August Newsletter
Kinross Road Runners
Carnegie Harriers added a new race to the Summer calendar on 26th July. Entries for Loch Fitty Trail race were limited by the venue and there were no entries on the night so only Geoff Bilton and Judith Dobson from Kinross Road Runners secured places in the field of 118 runners. Judith finished 58th in a time of 44:41 and Geoff was 96th in 52:48.
There were plenty of places available at the Donkey Brae race on 31st July due to a mix up with the entry system. This popular 7 mile race along the coast from Aberdour to Dalgety Bay and back attracted a field of almost 300 runners. The race is organised as part of the Aberdour Festival so there were plenty of stalls and activities to keep the supporters entertained whilst they waited for the runners to return. Judith Dobson was 67th in 49:56, Gordon Donnachie was 122nd completing the course 4 mins faster than last year in 53:57, Isabella Carmichael was 156th and 3rd super vet in 56:11 and Louise Pryde finished 242nd in 68:12.
Forth Road Bridge 10K on 13th August is another popular race with limited numbers and no entry on the day. Kinross Road Runners were represented by Gordon Donnachie and Isabella Carmichael. Gordon and Isabella ran personal best times of 45:23 and 47:56 to finish 108th and 150th respectively.
In contrast Club Championship race Ceres 8 on 15th August only accepted entries on the night. The race started at 7:30pm and there two Kinross Road Runners in the field of 130 who ran this tough 8 mile race around the picturesque village of Ceres in Fife. John Mysercough finished 98th in 1:05:59 and Sue Whisler finished 125th in 1:15:25.
Kinross Road Runners meet at 7pm Wednesday nights in Loch Leven Health Centre car park. Copies of our training schedule are displayed on the notice board in the Leisure Centre and on our web site (www.kinrossroadrunners.co.uk). We welcome runners of all ages and abilities.
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