WEEKEND ROUND UP 22 / 23 SEPTEMBER

Rouken Glen Park Junior 2k Parkrun #86 - 23/09/18

24th, Zoe Hutton, 10:18, 34th junior parkrun
29th, Emma Hutton, 10:30, 32nd junior parkrun

103 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roukenglen-juniors/results/latestresults/

Victoria Park Junior 2k Parkrun #190 - 23/09/18

5th, Kai Wheeler, 8:32, 52nd junior parkrun

108 runners in field

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

Victoria Park 5k Parkrun #242 - 22/09/18

46th, Lewis Moir, 21:20, 26th parkrun

365 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria/results/latestresults/

RACE ENTRY DECISION

I recently communicated to the young athletes at training and to parents through are usual social media channels that we were looking to recruit teams to take part in the West District Cross Country Championships Relays on Saturday 13th October.

 

With regret due to low numbers for a variety of reasons including no responses and I believe a lack of interest I have decided not enter any Calderglen Harriers young athletes for this event.

 

The next 2 events in the race calendar are also team relay races and so have decided in advance not to enter any Calderglen Harriers young athletes for these events.

 

The first individual cross country championship is on Saturday 10th November for under 15 and under 17 age groups and seniors & masters. This event is in Lanark and closing date is Wednesday 17th October.  If anyone young athlete is interested in this event please let me know.

 

If anyone wishes to speak to me about my decision on a one to one basis parent or young athlete please approach me.

 

Richard

TRAINING CANCELLED - WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Due to the current severe weather we have had so far today I have decided to cancel tonight's training.

 

There is likely to be alot of tree debris around Calderglen Country Park, I know train services have been cancelled so home time for parents might be a nightmare, rush hour on the roads might be worse and I don't anyone risking themselves to get their son or daughter to running if delayed getting home from work.

 

Also I don't want to put any young athletes or coaches at risk in this weather tonight. 

 

Saturday session still planned to be on and any changes Mark will communicate through Facebook group. 

Please spread the word.  See you all next week

Thank you and stay safe.

Richard

WEST DISTRICT XC RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

I need names by Wednesday 19th September at training at the very latest as this is pre-entry. A simple yes or no is good enough for me.

Any questions from athletes or parents please ask any of the Coaching team including myself, Mark, John or Frances.

Richard

This year's West District XC relays Championships will take place at Sports Scotland Centre, Burnside Road, Largs, KA30 8RW on Saturday 13th October.

14/09/18-NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Scottish Maritime Museum, Beach Park, 6 Gottries Rd, Irvine, KA11 8QE

Young Females race starts at 12:30pm
Young Males race starts at 1:05pm

Distance is 2.5k per leg

Lap 1 need a under 13
Lap 2 need a under 15 or 13
Lap 3 need a under 17 or 15

3 athletes from one club are a team and there is team prizes as well as individual.

Junior Endurance Section will cover race cost to help encourage participation.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR Scottish Athletic REGISTRATION IS UP TO DATE.

You have to run in a club vest and need cross country spikes or trail shoes.

WEEKEND ROUND UP 15 / 16 SEPTEMBER

Rouken Glen Park Junior 2k Parkrun #85 - 16/09/18
3rd, Aidan Hamilton, 8:00, 7th junior parkrun

141 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roukenglen-juniors/results/latestresults/

Victoria Park 5k Parkrun #241 - 15/09/18
94th, Aidan Hamilton, 23:00, 2nd parkrun

400 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria/results/latestresults/

Aidan Hamilton has been increasing his participation and performance for a number of weeks doing a variety of parkruns.  This weekend he was on double duty with the 5k on Saturday and 2k today.  Both good times that he has put down and I am sure there is more to come.  The Rouken Glen parkrun would have been extra challenging as the Giffnock North big guns are back and always provide tough competition.  I know the coach and how hard they work at training always putting an extra gear.  Well done Aidan.

 

Cumbernauld 10k and 1k races - Sunday 16 September

From facebook group and text updates today we have 4 junior runners out competing in the various races today at Cumbernauld.

 

First out and first home Steven Cooper was 1st Primary 6 in the 1k race. This was quickly followed by the Primary 7 1k with Kai Wheeler achieving a brilliant bronze in 3rd place.

 

Last but not least 2 of the clubs under 17 Women, Lucy Saez and Ashleigh Moir competed and completed their first 10k with great results.  Lucy was 2nd under 20 female in 57:20 and Ashleigh was 3rd under 20 female in 57:35

 

It is really nice to be reporting on the success you are all having from working hard in training and applying yourself in parkruns and races.  This is proof we can participate and perform as Calderglen Harriers.  Keep up the good work and it will only get better.

 

Richard

WEEKEND ROUND UP 8 / 9 SEPTEMBER

Rouken Glen Park Junior 2k Parkrun #84 - 09/09/18
1st, Aidan Hamilton, 7:54, 5th junior parkrun

A quiet weekend for races and parkruns. One lone Harrier was out this weekend finishing another 1st place at Rouken Glen parkrun.  After achieving this 2 weeks ago Aidan Hamilton did it again only 5 seconds shy of his Pb.
Participation and performance. Fantastic result.

156 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roukenglen-juniors/results/latestresults/

WEEKEND ROUND UP 1 / 2 SEPTEMBER

North Ayrshire Athletics Club (NAAC) 2k 2018

19th, Ben Buchanan, 8:41
50th Zoe Hutton, 9:55
55th, Emma Hutton, 10:14

97 runners in field

Link to results: https://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/22j

Rouken Glen Park Junior 2k Parkrun #83 - 02/09/18

23rd, Zoe Hutton, 9:50, 31st junior parkrun
35th, Emma Hutton, 10:34, 30th junior parkrun 
176 runners in field

Link to results:
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roukenglen-juniors/results/latestresults/

Strathclyde Park 5k Parkrun #416 - 01/09/18

76th, Aidan Hamilton, 22:40, 1st parkrun

388 runners in field

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

Well done all runners this weekend especially Emma & Zoe on double duty to day at Rouken Glen parkrun then NAAC 2k this afternoon.

Participation and performance. Always do your best.

Richard