Well Done Stuart

A local runner recently took part in the 8^th Masters World Mountain Running Championship.  Stuart Symington of Dunbar Running Club joined 618 other runners from all over the world for the magnificently staged event in the small village of Dolni Morava in the north of the Czech Republic on 6^th September.

 

Stuart finished in 1:04:55 coming in 116^th overall and 22^nd in his category – the over 50 men having the largest entry with 105 competitors in that age group taking part in the event.

 

The following day saw the staging of another popular event in the race calendar, though a little closer to home – the Fresh 'n' Low Great Scottish Run in Glasgow.  Jamie Cherrie of Dunbar finished in 1:44:37 with Theresa Leslie and Sheila Morrison completing the course together in 2:04:31.  Two weeks earlier Sheila had also taken part in the St Andrews Hospice 10K, finishing in 56:02.

 

Making the most of the tailing off of the road running season, several East Lothian runners competed in the City of Stirling 10K Road Race on Sunday 14^th with Alex Oliver of Musselburgh and District Athletic Club finishing in an excellent 40:55.  Fred McCain of HELP finished in 42:46 with David Adam and Stewart McConnell of Musselburgh completing the course in 43:33 and 44:20 respectively.  Dunbar's Theresa Leslie finished in 54:16 with Sheila Morrison close behind in 54:45.

 

 

British Energy 10 mile - Marshals

Yes, it's that time again.  Frank and Anne will be looking for marshals for the event on Saturday 4th October and will be approaching people shortly in relation to this. 

 

One or two club members have already offered their services, but we will need more to help out on the day.  Help will also be required with registration and the refreshments afterwards - let Anne or Frank know if you are available.

 

Hopefully we will be lucky with the weather again.

 

Coastal Run

COASTAL RUN - Inspired by the Northumberland Coastal Run we are proposing an East Lothian Coastal Run for our members, friends and the Tri club, DRC and MaDAC. The route is from the footbridge at Aberlady Nature Reserve to North Berwick Harbour ~ 10 miles. Start at 9.00am on Sunday 14 September 2008. Please make arrangements with others for transport for before or after the event. This can be a jog, run or race - it's up to you.

Lammermuir Circuit

A wee reminder that this will be on Saturday 6th September.  Agreed last year, this event now has a permanent place on the first Saturday in September.

 

Everyone can decide what distance they want to do - 10K, Half Marathon, 20 miles (anyone for the 30+?).  The distances are approximate with no fixed start time, though the aim is to finish at Hallhill for about 12:00 noon.  As this is an informal event, it would be useful if everyone could negotiate lifts to their starting points. 

 

Please would you let Anne know if you are going to be at Hallhill afterwards so that sandwiches can be ordered - the crystal ball has been out of action for some time and guessing numbers can often be rather wide of the mark!  Thank you.

Put On Your Dancing Shoes

For those of you who like a little bit of a jig, there's a couple of ceilidhs coming up.

 

HELP are having a Ceilidh at Tyninghame Village Hall on Saturday 18th October with George Hood and his band.  The tickets are £7 each and food is provided (bring your own drink).

 

On 21 November there is a Ceilidh in aid of leprosy victims at The Corn Exchange, Haddington.  Contact Ray Harris on 01620 823198.  Ray is taking part in a cycle across India next year for LEPRA, so if you want to show your support, get in touch with Ray.

KEEP YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL...

Have a look at this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7554293.stm

 

Utter tosh...

THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2008 - Special Offer

Dear Dunbar RC,

THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2008 – Special Offer

Sunday 5^th October 2008

 

Be part of the biggest half Marathon in the UK and join our team as we raise much needed funds. There is a £30 registration fee with no minimum sponsorship amount but an undertaking to raise as much sponsorship as possible.

 

Funds raised from the event will enable The Big Issue Foundation to provide essential support to our vendors that help us tackle issues such as: accommodation, sales skills, overcoming addiction, health and money management. By taking part, we can change lives, our vendors are survivors and together, we will take our vendors Off the Streets and Into Life!

 

There is a strict closing registration date of Friday 25^th July 2008 for guaranteed places, so you need to complete and return your entry forms as soon as possible.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want to register or have any questions.

 

Susan Anderson

Events Fundraiser

Big Issue Foundation

T: 020 7526 3452

 

BRAEMAR - 13th JULY "THE HEART OF THE PARK CHALLENGE"

Races

In between the Summer Series, several runners have been keeping up the competitive edge. Sheila Morrison and Theresa Leslie took part in the recent Diet Coke 10K in East Kilbride, which saw Sheila finishing in 55:32 and Theresa in 57:13.

 

The following Thursday evening was the Stuart Black Memorial Castle Bank Challenge in Norham, the heavy rain ceasing to deter the runners.  Andrew Crichton took first prize, finishing in 20:04, with Ian Sills coming in 4^th overall in 20:38 and taking the veterans prize.  Other Dunbar runners were Steve Pattison, Ian Rowland, Anne Hay, Mary Pattison, Jane Timms and Keith Mills.

 

The following Sunday was the Lairig Ghru Hill Race – 28 miles between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore, crossing between some of the highest peaks in Britain.  Out of 81 finishers, Ian Rowland came in 9^th with a time of 3:40:58, and while sustaining a few grazes along the way, was quite happy with his result.

A Bit of Support Please....!

By way of supporting the junior members (and gaining some points for the club), it would be good to have seniors competing at Linwood on 10th August, particularly middle distance runners and throwers (all of you who have expressed an interest in doing what the juniors do on a Tuesday and Thursday - it has been noted and here's your chance). 

 

There is a bus going, so you don't have to think about the travel. 

 

Let Maureen or Anne know as soon as possible.