British Gold For Clydesdale

Pete Cartwright, Bobby Young and Watson Jones went to Hexham in County Durham at the week end and came home with more gold for thc club's treasure chest. Taking part in the BMAF 10 miles road championship they won the M65 - 74 title to add it to all the others that the Amigos have run in past years. Pete ran 72:12, Bobby 80:04 and Watson 82:39: Watson's time actually won him the M70 silver medal. The evnt was run on country roads that had been closed to traffic, there were 550 runners and there was a meal provided by the organisers after the race before they all set off for home. It all adds to the social atmosphere and to inter-club friendliness. It always surprises me that more of our veterans don't go to these British championships. Well done chaps - your efforts are appreciated!

News Report w/e 4th September

Last weekend was the Great Scottish Runs (Half Marathon, 10k and Junior runs) and the Hilton Blackpool Half Marathon for Clydesdale Harriers. Results as soon as they become available.

On the 28^th of last month was the Paisley 10k. Fastest harrier was Kevin Farmer (39.36), followed by Watson Jones (46.28), Yvonne Green (47.02 pb), Colin Gray (48.20), Stephen McKee (49.59), Evelyn McKee (62.48), and Sandy McDonald (62.49).

The day before was the Blythswood Care Drymen 10k, which took place over a hilly, mixed terrain route. Three harriers took part and finished as first, second and third female all finishing within seconds of each other. Fastest was Pamela McCrossan (42.39), closely followed by Anne Murray (42.58), then Marina McCallum (43.02).

The weekend before was the Achilles Heel Bella 5k which took place in Bellahouston Park. Colin Gray ran well to finish in a time of 23.16.

Also that weekend was the Bute Highland Games 10k where Pamela McCrossan won the female race in a time of 41.28. Also running was Michael Diver who finished well up on the field.

Lastly on the 18^th was the Broadwood 5k. Runners were unfortunately led the wrong way at a point in the course so the distance run was 4.6k which was reflected on the times. Fastest harrier was Pete Cartwright (19.29), followed by Yvonne Green (20.51), and Colin Gray (21.32).

Marina McCallum
Press Officer