News Report weekending 29th April

On Sunday 29^th two Clydesdale Harriers travelled south to take part in the Fleetwood 10 Miler (near Blackpool). Results soon.

The previous weekend was a busy one with no less than four events taking place. The first was the SAL (Scottish Athletics League) Match 1 at Meadowbank Stadium. Andrew Russell took part in the 200m finishing 6^th in 24.70. Ryan Nelson ran in the 800m finishing 5^th in 2.16.90. Iain Robertson ran in the 400m and 800m finishing in 56.20 (5^th) and 2.03.72 (5^th). Connor Ewing ran in the 1500m finishing in a time of 4.33.49 and 4^th position. Peter Bowman also ran 1500m finishing 2^nd in 4.10.78. Paul Carroll ran in the 5000m finishing 7^th in 17.09.70. The relays were next. First was the 4x100m which had Andrew Russell running first, changing to Ryan Nelson, changing to Iain Robertson, finally changing to Peter Bowman. They finished 4^th in an overall time of 51.86. Next was the 4x400m which had Campbell running first, changing to Iain Robertson, changing to Connor Ewing, finally changing to Peter Bowman. They finished 5^th in an overall time of 3.46.76.

Also that day was the Deafblind 10k at Bishopbriggs. The weather deteriorated somewhat just before the start of the race with flash flooding making running conditions on sections of the course slightly hazardous. However Hugh Laverty still managed to finish in 9^th position in a time of 41.41, followed by Marina McCallum (45.20 and 5^th female). See photos below - click on photo to see larger version.

The next day was the Virgin London Marathon where Mark Barrow ran an even split to finish in 3h 53m 11s (pb), followed by Tricia Stevenson in 4h 17m 48s (pb).

Lastly was the Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10k which had Brian Reilly finishing the hilly course in a time of 42.56, followed by Paul McKendry (45.59).

Marina McCallum

Press Officer