Pentland Runners       

Running Groups

Sunday 10.00am  meet in BHS car park           Experienced (10k +) runners (40 – 55 min 10k pace) +  jogScotland Beginners Group
Wed       7.00pm    meet in BHS car park           Mixed ability, 4 - 7 mile run. We're back to rural routes now!!!
Thursday  6.30 – 7.30 Saughton Track              For those wanting to add a speed – endurance session to their routine.

Forthcoming events

 The proposed week-end at Badaguish has been cancelled as there were insufficient responses to make this viable, and the slot is now unavailable.

 Sun 28 Aug (tbc): Harmeny Pentland Runners Handicap 10k championship. We’ll work out target handicap times for everyone for 10k, and the winners will be those who are most ahead (or least behind) their handicap time – so it’s a race anyone can win – not just the fastest runners. There will be separate prize categories for “youngish” & “not-so-youngish”, M & F. More details later.

 Sun 11 Sep  “Around Cumbrae 10 mile road race, Millport”. The club has agreed to subsidise a min-bus to take folk to this. The route runs around the island’s perimeter. Millport is the main town on the Island of Cumbrae which is reached by a Ferry from Largs, takes about 1hour 15 mins from Balerno.

The ferry takes about 10 minutes, the island is great with lots of nice cafes in Millport. The intention is to hire a mini bus from Arnold Clark which Iain will drive with Harmeny subsidising and the runners will pay for the fuel. The idea is to drive through in the morning do the race then have lunch on the island (old fashioned fish/ chips and pots of tea ). Contact Iain (449 6546) to register.

 18 Sep    Week-end at Blair Atholl: With Badaguish canned, how about a running + country pursuits week-end at Blair Atholl? Contact Iain, 449 6546

8 Oct        Balerno Ladies Triathlon: Contact Alex Gordon (335 0379) for more info. Encourage anyone thinking of doing it to come along on Weds or Sundays.

 Last Week in September:    Club AGM – Volunteers needed for committee (ie to organise a few more things)

TBA        Autumn:                                 Social event & prize-giving.

TBA        Winter:    Invited speaker(s) on endurance training and injury prevention & treatment

 Edinburgh > North Berwick 22 mile road race, Sat 7 May

55 Iain Morrice                      2hr 45:24                 (73:19 at 10 miles)         
72 Andreas Wilhelm             2hr 53:53                 (80:10)
84 Tom White                        2hr 57:50                 (77:40)
95 Caroline Dunn                  3hr 05:05                 (82:27)
122 Alex Gordon                    3hr 17:46                 (82:27)
130 finishers (Time Limit 3hr 30)

Results, with some very interesting mid-distance splits, are at http://www.b-howie.demon.co.uk/enb05.pdf

 Britannic Women’s 10k, Glasgow, Sun 8 May

Claire Murdoch                     55:09
Amy de Boer                          60:16 

Well done to both girls for running their first 10k, in pretty respectable times, from a standing start as beginners, with maybe a hint of hidden talent, in January.

 Loch Leven Half-Marathon, Sat 21^st May  http://freespace.virgin.net/willie.rennie/LLHMRES2005.htm

25            01:23:22 Andrew Neilson
41            01:26:15 Hamish Bell
83            01:31:24 Iain Morrice
86            01:31:34 Andreas Wilhelm
151          01:38:08 Stuart Douglas
162          01:39:23 Thomas White
242          01:44:47 Jennifer Boyle
250          01:45:06 Janice Carruthers
275          01:47:54 Carol Blamire
309          01:51:50 Peter McGavigan
312          01:52:10 Sally May
340          01:54:10 Lindsey Boyle
493          02:10:10 Beverley Dodgson
533 finishers

 In spite of their appearance in the results, neither Pauline White nor Anne Douglas ran in this race, which is a pity for Pauline as all three of her recorded times would have been pb’s…..

Rigg Race, Monday 23^rd May

9 *            Andrew Nielson                    34:46
16 *         Hamish Bell                            36:12
31 *         Iain Morrice                           38:22
47 *         Andreas Wilhelm                  39:40
54             John Gordon                          40:18
58             Richard Gray                          40:39
64 *         Stuart Douglas                      41:05
94             Hugh Chalmers                      43:46
99             David Boyle                           44:33
100          Caroline Dunn                       44:39
102          David Gillespie                      44:45
104          Andrew Barr                          44:52
107          Catherine Barr                        44:54
110 *       Janice Carruthers                  45:08
134 *       Sally May                               48:14
146          Norma Bone                           50:05
147          Claire Murdoch                     50:08
173 *       Beverley Dodgson                55:10
174          Amy de Boer                          56:07
188 finishers

 * Runners who had done the Kinross half two days earlier.

 This race will be remembered for several things… by the runners who got absolutely drenched going up the hill….. by the officials and result processors for the number of numberless runners who came in ….. by the runners who thought they were hallucinating when being overtaken by belly dancers …… by puzzled citizens of Balerno finding the remains of soggy numbers for days on end in the streets….. and for the club as we at last won the trophy for the “local resident team”….. a trophy we donated to the Gala Committee several years ago.

 Quite a few (long-suffering) partners of regular runners took part, so I’ve taken the liberty of including their performances. (I’ve not included several youngsters who were members in their younger days.)

 Dunfermline Half, Sun 29 May http://www.dunfermline-half.co.uk/res2005.pdf

 165 Richard Gray                   1hr 35m 54
531 Alex Gordon                    1hr 51m 52
857 finishers

 Edinburgh Marathon, Sunday 12^th June 

Richard Gray                          3hr 28
Tom White                             3hr 37
Verity Missen                        3hr 42
Caroline Dunn                       3hr 49
Janice Carruthers                  3hr 49
Alex Gordon                           4hr 01
Norma Bone                           4hr 15
Catherine Barr                        4hr 15
Pauline White                        5hr 00
Beverley Dodgson                5hr 00

Some highlights:

Norma: …What story is there to be had when I managed inside 4.15!!!!!!!  15 minutes off London.  Awaiting official time, obviously, as I can't believe it.  Does that mean I have to try for 4 hours next year? Oh I had a quick pee break - without standing in a queue! 

Thanks to Peter and Lyndsey for the loud support at their leg!  And I look forward to seeing Alex’s piccies.   In the last 10 miles a gentleman - I saw him twice - shouted 'come on Harmeny', lovely…”

 Pauline: “I can't believe it but on Saturday I decided to do the marathon. I got in about 4hrs 57mins I was at 20 miles at approx 3hrs 35mins but the last 6 miles was the killer it was an absolutely brilliant day, I am so glad I did it. Feeling a bit tender this morning but still on a high.”

 Richard: “3hr 28! Was doing well up to 20 miles (2:32) then found the last 6 miles a bit tough and slowed down to 9 minute mile pace but I kept going for the whole race, which was pleasing. I think had I not gone to Iraq, I would have been able to get more long distances runs under my belt which would have prepared me better, No aches or pains at all today, must be all the hill training that Iain has put me through ! Got to say thanks to him for all the help that he gave me in preparing for the race.

One thing that surprised me was how quickly the race was over, the miles just kept ticking over and before I knew it I was back in Holyrood park and the race was finished, I must admit that I was so focused on my running that I never took in any of the sights but I do remember that there was fantastic support from the crowds which did keep you going….”

 Janice; “It was a wonderful experience and believe it or not, I would do it again ( not for a while though!!).I did my usual of not sleeping the night before ( in fact worst ever, just dozed a couple of times) . I felt great until around 18ish and really enjoyed it, but someone put a great big wall in front of me at 20 / 21. Portobello is just a haze ! It wasn't so much the legs as my body giving up - cold, shivery, nauseus, but those gels are a great thing! Suddenly recovered at around 22 , lifted my head, kicked my heels and started passing people again. That lasted til last 400m, where I had used everything I had and plodded on til I crossed the line. What an amazing feeling to cross that finish line. Euphoric. I had set myself two aims, and I achieved both, so I'm absolutely delighted. 1. Not to stop running. 2. To try and come in sub 4. Time on my watch was 3.49. Hope it's accurate !!

Knees and toes sore yesterday, but can fully recommend Jennifer MacDonald for a sports massage. I had one last night and although sore at the time, it has worked wonders. Legs feel much better today .”

 Dechmont Law 10k Trail Run, Sun 12^th June http://www.lothianrunning.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/main.html

 Following David Syme’s recommendation, three of us turned up for this run which is totally off-road – woodland tracks, some paths, two bridges and a sheep-trail.

 Conversation before the race
Sally:                      “I think we have to go up that hill.”
Passer-by:             “… aye, three times…”

 After 9k I’d only counted two ascents, but the passer-by was right….

28 David Gibson                    40:44
75 Sally May                          49:09
76 Bob Douglas                     49:20
82 Ian May                             51:06 (Sally’s Dad)
106 finishers

 As we all enjoyed this type of course, I’ve added a few trail runs I’m aware of to the fixtures at the end of this email.

 Masters T&F, Aberdeen, Sat 21 May

 In contrast to the long distance brigade, Bob Douglas completed the 100m in 13.52 secs (during a brief sunny interlude), and 200m in 28.38 sec (against the wind and rain). 41.90 seconds of racing time – a hard day’s running ….

 A plug for the youngsters

Our youngsters will be competing at Grangemouth on Saturday 6 August. If anyone would like to see what goes on a full blown track & field meeting, cheer them on or help out let me know (449-6105).

 Road races

 http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/events.php

14 July     (Thu) jogScotland Edinburgh 5k Challenge, Inverleith Park

30 July     (Sat) Musselburgh 6 mile race & Fun Run, Musselburgh Racecourse

31 July     Donkey Brae Run (10k ?) & Fun Run, Aberdour

7 Aug      City of Edinburgh 5k & 10 Races, Granton, Edinburgh

13 Aug    (Sat) Haddington Half Marathon

14 Aug    Forth Bridges 10k

4 Sep       Great Scottish Run: Half-Marathon, 10k & Junior Fun run

11 Sep     Around Cumbrae 10 mile road race, Millport

18 Sep     City of Stirling 10k

25 Sep     Linlithgow 10k & Fun Run

25 Sep     East Neuk 10k, Anstruther

2 Oct        Loch Ness Festival of running: Marathon, 10K, 5K

31 Oct     (Mon) Dublin Marathon                       Iain has an entry

Trail Races

3 Aug      (Wed) Tentsmuir Forest (Leuchars)                  01337 830306

10 Aug    (Wed) Falkland Forest Five                                 01337 830306

20 Aug   Loch Lomond Trail Run,  Balloch

2 Oct       Falkirk Trail Run , Callendar Park, Falkirk

 2004 / 05 Membership:  Several more memberships have been received since the last reminder, but a few are outstanding. Remember, members get a 10% discount at Run & Become (Dalry Rd). The membership form can be downloaded

There is a separate listing for local and major road races during 2005.