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. 

NEWS FROM PORTUGAL

News just in from Portugal.
Lauren has won GOLD [what else?] in the 6km junior women's race of the European Cross Country Championships for deaf athelets, in a time of 22:23 (a full minute ahead of the next runner!)

Deatils can be found at http://www.deafukathletics.org.uk/portxc.html

FROM IAN IN LA

Hi there, just a quick one to say how it went. I "did the job" in 2.59 which you may know as I believe the results went out live. I didn't get many splits but ran the first mile in 6.20(downhill) and the last in 7.15 (uphill and tough). However it never crossed my mind that I might get slightly sunburnt. Legs are not to bad today as there is a really good massage afterwards and everyone is really helpful.

From Scottish Athletics ...

LIZ LAUNCHES FEMALE ENDURANCE SQUAD
FORMER WORLD AND COMMONWEALTH 10,000M GOLD MEDALLIST Liz McColgan officially launched the Liz McColgan Bank of Scotland Endurance Squad on Tuesday 10 January 2006.

The 15-strong squad, which is supported by Bank of Scotland, consists of athletes aged 15-18 who have been specially identified by Liz as having the potential to succeed at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2014 Commonwealth Games, for which Glasgow are bidding.

The squad members and their coaches will meet around four times a year to share ideas on training and competition whilst also have the opportunity to tap into the expertise of Liz McColgan, who as well as numerous track titles also won the London, New York and Tokyo Marathons in a glittering athletics career.

The first squad gathering will take place at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Sunday 15 January and will also see the presence of 5000m runner Jo Pavey, one of Great Britain’s biggest hopes for medal glory at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships in 2006.

Liz McColgan said: “All of the members of the squad have shown something that marks them out as athletes of real potential and I hope I will be able to help them realize their dreams in the sport. This is not about coaching, that is for their personal coaches, but I want to be able to share my experience and knowledge from my years as an international athlete.

“I understand many of the problems and difficulties that young athletes can encounter and I want members of the squad and their coaches to feel they can turn to me for advice where needed.”

Karen Tighe, Sponsorship Manager, Bank of Scotland said: “The Bank is committed to supporting the development of athletics in Scotland and we are delighted to support the new Liz McColgan Endurance Squad, complementing our support of the Bank of Scotland Talented Young Athlete Programme.

“We wish all those athletes selected for the Liz McColgan Bank of Scotland Endurance Squad all the best for the forthcoming season.”

SQUAD MEMBERS

NAME (HOMETOWN/CLUB) BIRTHDATE

EMMA CLOGGIE (BANCHORY/BANCHORY STONEHAVEN) 10/07/88
Silver medallist in 3000m at 2005 Bank of Scotland under 20 Championships

SIOBHAN COLEMAN (LINLITHGOW/PITREAVIE AAC) 17/12/88
Winner of the women’s U17 title in the prestigious 2004/05 Reebok Cross Country series. Bank of Scotland under 17 champion over 3000m.

JOANNE FINCH (NEWTON MEARNS/CITY OF GLASGOW) 25/08/88
Double 2005 Scottish Schools Champion over 800m, 1500m. 800m bronze medallist at 2004 AAAs U17 Championships indoors and outdoors. 800m winner at 2005 Celtic Games.

REBECCA FINCH (NEWTON MEARNS/CITY OF GLASGOW) 23/04/90
Triple Scottish Schools silver medallist in 2005 in 800m, 1500m, cross country.

CHARLOTTE FORBES (ABERDEEN/ABERDEEN AAC) 14/07/87
Bank of Scotland under 20 Champion over 3000m.

NICOLA HOOD (DUMFRIES/NITHSDALE AC) 06/07/90
Bronze medallist in 3000m at 2005 Bank of Scotland under 17 Championships

ASHLEIGH KENNEDY (PENICUIK/LASSWADE AAC) 14/03/88
2005 Bank of Scotland under 20 Indoor Championship 800m gold medallist.

JENNIFER KIBBLE (BALMULLO/FIFE AC) 26/12/89
Silver medallist in 3000m at 2005 Bank of Scotland under 17 Championships

EILISH MCCOLGAN (CARNOUSTIE/DUNDEE HAWKHILL) 25/11/90
Winner of under 13s race at 2004 Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship. 1500m bronze medallist at 2004 AAAs under 15 Championships. 2005 Bank of Scotland under 15 800m champion.

LAURA MCCORD (EAST KILBRIDE/WHITEMOSS AAC) 09/11/90
Fifth in under 15 girls class in 2004/05 Reebok Cross Challenge Series. Ranked Scottish no1 in under 15 3000m in 2005.

ABBEY MCGHEE (MILNGAVIE/VICTORIA PARK AAC) 02/04/90
2005 Bank of Scotland under 17 Championship 800m bronze medallist. 2005 Bank of Scotland under 17 Indoor Championship 800m silver medallist.

JOSEPHINE MOULTRIE (COLSTON/CITY OF GLASGOW) 19/11/90
2005 Bank of Scotland under 15 champion over 1500m.

ASHLEIGH MURRAY (GLENROTHES/PITREAVIE AAC) 25/04/89
Second overall in under 15 class in prestigious 2003/04 Reebok Cross Challenge Series.

LAUREN PEFFERS (DUNBAR/DUNBAR RUNNING) 18/12/88
800m gold and 1500m silver at 2005 Deaflympics. 1500m runner-up at 2005 Celtic Games. Top of 2005 Scottish under 17 rankings for 1500m.

LYNSEY SHARP (EDINBURGH/EDINBURGH SOUTHERN) 11/07/90
UK under 15 record-holder 800m indoors. Gold medallist at 2004 AAAs under 15 Championships indoors and outdoors.

The Black Bun Run

Eighteen runners completed the Black Bun Run on Old Year's Night - a very good turn out.  Thanks to everyone who came down to help out and give their support on the night.  A special "well done" to Alex and Finn.  Hope you enjoyed the (late) Christmas pudding Alex.

 

Grant Noble                 8:10

Ian Rowland                 8:12   

Ian Sills                        8:23

Richard Taylor             9:03

Stuart Hay                    9:06

Graeme Watt                9:08   

Alex Noble                   9:43

Pete Younger               9:54

Frank Weissgerber      10:05

Anne Hay                     10:12

Emma Taylor                11:39

Theresa Leslie               12:07

Mark James                 12:10

Finn Porren                  12:10

Fay Stanton                  12:34

Val Herring                   12:35

Sheila Morrison            12:36

Rona Starr                    17:18  

 

Happy New Year everyone!

Festive Half and 10 K

This took place on Sunday 11th and it was great to see so many people at Hallhill - a big thanks to everyone who took part - that's not just the runners, but everyone who helped out and gave their support, all of which made it a good event.

Special thanks to Santa and Mrs Claus for taking part (Steve and Mary, the costumes were brilliant).

First male and female over the line in the Half Marathon were Ian Rowland and Judith Donaldson, in the 10K Colin Menzies was first male over the line with Sheila Kerr, Lindsay Brown and Val Herring making it a group finish for the ladies. Well done!

Results:

NAME	CLUB	ESTIMATED TIME	TIME
Sheila Morrison	DRC	2:05	2:14:50
Theresa Leslie	DRC	2:05	2:14:50
Judith Donaldson	HELP	1:55	2:07:01
Ray Harris	HELP	1:39	1:46:16
Anne Hay	DRC	1:36	1:44:42
Sandy Wallace	HELP	1:35	1:39:38
Paddy McDonald	HELP	1:35	1:39:05
Brian Carr	HELP	1:35	1:40:48
Frank McPartland	HELP	1:32	1:39:08
Alan Proudfoot	HELP	1:30	1:32:38
Eddie Balfour	HELP	1:30	1:32:29
Grant Noble	DRC	1:25	1:27:21
Mark James	ELTC	1:25	1:29:20
Ian Rowland	DRC	1:22	1:22:49
Ian Sills	DRC	1:19	1:23:03
10K
Rona Starr	DRC	1:01	1:05:50
Fay Stanton	DRC	1:00	1:01:41
Sheila Kerr	DRC	1:00	1:01:02
Lindsay Brown	DRC	0:58	1:01:02
Matty Smith	MRC	0:53	0:59:53
Val Herring	DRC	0:53	1:01:02
Shirley Lawson	ELTC	0:50	1:01:03
John Duguid	ELTC	0:50	1:01:03
Roy Menzies	HELP	0:50	0:58:11
Lisa Menzies	HELP	0:50	0:59:18
Mary Ennis	MRC	0:49	1:04:16
Dixie Deans	MRC	0:49	1:04:16
Pete Younger	ELTC	0:47	0:50:13
Gordon Eadie	MRC	0:44	0:48:47
Finlay Smith	ELTC	0:44	0:47:27
Steve Pattison	MRC	0:42	0:49:06
Colin Menzies	HELP	0:42	0:41:02

WOOLER

From our special corespondent:

"Junior athletes from Dunbar Running Club Joined their Senior team mates on Sunday 20^th November for the first Cross Country race of the 2005/06 Borders District Cross Country Series. A warm welcome from the hosts, Wooler Running Club was in stark contrast with the bright but cold conditions facing all athletes. Junior runners started their race half an hour before the Seniors completing one full lap of a testing course. Athletes started with a short but fast downhill sprint before turning back on themselves to commence a gruelling climb through a disused quarry then onto the open fell before a long, flying dash to the finishing tape. Loren Smedley continued were she left off from last season by finishing in 6^th place overall and 2^nd in her age group. Alex Noble showed his father, Grant Noble a senior runner with Dunbar, the way by finishing one place behind Loren and 2^nd in his category. Anna Dobson was 4^th in her age group with Nicola Craig a couple of places behind taking 21^st place overall and 5^th female 12/13 year old. Isabelle Taylor, in her very first race in a Dunbar vest, celebrated her ninth birthday by finishing the course in first place in her age group and like Alex showed her dad just what it's like to compete at the sharp end.

The next round is on home soil for Dunbar. Athletes will be spending Sunday 18^th December racing along White Sands beach and around Barns Ness Lighthouse. "

A Gentle Run.....

HELP have extended an invitation to Dunbar to take part in the "Goats Gallup" on Sunday 4th December.

 

This starts from Long Yester Farm cottages and is a 10 mile fun run over Lammer Law.  Afterwards you could go to the Goblin Ha' for a shower and bar lunch (beer optional).  For those of you who think that any run that goes "over" anything can't be described as "fun", give it a go - you might just change your mind!

 

Let Stuart or Anne know if you are going along so we can give HELP an idea of numbers.

Cross-Country Series

The race hosted by Moorfoot on 26th February will be at Hay Lodge Park just west of Peebles.  Have a look at the website for location maps of the various venues http://richarda.umcus.org/BorderXC/xc.HTM   Remember the first one is just over a week away.....

A Wet One!

Good to see so many people braved the pouring rain on Sunday to compete in the Simply Scottish Jedburgh Half Marathon.  The wearing of flippers and a snorkel was obligatory (might have helped some of us).  Well done everyone (a particular "well done" to Clarissa on her fist half-marathon).

 

11	282	Ian Sills	1:19:53
19	494	Ian Rowland	1:22:29
56	118	Stuart Hay	1:27:59
102	844	Richard Taylor	1:32:41
178	117	Anne Hay	1:38:24
213	414	Frank Weissgerber	1:41:02
381	685	Clarissa Berry	1:52:23
461	95	Sheila Morrison	1:59:12
511	96	Theresa Leslie	2:04:57
602	648	Fay Stanton	2:17:17