News Report weekended 12th May

Some of the Clydesdale Harriers  women competed in the Bupa Women’s 10k which was run on the south-side of Glasgow.  Fastest harrier was Nicola Pearson who finished in a time of (41.35), followed by Pamela McCrossan (41.41),  Christine Duncanson (46.13), and Marina McCallum (54.50 pacemaker).

Also that day was the first of the CSSL matches (Central and South of Scotland League) at Grangemouth Stadium where harriers young and old were competing in a wide variety of track and field events to gain overall points for the club. All enjoyed the experience and the points gained ensured a good overall position amongst the other clubs.

The day before was the Dick Wedlock Memorial 10k in Pollock Park. Marina McCallum had a good run over the hilly course to finish as first female in a time of 44.26.

Pamela McCrossan at Walter Ross 10k

The previous Wednesday was the Troon Tortoises 10k. In windy conditions fastest harrier was Christine Duncanson who finished in a time of 47.20, followed by Stephen McKee (51.38), Marie Rippon (52.11), Tricia Stevenson (54.15), and Evelyn McKee (56.02).

The previous weekend was the SVHC Walter Ross 10k Road Race also in Pollock Park.  Fastest harrier was Gerry Montgomery who finished 10^th overall in 37.56, followed by Pamela McCrossan (41.44 – 2^nd female and 1^st vet over 50), Paul McKendry (42.02), Pete Cartwright (44.39 and 1^st vet over 70), Brian Campbell (46.25 and 1^st vet over 65), Watson Jones (46.58 and 2^nd vet over 70), and Gerry Kane (46.06).

The day before was the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 Mile Road Race which had Brian Gallagher finishing well up the field in 2.12.35.

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the first of the four races which make up the Polaroid Eyewear 10k Road Race Series (Helensburgh), followed by the Clydebank 10k the following Thursday (23^rd May), Dumbarton 10k (30^th May) and the Vale of Leven 10k (Sunday  9^th June).

Marina McCallum

Press Officer 

Brian Campbell at Walter Ross 10K