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Thursday, 16 April 2009
Press Report week ending 19th April
The Clydesdale Harriers had a successful day on the 12th with winners and personal bests to the fore. The Richie Wanacott Multi-Terrain 5 Mile and 9 Mile Races (near Garelochead) was first. Both races were extremely tough over varying terrain with one thing in common – hills and lots of them! The 5 mile had Brian Gallagher running well to finish first overall in a time of 30.36. In the 9 mile race Marina McCallum was the comfortable first lady winner in a time of 1.12.19 and Peter Rudzinski a few minutes back running 1.16.55.
That same day was also the Tom Scott Memorial 10 Race (last race in the Club’s winter league) which took place within the confines of StrathclydePark. First Clydesdale finisher was Paul Carroll (60.31), followed by Iain Robertson (65.32), Bobby Rossborough (65.41), Kath Scott (70.40), Fiona McCue (71.03 pb) and Martin King (73.06).
Also that day was the Ayrshire Harriers Open Graded Meeting at DamPark, Ayr. Several of the younger members of the club took part in the track and field events. Under 13 Rachel Busby competed in the 1500m, 150m and the discus. For the 1500m she ran an excellent 5.46.9 coming well up the field. In the 150m she was 4th in 24.5s and threw the discus 7.42m. Mirren Wright also competed in the 1500m and came 4th in the 100m in a time of 15.4s. Under 15 Roisin McShea was the third to run in the 1500m running 5.46.4 and also competed in the long jump jumping a respectable 2.84m. Claire Reid came second in the 200m heats and ran an unofficial personal best (pb) in the 800m running an excellent 2.47. Under 17 Kirsty Kelly came third in the 200m, ran 3.06 for the 800m and ran a pb for the 1500m (5.49.9). Tony Dolan competed in the 1500m matching his pb and coming third in a time of 5.06.3. Lastly Ryan Nelson came second in his 800m heat (2.19.1).
The day previous had Michael Diver running in the Clachnaben Hill Race (near Banchory). The race was 18.6k and had 1070 metres ascent and Michael ran well to finish in 1.58.42.
