WED 28 JAN SESSION CANCELLED

Sorry for the short notice but after much delibration with John Mullen (Coach) we have decided to cancel the session.  With heavy snow forecast during our training times we have to think of the safety of the athletes and the parents bringing them and picking up at 8pm.

 

It has been a nightmare for Junior Harriers this month for training due to the weather so let's hope February is a better month for us all to train.

 

This has been emailed to all members however please also spread the word.

 

Thank you

Richard

NATIONAL XC CHAMPIONSHIPS (FALKIRK)

RACE NOW CLOSED TO ENTRIES

Sunday 22nd February 2015

The above event is the next race on the calender for the u13 and upwards. It will take place at Callendar Park in Falkirk (postcode FK1 1YR) . Details are:

Under 13 Boys, starting at 11.30am, distance 3.2K
Under 13 Girls, starting at 11.45am, distance 3.2K
Under 15 Boys, starting at 12pm, distance 4K
Under 15 Girls, starting at 12.15pm, distance 4K
Under 17 / Under 20 Women, starting at 12.35pm, distance 4.8K
Under 17 Men, starting at 12.55pm, distance 6.4K
Under 20 Men, starting at 2pm, distance 8K

I need a response BY EMAIL before Wed 28th January to say if you are available to run or if you are not available. 

 

Please ensure you have current Scottish Athletics membership.  The club will pay your entry fee.

 

If you are entering athletes need to wear the Calderglen Harrier running vest.  They can be bought for £12. If you need one please see me ASAP in case we need to order your size.

Thank you

Richard

PARKRUN RESULTS SUN 25 JAN 2015

Lewis in action

Victoria Junior Parkrun #13, 8th Lewis Moir 9:22, 2k event

Well done to Lewis Moir for his second time doing the Victoria Junior 2k Parkrun, another top ten position and setting a new personal best by 8 seconds. 

 

Keep up the good work, your doing great and setting a good example for all the junior Harriers.

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/results/latestresults/

Richard

EAST KILBRIDE AC OPEN CROSS COUNTRY 2015

A small and late mention that on Sunday 18th January was the 2nd East Kilbride Athletics Club Open Cross Country event.  As last year the course was at O'Cathian  Farm in Jackton.  Unfortunately due to the wintry weather there was a lower turnout however Calderglen Harriers had junior and senior athletes out competing.

 

The 3 junior athletes out this year were Lewis Moir, Lucy Bennett and Cameron Green.  First race up was the under 11s, girls and boys, who both ran a 1k distance.  Lucy was the only girl Harrier taking part in the field of 24 runners crossing the line in 4:33 and this was after the night before she was performing in her dance show.  So well done Lucy.

 

Next up in a field of 30 runners was the under 11 boys with Cameron Green being the first Harrier home in 3:44 in 14th place followed by Lewis Moir who is not officially quite in the under 11 age group did a respectable 3:56 in 23rd place.

 

So well done to all 3 athletes that took on this challenge and I am glad to see young Harriers out competing its all part of training to be better runners.

 

Richard

Link to Senior report: http://www.calderglen.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/east-kilbride-ac-open-cross-country.html

EAST KILBRIDE CROSS COUNTRY RACE

18/01/15, update @ 10:27am, the race is on

Sunday 18th January 2015

The East Kilbride XC race will be at O'Cathian  Farm, Hay Hill Road, Jackton, G74 5AN. Details are:

under 11 Girls, starting at 12.30pm, distance 1k
under 11 Boys, starting at 12:40pm, distance 1k
under 13 Girls, starting at 12:50pm, distance 2.1k
under 13 Boys, starting at 1:05pm, distance 2.1k
under 15 Girls, starting at 1:20pm, distance 4.2k
under 15 Boys, starting at 1:20pm, distance 4.2k
under 17 Girls, starting 1:45pm, distance 4.2k
under 17 Boys, starting at 2:20pm, distance 6.3k

Entry is on the day only and needs to be made by the athletes themselves rather than by the club.  Declarations are open from 11am with first race at 12:30pm.  Entry fee is £3 up to and including under 17s.

 

If you are entering I would prefer athletes to wear the Calderglen Harrier running vest.  They can be bought for £12 but I do have a selection of small vests that would suit most under 11s and small older athletes. Please ask me for one at training on Wednesday.

Regards,

Richard

 

WED 14 JAN SESSION CANCELLED

Session tonight cancelled

Calderglen Country Park is completely covered in snow and very picturesque during this calm period of weather. However the Met office has declared a Yellow warning of rain this afternoon and evening. There is due to be a heavy band of rain followed by snow.
Calderglen Harriers don't cancel lightly as you know but in this instance, in the interests of health and safety I must......sorry.

This message has been emailed to all parents of young athletes however please also spread the word.

Richard

WEEKEND ROUND UP

Saturday 10th January

Strathclyde Parkrun #240, 86th Morgan Beaton 31:17

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/strathclyde/results/latestresults/

Sunday 11th January

Junior Great Winter Run, Holyrood Park in Edinburgh (2.5k)

Lewis Moir, 12:50, 45th

http://www.greatrun.org/Results

Well done to both Morgan and Lewis for racing over the weekend.  Its good to do a bit of advertising for the club and will help both athletes with their training.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year to all young athletes, parents, coaches and parent helpers at Calderglen Harriers.

 

Lets have a fantastic 2015 with more training, more racing, all the help and support we can get and make 2015 an enjoyable, successful and fun year for the young athletes.

 

Training restarts on Wednesday 7th January at the usual time of 6:30pm to 8pm

For those that never took up the option to pay membership fees through standing order, fees are now due and should be given to Sarah on Wednesday.

Richard