Old News: October-December 2007
- 20th December 2007
The International Club Pub Run
There were 20 runners out for this years pub run. Despite the chill, and thick frost later on, a grand time was had by all.
Big Story also photo gallery!
- 17th December 2007
Festive Run and Club Xmas Party
Willie Gibson led a quick and icy foray up over Castle Law before a fast descent through frosty grass to Moira Stewart's where the oven was on. Michael O'Connor, testing out his legs, won the unofficial Osram prize for the most glaring headtorch. Offical prizes were (not) presented to Steven Fallon who took the Club Championship, Colin and Joan Wilson were awarded the Burns Scott Trophy (for raising the profile of the club while completing their Anniversary Waltz), Es Tresidder (currrently in Chamonix) got the Scald Law Prize for athletic achievement (an amazing Cuillin Traverse record) and Jonathan Hogg won the Junior Trophy for his achievements in the club handicaps. And meantime, smashing food and hospitality, a great club turnout. Thanks to Moira and Cali for hosting and organising an excellent party.
- 17th December 2007
More Breaking News
As the Christmas party got underway worrying news came in that Keith Burns was back in the Royal after a biking accident after coming off on ice in the Lake District and breaking his hip, which now is pinned together. Seems this time he was unable to get away with 'it's just a sprain', and Barbel put her foot down, literally. Here's hoping that it gets fixed quickly. All best wishes, our thoughts to you both.
- 17th December 2007
Falkland Trail Race - Saturday 15th December
The Falkland Trail Race this year over-run by Team Santa, with their distinctive red and white running appareil. The route was six miles there and back on some of the forest tracks used for leg 4 of the Devil’s Burdens relay. Fife AC provided plenty of soup and cakes in a desperate attempt to fatten up the skinniest bunch of Santas you are likely to come across.
Carnethies spotted were Jon Ascroft, Steven Hibbert & new club signing Tim Darlow (curiously absent from the results). Photos here . Other Carnethies running were Lars Ottermoller (in a superb 2nd place) and Brian Howie, but both were running for their other club !
John Ascroft
- 17th December 2007
Eskapade - Sunday 16th December
The annual Esk run was supported by a record number of Club Members. 18 did the whole thing and there were 38 doing parts of it, or 41 if you include the ones that turned up just for the food.
Great weather led to a great day.
Thanks to Irene Schierloh and Donald Mitchell for the transport. Pictures and report here
- 16th December 2007
Borders Cross Country Series - Galashiels- Sunday 16th December
The third instalment of the Borders Cross Country Series took place in Galashiels in near perfect conditions - calm, bright and firm underfoot, with the cool temperature giving a good incentive to run that little bit faster. Through forest trails and across sloping fields, the crisp conditions and firm ground made for fast running. The course had a number of hilly sections, with some nice sweeping downhill sections through grassy fields in the second half. Didn't see any other Carnethy vests running but did meet Willie Mykura at the finish. The next instalment is at Peebles on 6th January - in good time to help work off any seasonal excesses. Details and results (soon).
Graeme Carracher
- 12th December 2007
Club Video night
Photos: Hot aches productions and BBC website
Over 30 people turned up to the club video night to watch another amazing program put together by master presenter, William Mykura ! From watching Es holding the biggest microphone anyone had ever seen at start of his Cuillin ridge traverse; to boats getting tossed around at the Scottish islands Peaks race; some Austrian nutter (Markus Stoekl) going downhill at 210 kph on an "off the peg" mountain bike (link); Carnethy members messing around in boats on the Spey - eat your heart out Jerome K Jerome; a great film of Ian Holmes giving a display of how to win the Ben race with Angela Mudge as co-star and a superb and surreal slide show of a surreal JBF running down the Paps of Jura to the sound of a full scale orchestra (thanks to camera-man Michael O'Connor), it was action all the way.
- 8th December 2007
Lyn dominates the East
Lyn Wilson showed that Angela isn't the only Carnethy runner on form by continuing her very impressive series of results on the country this winter with a superb win in the East District Cross-Country Champs at Stirling University. Lyn, who is really making a name for herself this winter, easily won by over half a minute to beat a strong field of 115. So, congratulations, Lyn ! The only other runner running for Carnethy, and someone who has also been running well on the country this winter, was Jacqui Higginbottom in 30th, though others were running for their "other" clubs. Results
- 5th December 2007
Angela breaks record at Everest Marathon
Photo: courtesy Kath Turner on the
sleepmonsters website
Angela Mudge was the first lady home setting a new record time of 5:2:17, knocking 14 mins off the old record, and finishing in amazing 8th place ! The only non-Nepali runner ahead of here was another British runner, Craig Mattocks, who finished in 5th position in a time of 4:54:01. The winner was local runner Lok Bahadur Rokaya in 4.12.21, which was 20 minutes ahead of second place, Karma Rita Sherpa in 4.32.51. Unsurprisingly, apart from Craig and Angela, Nepalese runners filled the other top 10 places. Angela didn't have it all her own way however as two Nepalese women were not far back finishing in 5:17:53, for the 3rd and 4th fastest times ever.
Two other Carnethy members took part. Helen Murray finished in 53rd place in 8:32:30, while Adrian Davis was obviously having problems as did not finish (though he has finished twice before). The report by Kath Turner from the sleepmonsters web site, titled Through the Storm to a Perfect Race Day, says... "Adrian Davies was helped down the Tengboche path and up the Sarnassa hill by 2 six year old children, holding his hand and pulling him up the hill"!! The full story will no doubt come out.
Results
- 5th December 2007
Mulling it over
While some were pounding trails in the Himalayas a less adventurous band ran through a dreich and choppy night to enjoy Run-4-it’s mulled wine and mince pie evening, thanks all.
- 2nd December
2007
The 33rd Cauldstane Slap
Don't you just love those races where you win a random prize such as a 'Belbake' maderia cake and then go home with a smile on your face with the maderia cake safely perched on its own on the passenger seat to keep you company! The Cauldstane Slap is a fantastically friendly handicap race near West Linton that starts at Baddinsgill Farm to The Cauldstane Slap (between East Cairn Hill and West Cairn Hill). Quite wet and boggy under foot on Sunday but no rain or wind. The race was won by Megan Mowbray (HBT) with a time of 41:34. Phil Mowbray had the fastest time of 34.01. Well done to Debbie MacDonald for the fantastic after race refreshments at her home in Carlops.
results
By a runner who has never won a non-random prize in competition
- 2nd December 2007
Glentress Duathlon - Medium Race
There was a strong Carnethy presence at the first Glentress Duathlon of the series.
Adam Ward was first over 40 in 7th, Bob Waterhouse was first over 50 and Cali Ingam was first over 50 female. Other Carenthies included Lars Ottemoller in 6th; Jon Ascroft having a great debut in the event in 10th; Adam Anderson just nipping Andrew Patience in 16th and 17th after Andrew had had a superb cycle; Garry MacInnes, Olly Stephenson, Keith Adams, & Willie Gibson.
It was a fast, if a little muddy, course. Lots of bikes ended up off the track, our own Kate Friend suffered an ankle injury on the bike.
A great time was had by all, with the exception of Kate perhaps..
More about the race including results can be found on the Glentress Duathlon Website. More photos here
- 2nd December 2007
Borders XC - Dunbar
A huge turnout at the 2nd race of the series, at Dunbar . The race started across the sand dunes and then along the beach for a mile or so, scrambling to find the firm sand and avoid the soggy bits – luckily the tide was out. A river crossing at the half way point froze the toes, then we turned into a pine wood for a twisting-turning run to the finish. It was tough maintaining the pace on the flat course with soft footing, but the lovely weather made it fun. And this time we had a team - Graeme Carracher, Peter Walker and Willie Mykura representing the Club.
Results
Willie Mykura
- 29th November 2007
KB Handicap
Hilary Spenceley had a tremendous run to be easily first woman at the Edinburgh University KB Handicap lunchtime race in a time of 27:45, which is only 8 secs slower than her best ever for this race. The 4 mile handicap from King's Buildings is held on the last Thursday of every month (and has been since 1983 ! ). Finishers' times are here. More details and more stats are here and here. Note that the December handicap is the last Thursday before Christmas if you fancy a lunchtime run between office parties !
- 28th November 2007
Ursa Major at the Drum
Business as usual for the Wednesday run despite a cold evening. Alan, Gordon, Joanne, Michael, Oz, Paul, Richard, Shane, Willie G and Willie M hit the long trail round the back of the new infirmary through the golden fields ofbarleythistles to the Drum estate where a ¾ moon was rising. The Plough was brilliant in the sky while Oz took the Osram prize for the brightest headtorch. A swift pace led by WG, 1h 40 was a challenge surmounted by Paul who still claiming to be injured ran ahead to prove he wasn’t, while the Ochils survivors’ group creaked. KB, grand to see Michael d’Oc nursing his skyline but in fine form.
- 26th November 2007
Angela and Lyn in the news
Angela Mudge (and Adrian Davis) are off to the Everest Marathon and the Herald has published an article on Angela and her aspirations for the trip. Also in the news is Lyn Wilson who had a great run in Liverpool at the weekend to finish first Scot in the European XC trials. Article here
- 25th November 2007
Ochils Journey Run
Despite freezing conditions the weather held out for Nigel’s run. Ten runners departed from Castlehill reservoir in Glen Devon for a long tour of the hills where we savoured the ‘delights’ of the South Queich gorge. Report.
- 21st November 2007
1st Carnethy Winter Night Run 2007 - Bonaly
"Nothing lasts forever, not even cold November rain", according to the lyrics of a Guns and Roses track and for the dozen of us who came out to brave the elements—10 guns and 2 roses—or 9 Carnethies and 1 Carnegie, oh and a dog, depending upon how you like to compile your stats—the lyrics proved to be true and the previous hours of torrential rain let up sufficiently to reward us with a strangely satisfying run in the Pentlands... more here.
- 20th November 2007
Hill Runner(s) of the Year
To their great surprise Joan and Colin Wilson were awarded the "2007 Hill Runner of the Year" award at the Scottish Hill Runners annual do on Saturday. This is the first time the award has gone to two people and is a well deserved award for the pair who must have completed at least 30 hill races this year ! They are possibly the first people from Carnethy to have won this award. Congratulations, Colin and Joan !
- 19th November 2007
Carnethy Woman in Scottish Line-Up
Lucy Colquhoun has just been nominated as the 28th most eligible woman in Scotland by 'Scotland on Sunday' in their list of the top 50! Here's what they said about Lucy. Well, Lucy is no doubt used to men chasing her as the entire field (but one) did in this year's West Highland Way! The full list of the 50 most eligible women is here. To keep things even, there's also a list of the 50 most eligible men, here, but for some reason this year no Carnethy men are featured, perhaps they all forgot to wipe the mud off their walshes before their first date.
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- 18th November 2007
Carnethy Special Reserve at the Meall a Bhuachaille Race
A vile forecast was ignored by the Loch Morlich weather. It was breezy, not too cold, and dry on the start line. A pity there was no snow on the ridge. It always enhances this race. An earlier reccy at 2300ft suggested it was going to be very windy up high – and it was. The Carnethy team of Joan and Colin Wilson, Steven Fallon, JBF and Keith Burns had a brief tactical chat, and rejected close packing as unrealistic. So we each pondered our separate strategies for this very tactical course.
The start merits a dash to get a good place before you leave the Ryvoan track for the steep narrow mud strip up through the forest. By the time we emerged onto the bouldery slopes of the south ridge of Meall we were being battered by a strong SW wind. MV60 Dougie Milligan was now well away and beyond reach. I gave up hope of repeating my flukey victory over him at Manor Water. I was passed by Tom Bowie; another contender amongst the MV60 gang. Tom looked as though he was going to get his revenge for my marginally faster run at Tinto.
By the time we reached the summit cairn, he was about 5 yards clear. We turned into the wind and staggered down towards the bealach swopping places as we struggled to avoid being blown off the track. A brief slide set me back a bit but I recovered and caught Tom again at the bealach. As soon as we started climbing Creagan Gorm he passed me again and slowly pulled ahead. I needed to keep him within striking distance for the rough descent through the deep heather on the south ridge of Creagan Gorm. At the summit I had another gap of 5 yards or so to make up. I needed to convert this into a substantial lead in the rough if I was to hold him off later on the fast descent through the forest.
The minor course diversion (to take us away from new planting) helped my plan through the heather because there were fewer hidden boulders than the older line. I pulled out a reasonable lead but wasn’t sure whether it was enough credit in the bank for the last climb up the forest road from the reindeer house, where he was bound to close on me. With Tom leaping across the last few yards of deep heather in pursuit, I shot off down the forest track.
I had a good re-ascent up the forest road from the reindeer house and hadn’t felt the need to look back. Just before the final slide down the muddy groove I had a quick check behind to confirm I could relax.
He was back again! – 10 yards behind. He had been closing on me all the way from the reindeer house. I sped down the muddy groove like a shit off a shovel and hit the Ryvoan track with a real sense of urgency. Tom’s Fife supporters made it very clear he was close. The last decision was whether to go for the main path or the short root-strewn sneaky track before the lodge grounds that avoids about 2 meters of re-ascent. I went for the roots and managed to get home with my lead. Dougie was well home and rested. I never got within sight of him. Dan Whitehead won, along with Claire in the women’s race. Steven was up with the leaders at 9th; JBF was 61st; KB 73rd; and Colin and Joan followed me five minutes apart in 84th and 106th – out of 141 starters. Colin and Joan clocked up yet another race in their wedding anniversary celebration streak.
The familiar presence of Dick Amour was greatly missed at this fine race. He was so much a part of it, and was gone forever, a very sad loss to Highland Hill Runners and us all.
Later, we dined and danced at the SHR Do at Badaguish and enjoyed the traditional wind-down to a good season. Thanks SHR.
Results
- 18th November 2007
Borders Cross-Country at Norham
Graeme Carracher and Willie Mykura flew the Carnethy colours at the first XC race of the Borders series, at Norham. The awaiting pack welcomed the news that the route had been shortened slightly this year, and that a rope-climb had been included up the muddy slope. The classic cross-country route took us over fields, along disused railway, down muddy slopes, through the burn, with a short rest on the rope climb as the arms took over. This was the first of the 6 races, organised by the Borders Clubs:Details and Results (soon). Next time we need more Carnethies for a team.
Willie Mykura
- 18th November 2007
Gordon is 50
After a fairly heavy night at The Malt Whisky Society, Gordon proved that good quality malt whisky has no after effects by appearing bright as a button at Flotterstone for his 50th Birthday celebrations. We set off the usual 15 minutes late and visited a large 50 written in Flour near Turnhouse summit (more about that in the next Journal), where our we took some photos and allowed Nigel to catch us up. Then we headed along the ridge and came upon a group of walkers who spontaneously broke into Happy Birthday to Gordon, that hat was a dead giveaway!
Willie and Jill caught us up on the way up Scald Law, where we decided it was time to head to the pub.
More alcohol was imbibed in the evening at Gordon's house.
His cake was obviously baked by aShoeSous Chef.
- 14th November 2007
Done to a tee
Wed run, think golf. Haven't done this for ages. A grand band of sixteen runners headed off across the golf course to cross the next, um, golf course, to reach, join in with the chorus, the golf course, of course. Willie called the shots, with jogs on the par 5s, and sprints on the par 3s. We held off the extra stroke, no fatalities (some falls on steep wet grass); some iron men (and iron girls) were defeated by the woods (and gorse). Back at the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse members compared handicaps - 'tough on the legs', 'a hard one'. All with the biggest of smiles.
Photo is everyone heading up at speed from right to left, the flash picks out the reflective patches, but the skeletal figure in the middle??
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12th November 2007
Lyn masters Gateshead ! Saturday 10th November
Lyn Wilson more than justified her selection at the Gateshead International X-C with another superb run. She easily won the Master's prize (Over 35s !) and showed masterful pace judgement as she started slowly and worked her way up to 15th, only 18 secs behind Scottish X-C Champion Freya Murray and 1 sec behind the English Fell Running star, Victoria Wilkinson ! . More...
- 10th November 2007
Record field and fast times at 'Run & Become' Tinto Hill Race
A massive, high quality field of 246 runners "enjoyed" the blustery conditions at Tinto, easily the largest field ever. At the front there was a race long battle between Joe Symonds (Dundee H) and 3 times winner Jethro Lennox (Shettleston), which resulted in Joe winning in the 4th fastest time ever in 30:19 and a personal best for Jethro in second, 13 secs behind. Al Anthony was a distance 3rd in 32:07; a fast descent from Brian Marshall (HELP) pulled him up to 4th while Adam Ward (Carnethy) was first over 40 in 5th place just in front of another fast descender, Steven Fallon (Carnethy). Angela Mudge (Carnethy) recorded the second fastest ever female time (she, of course, has the fastest!) in finishing 10th overall in 34:29. Adding to the race atmosphere were an incredible 47 runners from Carnegie Harriers, who had come to pay tribute to club-mate George Murdoch, a keen hill runner who died recently while out training.
Senior and Junior results are here. Previous results are here
- 9th November 2007
Carnethies in the media
The latest edition of MyRace contains photos and articles on Angela Mudge and two Carnethy-organised races, the Pentland Skyline and Caerketton Downhill. Simon Peachey and Stewart Whitlie feature on the front cover while inside you should be able to spot at least 18 other Carnethies. If that weren't enough, The Adventure Show on BBC tv last Wednesday featured the 2007 Ben Nevis Race and Es Tresidder outdid Ski Sunday's Graham Bell by filming and commentating whilst going uphill as well as downhill! This was followed with race footage showing Angela winning the ladies race and being interviewed. Good material for a future Carnethy video night?
- 5th November 2007
Lyn in superb form at Lasswade Cross-Country - Sunday 4th November
Lyn Wilson celebrated her selection for the Scottish team at Gateshead with an easy win, by one and a half minutes, at the Lasswade Cross-Country. Jacqui Higginbottom also had a good run in finishing 8th. Unfortunately there was no 3rd counter to make up the team (Lucy Colquhorn was running for City of Edinburgh). Secretary, Shane Bouchier, turned his hand to cross-country the day after the Moorfoots run, with some success as he finished 30th in the men's race. Results
- 5th November 2007
Dick Amour - A Tribute
Photo: Lake District Mountain Trial Association, 2007
Dick was always a regular at Meall a Bhuachaille as a runner or marshal. All the photographs of the start and finish at last year's race were taken by him. He was a member of Carnethy and of Inverness Harriers before Highland Hill Runners was formed. He was also one of the founder members of HHR. Dick's main competitive sport especially in the last few years was orienteering, but he always took the time to be involved in HHR activities. If help was required for an event Dick was always first to volunteer and it was always a blessing to have him in your race organising team because you knew everything would then go right. In the summer months Dick was a keen hill loch fisherman and he used to fish isolated lochs which had never seen a rod and line before. He was also a keen botanist. On many a club outing he would detour from the main circuit to visit a secret alpine plant location. I remember on one occasion seeing him perched precariously on a crag near Beinn Dearg as he photographed his prize. He was a top bloke and he will be sadly missed. Highland Hill Runners will hold a memorial race for Dick.
Russell McKechnie
(DA sadly passed away while running in the Drumashie woods at the end of October: BBC News)
- 4th November 2007
Moorfoots Run
In the end there were ten of us and one hound. Keith Burns, Richard Laith, Karl Winkler, Alan Hogg, Oz Oswald. Willie Gibson, John Coyle , Shane Bouchier, myself(JABF), Louise Proven and Storm (the dog). There were several discussions about the route - we took a more direct line fo Drundreich than I can remember.
The optimum route between Blackhope Scar and Garvald law is still up for discussion as is the route through the peak hags back from Huntly Cot Hills. It seems strange that we DID find an optimum route when we raced the route in the early 80s. But then there were fewer races to optimise.... Those of us who did the full route took four and a hour hours. I have 2.26 in my diary from when I raced it in 1985, legendarily bettered by Robin Morris in 1986.
John Coyle, Storm & Willie left us after the descent from Dundreich. Shane and Louise headed back from Blackhope Scar. The other six of us did the full course.
Andy Spenceley came to meet Keith and I on his new racing bike at Gladhouse Reservoir after everyone else had gone home. Having inspected shoes on the run we were then invited to inspect Andy's pedals.
JBF
More here: report
- 4th November 2007
Lyn Wilson in Scottish Cross Country Team
Following her great win in the East of Scotland XC a fortnight ago, Lyn has been selected for the Scottish team at the International XC at Gateshead on Saturday 10th November. More
- 31st October 2007
The Snab and Mortonhall
A warm evening, but a very high wind on top. GC took up the reins on a well-chosen route with more than a dozen runners including some new recruits. Sprinted up to the Observatory and Blackford against the wind, dropped down over the bridge and up to reach Buckstone Snab. Photos below taken on low-light settings without a flash, more art than accuracy. Headtorches on and off, we tinkered around the golf course to rejoin the Buckstone path heading SE to Mortonhall, and back to be blinded by the driving range at Liberton before the welcome return to KB, where cheers from a football event on tv in the next room were discomfiting to the uninitiated.
- 30th October 2007
Jedburgh Half-Marathon - Sunday 28th October
Three Carnethy runners were at the Jedburgh Half. Garry MacInnes finished a superb 14th out of the 500 strong field in 79:56, while Tony Westbury was 64th in 88:54 and Steven Hibbert 365th in 1:54:42. Results here
- 28th October 2007
A wild and wet OMM at Durisdeer in the Borders
The 2 day OMM (previously known as the KIMM or Karrimor Mountain Marathon) was held from the village of Durisdeer this year and competitors had to cope with very windy and wet conditions. Mick James had a superb result to finish 4th in the Long Score with Steve Watkins, while Angela Mudge running with Jon Whittaker (the husband of club member Helene) finished 6th after being 7th on the first day. Results are here and a report from Mick James here.
- 25th October 2007
Carnethy 5 - "Best Hill Race" - The Scotsman
It's official, the club-organised C5 race features in top place in a Scotsman Recommends piece this week. Jura and North Berwick Law take runner-up positions, while 'The Ben' squeezes in at 5th place. More here.
- 25th October 2007
Hillend Night Run
13 runners set out on a beautiful still moonlit night for a social run exploring the north face of Allermuir. The cold was kept at bay by the stillness and overheating was a real possibility. Headtorches were outshone by the very large one in the sky. A great run was finished off with some good food and good beer in good company.
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23rd October 2007
Battu par un canard
Inspired by the legendary 100 pints in 100 hours exploits by members of a rival hill running club, we thought it was high time Carnethy put down an albeit more civilised marker...... more
Marathon du Médoc. 42,195 km, according to the official website, here, but that might be an over-estimate brought about by over indulgence in Convivialité, as the organisers admit - "La fête y est omniprésente" (webteam).
AP & GM
- 21st October 2007
Superb win for Lyn at East District Cross Country
The warm weather and sunshine brought many runners to the first East District Cross Country race of the season, held at Broxburn. The dry ground gave a thunderous sound of pounding feet to the start of each race. The clover-leaf course undulated steadily throughout, with one steeper climb on the first loop. Carnethy counters were thinly spread, with 7 runners covering 5 races - Lyn Wilson; Jackie Higginbottom; Bruce Smith; Jacob, Owen, Trevor & Michael Wilkinson. Lyn Wilson was the star of the show with an excellent run to win decisively from the strong field, while this race was a record turnout for the Wilkinsons ! Lars Ottermoller, Adam Ward & Lucy Colquhoun also ran ,running for their other clubs.
Results on http://www.eastleague.freeserve.co.uk/results/index.htm
Junior post-race comments: Jacob: "It was hard but fun"; Owen: "A challenge"; Trevor: "My legs are too sore"
Michael Wilkinson
- 17th October 2007
The Seat and Craigmillar
Nine showed despite the first real chill of the season. We left KB in the dark, Pollock Halls, up the new-fangled rough stone steps that now adorn the gutted haddie, a cleft up the flank of A's seat. They may not be that new, but they're certainly fangled! - as a troop descending Monday discovered, we confirmed tonight going up with headtorches. Irregular, and impossible to run at a steady pace! We cut left towards the top, more fangles, to be greeted by the blush of the crescent moon rising over Hillend. Dunsapie, down through long grass to enter the Carnethy Xmas-Card competition - 'Hill Runners on the Bungee Tree' and on to do circles on another golf course (WG claimed we were not 'lost', just doing an extra round of the greens).
Then it became quite interesting. As we ran up Craigmillar we passed a bonfire, or was it a burning car, we didn't stop, we headed up to the positively bizarre chimes of an ice-cream van sounding somewhere below. Down through the trees on the far side, tried to reassure Simon and Oz's 'wouldn't run through here alone in the dark' with 'worst you could meet would be a kid on a scooter or another runner' when we ran into some local youths: a wee bit of aggro, we didn't turn to watch who was following us. School hols no doubt. Trouble averted, Simon remarked - 'and you were saying?' Humble pie. Safe return through Inch, Double-Hedges, usual route, but unsettled. So back, after a fast 8 miles/12 km, to the haven of KB.
- 14th October 2007
FRA Relay Championships, Forest of Bowland - Saturday 13th October
Photos by Dave Pinnington
Carnethy finished 3 teams at this annual feast of fell running. The Carnethy Men's Over 40 team was the first Scottish team to finish and the 4th Over 40 team (matching last year) in 19th overall. The Ladies team also had a good result as they spent almost all of the race in 4th position, eventually finishing 5th but they were only just 2mins behind the 3rd team after nearly 5 hours of running. The other Carnethy team, the Men's Open finished 38th out of the 117 teams. Full report by Captain Steven here !
Despite the hills being covered in mist for part of the race and a steady drizzle - this was a great event to take part in. All the legs went over much the same area - just some had more ups and downs..... spectators could get views of runners coming off the hill towards the finish - so it was fun to watch once you were finished running. Running leg 2, I took a very slight detour in the thick mist after check 4, wasting a few precious minutes (sorry!) so just as well I was running the partly flagged route! However, Angela and Lucy made sure we had a good start, Helene and Jacqui made up the places I lost and more and Kate ensured we finished in the top 5 ladies team. The Captains should be inundated with people wanting to run next year (although I might not get to run then...) thanks to Kate and Steven for organising everything.
Joanne
Full ResultsVets Team (19th and 4th Vets) Open Team (38th) Ladies Team (61st) 5th Ladies Leg 1 Adam Ward/Stewart Whitlie Leg 1 Mark Johnston/Jon Ascroft Leg 1 Angela Mudge/Lucy Colquhorn Leg 2 Garry MacInnes Leg 2 Simon Fox Leg 2 Joanne Anderson Leg 3 Steven Fallon/Mark James Leg 3 Shane Bouchier/Russell Stout Leg 3 Helen Whittaker/Jacqui Higginbottom Leg 4 Adrian Davis Leg 4 Andrew Patience Leg 4 Kate Friend
- 13th October 2007
Manor Water Hill Race
A big field of 80 runners turned out and Brian Marshall and Veronique Oldham both won their respective races (men and women) for the second year running. Colin Donnelly set a new record for v40 beating Ronnie Gallagher's 2004 record by a minute and a half. Report from Keith Burn's here
Results
- 10th October 2007
Club Run and AGM
A foreshortened Wednesday run, a grand sprint around the local hills, led by Willie G, was followed by the club AGM, hosted by KB Union. There was a very good turnout from club members. Key issues were the election of the Committee, the annual Club Prizes, the possible amalgamation of the running and racing clubs and a new format / frequency for the Club Newsletter. Details to be circulated in due course.
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6th October 2007
Indian Summer at the Pentland Skyline - Saturday 5th October
This year's race was won by Andy Symonds (Carnegie), with Alasdair Anthony (Ochils) second and Grant Stewart (EAC) in third. Carnethy's Stewart Whitlie, Simon Peachey and Steven Fallon finished in the first ten (Stewart and Steven 2nd and 4th V40s too, behind Colin Donnelly, 4th overall and 1st V40) helping Carnethy to the team prize. Sula Young (HBT) won the ladies race, with Ellen Homewood (Westerlands) and Emma O'Shea (U/A) 2nd and 3rd. John Blair-Fish (Carnethy) led the V50s and Tom Bowie (Fife) the V60s. Mary Hunter (Portobello) was 1st FV40.
Joanne Thin made the full monty round despite her Wednesday crunch, and the club deplores some elbowing and jostling as Bob, Keith and Nigel arrived at the finish - and that was just the sweepers! Well done Shane for a superbly organised race, Richard R who'd organised the previous decade stood by without a feather on his shoulder as SB chewed his nails to the raw, but Irish Luck prevailed with finest weather (though the Gods spoke back, and crashed Shane's computer).
Results
Michael O'Connor's report (including trip to A&E !).
Organiser's report
Photos
- 4th
October 2007
Hospitals Route
Wednesday run, dreich. Worried about getting cold, but by a mile up the road all jackets were off. There was some skiing on wet downhill turf , Joanne hit a boghole, hope that ankle is OK. On the way back from Craiglockhart the old ambulance station was gone, forcing a reroute. Back to base for a shower and some good craik. Nice route for a damp evening. Re photo, principal aguido has now been named - dead giveaway, spot the ozzie legs at the back!
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