Winter Cross-Country Series

It's getting to that time of year again - off the road and into the
thick of it. A great way to spend a few Sundays over the winter.

There is a price rise this year, but for seven races £10 for seniors
and £5 for juniors is still a bargain (this reduces to £5 and £3 for
any entries after round 4). The race categories and prizes are still
the same - remember you need to compete in four races out of the
series to qualify for a horse-brass/trophy (best 5 for a team prize).

Dates as follows (will confirm the two provisional dates in due course):

5th November 2006 - Lauder
19th November 2006 - Dunbar
3rd December 2006 - Peebles (provisional)
17th December 2006 - Galashiels (provisional)
7th January 2007 - Berwick
28th January 2007 - Wooler
18th February 2007 - Norham

Races start at 11:30 for juniors and 12:00 for the senior races.
Registration is from 10:00 am for the first race, 10:30 am thereafter.
Norham are happy to host the prize-giving again - there's always soup,
tea and biscuits laid on in the village hall which is very much
appreciated by everyone.

Anyone who hasn't taken part in this before should give it a go - a
very nice series of races to participate in (nice locations, nice
friendly folk and nice distances). To be recommended!

Tesco Vouchers

Tesco will be running their Sport for Schools and Clubs voucher scheme
again from 11th September to 5th November. Last time around we
collected a reasonable number of vouchers and were able to get a few
items for the junior section. If you would be happy to collect
vouchers for the club, it would be much appreciated.

Anne will be collecting

A Raffle

Amanda is happy to organise a raffle again on the day of the British
Energy 10 mile (7th October). So if anyone would like to contribute
something to this, it would be much appreciated. Just bring your
contribution along on the day and see Amanda.

ANOTHER PB FOR IAN
  
  Ian Rowland completed the Strathaven 50 mile ultra race in 7 hours
24.08 on a blustery day in South Lanarkshire. After a steady first 25 in
3hours 21 minutes he had to work hard to overcome a couple of climbs
and the headwind in the next section but recovered to run the last mile
in 7.33 to complete his first race over the distance.
  
  The full set of results are at http://www.strathavenstriders.co.uk/

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The Lammermuir Circuit

Saturday 16th September is the day for the Lammermuir Circuit.

This year, as well as the 10K, the half marathon and the 20 miles,
there is a 35-miler for those feeling brave enough. Remember, this is
not a race (some people prefer to make their distance a walk or
perhaps a cycle) but an event to be enjoyed. The intention is to be
back at Hallhill for around 12:00 noon and soup and sandwiches will be
provided a bit later.

Let Anne know if you are going to be there to give some idea of
numbers. Hopefully, as with previous years, the weather will stay
fine.

Even More Congratulations.

Great news from Clarissa last night - Holly Shotton arrived at 01:49
yesterday weighing in at 8lb 1oz. So a big "Congratulations" from
everyone at the club to Clarissa and Gordon. Hope to see you
soon.

More Congratulations!

More baby news - this time from HELP. John James made an early
arrival on Monday, so our congratulations to Sandy and Claire from all
your friends at Dunbar.

The Newest Member?

Congratulations to Karen and John on the recent arrival of Aidan Alexander Page and best wishes from everyone in the running club.

 

 

Getting In a Few Runs.....

The recent report in The East Lothian Courier:

 

Members of Dunbar Running Club have had a busy month as the road-racing season is well underway.

 

Ian Rowland, Stuart Hay and Anne Hay took part in the London Marathon on 23^rd April with Stuart Hay achieving a personal best time of 3:07:56, knocking over seven minutes of his previous best, demonstrating that the extra training in recent months has paid off. Ian finished in 2:56:28 and Anne in 3:37:35. Other local runners taking part on the day were Malcolm Quinn of HELP (4:32:17) and Lucy-Anne Bonete of Musselburgh and District AC.

On the same day, Ross Combe of Dunbar achieved a very credible time of 3:54:14 in the Lochaber Marathon. Sheila Morrison completed the 40^th Round the Houses 10K in Grangemouth in a satisfying 53:10, with Theresa Leslie also having a good race in 55:39. Sheila also achieved 58:45 in one of her favourite races the Balmoral Tartan 10K a week later.

Anne Hay, along with several runners from HELP and also Donald Deans from Musselburgh, took part in the Edinburgh to North Berwick Road Race, finishing in a time of 3:06:34. Club mate Lindsay Brown competed in the BUPA Great Edinburgh Run the following day, completing the 10K course in less than favourable weather conditions in a time of 56:31.

Dunbar Civic Week Parade

If anyone would like to offer their services to act as stewards at the Dunbar Civic Week Parade, would you contact Moira Winning on 01368 865859.  This will take place on 17th June commencing at 1:00 pm.   The proposed route is Lauderdale Park, Dunbar High Street, West Port, Countess Crescent and Dunbar Primary School.