Well done to everyone who turned out for the President’s Cup 5k Handicap race this evening and thanks to everyone who helped out. Congratulations to Norman Boyle and Lynne Goldie who won the men and ladies trophies, and kudos to Bob Reid who was closest to his predicted time. Bruce Carmichael was the fastest male on the night in 15:52 and Ann Robin fastest female in 19:16. Full results below which allow you to sort on any particular field by clicking the arrows in the column header. Email races@bellahoustonroadrunners.co.uk with any queries.
Monthly archives: June 2015
Hosted by neighbours Bellahouston Harriers, last Friday was the Brian Goodwin memorial 10k at Cartha Rugby Club. The course is two laps of Pollok park followed by beer and a burger at the finish. This Club Championship race is usually very popular and this year was no exception with a good turn out from the Club. Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to the Harriers for a well organised race. Bella results below: Photo by Rose McRobert
The second counter in this championship was held at Durisdeer in the Lowther Hills on Saturday. A record entry of 270 was a far cry from the 33 who did it last time. The crude statistics of 14.7km and an accumulative climb of 1240m told only half the story of a challenging course of steep climbs / descents, sheep trods and rock strewn grasslands. I ran with Derek Rigmand who bravely was only just recovering from a nasty “fever”. We arrived in the beautiful hamlet of Durisdeer in good time. The hamlet of about 12 houses and one huge church has the air of “Brigadoon” about it (it sleeps for 100 years between races). After Derek took some of the healing waters, we wandered into the gothic mausoleum to discover a stunning burial vault covered by a large marble canopy, carved cherubs, and macabre skulls. However enough, on with the race as they say. The first section is a steep climb up Black Hill (531m) followed by a sheer, sheer descent down the rock strewn “Pettylung”. After Dalveen farm the course follows two very steep valleys around Steygail. Line choices were critical here. I stuck to the burn for the first half which gave a bit of an advantage over those contouring around the hill. Once round the hill my fence “hurdle” left my foot caught in the wire, face in a thistle and calves in a spasm. The course then involved clambering further over rough ground to Lavern burn. This then led to the foot of Well Hill which is a total misnomer. The hill is an ill crawl. After that there was some good running for tired legs back round to Black Hill. It was on the route back up Black Hill that the “healing waters” kicked in for Derek and he flew passed me. Heading down to the finish, my time was well up on last year and I was feeling well chuffed. Unfortunately however hill running is a cruel mistress. Before hitting the funnel, Brian Brennan of Westerlands, flew passed me still clutching the sole of a shoe he had lost half way round the course. There was consolation for my soul in the wonderful array of post-race tea and cakes in the church. Tired bodies were strewn about the church yard with their picnics made me mindful of the Mexican Day of the Dead. The whole day was wonderful and topped by Scottish victories for Tom Owens (Shettleston) and Jasmin Paris (Carnethy). Next stop Wasdale. David Stakes Photo by Chris Wimbush [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
By 11 and a half miles I was thinking “You’re havin a giraffe” On Fri 12th Lynn and I headed down South to run the St. Albans half marathon for the first (and last) time on Sunday the 14th June. The weekend started well with a wander round Borough Market to sample the tasy delights on offer washed down with some Pimms. The weekend continued in the same vein (eating and drinking) until Sunday arrived and with somewhat leaden feet I made my way to the start thinking “What possessed me to enter this half marathon”? One to do if you’re a bit of a masochist Now many of the reviews had mentioned frequently about how undulating this race was and I thought “Nah it can’t be that bad”. How wrong I was. The route twisted and turned it’s way through “undulating” country roads with hill after hill. By 11 and a half miles I was thinking “You’re havin a giraffe” as we hit yet another hill. The icing on the cake was near the finish when finally there was some downhill which promptly took you round some cones only to go back up the hill then into the park! Argh! I swear whoever planned this course route is a sadist. Despite both our moaning we finished in one piece with times of 1:33:24 for me and 1:57:51 for Lynn. St. Albans half marathon – one to do if you’re a bit of a masochist LOL Elaine
Well done to everyone who ran the Rouken Glen 10K, Thursday 11 June. On a tough course on a hot night there weren’t many PB’s to be had, but there were some prize winners. Bruce Carmichael finished 3rd overall, with Russell Whittington one place behind in 4th, and first vet. Deborah Gray was 2nd lady overall, with Ann Robin 4th and first vet, and Ciara O’Connell 8th, meaning the Ladies team trophy was retained. Deborah, Ann, Ciara and Bruce pictured. Full Results here
It’s National Volunteers’ Week. Bellahouston Road Runners would like to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful volunteers both past and present. A big thumbs up and THANK YOU ALL! #bigthumbsup