Here is a copy of the SHR Winter Spring Newsletter 2011
Paul Hutton and Allan Macaulley are our Hillbilly cover models
Click the link to read it SHR Winter Spring Newsletter 2011
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Congratulations to Alison “The Vest” West and Pete “The Awesome” Simpson who were amongst the award winners at the Scottish Hill Running annual prize giving on Saturday.
Pete being Awesome on the Glenshee 9
Alison displaying her Carnegie vest proudly
Alison won the F50 category in the Long Classics Series and was 2nd F50 in the Scottish Hill Running Championship. Pete won the 1st M50 award in the Long Classics Series and was 2nd in the SHR Championship. The awards evening was held at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore.
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 SHR Mug |
| Oct 07, 2010 |
| We now have the mugs which we’re awarding to the 90 people who have completed the SHR’s 2010 Championship.
To recap: to have completed the Championship you must have finished one race of each category (S, M, L) plus one other of the six Championship races. (Runners in the 60+ age categories are allowed to count any four of the six races.) We intend to distribute the mugs at the following events: Pentland Skyline (10 October), UKA Relays, Fife (17 October), Meall a’Bhuachaille / Annual ‘Do’ (30 October), Tinto / SHR’s AGM (13 November). It would be a big help if you were able to collect your mug at one of these events, or ask a friend to do so on your behalf. If that’s unlikely to be possible, or if you have any queries, please e-mail Ronnie Gallagher: ronnie_gallagherATyahoo.co.uk. (Remember to change the AT!) |
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The six races making up the SHR Championship in 2011 are:
1. (Short) Birnam – 26 March
2. (Long) Slioch – Late May
3. (Medium) Yetholm – Early June
4. (Short) Eildons – 25 June
5. (Long) Ben Rinnes – Late July
6. (Medium) Ben Venue – Early October
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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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HOG ROAST @ BALCORRACH FARM,
Tomintoul, AB37 9AQ/Grid ref: NJ156266
On Sat. 17th July after the Tom na Bat Hill Race
Having travelled to Tomintoul for the 4th SHR Championship Race at the Tomintoul Highland Games why not stay the night.
Alan and Tilly are killing a wild boar and roasting it on a spit for the Saturday night and anyone is invited to come along. We will provide bread and meat, if you want vegetables or alcohol, bring your own.
There’s plenty of space to pitch a tent and if you’re quick you may even get a bed in the house. Ring us at the farm for more details on 01807590318. Be prepared to leave a message.
Bring a freezer bag ( and your wallet!) if you want to take some of our meat home with you. Wild Boar, Venison, Soay lamb and Belted Galloway beef, in all cuts (frozen), will be available.
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Andy Symonds Wins Glen Rosa Horseshoe SHR Championship race.
Six Hillbillies made the trip over to Arran for the Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race. They were rewarded with great weather and spectacular views.
Even after falling Andy carried on to win
Results
Carnegie runners
| Pos | Name | cat | time |
| 1 | Andy Symonds | SM | 2.26.24 |
| 27 | Peter Simpson | M50 | 2.57.39 |
| 84 | Neil Campbell | M40 | 3.53.53 |
| 87 | Alison West | F50 | 4.02.26 |
| 91 | Allan Macaulay | M50 | 4.06.07 |
| 101 | Andrew Sim | M40 | 4.19.33 |
Full results [mc id="1113" type="file"]Glen Rosa 2010 results[/mc]
Glen Rosa Horseshoe race profile
| Distance | 20 km |
| Climb | 1670 m |
Map of the course
Glenrosa Horseshoe
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Andy Symonds and Kenny MacDonald got on the cover of this years SHR Calendar. If you have not joined yet it is well worth joining Scottish Hill Runners http://www.shr.uk.com/HowToJoin.aspx
Scottish Hill Runners Calendar
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