What a great day for a race with clear skies, great views and snow on the top. Nine Hillbillies turned out to give Chris Upson’s new race, The Run of the Mill, a go.
The Carnegie Hillbillies - Photos by Mel
Andrew Gannel
Ben Cleuch
Great set of Photos from Melanie Sinclair of The Run of the Mill Hill Race
More photos from race organiser Chris Upson The Run of the Mill Hill Race
Well done to Richie Cunningham for getting 8th place and 2nd M40 and Alison West who got 2nd F50.
Results
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Full results can be found on the Scottish Hill Racing Site
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Run of the Mill
Run of the Mill route
A new race for 2010 to raise funds for Scottish Hill Racing. This is a great resource for Scottish Hill runners so please support this race if you can.
Proceeds from the race will go towards the upkeep and future development of the Scottish Hill Racing website.
The route follows fast runnable trails and smooth grassy paths.
Entry fee £8 (SAL members) / £10 (non SAL)
Runners must be Over 18. No changing facilities.
For full details of the Run of the Mill hill race
| Race Date | Sunday, 24 October 2010 | |
| Start Time | 12:00 noon | |
| Venue | Johnstone Centre, Alva | |
| Website | http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/alvajohnstonecentre/ | |
| Distance | 14.7 km | |
| Climb | 910 m | |
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Break out the banjos and crack open the moonshine because Carnegie Hillbillies got a top ten at Comrie Hill Relays. Steven “video star” King took the first trail leg and handed over to Tom “break-a-leg” Bowie and Neil “the shorts” Campbell for the hill leg and after crossing a fairly tough & boggy ridge passed on to Pete “the awesome” Smith who ate up the ground and quite a few competitors as he blasted round leg 3. It was all down to David “the star” Greig to hang in there and charge down the last leg to the finish and with a massive sprint across the field brought us home for a No 10 position. There was much cheering and whooping from the burger munching crowd.
Pete "the Awesome" Simpson in full flight
"Capt" Macaulay caught with foreign gear on
David finishing well - photo by McStecko
It is a real shame that we only had one team out as this is such a great event. There are only two hill legs and the other two are trail runs. If we can manage to get 6-8 teams out for the Devils Burden in February we can manage more that one for this relay race. The race is very well organised and they have a superb BBQ & cake feed at the end.
Thanks to Strathearn Harriers for putting on a superb race. Full results HERE
More Photos from McStecko HERE
From Strathearn’s Phil Mestecky:
A record 35 teams from 18 clubs took part in this year’s relay run over a reconfigured course. The new route for leg 2 proved largely popular with runners although some over-zealous course taping by one of the landowners attempting to prevent runners visiting a pheasant wood created a degree of chaos towards the end of leg 4.
The men’s race was a real thriller with the lead changing hands between Carnethy, Deeside and Strathearn (briefly) before Robbie Simpson’s record-breaking run (the first leg 3 runner ever to break the hour) seemed to have put the race beyond doubt. However, as seems inevitable in the Comrie Relay, a final twist and a couple of missed turnings by the final Deeside runner allowed Tim Darlow to snatch victory with a final sprint across Laggan Park to the finish to claim victory for Carnethy by just 7 seconds after over 40km and 3.16.07 of running.
In the women’s event it was also a close-run thing with Ochil and HBT “Trottettes” swapping the lead a couple of times before Andrea Priestley’s excellent leg 3 run (1.13.45) opened up an unassailable lead finishing in 3.57.08.
Fife AC not only won the Men’s Vets race, by just a couple of minutes from Deeside in 3.22.46, but also the Women’s Vets in 4.08.13.
Lothian were clear winners in the Mixed competition with a stand-out performance, again on Leg 3, by Ian Donnan. Lothian finished in 3.40.03.
Fastest Legs were recorded as follows:
Leg 1: Andy Fallas (Carnethy) – 46.55
Leg 2: Drew Tivendale and Sam Burgess (Deeside) – 39.04
Leg 3: Robbie Simpson (Deeside) – 59.31
Leg 4: Bill Fairmaner (Fife) – 38.07
As usual the day ended with cups of tea, plenty of post-race analysis and a great barbecue sitting in the sunshine.
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Well done to the Eight Hillbillies who made it up to Fort William for the Ben Nevis Race 2010. It was a great day and the conditions were very good.
RESULTS
161 – 02:13:08 KING STEVEN
181 – 02:15:30 MACDONALD KENNY
207 – 02:21:13 REYNOLDS COLIN
215 – 02:22:29 DAVIDSON CHRIS
218 – 02:23:06 CAMPBELL NEIL PB
266 – 02:29:30 GREIG DAVID
335 – 02:39:44 BOWIE TOM
377 – 02:45:22 WEST ALISON
Full results can be found on the SHR site HERE
Local Lochaber athlete Finlay Wild took first place at Ben Nevis in a time of 1.35.39, followed home half a minute later by Robbie Simpson and past winner, Ian Holmes another 90 seconds or so further back. Ladies winner was Cecelia Mora of Valetudo (Italy) – who also won last year’s IAU World Trail Challenge, ahead of Sarah Ridgeway (Eryri, Wales) and Alwynne Shannon (Mourne, Northern Ireland).
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Well done to the 6 Hillbillies who braved the hills to complete the Glenshee 9. Peter Simpson won 1st M50 and Alison West won 1st F50.
Peter Simpson - Photo Chris Upson
From race organiser Alastair Hubbard:
There were more than a few nervous faces before the start as low cloud shrouded the Glenshee hills suggesting that strong navigational skills could be a key component for this race! However the tops began to clear within 30 minutes of the start and the 105 runners in the last of the SHR championship counters had little problem finding their way around the nine Munros surrounding Glenshee. Good running conditions were reported and this was reflected in both the male and female records tumbling.
Tom Owens pulled away from Robbie Simpson on the final leg of the race to reduce his record by 13 minutes to 3.07.21. Claire Gordon had a strong race to decimate her record from 2008 by 17mins to 3.56.31.
Other notable performances included Tom Scott as 1st MV60 despite a nasty head plant and the small contingent of runners from Italy (on a hill runners exchange) who lent an Alpine feel to the race with their noisy and exuberant supporters. 91 runners completed.
Thanks go to Braemar MRT, Glenshee Ski Centre and Run4It for their support.
Results
12 Peter Simpson MV50 03:42:05 1st M50
63 Steven King MS 04:52:45
70 Neil Campbell MV40 05:05:39 PB
78 David Greig MV40 05:15:42
79 Alison West FV50 05:24:44 1st F50
84 Fabienne Thompson FV40 05:27:57
Full results can be found on Scottish Hill Runners
Glenshee 9 race profile
“Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough”
Glenshee 9 Hill Race 2010
Glenshee Ski Centre
Sunday 8th August 11am 2010
21 miles 6000ft
Map from Scottish Hill Racing
Glenshee 9 Course - click for large image
3D Map from Steve Fallon
3D map Glenshee 9 - Click for larger map
The 10th event in our Hill Running Grand Prix – The Glenshee 9. The race is 21 miles with 5900ft of climbing. The race starts at Glenshee Ski Centre at 11am and is a counter in the SHR Championship and Long Classics Series. Further details can be found at http://www.glenshee9.co.uk
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Where is Andy Sim?
Well done to the 11 Hillbillies who turned out for the Dollar Hill Race. Not only was it a Grand Prix counter it was a Scottish Hill Runners and British Championship race. There was a big field and also great cakes at the end. Results to follow.
From Allan Macaulay
The club had a great turnout at the Dollar Hill Race on Saturday. This years race doubled as a SHR Championship event and also a British Championship counter. The huge field of 252 finishers included 11 Carnegie Harriers who took part in the 9.4 mile 3150 ft ascent course.
Leading Harrier was Peter Simpson who finished 42nd overall and was 4th in the MSV category in 1.26.26. A magnificent achievement considering the quality of the runners competing. Peter was 2nd Scot MSV. Dougie McGarry made a welcome return to hill racing and had a very impressive run finishing 160th in 1.45.16. It was a close race for the next four Harriers with Fabienne Thompson leading the pack to finish 173rd in 1.48.18, followed by Colin Reynolds 176th in 1.49.20, Neil Campbell 177th in a course PB of 1.49.24 andAndy Sim 179th in 1.49.39. Tom Bowie making good recovery from injury was 194th in 1.53.39, Stevie Greer 199th in 1.54.23,Alison West 203rd in 1.56.02, Phil Smithard 208th in 1.57.32 and Hill Captain Allan Macaulay bringing up the rear in 212th position in 1.58.20.
Dollar Hill Race Profile
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Well done to the seven Hillbillies who travelled up to Tomintoul for the Highland Games, the SHR Championship & Grand Prix counting hill race – Tom na Bat.
Carnegie Hillbillies
This is a tough wee course and with deep heather in places quite tricky.
Tom Na Bat race profile
Tom na Bat route
Results
“I was 1st Harrier home actualy, 7th in 30.47mins, 2nd o/50″ Pete S
| Pos | Runner | Cat | Time |
| 10 | Peter Simpson | M50 | 00:30:47 |
| 27 | Sandy Bennet | M40 | 00:33:03 |
| 37 | Steven King | MS | 00:34:06 |
| 67 | Neil Campbell | M40 | 00:38:32 |
| 76 | Bill Duff | M60 | 00:39:10 |
| 85 | Chris Davidson | MS | 00:40:55 |
| 101 | Melanie Sinclair | FS | 00:43:44 |
Full results on Scottish Hill Runners
After Party
Thanks to Tilly and Alan Smith who invited everyone who wanted back to their farm for a Hog Roast Party and a Bonfire.
Wild Boar hog roast
bonfire
Photos by Melanie Sinclair
Alan and Tilly preparing the Wild Boar
Alan and Tilly manage Britain’s only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland
They also have a Farm with farm walks and holiday cottages
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Well done to all the Hillbillies who turned out in what Colin Reid described as “Brutal weather conditions”. It was a great race and we did well Alison West got 1st F50, Bill Duff got 1st M60 and Pete Simpson got 3rd M50. Neil Campbell also continued his run of pb’s.
The Bog and Burn series was very fitting for this race as there was a lot of water about just to make it interesting.
RESULTS
20 01:01:40 Sandy Bennet MV
23 01:02:18 Peter Simpson MSV 3rd MSV
| 29 | 1:04:55 | Steven King MS |
52 01:11:34 Chris Davidson MS
54 01:13:02 Bill Duff M60+ 1st M60+
61 01:15:00 Neil Campbell MV PB
63 01:15:51 Alison West FSV 1st FSV
77 01:20:49 Melanie Sinclair FS
80 01:21:33 Campbell Reid MV
82 01:22:00 Stephen Greer MSV
83 01:22:09 Tom Bowie M60+
The full results can be found on the Ochill Hill Runers Site
Maddy Moss is part of the Bog and Burn Series
| Race Date | Wednesday, 14 July 2010 | |
| Start Time | 7:30pm | |
| Venue | Car Park, Tillicoultry Glen | |
Maddy Moss
Maddy Moss Profile
Map and profile courtesy of Scottish Hill Racing
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Wednesday 7th July – Carnethy Midweek Hill Race, Silverburn
Lynne Bennet takes the F40 title at Carnethy
At last Wednesday’s Carnethy Midweek Hill Race in the Pentlands, Sandy Bennet covered the 3 miles and 1100 feet climb in 30.55 to finish 9th overall and 3rd M40. Lynne Bennet was 36th overall and 1st F40 in 39.43.
Saturday 10th July – Alva Highland Games Hill Race
On Saturday afternoon, Judy Turner was the first lady at the Alva Highland Games Hill Race in 28.06 with Andrew Wright finishing 7th overall in 22.56.
Sunday 11th July – Crieff 10K Race
At the multi-terrain Crieff 10K Race on Sunday morning over 200 runners took part. Carnegie’s Andrew Wright ran an excellent race finishing 2nd overall in 35.52. Mike Harvey was 24th in 41.58 and Frazer Munro finished 33rd in 43.31.
Sunday 11th July – Heart of the Park Challenge, Braemar
Bill Duff wins M60 award in Braemar
Three Harriers travelled north to Braemar on Sunday to take part in the Heart of the Park Challenge. The multi-terrain race saw the 53 runners taking part cover a 12k course along trails and tracks, through bogs and pinewoods of Braemar. Bill Duff ran a great race and was the leading Carnegie runner finishing 24th overall and 1st M60 in 1.07.53. Chris Davidson placed 34th in 1.14.10 and Melanie Sinclair was 38th overall and 6th lady in 1.14.25.
Three Hillbillies traveled up to Aucherhouse for the White Tops Hill Race. Christopher Davidson, Melanie Sinclair and Neil Campbell. Great Race and very importantly a superb post race spread well worth the race fee on its own.
Thanks to Dundee Hawkhill Harriers for rescuing this race.
Results
| 40 | CHRIS DAVIDSON | 47.31 | MS |
| 44 | NEIL CAMPBELL | 49.07 | MV |
| 47 | MELANIE SINCLAIR | 49.34 | FS |
Full results Click HERE
Hillbilly Bike
White Tops hill race profile
RACE REPORT
After rescuing this race from death it was always a risk taking it on, but a healthy field of 53 runners from all over Scotland proved that people want this race to continue and so it will.
Fine conditions on the night meant fast times were on the cards and the race was won by Oleg Chepelin of Shettleston in 33.48. Veronica Oldham (Cosmics) took the ladies title in 39.33. Adrian Davis (Carnethy) was 1st male vet and and Jacqui Higginbottom (Carnethy) was 2nd female and also 2nd Vet. Martin Laing (Fife AC) was 1st over 50, Tom Scott (Fife AC ) 1st over 60 and our own Stevie Cromar was 1st over 70. Jocelyn Scott (Fife AC) was 1st female supervet. The Hawks (Craig Love, Paul Leonard, Ian McNulty) were 1st team narrowly beating Fife by 2 points.
A big, big thankyou to all those who helped out on the course, at registration and in the kitchen. The success of the race is all down to you. Those who donated food ensured that everyone was well fed and watered and feedback from runners was really positive – well done!
Dave Hanlon
Just a reminder that the White Tops Hill race takes place this Friday evening (2nd July) at Balkello woodland Car Park at 7:30 pm. Registration is at Auchterhouse Village Hall from 6:pm.
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