John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
On Saturday 9th March, Vicki Smith placed a fantastic 4th in her agre category in a time of 5:37:24.
Gartmorn 6 race, Alloa
Well done to our youngster Liam Mullan who completed the junior race on Sunday the 10th of March in 18 minutes and 28 seconds.
Liam finished in 37th place overall and 3rd in his age category of Under 16.
To see the finishers video of Liam, click here
Acorn Trails Pollock Park trail races
John Logan continued his rich vein of form to win the Acorn Trails Pollock Park 5km trail race nearly 5 minutes clear of 2nd place!
Dunn Martin was the only other Harrier at the event with a brilliant time of 30:54 over the muddy course finishing 6th overall and 4th male.
In the 10km race Nathalie Smith was in excellent form finishing 39th over and 11th female (54:36).
The see Acorn trails race report, click here
5km results
1st – John Logan, 20:26
6th – Dunn Martin, 30:54
10km results
39th – Nathalie Smith, 54:36
Supernova Kelpies 5km night race
It was great to see Charlotte McKay and Alison Smart take part in this popular event on Sat 15th March.
Results
Charlotte McKay – 31:15 (2nd in age category)
Alison Smart – 39:02
Alloa Half Marathon
Results of race on Sunday 17th March
Graeme Percival – 1:23:50
Sue Lassman – 1:50:09
Calendar Park 10km Trail Race
John Logan – 4th place, 38:43
John’s finishing video, click here
Forth Valley 10km trail race
On Sunday 24th March, Andy McCall and John Logan travelled through to Callendar Park to take part in the inaugural Every Runner 10km trail race and came back podium places. After a fast start both Andy and John worked together up the first climb not worrying about the leading pack. On the first downhill section Andy made a break to catch the lead runners with John in hot pursuit. Both runners crossed the line in 1st and 2nd place.
Results
Andy McCall – 1st, 37:54
John Logan – 2nd, 38:30
105 Track Marathon
The track marathon is proving to be popular with the Harriers. Each year we have runners taking part in the full series and the marathon. On a hot Sunday 31st March, Liza Brydon and Fiona Cushnaghan took on the 105 (and a half) laps of the track. This may sound daunting to most but the appeal of toilet stops whenever you want, fluids and nutrition on hand and you are never on your own appeals to many. Liza was first Harrier to cross the line with a brilliant time of just over 4 hours and taking 2nd female prize. This was to be Fiona’s 25th marathon and according to Fiona it was a hot one! Fiona was delighted to receive the award for 2nd overall in the series!
Results
Liza Brydon – 11th overall (2nd female), 4:04:32
Fiona Cushnaghan – 20th overall (8th female), 4:49:09
Tom Scott 10 Mile Road Race
Wes Pattison, deep into his marathon block ran a strong race at the Tom Scott 10 miler finishing in just over the hour mark in the top 100 places. Wes has both London and Boston marathons coming up and we look forward to seeing how he progresses in these races. Former member and training partner of Wes, Alan Poole finish in a brilliant 121st place in 1:05:00. We hope to see Alan back in club colours soon.
Results
Wes Pattison – 96th, 1:01:59
Acorn Linn Park Centenary Trail race
On Sunday 7th April, Logan continued his winning ways at the trail races with another podium position at this event.
John Logan – 3rd, 43:27
Cobbler Hill Race
The Cobbler Hill Race on Saturday 13th April was the first of the Scottish Hill Runners series of races which attracted a huge turnout of the best hill runners in Scotland. With conditions lovely at the bottom, that soon changed as the runners set off and were greeted with gale force winds from 1,000ft upwards and driving rain (snow at the top). Andy McCall ran a strong race finishing 34th place.
Results
Andy McCall – 34th, 58:35
Kaim Hill Race
This mid-week race on Wednesday 17th April attracted a strong field of Harriers who make the short journey to Fairlie. The race is a great introduction to hill running and provides a real racing challenge to the most experienced hill runners. The usual glorious spring evening greeted the runners as they set off with expectations high of good results. Andy McCall was first back from the club. After a strong climb he was left in no-mans-land with no one to chase which meant a more sensible descent than usual. Andy still finished with his second quickest time over 13 attempts at this race. John Logan had his first real experience of a hill race, sticking with the pace to the summit. Owen Atkinson’s experience on the hills paid off as he pulled John in but it was John’s fast finish that helped him to finish just a few seconds ahead of Owen. Daniel was next to cross the line, after a period of illness. It was great to see Daniel back on the hills and racing again. Micky Dunn, another who has competed in this race several times over the years ran another strong race. Clearly the training for the Hyrox World Championships is paying off finishing 3rd V60.
Results
Andy McCall – 7th, 30:33
John Logan – 19th, 34:09
Owen Atkinson – 20th, 34:17
Daniel Doherty – 41st, 39:17
Micky Dunn – 50th (3rd V60), 40:55
Scurry Around The Helix 10km
Only a few days after his first hill race, John Logan took 4th place and a new PB at the Helix 10km race on Saturday 20th March a time of 34:54.
John Logan – 4th, 34:54
DAAA 10 Mile Road Race (inc West District Champs)
On Sunday 21st March, Harriers made the short trip across the Clyde to take part in the 10 mile race and represent the club at the West District champs. The event would usually attract more runners but with our club 10-miler so close to the race this year, it meant numbers were lower than usual. However, Oliver Reilly, Donald Shaw and Nathalie Smith ran excellent races and did the club proud.
Results
Oliver Reilly – 59:58, 14th (12th West District)
Donald Shaw – 1:08:42, 47th (10th V50)
Nathalie Smith – 1:21:15, 102nd (11th V40)
Up and Running 10km Glasgow Green
Lewis McCrae ran an outstanding race at the fairly new event in Glasgow. Finishing 10th place in a very strong field, Lewis was 2nd in his age group.
Lewis McCrae – 37:08, 10th place (2nd U20)
3k On the Green
It was great to see three Harriers on the results at the 3k on the Green lunchtime race on Friday 26th April.
Results
Stephen Hanley – 10:19, 16th
Malcolm MacLean – 10:52, 24th
Jennifer Rooney – 14:23, 87th
Balfron Trail 10km
Held on Sunday 28th April, it was just another weekend for our John, and of course another podium!
John Logan – 36:10, 3rd