January Races

Ten Dunbar runners started the year with a bang, taking part in the
Portobello Promathon on New Years' Day.

Stuart Hay finished the four mile course in 23:04, Ian Sills in 23:15,
Brian Davidson 24:57, Susan Lyle 26:36, Mary Wood 27:49, Anne Hay
31:23, Theresa Leslie 33:14, Jane Timms 33:59, Sheila Morrison 35:11,
Clare Miles 36:11.

On Saturday 12th Grant Noble took part in the East District Cross
Country League, finishing in 36:37. The following day, several
runners took part in the wonderfully muddy 4th leg of the Borders
Cross-Country Series at Paxton House. Ian Sills was first Dunbar
runner home in 23:26, 20th overall, Stuart Hay 25th in 23:50. James
Addie had another good run in 24:16, Brian Davidson 25:07, Craig Goldie
25:21, Rhona Anderson 26:28, Mary Wood 27:28, Lee Curtis 28:53, Andy
Anderson 29:25, Andrea Davison 31:30, Anne Hay 31:32, Fiona Hamilton
33:02, Jane Timms 36:28, Theresa Leslie 37:45 and Clare Miles 41:06.

The East Lothian Cross Country took place on Sun 20th at Meadowmill
with Rhona Anderson coming 1st in the Senior/Vet Women 2.86 miles in
22:57. In the Mens Senior/Vet 5.32 miles Andrew Crichton took 1st
place in 28:24, with Grant Noble finishing in 34:18 and Andrew
Anderson in 41:00.

Volunteers - Glasgow 2014

Applications for the Glasgow 2014 Volunteering Programme close on 28th
February, and your help is needed to ensure that the Games has a
volunteer workforce that reflects Scotland's diversity and features
volunteers from every part of Scotland.

15,000 volunteers are needed to make the Games a success, so please
share this with your networks to encourage any budding volunteers to
sign up!

Go to www.glasgow2014.com/volunteer

Key information:

* There are specialist volunteer roles such as sports officials,
nurses and physiotherapists but the vast majority of roles require
friendliness and enthusiasm rather than formal qualifications.

* Applicants need to be aged 16 or over at time of application, able
to attend an interview and 3-4 days training in Glasgow in advance of
the Games and be available for at least eight (unforgettable) days
between 23 July 2014 and 3 August 2014

* Applications need to be completed online but help getting online and
completing the form is available from every library in Scotland.

* Glasgow 2014 want the mix of volunteers to reflect Scotland's
diversity and to be recruited from every part of the country

* With support from the Big Lottery Fund and Scottish Government,
small grants are available to meet travel, care and other costs to
successful applicants who would not otherwise be able to volunteer.

Fwd: Look familiar ?

Mr Rowland.

In California.

In a brewery.

No doubt pondering his organisational skills.........

10K Entries

Entry Central are currently experiencing problems with their website.
It is hoped that this will be rectified today - Tuesday 5 February -
please try again later.

Edinburgh to North Berwick

Entry is now open for Edinburgh to North Berwick Road Race on Saturday
4th May 2013.

Further information and online entries can be made at
www.entrycentral.com/edinburgh_to_north_berwick_RR

Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10K

The race takes place on Sunday 28th April 2013 at 11am - this is a rural road 10k on an undulating route. 

First run in 2007 (as the Co-operative Balfron 10k), this event has proved extremely popular with runners of all abilities. The officially measured course, chip-timing, winners prizes and professional organisation appeal to the most serious runners, whilst the friendly atmosphere, traffic-free route and excellent goody bags including commemorative medal and T-shirt make it a great race for the more casual runner and even first-time 10k-er. 

 

There will be various stalls and entertainment for spectators, as well as an excellent café, so feel free to bring support with you.

 

Online entries are now open at www.balfron10k.org.uk   

All proceeds raised from this event are being donated to the local primary and secondary schools and CHAS the Scottish Childrens Hospice charity.
  

Strathearn Marathon

After a successful launch in 2012, The Strathearn Marathon will take place again in 2013 on Sunday 9^th June - organised by Strathearn Harriers running club.

The race starts and finishes just outside the village of Comrie in Perthshire, and the route follows quiet roads through the beautiful scenery of Strathearn, with about 1500 feet of ascent over the length of the course.

 

Full information about the race is at www.strathearnmarathon.org.uk.

BORDERS XC - BERWICK

Please note that the next leg of the Borders XC (to be held at Berwick) has been CANCELLED.

There is a statement on the borders xc website http://www.bordersxc.com

Keep an eye on the borders site for more info.

VESTS

Consensus appears to be that the new/old "retro" vests are the way to go.
The club would therefore propose placing an order for more. It would
be expected that the vests would then be sold on at cost to members.
Sadly, we cant really keep a large stock of these, so we would propose
to simply order what was required (maybe a few extra of each).
If you want one of these vests then either email the club OR tell
Stuart – But please don't simply shout out "I want a vest" as you whiz
by on a Tuesday run – give him a chance to note your order down.
Vests come in Ladies or Gents S/M/L sizes.
Please get your request in by Thursday 14th February, stating how many
and what size (order will be placed the following day). The vests will
then have to be "badged up" but we would hope to get them in time for
Spring races.
If you absolutely must have an old style green diagonal stripe vest
then please let us know.

East Lothian Open Cross Country

The above event will take place on Sunday 20th January at Meadowmill,
with the first race taking place at 12:30 - see
http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/calendar/events/15919-15725-east-lothian-open-cross-country
for details.

Help is also required on the day, so if you are available, let Anne
know or contact Henry Muchamore directly.