News report weekending 2nd June

Last Saturday was the Frank Sinclair Memorial 10k which took place near Gourock swimming pool. Two Clydesdale harriers took part with excellent results. Gerry Montgomery finished in 8^th position overall and was awarded 1^st vet over 40 prize in a time of 37.56, followed by Pamela McCrossan who finished as 2^nd female overall and 1^st vet in a time of 43.16.

Last Thursday was the third in the Polaroid Eyewear 10k Road Race Series which took place in Dumbarton. The course was fast and flat. Fastest harrier was Paul Carroll (35.11), followed by Donald Cameron (35.53), Brian Gallagher (36.58), John Fox (38.22), Hugh Laverty (39.53), Nicola Pearson (41.22 and 1^st Junior), Brian Campbell (45.24), Stephen McKee (49.23), Colin Gray (49.39), and Mairi Fox (49.50 pb).

The previous weekend was the Edinburgh Marathon where Robert O’Neill had a brilliant run to finish in a time of 2.57.42 pb, followed by Brian Gallagher (3.00.13), and Paul Broad (3.57.05 pb).

The LochwinnochTrail Race was also that day and had Alan Dick running well to finish in 41.50, near Castle Semple Loch over a course which was mostly on cycle trails but had two tough climbs to negotiate.

Lastly on the 18^th May was the British Masters Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham. The Over 65 team consisted of Bobby Young running first over the 5k course in 21.48, changing to Brian Campbell (22.37), changing to Pete Cartwright (20.38). They finished as 7^th team overall.

Next races for the harriers include the Isle of Skye Half Marathon (8^th)  and the final race in the Polaroid Eyewear 10k Road Race Series at the Vale of Leven (9^th).

Marina McCallum

Press Officer