Six Dunbar runners took part in todays Jedburgh Half Marathon.
Near Perfect conditions and a really nice course helped us on our way through some nice parts of the Scottish Borders. And the brass band that helped us along our way at the 6 and the 9 mile mark was a really nice touch. Provisional times are:
Ian Rowland 1:23 (not a happy chap)
Stuart 1:28:24 (PB)
Frank 1:35
Anne 1:38:57 (PB)
Sheila Morrison 1:57
Sheila Kerr 1:57
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Friday, October 22, 2004
WINTER CROSS COUNTRY. DETAILS AND DATES.
A couple of changes to this seasons winter cross country series.
First up there will be 7 races, also Wooler will this season be
organizing a race, A.C. Eyemouth will be having a "gap year", there is
a return to Duns and importantly there will be a juniors "team" prize.
Although there are 7 races it will still be 4 to count, so that gives
everyone more flexibility.
The price will be £6 for seniors and £3 for juniors. The all important
dates are:
21 November 2004 at Lauder
5 December 2004 at Gala
19 December 2004 at Duns
16 January 2005 at Berwick
30 January 2005 at Norham
13 February 2005 at Wooler
27 February 2005 at Dunbar (incl prize giving)
Times for races are as previous years. Juniors at 11:30 and Seniors at 12:00
Exact details of all courses will follow soon.
First up there will be 7 races, also Wooler will this season be
organizing a race, A.C. Eyemouth will be having a "gap year", there is
a return to Duns and importantly there will be a juniors "team" prize.
Although there are 7 races it will still be 4 to count, so that gives
everyone more flexibility.
The price will be £6 for seniors and £3 for juniors. The all important
dates are:
21 November 2004 at Lauder
5 December 2004 at Gala
19 December 2004 at Duns
16 January 2005 at Berwick
30 January 2005 at Norham
13 February 2005 at Wooler
27 February 2005 at Dunbar (incl prize giving)
Times for races are as previous years. Juniors at 11:30 and Seniors at 12:00
Exact details of all courses will follow soon.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
East District Cross Country Relay
Senior Runners from Dunbar Running Club kicked off the Cross Country
season on Saturday 16th October by competing in the East District
Cross Country Relay. The race was held, in damp but not unpleasant
conditions, in the shadow of the magnificent Floors Castle near Kelso
and along the banks of the River Tweed. Each of the four man team
took it in turn to run the four kilometre course to register a
combined time and finishing position. Thirty seven teams took part
from across the East District with the Dunbar quartet recording a
combined time of 1:01:02 to take 18th place Fellow East Lothian
runners from HELP club also had a team entered into the inaugural race
of the 2004/05 cross country season. They recorded a combined time of
1:06:59 to take 29th place overall. Runners from both clubs are now
looking forward to a hectic winter cross country calendar with races
from across the East of Scotland and the Borders.
season on Saturday 16th October by competing in the East District
Cross Country Relay. The race was held, in damp but not unpleasant
conditions, in the shadow of the magnificent Floors Castle near Kelso
and along the banks of the River Tweed. Each of the four man team
took it in turn to run the four kilometre course to register a
combined time and finishing position. Thirty seven teams took part
from across the East District with the Dunbar quartet recording a
combined time of 1:01:02 to take 18th place Fellow East Lothian
runners from HELP club also had a team entered into the inaugural race
of the 2004/05 cross country season. They recorded a combined time of
1:06:59 to take 29th place overall. Runners from both clubs are now
looking forward to a hectic winter cross country calendar with races
from across the East of Scotland and the Borders.
Monday, October 18, 2004
LAUDER - UPDATE
The results of the Lauder 5 mile race are now in.
Ian was 13th (out of 136 runners), Stuart was 33rd and Anne was 66th
overall and first lady vet.
Ian was 13th (out of 136 runners), Stuart was 33rd and Anne was 66th
overall and first lady vet.
Monday, October 11, 2004
LAUDER 5
Three senior runners took part yesterday in the 5 mile multi terrain
Scottish Building Society Thirlestane Castle Run, organised by Lauder
Limpers.
A nice short, relatively flat course that provides a nice taster for
the forthcoming cross country season.
Ian Rowland got 30:17, Stuart Hay 33:03 and Anne Hay 37:15.
Scottish Building Society Thirlestane Castle Run, organised by Lauder
Limpers.
A nice short, relatively flat course that provides a nice taster for
the forthcoming cross country season.
Ian Rowland got 30:17, Stuart Hay 33:03 and Anne Hay 37:15.
Friday, October 08, 2004
DOON HILL
Dunbar Running Club hosted another successful race last Saturday when
they hosted the British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race.
103 runners completed the course, which started and ended at Hallhill
Healthy Living Centre and took in the challenging climb up Doon Hill.
Stewart Whitlie of Carnethy was the first runner home in a time of
53:17 closely followed by local runner Colin Menzies of HELP. The
women were led by Janet Laing of Portobello.
Ian Rowland led the Dunbar Running Club team to win the first male
veterans prize in a time of 57:06. Anne Hay was the second lady
veteran in a time of 1:09:40, while Karen Page made her debut in
competing for the club in 1:18:02. Also competing for the club was
Keith Mills who came in at 1:52:00.
The club pass on their thanks to British Energy for their generous
sponsorship of this event.
they hosted the British Energy Dunbar 10 Mile Race.
103 runners completed the course, which started and ended at Hallhill
Healthy Living Centre and took in the challenging climb up Doon Hill.
Stewart Whitlie of Carnethy was the first runner home in a time of
53:17 closely followed by local runner Colin Menzies of HELP. The
women were led by Janet Laing of Portobello.
Ian Rowland led the Dunbar Running Club team to win the first male
veterans prize in a time of 57:06. Anne Hay was the second lady
veteran in a time of 1:09:40, while Karen Page made her debut in
competing for the club in 1:18:02. Also competing for the club was
Keith Mills who came in at 1:52:00.
The club pass on their thanks to British Energy for their generous
sponsorship of this event.
Monday, August 02, 2004
DUNBAR RUNNING CLUB
Dunbar Running Club has enjoyed a busy time over the last couple of weeks. Junior and senior runners competed in leg 3 of the 6 race Borders Cross Country series, on Sunday 18 January. Berwick, the host club for this event, laid out an interesting and challenging course over a variety of terrains from promenade to soft sand and cinder track. A blustery day made the race even more demanding as did the level of competition.
For the senior runners, Ian Rowland came in first for the club and 6th overall in a time of 24.49. Ian Sills past, in form, Grant Noble in the last few hundred meters to take 13th place overall. The other club runners were Ross Combe, Stuart Hay, Frank Weissgerber, Bob Wilson and Joe Bourhill all of whom rose to the challenge and completed this demanding course. Kevin Smith, of Dunbar also took part coming home in 73rd place. Anne Hay was the 1st Dunbar Lady in a time of 31.46, a little ahead of Amanda Thornton-Smith.
In the junior race Colin Menzies brought the whole field home in a time of 10.52. Other creditable runs where posted by Lauren Peffers, 13.11 mins. and 1st Female 14/15 year old, with Lisa Menzies 2nd in the same age group. Douglas Crichton and Alex Noble where 2nd and 3rd respectively in the male under 11 age group, with Megan Gaffney 2nd in the female under 11`s. Other Dunbar runners included Subhar Anwar, Toby Sherwood, Liam Barclay, Sam Twist, Charlie Yates, Nicola Craig, Anna Dobson, Abigail Dobson and Alice Thornton-Smith. Thomas and James Thornton-Smith from Dunbar also ran.
After race three, half way through the series, Dunbar runners are well placed in the overall standings. Lauren Peffers leads the female 14/15 yr age group with Lisa Menzies in second place. Nicola Craig is second in the female under 11's and Sam Twist 3rd in the male 12/13year group. Toby Sherwood is 3rd in the male 14/15 age group behind brothers Thomas and James Thornton-Smith. Colin Menzies is 2nd in the male 16/17 age group and Douglas Crichton and Alex Noble 2nd and 3rd respectively in the male under 11's.
For the senior runners Amander Thornton-Smith is 3rd female over 40, Grant Noble is 1st male over 40, with Ian Rowland 2nd. Frank Weissgerber is 2nd male over 50 and Joe Bourhill and Bob Wilson 1st and 2nd respectively in the male 65 years + age group. Ian Sills is 3rd in the senior (under 40) male category.
On the social front, senior members and partners as well as friends of the club enjoyed an evening at the Waterside Bistro on Friday 16th January. This gathering was held to say goodbye to the club's long serving President, Jim Herring and his wife Val, an active club runner. Jim and Val are moving to Waga Waga in Australia for three years, all club members would like to wish them all the best in their adventure and thank them for their support over the last few years.
An EGM was held on Tuesday 20th January to elect a new President as well as a Committee Chairperson. Stuart Hay was dually elected President with his wife Ann being elected Committee Chair.
Dunbar Running Club welcomes runners of all ages and abilities to join them at their regular training sessions and social events. The club has its own web site, www.dunbarrunningclub.supanet.com. where details of club events can be found.
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Dunbar Running Club has enjoyed a busy time over the last couple of weeks. Junior and senior runners competed in leg 3 of the 6 race Borders Cross Country series, on Sunday 18 January. Berwick, the host club for this event, laid out an interesting and challenging course over a variety of terrains from promenade to soft sand and cinder track. A blustery day made the race even more demanding as did the level of competition.
For the senior runners, Ian Rowland came in first for the club and 6th overall in a time of 24.49. Ian Sills past, in form, Grant Noble in the last few hundred meters to take 13th place overall. The other club runners were Ross Combe, Stuart Hay, Frank Weissgerber, Bob Wilson and Joe Bourhill all of whom rose to the challenge and completed this demanding course. Kevin Smith, of Dunbar also took part coming home in 73rd place. Anne Hay was the 1st Dunbar Lady in a time of 31.46, a little ahead of Amanda Thornton-Smith.
In the junior race Colin Menzies brought the whole field home in a time of 10.52. Other creditable runs where posted by Lauren Peffers, 13.11 mins. and 1st Female 14/15 year old, with Lisa Menzies 2nd in the same age group. Douglas Crichton and Alex Noble where 2nd and 3rd respectively in the male under 11 age group, with Megan Gaffney 2nd in the female under 11`s. Other Dunbar runners included Subhar Anwar, Toby Sherwood, Liam Barclay, Sam Twist, Charlie Yates, Nicola Craig, Anna Dobson, Abigail Dobson and Alice Thornton-Smith. Thomas and James Thornton-Smith from Dunbar also ran.
After race three, half way through the series, Dunbar runners are well placed in the overall standings. Lauren Peffers leads the female 14/15 yr age group with Lisa Menzies in second place. Nicola Craig is second in the female under 11's and Sam Twist 3rd in the male 12/13year group. Toby Sherwood is 3rd in the male 14/15 age group behind brothers Thomas and James Thornton-Smith. Colin Menzies is 2nd in the male 16/17 age group and Douglas Crichton and Alex Noble 2nd and 3rd respectively in the male under 11's.
For the senior runners Amander Thornton-Smith is 3rd female over 40, Grant Noble is 1st male over 40, with Ian Rowland 2nd. Frank Weissgerber is 2nd male over 50 and Joe Bourhill and Bob Wilson 1st and 2nd respectively in the male 65 years + age group. Ian Sills is 3rd in the senior (under 40) male category.
On the social front, senior members and partners as well as friends of the club enjoyed an evening at the Waterside Bistro on Friday 16th January. This gathering was held to say goodbye to the club's long serving President, Jim Herring and his wife Val, an active club runner. Jim and Val are moving to Waga Waga in Australia for three years, all club members would like to wish them all the best in their adventure and thank them for their support over the last few years.
An EGM was held on Tuesday 20th January to elect a new President as well as a Committee Chairperson. Stuart Hay was dually elected President with his wife Ann being elected Committee Chair.
Dunbar Running Club welcomes runners of all ages and abilities to join them at their regular training sessions and social events. The club has its own web site, www.dunbarrunningclub.supanet.com. where details of club events can be found.
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