Saturday 28 November 2015

LANARKSHIRE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

Pre-race Team photo
Last weekend was the Lanarkshire AAA XC at is usual location at Drumpellier Country Park in Coatbridge.  Due to family commitments I couldn't get there until 1230 and by this time the under 13 races were in progress.  So Frances Maxwell stepped into the role of Team Manager superbly to get the race numbers and greet the junior Harriers on the course and get ready to run.
 
Katie receiving her Gold Medal
This year we had 17 runners scheduled to take part with 1 call off.  This was a healthy number of young eager athletes although we have had more than this over the last 3 years.
 
The first race of the day was the under 11 Girls with 5 Harriers amongst the field of 57 running a 1.2k course.  Libby Currie was the first Harrier home in a time of 3:40 (6th); next was Ruby Byrne in 3:57 (20th); Lucy Bennett 4:15 (34th); Rachel Jones 4:31 (43rd) and Katie Currie 6:45 (57th).  It was 3 counters for a team and Libby, Ruby and Lucy achieved 7th team. Extra special award went to Katie Currie for being 1st in the disability category. Well done Katie the pain of running was worth the wait in gold.
 
Joe on solo run
Next up we had 5 under 11 Harrier boys amongst the field of 63 running the same 1.2k course the girls ran however disaster struck!  When 63 under 11 boys line up eager to run and be competitive to win you don't blow a whistle and then say it is a 5 minute warning well on this occasion you do with consequences. The boys started to run like greyhounds chasing a rabbit and everyone shouting stop fell on deaf ears.  One of our runners Joe Jackson was a casualty as he listened to the starter and the same for 4 of Springburn Harriers juniors missed the false start.  Despite being upset Joe with true grit ran in the under 13 boys race and cut off the appropriate turn to run the 1.2k mainly on his own and got a great time.  Not sure how Lanarkshire AAA got the times as I thought the timekeeper wasn't ready but the times are:
 
Patrick Saez 3:20 (9th); Joe Jackson 3:25 (15th); Lewis Moir 3:31 (20th); Rudi Jordan 3:52 (41st) and Finn Buckman (DNF) due injury during the race.  Again it was 3 counters for a team and Patrick, Joe and Lewis achieved 5th team out of 10.
 
Ava Byrne with sister Ruby
Ava Byrne was now our solo under 13 girl as Freya Kane pulled out due to a cold.  This age group's course was 2.5k and Ava finished in a respectable 12:08 (39th) out of a field of 44.  Under 13 Boys we had Louis Blake coming first Harrier home in 10:14 (19th); Reece Gilliland 11:05 (28th) and Fergus Kane 11:13 (31st).  It was 3 counters for a team and Louis, Reece and Fergus achieved 7th team.  Last but not least our under 15s were out to end Calderglen's participation at this event. 
 
The under 15 girls & boys ran a combined 3.7k race and this year we had Jack MacBain returning to this event as a second year in this age category, and Lucy Saez for the first time. Jack's time this year was 14:07 and 11th in a small field of 21.  Lucy's time was 17:48 which was a great effort racing this distance.
 
It was good to get 16 junior Harriers out racing as it forms another part of training, helps you measure your progress in terms of fitness and technical running skills. I am in know doubt we are doing the same type of training as other clubs but we just need to do more to have a bigger impact at events like Lanarkshire AAA XC. And in the past we have won medals in different categories at this event so it can be done.  Despite a day of mixed fortunes for all a good set of results and I am proud of all that ran.  So once more well done everyone.
 
Post race with Coaches
All the photos from the day are here. Hopefully you can access them if not let me know. Thank you to Frances who took the photos and Siobhan who supplied a few, and thank you to Les Kane and Zoe Blake for being club volunteers that LAAA requested even thought they ended up not being required.

Richard


Tuesday 24 November 2015

TRAINING IS ON.....WED 25TH NOVEMBER

Training is back on as normal 6.30pm to 8pm for all training groups.
 
Now that we are getting into colder evenings can all athletes wrap up warm - hats, gloves, lots of layers and wear bright clothing as Calderglen Country Park is a dark place!

If you have too many layers on, you can take them off; if you don't have enough layers to begin with, then you're just going to get colder and colder. Nobody runs well when cold - ever see a penguin run well? No, you haven't. If penguins wore hats and gloves they'd be able to run faster and win stuff.

PS: Hats! Gloves! Bright clothing!

Richard

Monday 23 November 2015

WEEKEND ROUND UP 21/22 NOVEMBER

Pollok Park Parkrun #352 (5k)
43rd, Marc McQuade, 22:06, 38th parkrun, Pb by 13 seconds

It took Marc 3 months of training to achieve this Pb. Well done Marc.

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

LAAA XC 2015...a seperate report is coming just waiting on results!

Tuesday 17 November 2015

TRAINING CANCELLED - WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

Sorry for short notice but I have decided to cancel the session tomorrow night due to the bad weather.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/g74
 
It is forecasted for heavy wind and rain which may have put some people off attending training.
 
So please spread the word and training will resume on Wednesday 25th November at 6.30pm.
 
Thanks
Richard

Monday 16 November 2015

TINTO TIP TOE RACE

On Saturday 14th November it was the Tinto Tip Toes race and Kai Wheeler was doing this event.
 
The Tinto Tip Toe Race is 1.2 km and 50m of climb and Kai's Dad Mark said it was very muddy which made it more fun for Kai. Please see link for more details: http://carnethy.com/carnethy-organised-races/tinto/
 
The results are:
 
Archie Lynch
8.26
Carnethy
9
James Burnett
9.01
Carnethy
8
Aiden McGinty
9.1
Lothian
11
Kai Wheeler
9.11
Calderglen
9
Rebecca Knowles
9.26
Lothian
10
Harvey Hurrel
9.32
-
8
Alistair Street
9.41
-
6
Ava Mooney
9.48
-
7
Eilidh Mooney
9.5
Moorfoot
12
Adele Street
9.58
North Ayrshire
9
Eva Hurrel
10.15
-
11
Ronnie Jones
10.47
Carnethy
9
Alexander Sheill
11.08
-
8
Rosie Jones
12
Carnethy
10
Solomon Jones
19
Carnethy

Saturday 14 November 2015

LANARKSHIRE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

There is various race start times for Saturday 21st November race.

Under 11 Girls start at 12pm
Under 11 Boys start at 12:15pm
Under 13 Girls start at 12:25pm
Under 13 Boys start at 12:45pm
Under 15 Girls & Boys start at 1pm

Under 11 Girls running are Rachel Jones, Ruby Byrne, Lucy Bennett, Libby Currie and Katie Currie

Under 11 Boys running are Finn Buckman, Joe Jackson, Lewis Moir, Patrick Saez and Rudi Jordan

Under 13 Girls running are Ava Byrne and Freya Kane

Under 13 Boys running are Fergus Kane, Louis Blake and Reece Gilliland

Under 15 Girls & Boys running are Lucy Saez and Jack MacBain

Frances Maxwell is the Team Manager and she will pick the numbers between 1030 & 1130 and be around the start area for 1130. Can you be there 1 hour before your race starts to ensure you get your number from Frances and time to warm up.

On the day please remember

Calderglen Harrier black & amber vest or your Yellow Technical Training T-shirt
Safety pins for pinning your number on your vest
Layers in case it's cold and waterproofs in case of wet weather
It is a cross country race so xc running spikes or old pair of running shoes you don't mind getting dirty
Spare shoes if planning to walk the course (also spare socks)
Food and drink for after your race

Remember allow plenty of time to travel, find place and park. 

If anyone cannot make it or are going to be late let Frances or I know.

Good luck everyone,
Richard

Wednesday 11 November 2015

LANARKSHIRE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

This event will take place on Saturday 21st November at Drumpellier Park in Coatbridge (enter the park from Blair Road, opposite the derelict site where the old St Ambrose High School, Blair Road  Coatbridge, ML5 2EW). All the races are "head to head". Ages as at 31 August / 1 September 2015. Details are as follows:

Event
Time
Age group
Distance
Race 1
12:00
U11 Girls
1200m (1 small lap)
Race 2
12:10
U11 Boys
1200m (1 small lap)
Race 3
12:20
U13 Girls
2500m (1 large lap)
Race 4
12:40
U13 Boys
2500m (1 large lap)
Race 5
12:55
U15 Girls
3700m (1 small + 1 large lap)
Race 5
12:55
U15 Boys
3700m (1 small + 1 large lap)
Race 6
13:15
U17 M
5000m (2 large laps)
Race 6
13:15
U17 F
5000m (2 large laps)
Race 6
13:15
Sen/Vet Ladies
5000m (2 large laps)
Race 7
13:45
Sen/Vet Men
10000m ( 4 large laps)

Age groups are u11 (9 & 10 yrs), u13 (11 & 12 yrs), u15 (13 & 14 yrs), u17 (15 & 16 yrs) and everybody else is Senior.

Volunteers: The race organiser states that all clubs need to provide a minimum of 2 volunteers and failure to do so will result in club entries being declined.  So if you can volunteer please see Richard.

If you intend taking part in this race give your name to Richard  BY EMAIL or AT TRAINING BY  Wednesday 11th November at the latest.

Sunday 8 November 2015

WEEKEND ROUND UP 7 / 8 NOVEMBER

Pollok Park Parkrun #350 (5k) - 07/11/15

76th, Marc McQuade, 23:50, 37th parkrun

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

Victoria Junior Park Parkrun #53 (2k) - 08/11/15

16th, Kai Wheeler, 9.14, 22nd parkrun

There was 95 runners in this event.

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

Sunday 1 November 2015

WEEKEND ROUND UP 31 OCTOBER / 1 NOVEMBER

Strathclyde Park Parkrun #277 (5k) - 31/10/15

33rd, Lewis Moir, 22.14,  7th parkrun, new Pb by 1min 54 seconds


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

Tollcross Park Parkrun #130 (5k) - 31/10/15

32nd, Aidan Howell, 25.42,  7th parkrun, 1st time at Tollcross

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

Victoria Junior Park Parkrun #52 (2k) - 01/11/15

1st, Cameron Green, 7.38, 2nd parkrun.  Well done Cameron.

10th, Ruby Byrne, 9.08, 10th parkrun
17th, Ava Byrne, 9.31, 9th parkrun
22nd, Kai Wheeler, 9.42, 21st parkrun

There was 101 runners in this event.

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

Well done Kai who has achieved 21 junior parkruns which is equivalent to 42k which is a marathon and he now gets rewarded with a green parkrun band to recognise that achievement.  Next stop is the elusive Orange band. You need to achieve 50 runs which is 100k and classed as a ultra marathon. Go for it Kai!

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/news/2014/05/13/junior-parkrun-newsletter-14-may-2014/

With Lewis getting a massive Pb at Strathclyde Park, ex-Calderglen Harrier Cameron Green coming out on top at Victoria Junior Parkrun, Aidan running Tollcross (very hilly) for the first time and Kai completing 21 junior parkruns which is equivalent to 42k which is a marathon and the Byrne sisters consistenly making the Victoria Junior Parkrun part of their training to improve it has been an amazing performance for the junior athletes of Calderglen Harriers.  Lets take these performances to the Lanarkshire AAA XC in November and show the other clubs in Lanarkshire how good we are.
 
Richard