News Oct - Dec 2004
- 24th December 2004
Club Pub Run
Five of us met at Robin's and ran to KB to meet Nick, Ian and Willie M and head off on the run. Fewer numbers than last year led to a more sedate pace round the Pubs, where we were greeted and recognised by the regulars. Olly joined us at The Marmion, and we met up with Cathi and and 'injured and newly operated on' Cali at The Stable Bar. The we took in a few more Pubs before a relaxing drink at Robin's house.
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- 24th December 2004
Moira's Christmas Party
Moira's annual Christmas Party was the usual success, with an hour-long run to Victoria Park, St. Mark's Park and Inverleith Park followed by much eating and drinking.
Thanks Moira.
- 20th December 2004
The Great Eskape
There was a record turnout for the Esk Run (from the mouth to the source of the Esk). It was a wonderful crisp morning without a cloud in the sky. We were losing and gaining people all the way round. 33 managed the first half to Penicuik (16.42 miles), where there was a mass drop out, (Eskapees recaptured by Christmas), but a few others appeared for the second half. The run to Carlops was rewarded by glorious views of the Pentlands. Once at Carlops there was a mass eskape to the pub leaving 8 stalwarts to climb to the reservoir and complete the trip.
- 18th December 2004
Pitmedden Forest Race
A huge number of people turned up to run in this 'escape from Christmas shopping'. Carnethy's Jill Mykura held off Fiona Lothian in a well-fought race with Kate Jenkins beating Gillian Godfree to take 3rd. The men's race was won by Don Naylor from Alasdair Anthony with Graham Bee 3rd, Adrian Davis 4th and Mark Johnston 6th. The going was fast until the black ice! Not much warmth in the bright sun, but it made for an exhilirating run. There was even tea and yummy home-baking back at the hall afterwards.
- 11th December 2004
East District XC Championship
Carnethy Ladies were a commendable 2nd in the East District Championship at Stirling on Saturday.They were led by Lyn Wilson (2nd overall), returning from injury, with Jill Mykura (6th) and Kate Jenkins (16th) running on an interesting and not too boggy course under the Wallace Monument. We also managed to field a second Ladies vets team that was by no means last! Several Carnethy men were running in their 'cross country' colours. The men's race was won convincingly by Robert Russell of Central with 'hill runners' John Newsom and Don Naylor 2nd and 3rd.
results
- 9th December 2004
KB Hill Handicap
There were 8 runners for this month's handicap. The race was won by newcomer Glen Marrion, with Andy Welland in second. The weather was perfect but that was no excuse for both of them beating their handicaps by nearly 5 minutes. They will get their comeuppance next month.
Results
- 5th December 2004
Colin Pritchard wins Cauldstane Slap
Colin Pritchard won the Cauldstane Slap Handicap hill race at the weekend. This great wee race is 5.5 miles with 600ft of climbing and just what you need to keep you ticking over through the winter (along with some of the hillier and muddier cross countries!).
- 5th December
2004
Glentress Duathlon First Race (medium)
There was a record field of 95 for the first race of the series. It was very pleasant and sunny with not too much mud and no ice (unlike the last one last year). Ross Creber was the winning junior and Jill Mykura was first lady, Stewart Whitlie was first Vet. Results
- 5th December 2004
Duns Cross Country
This was the second in the Borders' winter XC series in the wooded setting of Duns Castle Country Park. Beautiful day, sunshine and still. Good running, a stream that I just about strode across, a couple of XC (horsey-style) jumps I straddled. At least one good downhill stretch. Family fun followed by tearoom in Duns, a congenial market town.
Next Gala 17th Dec
7. Mark James 25:54
13 Andy Spenceley 26:34
? Hilary Spenceley 33min (definitely not last!)
- 2nd December 2004
Derek Bearhop wins the Club Ladder again
With all the claims in and the Championship over Derek Bearhop has proved that the way to win the Club Ladder is by forward planning. He studied the rules and worked out that if he did every Club race he would be in an unasailable position with 155 points.
Below is a list of the races he did to win (Counters in red)
1 Carnethy 5, 2 Bishop Hill , 3 Clachnaben, 4 Dumyat, 5 Goatfell ,6 Blecathra ,7 Traprain, 8 Ravensheugh hcap,9 Eildon ,10 Caerketton Downhill,11 Croagh Patrick - Eire ,12 Nephin - Eire ,13 Meall an'T ,14 Glamaig ,15 Caerketton ,16 Tinto Handicap ,17 Devil's Beef Tub ,18 Two Breweries,19 Manor Water ,20 Pentland Skyline ,21 Tinto.
Graeme Carracher was 2nd with 145 and Crawford Oliphant was 3rd with 143 points.
Howard Chambers did the most races (28) although he may have sneaked in a couple of cross counties (using my lack of knowledge of English Races).
- 24th November 2004
Minutes of the scottishathletics/hillrunners meeting
The minutes of the meeting held last week, in which Geoff Wightman and assorted hill runners and race organisers aired their views in order to find a way forward, are on the scottishathletics website. There are lots of interesting points. The anomaly of charging a £2 levy on a race which costs £1 to enter is probably recognised by everyone.
Our poll returns are piling up. The count takes place at the end of the month.
- 24th November
2004
Mystery Night Run
A group of about 10 were just leaving to 'who-knows-where' as I arrived at the old pier under the Forth Bridge. With the arrival of the 6.30 from Edinburgh our numbers increased and it became obvious we were making our way to the railway station. We then caught the train to Inverkeithing - which happened to be the same one Margaret Forrest had caught back from work. So, the run turned out to be Inverkeithing to South Queensferry via the Fife Coastal Path and Forth Road Bridge under a bright moon, clear sky and in balmy conditions. The good light and easy surface allowed for some fast footwork on the bridge which, rather unnervingly, you can feel shudder with the traffic. We rounded the evening off with a sociable meal and drink in the Hawes Inn. Thanks to Nigel for keeping it all a mystery. AN
- 21st November 2004
Braids Cross Country
The Carnethies were thin on the ground on Saturday (unlike the ice on the puddles) for the Braids Cross Country. There were 2 Carnethy vests in the Men's race although 3 second claims were spotted. Cameron Burt was first Carnethy home with Stewart Barrie a bit further back.
- 20th November 2004
Meall a'Bhuachaille - Jill Mykura breaks record in Ladies Race
It was one of those days you dream about - sun, snow, no wind, minus 5 degrees centrigrade. Even Scott Fraser (Lothian), who eventually won the race, felt compelled to stop and comment on the fantastic scenery when he reached the summit plateau! Kyle Greig (Forres), Brian Marshall (HELP), Alasdair Anthony (Ochils) and Alec Keith (HBT) were in front at this stage but Scott obviously savoured the clear, frosty conditions. Jill Mykura (Carnethy) ran a 'stormer' to stay just in front of Claire Whitehead (Cosmics) and in the process was the first lady to run Meall in under 1 hour and was also the first Carnethy home! It was a great finish to a busy year for Jill.
(Let's hope Scotland can send a full Ladies team to New Zealand next year!)
Results
- 19th November 2004
A Trip to the Ballet
A group of the Carnethy balletophiles fluffed up their tutus and sharpened their points for a trip to see the Rambert Dance Company last week - the oldest dance company in Britain. The programme of contemporary dance and the orchestral music of London Musici was enjoyed by all. The final piece, Elsa Canasta, was danced to the foot-tapping music of Cole Porter and some of the choreography was strongly reminiscent of a high-speed descent during the Ben Nevis race.
Nigel Rose.
- 19th November
2004
Radio Scotland interview
Out of Doors, Radio Scotland's Saturday morning program, should have something on hillrunning this weekend. I discovered that Keith Burns was interviewed on Arthur's Seat recently but he refuses to expand other than stating he kept well away from saying anything about the current political situation.
If you're out running tonight and the sky is clear - look out for shooting stars. Reports say they should be good!
- 19th
November 2004
Wightman meets hillrunners
Last night a group of hill runners and race organisers from all over Scotland attended a meeting with Geoff Wightman, CEO of scottishathletics. Those assembled managed to describe what makes hillrunners tick by airing their views and concerns over the current political situation. Most present agreed that hillrunning wanted to work with scottishathletics but that the threat of excommunication was unhelpful, to say the least. No quick fix came out of the meeting but a call was made to use the elected Hill Running Commisssion to help bridge the gap.
If you are in Carnethy, voice your opinion on the current situation by voting in the Carnethy poll on race permitting (see the last newsletter mailing).
- 17th November 2004
First of this winter's KB Talks will be hard to follow
The first of the KB monthly talks got off to a great start with a video pastiche of Creber clips from 'Pushing the Limits', a BBC tv show aimed at finding Britain's Toughest Family. Two of the stars of the show from the winning family, Hamish and Maggie Creber, gave us the lowdown on competing and brought along the 'big matchbox' they were given to help survive 3 days in the Australian outback. It looked as though they enjoyed reliving their experiences and although the tv editing was inevitably done to 'make a story' it was generally a good portrayal of what it was like. Asked if he would do it again, Hamish had no hesitation is saying 'Yes!'.
Thanks to the Crebers and Willie Mykura (for producing the video).
- 14th November 2004
FRA Dinner and Prizegiving in Kendal
Some Carnethies made a sharp exit from the SHR AGM (after Tinto) so they could make dinner in Kendal. This was for the FRA's annual dinner dance and prizegiving at which several prizes were picked up. Tracey Brindley (no longer in Carnethy) and Jill Mykura were winner and runner-up in the Ladies Championship, while Stewart Whitlie was 3rd in the Mens Vet Championship. Carnethy ladies won the Ladies Team Championship and Carnethy vets team were runners up in the Mens Vet Team Championship.
- 13th November 2004
Tinto Hill Race
There were 160 Runners for this year's Tinto Race. It was a beautiful day with hardly a cloud in the sky as the runners set off up the hill. The path has been greatly improved but there was still the odd bit of mud near the foot of the hill. The conditions became decidedly frosty from halfway up to the summit, making for some tricky descending. The race was won by Jethro Lennox of Shettleston with Euan Jardine of Gala 2nd and Stewart Whitlie of Carnethy 3rd. The first lady was Jill Mykura of Carnethy in 14th. Helen Murray of Lothian was 1st Lady Vet.
Results
- 11th November 2004
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
The Hill Handicap saw a sudden influx of runners this month with a large field of 13. Three new runners appeared and two of them managed to blag good handicaps causing a 1, 2 for Lothian Running Club (Piere Garnaud and Evelyn Freney). There were 7 Carnethy runners plus Jane the Carnwesterlandnethy member. The runners new to the race managed to lead a few people astray in the Hermitage. The race for 3rd to 8th was hotly contested with good handicapping. The winners will be knobbled next month!!
Results
- 8th November 2004
Club Ceilidh
The were over 50 members at Myreside for the annual bash and prize giving. It was an athletic and convivial evening, with good music from The Marwicks and lots of great dancing.
The Prizes
Richard Robertson won the Burns Scott Trophy for services to the Club . Tracey Brindley (recently resigned) won the Scald Law Trophy for outstanding athletic achievement, Martha Aitken won the Allermuir Trophy for best junior, Moira Stewart won the Club Championship winning the handicap series, Crawford Oliphant and John Blair-Fish won Screes and Ridges (Crawford was 1st to 100). And the race is still hotting up for the Club Ladder with Derek Bearhop only needing Tinto (the Last Counting Race) to gain maximum points in the Carnethy Races and jump ahead of Crawford Oliphant and Graeme Carracher.
- 8th November 2004
Moorfoots Run
It was a misty morning as we met up at Gladhouse reservoir for the pre-dinner run over the Moorfoots. The weather was not looking too hopeful but at least it was warm as the 6 of us set off for Dundreich. We left a laminated map behind at the Car Park for any late-comers.
It was fairly wet underfoot and the views did not exist at all but we did manage to find the summit, and we were also found by Ronnie (with the spare map). Colin led us off the top towards the dove-cot at the head of the South Esk valley, at least he though he did, we actually followed the compass instead but were soon reunited. After the climb to Blackhope Scar we decided to do the short route and headed off for Hiredean Castle and the back to the cars (and the tandem). A great run and warm up for the Ceilidh in the evening.
- 5th November 2004
Jedburgh Half Marathon - 31 October 2004
The third year of this event saw a record number of entrants; those who left it 'til the last minute being turned away. The route was described as "undulating", a somewhat p.c. way of saying it was "hilly". There were certainly some gear changing ascents between miles 1 & 2, and miles 10 & 11 - but otherwise it was pretty flat. The main road section was closed to traffic, and the scenic route - pretty much out in a north easterly direction, and back again - took in the off-the-beaten-track rural delights of Crailing and Eckford villages. At mile 5 outward bound / 8 on the return we passed the Jedburgh brass band in full blast - which couldn't help but lift the spirits! David Kirkland (Kielder) romped home to victory in 1:10:27, well ahead of David Wright (HBT) in 1:14:57. The 3 Carnethies present all enjoyed the day and were well pleased with their performances (though 13 seconds quicker would have been more satisfying for me!)
3rd Andy Laycock 1:17:27
57th Murdo McEwan 1:30:12
419th Margaret Forrest 2:04:25
528 finishers
Murdo McEwan
- 1st November 2004
KIMM – Brecon Beacons
After a week of watching storms batter South Wales I was all set for a good soaking on the KIMM, but luckily the weather smiled on us with virtually no wind and only a few hours each morning when the mist was right down. A long journey down saw me and my partner Steve Watkins turn up for the bus to the elite start at 7.20am and the first navigational blunder of the day with the bus driver having no idea where to go to get to the start “its at some pub near a public toilet” he told us!
Fortunately that was our worst navigational error of the weekend and, although we dropped about 5mins on checkpoint 2, Steve was spot on through the vagueries of shake holes, limestone pavements and tiny re-entrants. We ran the longest leg known to man from checkpoint 2 to 3 – a three-hour beast. Most of the terrain this year was good run-able territory, aiding fast times, but the last 500m to the camp site was 8 inches of slurry all the way – you wouldn’t want to fall in! We had kept pushing all day and were pleased to finish 13th at the end of the first day with a runtime of 8hrs 52mins – a mere 2hrs 17mins behind Donnelly and Birkenshaw, the overnight leaders! At least we could get the tent up in the light and get to sleep by 8.30pm.
Day 2 contained some sunny spells and a great run around the north side of the Black Mountains, we were slower over the second day and for the last 2 hours all I remember is that the back of Steve’s shoes have a red ‘Walsh’ tag on the heel. However, we held off a challenge on the hill down to the finish and retained 13th place with a total time of 15hrs and 4mins (4hrs and 2mins behind the winners Mark Seddon – for his tenth victory, and John Hunt). God I’m sore today.
Mick James
p.s. Mark Higgingbottom and his brother were 5th in the Elite
Results
- 30th October 2004
Glen Tarken journey run
The rendezvous in Lochearnhead worked perfectly - within minutes our carload arrived from Edinburgh, Colin and Joan arrived from Perth and Ian came running along the road from Somewhere Else. The run started along the old railway track towards St Fillans. On the way we admired the curious three-way bridge, with railway, road and river all crossing on different levels. After five miles we left the railway and climbed up into Glen Tarken, pausing to look at the wraiths of mist still hanging over Loch Earn. A good track led us northwards, right to the head of the glen and over into the next valley, with more hills to be seen beyond. It felt as though we would soon run off the edge of the world.
For the next mile we climbed northwards across rough moorland and heather. Rod and Janet were silhouetted on the skyline ahead of us. They had left earlier and slower so we could catch them up on the way. We stopped for lunch beside a radio station, high on the hillside above Lochan Breaclaich. There was then a superb downhill run for miles, past the loch and along the top of the forest above Loch Tay. We caught up with Rod and Janet further on in the forest. The track came out at the car park at the head of Glen Ogle. A group of motor bikers at the snack bar eyed our antics with curiosity - leather meets lycra!
The last five miles was downhill all the way on the Glen Ogle cycle track. We could see the huge area of devastation caused by the landslide which had blocked the main road in August. Further down we could see shredded tree stumps sticking out the ground beside the burn which had blocked the cycle track as well. The run ended back in Lochearnhead and we rounded off the journey with mugs of tea and fruit scones in the nearby café.
Nigel Rose.
- 28th October 2004
Trofeo Vanoni
I had the chance to go out to do a mountain race in Morbegno, Italy over the weekend. The race tied in with the 25 year celebratory twinning event with the towns of Morbegno and the Welsh town of Llanberis (home of Mount Snowdon). The ladies race was about 4.5 K with a lot of steep climb up to the top followed by downhill all the way back into the town. The crowd support was amazing and the weather shaped up to an unusual 20 degrees. I came in fourth after managing third almost to the top, but chickened out on some of the descents. The Great Britain team of Ian Holmes, Tim Davies and Alun Vaughan worked hard to gain a bronze medal in the men's relay race in 1.33.54 (a lap each of the 6K course). The Rome team clinched the first spot in 1.30.36 (runners: Marco Agnostini, Emanuele Manzi and Marco De Gasperi). It was a very memorable experience with much fine wine and food!!
Thanks go to Ken Jones (Snowdon race organiser and Morbegno enthusiast!).
Jill Mykura
Ladies race results
1st Antonella Confortola 22.48 C.S. Forestale Roma
2nd Angela Serena 23.23 ATL Val Brembana
3rd Paola Romani 24.12 US Aldo Moro Paluzza
4th Jill Mykura 24.26 Scozia
- 28th October 2004
Cammo Night Run
There were a strange assortment of Carnethy Runners at the first Night Run of the season last night.
We gathered at The Cramond Brig Hotel and headed up the East Bank of the Almond to Creepy Cammo Estate, a place full of Ghosts and Ghouls, witches and Warlocks. We scarily wound our way through the myriad paths , past the ruined house to Cammo Tower and Back by the Stable and by the Grotto Bridge back to the Hotel.
The fear driven run was round off with a rather nice meal and a couple of pints.
- 27th October 2004
Tracey Brindley resigns
Tracey Brindley , current British Fellrunning champion and SAL Scottish hillrunning champion has resigned from the Carnethy Racing Club.
Tracey has given permission for her letter to be reproduced here.
'I feel that the club's policy of failing to support Scottish Athletics by refusing to take out race permits and the general antipathy and aggressive attitude towards our governing body is untenable with my views on the matter.
Scottish Athletics has provided me with immeasurable assistance towards my running in terms of direct financial support, facilitating my Lottery funding and area institute membership, organising and funding international competition opportunities and general support to help me achieve my athletic goals.
This is undoubtedly the case for a significant number of club members who have received similar levels of support.'
The club thanks Tracey for all she's done for it and wishes her every success in her future with Central AC.
Club poll on permits
While Tracey's resignation is sad, the club's policy - not to take out scottishathletics permits for its races - was passed at an AGM some years ago. The committee does its best to reflect the views of most of the club members and will be sounding out their opinions on the matter shortly. Both sides of the argument, for and against permitting our races with scottishathletics, will be aired in the next club mailing. (Reference can also be made to the Carnethy and SHR forums.) If there is a significant number of members who want the policy changed, the committee will call an EGM to resolve the issue. This should all happen before the Carnethy '5' so that any changes can apply to races in the coming year.
Anne Nimmo (President)
- 20th October 2004
FRA Relays
A team and a half of Carnethies went down to the Peak District for this year's FRA Relay Championship at Hayfield, near Manchester, forming an O/40 team of 6 and with the help of 3 Westies runners, an open team. Being very central there was a large entry and the weather smiled on them as it changed from being drizzly and overcast before the start to a fine sunny day. The excellent courses were on the western slopes on Kinder Scout starting from Kinder Reservoir. The third leg (the navigation leg) was the only course which crossed the Kinder plateau (and proved decisive as many teams made mistakes on this leg, despite the clear conditions). All courses had plenty of peat and soft going but were generally very runnable. After a fast couple of legs, when we were pushing for the vets medals, Carnethy vets ended up 6th vets team in the end, but the potential was there to get in the medals, though we'll have to wait until next year now and perhaps some better team selection. Overall the vets team finished 19th, one place in front of Westies. A strong Shettleston squad finished 11th despite doing the normal Carnethy trick of messing up the navigation ! The Carnethy/Westies open team finished in 41st place out of the 100 teams after a very steady race where they kept almost the same position the whole time. Fittingly with for a relay held in the dark peak, Dark Peak won both the Open and Ladies (obviously local knowledge !), while Clayton narrowly defeated Horwich for the Vets title.
Runners were Vets : Leg 1 Stewart Whitlie; Leg 2 Adam Ward & Adrian Davis; Leg 3 Andy Spenceley & John Blair-Fish; Leg 4 Mark James
Open : Leg 1 Brad Connor; Leg 2 Graeme Carracher & Crawford Oliphant; Leg 3 Iain Ridgeway & Sarah Kleeman; Leg 4 Chris Upson
Results and report are on http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/championships.html
- 18th October 2004
Amsterdam Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
A number of Carnethy Girls were in Amsterdam last weekend, reports will appear.. Meanwhile here is a list of the Edinbugh-based participants.
marathonhalf marathon10Kname
time nametime name
time Gary Robertson 2:56:43 Paddy Jumelle 1:16:01 Jane Robertson 43:21 Chris Dawson 3:14:49 Paul Blanc 1:19:50 Angus Foreman 45:11 Stephen Harrington 3:27:46 Jon Rathjen 1:21:31 Sandra Rathjen 45:39 Paul Ewing 3:33:25 Duncan Baker 1:30:20 Carole Fortune 3:42:31 Bruce Inglis 1:42:55 Michael Smith 3:47:57 Ian Shanks 1:44:41 Corsino San Miguel 3:53:11 Angela Wood 1:45:41 Ruth McCann 3:58:36 Joanne Anderson 1:45:46 Andy Catlin 1:51:04 Susan Hyatt 1:51:57 Stephen Bennett 1:52:40 Anne Nimmo 1:53:47 Kate Friend 1:57:26 Carolyn Moon 2:00:35 Paula Drouet 2:01:06
This was the first time I'd done a big city (half) marathon. The organisation was very 'slick'. I can recommend you wear some form of identification - the SHR vests attracted lots of comments - "There are no Munros here!" "Where are the hills?" The weather was cool and wet so we didn't cycle into the countryside looking for windmills, but I think we took in all the other main attractions in Amsterdam! AN
- 6th October 2004
Kings Buildings Hill Handicap
There were only 5 runners in the Hill Handicap this month, it was won by Willie Gibson just holding off Jamie Thin in a very close finish.
Results
- 13th October 2004
Club AGM
There was a poor turnout of 4 runners for the pre-AGM KB run last night. The AGM, however, was well attended.
The Racing Club AGM appointed Adrian Davis as Captain and Jill Mykura retained the Ladies Captain post.
The Running Club AGM was interesting as usual and ended up with no changes to the committee.
- 11th October 2004
Club Ladder and Screes and Ridges
The Club Ladder is hotting up with Graeme Carracher leading from Crawford Oliphant but Crawford and Derek Bearhop amongst others still have to claim for last weekend. Crawford is well in the lead on Screes and Ridges with a second round almost complete.
Check the total claims list and make you claims using the claim form.
The last Race in the Ladder is Tinto and Derek Bearhop is the only person that can claim the extra points for running every Carnethy organised race. Has he worked it out so that he can retain the Championship?
Watch this space.....
- 11th October 2004
The Manor Mouse
This year there were 10 runners running both the Manor Water and the Pentland Skyline Races on consecutive days.
The fastest combined time was by THE MAN Chris Godfree of Lothian (4:18:01) an the slowest was by THE MOUSE Debbie MacDonald of HBT (5:25:03).
Manor Mouse Results
- 10th October 2004
Pentland Skyline Hill Race
169 runners including 33 first claim Carnethies set off on the Skyline Race on a cool overcast morning. The race was won by Jethro Lennox of Shettleston in 2:26:39, with Stewart Whitlie 2nd and first V40 in 2:26:52, Phil Davies was 3rd in 2:27:45. Jill Mykura won the ladies race in 2:56:47, Gillian Godfree of Lothian was second in 3:06:47 and Scuz Wingrove was 3rd in 3:07:31.
Full Results
- 9th October 2004
Manor Hill Race
There was a good turn out of around 60 runners for today's race. The weather was cool and overcast but at least the clag was off the hills. The race started from Woodhouse Farm and was a little shorter that the old route. The race set off from the field next to the sheep dog trials and headed up onto the ridge through a muddy track in a brassica crop. Once we got to the ridge we joined the old route and headed off for The Scrape. As we turned at the half way point there was a strong wind on the nose back down the hill with a little blown rain to add to the experience.
The race was won by Don Naylor of HBT in 68:49 with R Barker of Dark Peak second in 71:34, Ronnie Gallagher was 3rd in 72:37. Kate Jenkins was first Lady in 13th place in a time of 81:40.
Many thanks to all the marshalls and the ladies in the tea tent.
Full Results
- 6th October 2004
Tatras Trip
Here is a photo report on the Tatras holiday that some Carnethies enjoyed last month.
- 3rd October
2004
Hodgson Relays
Carnethy fielded a mixed team for what may be the 2nd last Hodgson Relays to be staged at Patterdale. The Hodgson family who have been organising the event for the last 18 years have decided to make next year their last year. It will certainly be missed - partly because there are not that many relays in the hill running calendar and also because it really is a beautiful area in which to run, even when the weather sets in with low cloud, poor visibility, rain and wind, like it did for leg 4! We made some minor navigational errors on legs 3 and 4 (in the mist) but managed to start leg 4 before the mass start (which could be because I was on leg 4 instead of my usual 2?). We finished absolutely drenched, after the prizegiving, with half the field gone - but we weren't last and we did enjoy it! AN
Ladies Captain's Report
Eight eager Carnethies formed a mixed team for the Hodgson Relays today. On Saturday night the forecasters predicted severe weather conditions and those down in the Lakes the night before experienced rain, hail and lightening on the way to the pub (we take our race preparation very seriously). Adam Anderson and Jill Mykura set off in not too bad conditions. A very memorable moment was watching Adam hurdle a style, in style (word has it that Adam may be in action again at the Manor Water - race supporters have a camera ready to capture this man in flight). The dibber was handed on to Kate Friend and Paula Drouet who ran a confident second leg, at times in sunshine. The clouds drew in for leg 3 and Willie Mykura and Crawford Oliphant were out for a long time, navigating through mist and battling the rain, past the first check on High Street and back again (next time take a lady with you - we know our High Streets). The triumphant pair were clawing back places as they handed over to Nick MacDonald and Anne Nimmo, who ran through the worst weather of the day - rain, wind and mist. I think we finished somewhere like 5th or 6th mixed team in 5:49:07; we were 42nd overall out of 60 teams. Borrowdale won the men's and the mixed team prize. It were a right good day out.
Jill Mykura
- 1st
October 2004
Final Positions in SAL Championship
Quite an impressive list of Carnethy successes in the SAL Championship Final Positions! - Tracey Brindley won the ladies' with Jill Mykura 3rd and Kate Jenkins 4th. Anne Nimmo was 6th (and won the ladies O50) and this meant that Carnethy supplied half the contestants in the ladies competition. Stewart Whitlie was 3rd equal in the senior men and won the O40 while John Blair-Fish won the O50. The ladies won the team event and the men's team were 3rd in their competition. No-one can say Carnethy doesn't support scottishathletics!
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