News Report weekending 30th June

Last Saturday was the second of three track and field meetings – the CSSL (Central and South of Scotland League) took place at Wishaw running track. The meeting had juniors, seniors and masters running, throwing and jumping to attain points against other clubs in their division. Clydesdale Harriers had an excellent day, managing to have enough athletes to fill all events. The weather stayed kind (no rain!) for the whole of the day. The last CSSL meeting is on 4^th August in Kilmarnock. Anyone interested in taking part please see Phil Dolan or Robert Paxton.

The previous night was the Calderglen 10k Trail Race which took place in the picturesque Calderglen Park, East Kilbride. Fastest harrier was Paul Carroll (40.20), followed by Martin King (43.44), Hugh Laverty (44.22), Fiona McCue (46.21), Colin Gray (55.22), Steven McKee (55.33), and Evelyn McKee (66.36).

Last Wednesday was the SVHC (Scottish Veteran Harriers Club) Open 5k Road Race which took place in Clydebank Business Park. Fastest harrier was Paul Carroll (17.01), followed by Donald Cameron (17.21), Martin King (18.39), Hugh Laverty (19.07), Paul McKendry (20.07), Marina McCallum (20.36 and 3^rd female), Gerry Kane (20.59), Bobby Young (21.22), and Watson Jones (22.37).

On the 16^th June was the BMAF (British Masters Athletic Federation)  5k Road Championships at Horwich. Fastest harrier was Pete Cartwright (21.42), followed by Brian Campbell (22.06), Bobby Young (22.10), and Watson Jones (23.20).

Future races for the harriers include the Arran Half Marathon (Sunday 7^th July), the club’s own  Sinclair Trophy (Tuesday 9^th July), and  the Dundee Half Marathon (Sunday 21^st July).

Marina McCallum

Press Officer