News Report weekending 31st March

The weekend of the 17^th March had senior Clydesdale Harriers travelling to Alloa to run in the Alloa Half Marathon. Fastest harrier was Paul Carroll in a time of 1.16.44 pb, followed by Brian Gallagher (1.20.56), Gerry Kane (1.42.24), Steven McKee (1.53.58), Tricia Stevenson (1.59.41), and Evelyn McKee (2.03.16).

Also that day was the National Young Athletes Road Race Championships at Riccarton. Under 13 Boys had to run 2800m and had Lewis Priest finishing 7^th overall in a time of 10.14, followed in 56^th place by Harry Bothwick (12.17), and Stephen Kane (58^th in 12.23). The three also finished as 14^th team overall. Under 13 Girls also ran 2800m. Iona Allan was fastest harrier in 37^th place in a time of 12.25, followed by Sarah Goggins (72^nd in 13.48), Chloe Allan (76^th in 14.16), and Caitlin Stuart (80^th in 15.40). Iona, Sarah and Chloe finished as 13^th team overall.

Next off were the Under 15 Boys running 4500m. Fastest harrier was 33^rd placed Brian Aird finishing in a time of 18.17, followed by Lewis Hay (39^th in 19.14), Tony Connolly (45^th in 19.51), and Philip Allan (48^th in 20.03). Brian, Lewis and Tony finished as 5^th team overall. Under 15 Girls also had 4800m to run and had Charlotte Ross finishing 33^rd in a time of 19.28, followed by Erin Denny (45^th in 22.35).

Marina McCallum
Press Officer