52 |
4:36:42 |
| 6 |
Willie Gibson |
1:29:47 |
3:11:55 |
4:41:42 |
| 7 |
David Duncan |
1:32:30 |
3:21:59 |
4:54:29 |
| 8 |
Kate Jenkins |
1:38:16 |
3:18:23 |
4:56:39 |
| 9 |
Willie Mykura |
1:31:41 |
3:30:32 |
5:02:13 |
| 10 |
Robin Haynes |
1:39:06 |
3:40:03 |
5:19:09 |
- 13th October 2002
Pentland Skyline Hill Race
107 Runners started and 101 finished on a wonderful
clear day.
John Duncan of Cosmics won in a time of 2:29:14
Angela Mudge was First Lady in a new record of 2:42:29.
Angela also won the MANor Mouse Trophy (or should that be MANor Mudge) for
the fastest combined time of the weekend's two races.
Results
    
- 12th October 2002
Manor Water Hill Race
Ronnie Gallagher is 1st, Angela Mudge is second.
  
Results are HERE now
- 9th October 2002
LACHLANN MUHL BORN ON 5th OCTOBER
Lachlann Muhl was born
on Saturday 5th to Jon and Marie Muhl. Another brother for Jennifer, Ffion
and Hamish. Marie and Lachlann seem to be doing well.
- 9th October 2002
BENNACHIE HILL RACE
RESULTS are here.
- 8th October 2002
WEEKEND RACES
Some Carnethy members ran races at the weekend and two managed to hit the
headlines in the newspapers. Lars Ottemoller won the 2.4k City of Edinburgh
Bert Farmer Memorial Race on the Meadows and Jill Tait was second in the
British Energy 10 Mile Multi-terrain Race at Dunbar.
Multi-terrain Report:
It was a fine sunny
day for this year’s
race, but a strong sea breeze kept conditions cool and pretty ideal
for running.
The race includes field tracks, gravel paths, a lot of tarmac sections and
a small hill, and provides a fast but challenging course. Most of the race
was assisted by a following wind, until the final long stretch back into
Dunbar, but by this time we could smell the tea and sandwiches at the leisure
centre. Some good Carnethy performances, but Portobello took the ladies prize,
and both team prizes. As seems to be the norm these days, veterans outnumbered
seniors by 2:1 in both male and female categories. Where are all the younger
runners? Do we need to increase the age at which we become veterans...?
Willie Mykura.
1 M. Diver Clydesdale Harriers 56.58
9 G. Garragher Carnethy 61.29 6th Vet
11 W. Mykura Carnethy 63.19
14 D. Baker HBT 64.19
20 G. Tait AC Eyemouth 67.07 2nd Lady
36 T. Bowie Carnethy 72.49 8th S.Vet
47 T. Collins Carnethy 75.19
55 S. Greer Carnethy 77.14
91 Finishers.
- 7th October 2002
JOHN AND SERE TIE THE KNOT
The wedding on Mull was wonderful, here are some photos
and a full report.
Here are a couple of movie clips, one of John and Sere coming out of the
church, and an other of them Paddling across Loch Na Keal.
Wedding (large
file 1080KB)
Paddling (large
File 865KB)
If they don't work right click and save them to your computer and run them
from there
- 1st October 2002
BILL GAULD WINS SILVER IN WORLD VETS Bill did extremely well to come second
in the over 65 category. He won the title last year but is one of the oldest
in his group now. The younger vets found competition very tough. Hill runners
seem to age very well! Keith Burns was 8th in the over 60s.
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