5 September 2003
2 miles, 750 feet
Organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club
) The Starters (Minus a late comer) |
It
was a lovely day as the 5 of us headed down to "The Beeftub" for
the start of the race. Keith Burns was dropped off at the top and
the rest of us drove the extra 10 miles by road to get to the spot
about 200 yards below! Soon we had our first competitor, then the second, But things were going slow. A van was seen driving up the road, but alas the postman didn't seem that interested. By the time 12 noon arrived we had six names, including Kate Jenkins, who had just cycled for 3 hours to get to the race. We headed for the start, leaving Cali behind to mop up any late comers. It was 12:25 by the time we all got to the start and set the 6 off. As I turned round after the off I saw a lone runner running form the cars. It was out 7th runner. He got to the start and just kept running. Brian was well
ahead by half way up the first hill and descended well but found
the last hill rather slippy. The field was well spread out
at the end but Martha Aitken was catching Katel on the downhill.
Kate seemed to spend a fair amount of the descent on her bum! Perhaps
she should have brought her walshes. |
) Kate Jenkins and Sue Owen |
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) Martha is first through the fence |
) Brian wins again |
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) John Goldsworth descends the last hill |
) Kate descending in road shoes |
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) Doug Brown |
) John Goldsworthy |
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Results
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) Martha finishes strongly |
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) Sue Owen |
) Kate wins a bottle out of "The Beeftub" |
) Martha is first Junior |
) Jim Morton ran a longer race than anyone else |
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Fun Relay |
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) Marshals are recruited |
After
the main event came the fun relay. After much discussion we decided
on a route that was about 300 yards including a circuit round a sheepfold.
After Kate Jenkins and I picked the teams of five, recruiting some
marshals, we ended up as Men versus Women (I was choosing the fastest
and the
girls
were
sticking
together). The teams looked a little uneven so we decided that the men would run twice round the sheepfold. The race was a close run thing with Martha just keeping ahead of Brian. We all returned to the car having had a very enjoyable time -but it would have been nice to have had a few more entrants. The Moffat ice creams were wonderful on the way home |
) Kate Friend heads off |
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) Jim at the Changeover |
) Martha brings the girls home first |
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With thanks to Mr. Williams,
Corehead Farm,
for access. |
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