More 10km Race pics

Here's a load more shots from the race, just before the 9km mark.

Richard Taylor

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56540702@N04/

Running with the Kenyans - Discovering the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth

Over the summer there are going to be lots of people sitting in front of their televisions, disconsolately prodding their thickening bellies
and musing on lost opportunities. Could they too have become Olympians if only they'd eased up on those doughnuts and stuck to their
training regimes? As a boy, Adharanand Finn had the makings of a promising long-distance runner. Named after the Sanskrit word for
Eternal Bliss, he spent his teenage years competing in cross-country races in Northamptonshire. But he let it slip in his twenties and by
his late thirties all that remained was a host of nagging what-ifs.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/08/kenyas-marathon-men

Dunbar 10k - Provisional Results

Provisional results of today's 10k race are HERE.

A couple of known issues (one sorted, one not - yet).
There was a slight mix up with one of the ladies prizes due to "inadvertent gender realignment during the on line registration process". This has now been rectified - but prizes as handed out on the day apply.

Also some runners have noticed a slight discrepancy in their watch times to ours - this is being investigated and will be amended if necessary (however, the all important positions are correct).

We have received some fantastic pictures for Lesley Marshall that can be viewed HERE
We also have some snaps of the event "before and after" that can be viewed HERE.

DUNBAR 10K RACE, 7th APRIL 11:00

Entries for the 2012 Dunbar 10k race are now available on line.
Visit Entry Central for details. (and entry)

The race is on 7th April at 11:00 and starts and ends at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre in Dunbar.

Right Click and select "Open Link In New Window" for large copy of map.

There are plenty changing and showering facilities at the start at Hallhill, and tea, coffee and sandwiches will be on supply after the race prior to the prize giving.  There will also be home baking available for a small donation which will go to Cash for Kids which raises funds for disabled children in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Wendy Nicolson of Bowe Sports and Leisurewear will be selling various items of sports kit at the event - all runners will receive a money off voucher in their goodie bags at the end of the race to use in the shop, so remember to pay a visit to the shop as well at 67 High Street, Dunbar.

Kate Farrow of East Lothian Sports Therapy will also be at Hallhill offering post-race massages to the runners for a monetary donation - these can be booked at registration.  Kate has also donated a gift voucher for a sports massage which will be presented to the first local runner over the line.

Chris Shepherd of myphotofinish will be taking pictures at the event and runners will have the opportunity to purchase pictures later - so best smiles for the camera!

Heather McDonald of Kiss Me Cake will be donating delicious team prizes and spot prizes on the day - well worth running for!

Penicuik 10K

Penicuik 10k Road Race is on Saturday 12th of May this year with all
details available via www.penicuikharriers.org.uk

The event had great feedback last year with many runners achieving
personal bests and really enjoying the whole experience.

Kelso Crawlers 10K

Entries are now open for the Kelso Crawlers 10k to be held on Sunday
15th July 2012

All details can be found on our website at kelsocrawlers.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kelso Crawlers

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

OK.  Here are the proposed races that will constitute the 2012 "Club Championship" races (thanks to Brian).
Please note that Dunbar "goes large" this year with the inclusion of "any ultra". However, there's loads of different distances and plenty of 10k's for those looking for fast races.

Oh. And the club 5k is included this year - so there's even more incentive to come along to interval training on a Thursday.

• Loch Leven Half
• Haddington Half
• Black Rock 5
• Any Marathon
• E2NB
• Any parkrun April/June/Sept
• Peebles trail 10K
• Portobello 4 miler
• Traprain Law
• NB Law
• Musselburgh 10k
• Stirling 10K
• Haddington 10K
• Any ultra
• 3 points for each club 5K win......? (gives everyone a fair chance?) if you win it more than once you keep getting the points. Starts April.

Please let Brian, Theresa or Anne know about any changes/additions you may want to see. This MUST be done by Friday 30th March - otherwise we are going with the above list "as is".

After All That Mud....

..there are still a few off road races to be had after the cross-country.

On Sunday Ian Sills, Jane Timms and Sheila Morrison took part in the
Gartmorn 6 - a six mile off road race near Alloa - a very scenic route
round a loch on tracks and paths. Ian was 8th overall and 3rd Vet in
36.37, Jane finished in 54.53 and Sheila 57.10.

The previous Sunday at the Lasswade 10-mile race, Stuart Hay finished
10th in 59:52 with Ian Sills 12th in 60:34. Rhona Anderson had another
good run in 66:58, with Anne Hay finishing in 80:43.

On the same day, Sheila Morrison took part in the Abroath Smokies
Ladies 10 mile road race finishing in 94.39, while Theresa Leslie ran
the Ronhill Cambuslang Down by the River 10km in 52.55 - only three
seconds outside her pb for the distance.

On 26th February, several runners travelled to Kincardine to run the
Devilla Forest 15K - Ian Sills finished 9th overall in 57:52 with
Stuart finishing just behind in 58:10. Lee Curtis finished in 1:09:29,
Andrew Sheldrick in 1:09:53, Anne in 1:17:08, Jane in 1:30:56 and
Theresa 1:31:57.

Kintyre Way Relay

At last, website up-and-jogging at www.kintyrewayrelay.co.uk with
online entry and all the other stuff.

The organisers hope that they will see a Dunbar relay team, and/or
perhaps one or two people having a go at the new ultra options (45
miles and 35½ miles).

Mabie Forest 10K

This event is only in its 4th year, with the hope to establish it as a
race of choice for existing trail runners and also those new to the
event.

The event is to be held in Mabie Forest which is situated 4 miles
south of Dumfries, off the A710.

Parking and refreshments will be available at Mabie Forest, which also
offers superb facilities for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and
Picnics.

It is entirely in the confines of the forest and the course is on forest track.

The event is held on Sunday 10th June and starts at 11am. Entry fees
are £13 (unattached) and £11 (SAL/UKA)

Entries are open and you can choose to enter on line via runners world:

www.runnersworld.co.uk/events

You cannot enter on the day so please get in quick to avoid disappointment.