News
North District Cross Country Championships, Forres -29/11/08
This year's Cross Country Championship got off to a cold, frosty start on Saturday. Clubs had travelled from as far as Orkney, Shetland & Stornoway. It was good to see a large turn out from the Harriers, and there were plenty of fine performances.
Our first medals of the day came from the U17 Girls, with Eleanor Duncan and Kirsty Rogan seeing off strong competition to take 1st and 2nd places, respectively.
In the Senior Ladies race, Forres fielded a strong team of 8, the first three home (Evans, Davie & Lyall) were rewarded with taking home 3rd team prize. Siobhan Evans made it two medals on the day with a 3rd place in the Ladies Vets category.
The Senior Men's race saw an excellent turn out, with 16 Harriers taking part. Harrier Ben Livesey again proved too strong for the other competitors and stormed around the 3 laps to take the Senior Men's Championship. Along with the rest of the Men's team (Bartlett, Greig, Pride, Paterson & Rogan), they saw off the challenge from Keith & District and Lochaber teams to take the Team Championship. Greame Bartlett took Bronze in the Masters category with Doug 'Old Timer' Cowie not showing his age to finish 17th overall and take Gold in the Super Masters.
Well done to all the Harriers who raced. Also a big thank-you to all the helpers on the day, doing marshalling, setting up the course and making sure that there was a constant supply of hot tea & cakes!!
North District Cross Country Championships, Forres -29/11/08
A reminder to Harriers to please bring along some food to the race on Saturday. Food can be dropped off at the Community Centre from 10:30.
Also, helpers are needed for the following:
- Marking the course. 9.00 to 10.00 from the Grant Park Huts.
- Stewarding from 10.15 to 1.30.
- Teas in the Community Centre from 1.00 to 2.30.
Please inform Hamish if you can help : hamish-cameron@bluebottle.com
RAF Kinloss Cross Country Fixture - 26/11/08
If anyone is interested in a warm up to this weekends Champs then come along to Grant Park on Wednesday 26th November. RAF Kinloss are hosting a fixture for the Scottish Services Cross Country League and have invited Forres Harriers to come along too.
The course will follow the same route as the Championship course, with Men doing 3 laps and the Ladies 2 laps.
The race starts at 14:00, please register by 13:45 at the changing rooms at the Park.
Saturday Training 22nd Nov
We are meeting at the Grant Park on Saturday 22nd at 1pm for training. See you there!!
MRR Cross Country
MRR have informed us that a black shoe bag containing a pair of Asics trainers (size 5) and some black socks where left at last weekends race. If they belong to you please send us an e-mail and well get them back to you!!
Buckie Boat to Boat 6.5K Event
If you'd like to support the local RNLI, why not take part in the Boat to Boat 6.5K on the 30th November. It's an out and back course starting at the Buckie Lifeboat Station at 12:30PM.
More info on our race page.
North District Cross Country League Race 3 - MRR 15/11/08
There was an excellent turn out of 37 Harriers at this weekend's Cross Country fixture in Elgin.
The Senior Men had 13 runners taking part with 4 of them finishing in the top 10 (Livesey 1st, Bartlett 4th, Greig 9th & Rogan 10th), this meant they were 1st team in the competition.
In the Senior Ladies race there was a good battle for 1st Harriers Lady home between newcomer to the club, Jo Johnson, and Siobhan Evans, with the lead swapping several times in the last 400m, Johnson just pulled away to clinch it. The Senior Ladies team (Johnson, Evans & Nicols) took 2nd place behind Inverness. Well done to Claire Nicolas for being the 'virgin' and competing in her first cross country event (hopefully she hasn't been put off too much!!)
There were other fine performances on the day from Fraser Scott 2nd (U13Boys), Eleanor Duncan 1st (U17Girls) and John Gillespie 3rd (U17Boys).
It would be great if we could see even more red vests racing at the forthcoming Championships on the 29th November!!
Thanks to Moray Road Runners for putting on a great days racing.
North District Cross Country League Championships - Forres 29/11/08
Could people please let Hamish know ASAP if they'd like to be entered into the above race. The Club pays the entry fee but you'll only be entered if we know in advance.
E-mail : hamish-cameron@bluebottle.com
British & Irish Masters Cross Country International Match
We are proud to announce that our very own Hamish Cameron has been selected to represent Scotland (1st Scottish vest) in the above event. This takes place on Saturday the 15th of November and we all wish him the very best of luck.
North District Cross Country League Race 2 - East Sutherland 01/11/08
A big thank you to East Sutherland Athletics Club for putting on a great days racing in Dornoch at the weekend. There was a fab turn out from all the teams. It was an excellent course in the Camore Woods, we must mention Nick Bramley of ESAC for laying out the course very well making it hard for anyone to loose their way!!
North District Cross Country League Race 2 - East Sutherland 01/11/08
This Saturday sees the second cross country league race. All the details can be found at the link below
The Cairngorm Charmer 25/10/08
Several of our Harriers took part in this weekends Charmer in the Cairngorms. It's a team event involving a 4 mile trail run from the Ski Centre to Glenmore, followed by a 4 mile bike ride at Loch Morlich, then another 4 mile run back up the Coire Cas . Stu Burn & Bernie Faran were fastest in the Vintage (50+) Male Team category in a record breaking time of 3:35:56!! Well done to everyone who took part especially with the wind gusting up to 120mph!!
Harriers AGM
The Forres Harriers AGM will take place on Wednesday the 5th November at 7pm in the Swimming Pool.
If you have anything for the agenda pleas let Hamish know by the 2nd November.
E-mail : hamish-cameron@bluebottle.com
Aviemore Half Marathon 19/10/08 - By The Rogan's
The previous day’s weather forecast did not seem to deter those on the start line for this year’s race, with gale force winds and heavy rain expected. The forecasters did predict the wind correctly but not the rain and the temperature was fairly mild for the time of year.
This was a different course from previous years, still starting up at Badaguish outdoor centre and finishing in the centre of Aviemore, but missing out most of the road section that had been in last years course and sticking to the cycle tracks instead. This made for slower times but saved the legs from the horrible pounding of tarmac.
The race started off very steady, with Harriers Simon Pride, Paul Rogan and Kyle Greig sharing the lead in the first couple of miles, before Tommy Lawrence from Carnegie harriers bolted to the front on the first steep down hill section. Simon managed to stay with him, but the rest of the group remained unattached. These two battled it out for the remainder of the race with the now chasing pair of Raymond Hardy and Paul only coming close at the 7.5 mile water station where all 4 came back together again, but this was short lived. With 3 mile remaining Niku Millott of Metro Aberdeen managed to join the chasing two where the pace quickened again when Paul tried to break the group, but no one would crack. At the front of the race Lawrence had managed to open up a gap on Simon, which he hung onto to the finish, with only 7 seconds separating them. Third place was eventually taken by Raymond with a decisive kick with just under a mile left. With Paul finishing 5th and Kyle finishing 6th the harriers were once again first team. Further back Lindsey Grant improved on last years time to finish in 86th (1.33.57), Heather Stuart 431st (1.56.17), Neil Carpenter 485th (1.58.22) and Sarah Grigor 479th (1.58.33)
Overall this was a great course and a must to enter; it would be great to see a sea of red at the start next year!!! So make sure not to be disappointed and get your entry in early.
We are still awaiting the full results.
1st Tommy Lawrence Carnegie harriers 1.16.04
2nd Simon Pride Forres Harriers 1.16.11
3rd Raymond Hardy Moray Road Runners
4th Niku Millott Metro Aberdeen
5th Paul Rogan Forres Harriers 1.16.41
6th Kyle Grieg Forres Harriers 1.18.24
ING Amsterdam Marathon 19/10/08
Well done to Jenny Stewart who made the long journey to Amsterdam to do the Marathon in a time of 3:58:52. She was quoted as saying it was a fab course and that she'd been drinking for Scotland whilst out there!!
Home Internationals, Bonaly, Edinburgh
Junior Hill Running Championships 11/10/08
Kirsty Rogan did the club proud on Sunday after her fantastic performance at the above. She was 11th overall, the 3rd scot home and was part of the team to win a silver medal in her age category. It just proves that with a lot of hard work, you can reap the rewards. Well done Kirsty!!!
Cross Country Relays at Strathpeffer 11/10/08
It was a cool but bright day at the weekend for the above and well done to all the hardy soles who took part on a difficult course. There were some strong runners and even a bit of silver wear (ok bronze!) taken home. That was achieved by the ladies team of Siobhan Evans, Carrie -Ann Ward and Jackie Nicol who managed to clinch 3rd place in their event. The boys team of Fraser Scott, Lewis Lyall and John Gillespie were 6th in their race. The mens Forres A team of James Ward, Doug Cowie, Kenny Douglas and Andy Ross were 4th and the Forres B team of Mark Ellis, Andrew Morgan, Mike Milmoe and Stu Burn were 9th in their race.
New Harriers Bulletin Board & Calendar
We've just sorted out a new Bulletin Board so that it now links back to our new website. Please feel free to add any info that fellow Harriers might be interested in, like training runs / social events / race results. There's also a new calendar at the link below and on the homepage for putting info on too.
Turkey Trot 2008
Details of the above now available on the Race section. Numbers are limited to 300 and no registration on the day so get your entries in quick!
Loch Ness Marathon & River Ness 10K 05/10/08
There was loads of Harriers running at these every popular races and they had perfect racing conditions. There was again some virgin marathoners competing, well done Carol Murphy, Nadine Williams & Anni Johnson. You'll hopefully have the marathon bug now!! A big well done to Granny Annie Docherty for finishing 4th in her age category!! We also have to mention Sarah Grigor for her efforts in the past 4 weeks. She has completed the Moray Marathon, Dundee Adventure Marathon and today the Loch Ness Marathon, check you out!!
Harrier Marathon Results
| Category | Chip Times | Cat Position | |
| Lindsay Grant | M40+ | 3:32:54 | 75th |
| Rob Paterson | MSEN | 3:32:55 | 112th |
| Sarah Grigor | F35+ | 4:06:21 | |
| Clare Nicholas | F35+ | 4:21:25 | 84th |
| Anne Docherty | F55+ | 4:21:24 | 4th |
| Carol Murphy | F45+ | 4:35:16 | 57th |
| Nadine Williams | F35+ | 4:35:16 | 108th |
| Anni Johnson | F45+ | 4:35:16 | 56th |
Harrier 10K Results
| Adrian Hodges | MSEN | 39:34 |
| David McCulloch | MSEN | 47:17 |
| Steve Worth | M40+ | 44:10 |
| Andy Wonnacot | M40+ | 46:09 |
| Heather Stuart | F45+ | 49:25 New PB!!!!!! |
| James Graham | M50+ | 51:29 |
| Dennis Gregson | M60+ | 56:03 |
North District Cross Country League - Lochaber 04/10/08
There was a good turn out from the Harriers at this seasons first race. The rain held off, although our shorter harriers could have done with some inflatable's for the river crossings!!
Adam Nicolson (U13 Boys) put in a fine debut performance to take 4th place just narrowly missing out on 3rd. Another good debut performance came from Andrew Morgan (U20 Men) to come 3rd in his race.
For results click here!
The official results will be available on www.northleague.fsnet.co.uk once Hamish gets back from another holiday!!!
Re Annual Bash
We have decided to postpone the above until February 21st 2009 as there are too many different things happening at the moment. We will remind you nearer the time of times etc.
News flash!
Our very own Kirsty Rogan has been selected for Scotland for the Home Internationals in hill running. Well done Kirsty, all the hard work is paying off.( You see, sometimes Dad's do know best!!)
Northern Scot 10K Series 2008
A very kind gentleman called Ron Wild from Keith & District has complied all the times from this year's three races!! Thanks Ron. They are available at the link below for your perusal.
Change in Training Venue
As of Tuesday the 14th October 2008 we'll be meeting at Roysvale Park for training!! Jog Scotland will be moving to Roysvale on Monday 13th. Pass it on!!
Also, could everyone please wear some Hi-Vis bibs/clothing at training, thanks!!
Dyke 10K - North District Championships 28/09/08
Forres Harrier Ben Livesey had perfect conditions at this years race to set the new course record in a time of 31:43. There was a good turn out from the club with the race incorporating the North District Champs. Ben set the initial fast pace with another Harrier Mark Mitchell staying with him for the first 1.5 miles, but with the inform Livesey going for the record he pulled away and lead for the rest of the race. Mitchell put in a good performance to finish 3rd overall (33:42) behind Ross Milne of MRR (32:06).
In the Ladies race Elaine Whyte of Fraserburgh showed good form to win convincingly in a time of 38:43, with Kelda Spratt of RAF Tri taking 2nd (39:39) and Sarah Liebnitz MRR in 3rd (40:27).
Forres took 2nd place behind MRR in the mixed team event.
Well done to Claire Nicholas for getting a PB and also to John Gillespie & Eleanor Duncan for taking part in their first 10K!!
Results
Men
| 1st | Ben Livesey | FH |
| 2nd | Ross Milne | MRR |
| 3rd | Mark Mitchell | FH |
M+40
| 1st | Andy Ross | FH |
| 2nd | George Sim | MRR |
| 3rd | Frankie Barron | KD |
M+50
| 1st | Ewan Paterson | MRR |
| 2nd | Danny Bow | NRR |
| 3rd | Danny Bird | FH |
M+60
| 1st | George Mitchell | IH |
| 2nd | Hamish Cameron | FH |
Ladies
| 1st | Elaine Whyte | Fraserburgh |
| 2nd | Kelda Spratt | RAF Tri |
| 3rd | Sarah Liebnitz | MRR |
F+40
| 1st | Jackie Mair | IH |
| 2nd | Sarah Houston | MRR |
| 3rd | Maureen Mackie | Fraserburgh |
F+50
| 1st | Jane Macleod | Metro |
| 2nd | Frances Wardhaugh | MRR |
North District 10K Champs Results
Update on "The Annual Bash"
The cost has been set at £10 per head and will start at 7.30 - 8.oopm. This will cover the food, entertainment and a couple of strips for the raffle. Please give your names and cash to Jackie or Douglas.
Glasgow Half Marathon 7/9/08
Four of our lady Harriets made the journey to Glasgow for the above event this weekend. Ann, Fran, Claire and Shona all had a fab weekend with Claire smashing her PB by 5 minutes. Well done to all of the girls.
The Moray 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon 7/9/08
There was a fantastic turn out for the above event with a huge number of Forres Harriers lining up for the 10k and half marathon. For the half marathon the windy first half was replaced by a calmer second half and produced some fine performances. Well done to all the "first timers" who all seemed to have enjoyed the new distance. Maybe the marathon next time?!!!!!!
"The Annual Bash"
We have decided to have our annual bash on Saturday 29th November 2008 at the Carisbrooke Hotel. It will be a buffet followed by fun and frolics till the wee small hours!! Times and cost have yet to be arranged but if you fancy coming along, please let Jackie or Dougie know so that we can finalise numbers. Hope you can all make it!!
Spey Valley 10 24th Aug 2008
There was a good turn out from the Harriers at this years Spey Valley 10 organised by Speyside Leisure, Fochabers. This year saw a change to the race route with it now being an "out & back". Well done to our very own Heather Stuart who was awarded 2nd vet in a time of 82:52.
RSPB Abernethy Forest 10 mile Road Race 8th Aug 2008
First overall: Ross Houston, Central AC 55.14.
First Lady: Jacqui Higginbottom (vet) Carnethy 68.15
First Local: Simon Garland Moray RR 61.26
First Local Lady: Penny Lawson, Cairngorm Triathletes (vet) 73.01
First Veteran: Douglas Ross 59.34
Team winner: Moray RR 4.16.23
Men
1st Ross Houston Central AC 55.14 2nd Ross McLennan Forth Valley
Orienteers 56.35 3rd Douglas Ross (vet) Mansfield 59.34 4th George Sim
(vet) Moray RR 60.00 5th Simon Garland Moray RR 61.26 6th Gareth Jenkins
Moray RR 63.42 7th Geoff Simpson (vet) Hunters Bog Trotters 64.01
Ladies
1st Jacqui Higginbottom (vet) Carnethy 68.15 2nd Eilidh Wardman Hunters
Bog Trotters 70.08 3rd Sarah Luwitz Inverness Harriers 71.42 4th Penny
Lawson (vet) Cairngorm Triathletes 73.01
Viewpoint Challenge 6th Aug 2008
A total of 34 runners turned out in damp conditions to take part in the uphill only 3.5mile challenge. Rob Paterson lead the race until Gareth Jenkins and Kyle Cowie of Moray Road Runners pulled away to finish 1st and 2nd respectively with Rob coming in third. Our own Dave Adam was 1st vet home.
In the ladies race Carnethy runner Jacqui Higginbottom lead all the way to secure first place. Battle for 2nd and 3rd place was fought between the old and the young of Jackie Nicol and Kirstie Rogan but Kirstie proved to be a much stronger force when they got to the "Killer Mile" and she bolted off into the blue leaving Jackie for dust!! Well done to everyone who took part and also to Lambert Munro, Moraig and Norrie Lyall and Claire Nicolas who all got PB's.
Forres Highland Games 10K 05 June 2008
There was glorious weather for this year's 10K which suited the young Australian athletes who had travelled from Melbourne. First home for the Men was one of the Aussies - Bow Buckingham (36:04), and first Lady was Michelle Green of MRR (42:29). First Harrier past the post was Rob Paterson (39:04), with Jackie Nicol taking 3rd prize in the Ladies race with a time of 45:09
The Hebridean Challenge 28 June - 05 July 2008
The Hebridean Challenge is a relay race using only human power to negotiate a course of up to 700 km in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. While teams traverse the land on foot, or by road bike and mountain bike where there are tracks, the race also takes place on water, either by sea kayak or swimming. Well done to Graeme Jervis who's team including Nairn Road Runners finished the Challenge in a fantastic 5th place.
Check out whats involved and how they got on : www.hebrideanchallenge.com
The Corrieyairack Challange 05 June 2008
Several of our Harriers took part in this year's challenge consisting of a 17-mile hill section over the historic Corrieyairack mountain pass (2350ft) followed by a 26-mile road section. Runners, bikers, duathletes and joggers/walkers of all levels can take part. Team "Run-Bike-Pint" consisting of James Ward, James Hume & Andy Johnson all battled the blistering heat and strong head wind, with James Ward coming home in 10th place overall. While Alan Reid of Team "Diageo Bikes" completed the gruelling 43 mile challenge on Mountain Bike.
Harrier Results
Run/Bike
James Ward 4:05:52
James Hume 4:57:33
Andy Johnson 5:24:53
Mountain Bike
Alan Reid 4:54:18
Speyside Runner North District Cross Contry League 08/09
FIXTURES
2008/09 (As at 28/06/2008)
04/10/2008
- Lochaber
01/11/2008
- East Sutherland
15/11/2008
- Moray
17/01/2009
- Inverness
31/01/2009
- Nairn
14/02/2009 - Keith
Relays - 11/10/2008 - Highland Hill Runners
Championships
- 29/11/08 - Forres
Moray Forrest Runs - Quarrelwood 25 June 2008
After an afternoon of dodging showers, the organisers of the latest round in the Moray Forest Runs set out their course. The evening turned out to be a great success with 54 juniors and 105 seniors enjoying the undulating courses set by Paul Rogan.
In the senior race Ben Livesey, Forres Harriers broke away from the pack after a mile to establish an unassailable lead finishing in 23.40. Behind a three way battle developed between the youthful vigour of Steven Cox, K&D, the tired but determined Paul Rogan, FH and the stealthy experience of Super Veteran George Sim, MRR. Paul Rogan eventually broke the trio to take 2nd in 24.46 with George 3rd in 24.52.
In the ladies race Lydia Davies, MRR, held a ten second lead over the ever improving Eleanor Duncan, Forres Harriers to win in 29.36; Eleanor 29.46, closely followed by Michelle Green, MRR, 29.46.
The junior race, which in this round of the series covers an age range of 2 years old to 16 year olds was battled out at the front by Lewis Lyall, 5.27 2nd Fraser Scott 5.33.
Kirstie Rogan was clearly the class runner of the girls in her time of 5.47 ahead of Dionne Milne 6.27 and Natasha Webster 6.29.
As ever with events of this nature the runners have the fun and the glory but without a dedicated team behind the scenes this run would not happen. So many thanks to Paul, Stu Burns and Bernie Foran for setting out the courses. Mike Milmoe for running the course several times to check the markings were not tampered with, and Spynie Village Hall, especially Libby Petrie and her team producing results and refreshments. (By Mark Ellis)
The Highland Cross 21 June 2008
The Highland Cross is a 50 mile duathlon (20 mile run, 30 mile bike) traversing the Scottish Highlands coast to coast, west to east from Kintail to Beauly. Two of our Harriers completed it this year, Simon Pride finishing 11th (3:58:55) and James Ward 27th (4:09:01).
Ben Aigan Race - Organised by Graeme Bartlett
This is a lovely little hill race of around 4.5 mile, starting and finishing just outside Craigellachie running a loop around and over the top of the hill. This year saw a record field with 37 competitors lining up on the start line. Forres Harriers fielded six runners, including Stu Burn, Mike Milmoe, Sam Morrison, Paul Rogan, it was also great to see two other old timers in Andy Beattie and Jim McGhee, and this was Jim’s first race in over four years. The race was won by Dan Whitehead of Cosmic HB followed by Craig Mitchell of Lochaber and local runner Robbie Cormack of Moray Road Runners, Paul Rogan was the first Harrier home in fourth position. The only lady in the line up was Claire Whitehead who beat the women’s course record by over a minute. This race is well worth trying to get to, so put it in your diary for next year, and just remember your midge cream!!!!
Mosstowie 5mile Road Race
This is a great low key race run from Mosstowie Primary School, with 29 competitors lining up on the start line. Hamish Cameron turned out to see if he could regain the trophy which he won in 2006, other harriers were Stu Burn and Paul Rogan. The weather was sunny and warm making the running a little more challenging. The race at the front was a battle between Paul and Simon Dobbs of Moray Road Runners, with Paul trying to run from the front from the start closely followed by Simon, these two broke away from the rest of the field, with Paul hanging on for the win, despite the slight hang over from the night before in a time of 27.54. The first lady home was the ever improving Michelle Green who is going from strength to strength at the moment. For a small race, the prize list was extensive, with well earned bottles of wine handed out along with whisky for the winners. Thanks to Frances and her army of helpers on the day.
Moray Forrest Runs - Roseisle Forrest 11 June 2008
Dry but cool weather saw a turn out of 153 senior runners 72 under 11’s and 22 under 16’s for the 2nd event in the Moray Forest Runs Series held in Roseisle on Weds evening.
A fine healthy bunch of under-elevens tore around the course of just under a mile of beautiful undulating tracks for the first race of the day. Leading them in was Joe Durkacz in 4.37, Joe moved up to the winning position after coming second in last years race. He was followed by Jack Durkacz in 4.51 who was in close competition with Oscar Heald 3rd in 4.53.
Th first under 11 girl was Dionne Milne in 4.58 with Katie Richards 2nd in 5.06 and Milly Johnstone 3rd in 5.12. Many of last years leading under 11’s have now moved on to the longer Under 16 event.
The under 16 event started on the beach with the senior event, turning in at the Millie burn and then back after just under a mile mile to join the same route as the under-elevens. The front-runners this year were Lewis Lyall of Nairn Academy finishing in 8.36 only just in front of Fraser Scott finishing in 8.37 followed in by the first Under 16 girl Kirsty Rogan in 8.56, Craig Daley claimed 3rd U 16 boy in 9.16
Kirsty Rogan 15 Forres Acc domination of the Girls under 16’s race for 2nd year in succession proved her strength as one of the few to improve her time against a cold strong head wind on the beach section with Natasha Webber 2nd 10.25 and Rebbeca Taylor 3rd 10.50.
The senior run attracted a fine field of 153, with a very pleasing mix of regular club athletes from Moray and beyond and (from a show of hand s at the start) many new runners using this low-key series as a first step into racing. The course starts on the beach, which is always a magnificent sight to see all the runners streaming off towards Burghead, to turn in at the Millie Burn from there the course meanders through the forest across the old railway line and up nearly to Burghead before turning back through the woods over a couple of challenging sand dunes and back to the car park.
Unfortunately someone deliberately moving some of the course markings marred the senior race. This resulted in a large contingent led by Ben Livesy running at full tilt towards Roseisle Village; Ben normally unstoppable when leading a race was eventually re-directed back on course with some serious catching up to do with the main field.
Ben, Forres Harriers, did regain the lead, showing typical determination and speed to record another win in a time of 27.05 over the ever green super Veteran George Sim, 27.30 and Andy Ross, 27.44. Judging by last year’s times some of the leading runners must have run ¾ of mile further.
First Lady home was Emma Barton in 30.15 with 12 seconds behind her Jenny Bannerman 30.27Just ahead of Elspeth Jenkins in 30.32.
The group that went astray rejoining the rest of the field bunched the field up, this somewhat overwhelmed the finish line officials, therefore the results when published may be a little inaccurate.
The entire event raised £400.00 for Roseisle Village Hall whose committee provided many of the marshals for the course, the event entry/results team, all of the most welcome refreshments and the prizes.
This year Andrew Little of Little the Jewellers has sponsored the provision of trophies for the Under 21’s male and female categories, so with two races to go there is now a race on to be the first recipient of these trophies.
Thanks also to the additional marshals from the Great Britain Biathlon Squad who as part of their training are completing an SVQ Level 2 in Community Sports Management. It was great to have future Olympians helping out at this grass roots level sports event.
Junior Harriers
The final training session for the juniors is on Tuesday 24th June and will recommence 19th August.
Happy holidays!!!!!
Moray Forrest Runs - Culbin Forrest 28 May 2008
This year's Forrest Runs have kicked off again with a record turnout of competitors at the Culbin. It's the 10th anniversary of the run which attracted 155 adults and 84 children. Black clouds cleared to give perfect running conditions with Nick Brown, Keith and District, coming in 1st in 29:38 and our very own Eleanor Duncan being the first lady in 34:14. In the children's race Craig Campbell was first in 5:58 and the first girl was Dionne Milne in 7:00. A special mention must go to David Spencer who at 3 years old was the youngest competitor who did brilliant and was home in 19:27. Thanks to all that helped on the night.
PETROFAC TRACK AND FIELD EVENT, INVERNESS 22 JUNE 2008
Paul Rogan is looking for 5 male volunteers for the above event. Mark Ellis and Dave Adam took part in the last one where they did really well and if we can field a full team for the above, could qualify for the final at the end of the summer. The events are 3000m, 800m, 200m, 110m hurdles, 4x100 relay, discus and high jump. If interested, please let Paul know as soon as possible so he can share out the events.
North of Scotland Track and Field Champs 10 May 2008
While most of the Harriers were pounding around the Benromach 10k a few of our juniors and "the daddy" were taking part in the above event. Every Harrier that took part came home with some silver wear and I think the Rogan's and the Duncan's need to clear a room to house all of theirs!!! Well done to everyone. You did the club proud!! The results are as follows:
Hannah Rogan: Gold in the High Jump, Silver in the 100m - breaking the club record for her age group, Silver in the Long Jump, (all with PB's).
Hannah Duncan: Gold in the 800m, (PB performance), Bronze in the 200m
Eleanor Duncan: Gold in the 1500m and Silver in the 800m
John Gillespie: Bronze in the 800m and 4th in the 400m
Kirstie Rogan: Bronze in the 1500m
Paul "the daddy" Rogan: Gold in the 5000
Edinburgh Marathon - 25th May
There were windy conditions at this year's Edinburgh Marathon with four of our Harriers competing. Well done to everyone, especially Lindsay as it was his first one!!
Provisional Results:
Lindsay Grant 3:43
Rob Paterson 3:43
Sarah Grigor 4:06
James Hume 4:22
Nairnshire Challenge - 25th May
The 11th Nairnshire Challenge took place this weekend which involves a 13 mile run crossing the highest point in Nairnshire followed by an 18 mile cycle. Simon Pride was the first Harrier home in 6th place with James Ward just behind in 7th place.
Harrier Results:
Simon Pride - 6th 2:25:52
James Ward - 7th 2:26:41
Alan Reid - 19th 2:33:32
Tim Pott - 2:40
Patricia Reid - 229th 3:17:09
Anne Docherty - 455th 4:10:33
Loch Leven Half Marathon - 17th May
Three of our Harriers travelled down to Kinross last week to compete in the Loch Leven Half Marathon. Even though it was a hilly course all three managed to get Pbs!!
Harrier Results :
James Ward - 16th 1:21:49, Anni Johnstone - 276th 1:55:40 and Carol Murphy - 292nd 1:56:43
Jog Scotland 5K & 1 Mile Race - 31st March 08
This years race took place in good conditions at Benromach Distillery. It was a fantastic effort by everyone that took part, well done!!
Benromach 10K
There was a very good turn out for this year’s Benromach 10K with 225 finishers. Conditions were warm with the glorious summer weather. We would like to thank everyone who took part and also the organisers and helpers for making the day a great success. Also, thank you to Benromach Distillery for allowing us to use their facilities.
The Benromach 10K is the last race in the Northern Scot 10K Series, which has been sponsored by the Northern Scot Newspaper for many years.
There was success for the host club with Ben Livesey winning the race in a fine time of 31:58. Second home was Keith & Districts Frankie Barton (34:00) followed closely by his team mate Jeremy Whittet (34:10). This meant that Frankie secured 1st place overall in the series. Further down the field our very own Sam Morrison put in a Pb performance to take 2nd M50 in a time of 38:04 and also took 2nd MSV in the series. Forres Harrier Hamish Cameron also picked up the prize for 2nd M60 in 41:14.
In the Ladies race 1st home was Elaine Whyte of Fraserburgh (39:10) who also took the series title. Second was Suzanne Swann of Lothian (41:04) and 3rd place went to Lydia Davis of Moray Road runners in 41:42. The Harrier Ladies had success with Jackie Nicol taking 2nd in the F40 category (44:45), Carol Murphy taking 3rd in the F50 category (55:09) and Anne Docherty taking 2nd in the F60 catergory (54:28).
Results
Male
1st Ben Livesey FH 31:58
2nd Frankie Barton K&D 34:00
3rd Jeremy Whittet K&D 34:10
4th Keith Farquhar Metro 35:23
5th Gareth Jenkins MRR 35:26
M40
1st Nick Brown K&D 36:45
2nd Frankie Barron K&D 36:58
3rd Andy McMahon RAF 38:26
M50
1st George Sim MRR 35:29
2nd Sam Morrison FH 38:04
3rd Kevin Brooks SVHC 39:06
M60
1st Geo Mitchell IH 37:46
2nd Hamish Cameron FH 41:14
Male Team
1st Keith & District
2nd Moray Road Runners
Female
1st Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh 39:10
2nd Suzanne Swann Lothian 41:04
3rd Lydia Davis MRR 41:42
4th Kelda Spratt RAF Tri 41:54
5th Elspeth Jenkins MRR 41:55
F40
1st Jackie Mair IH 43:17
2nd Jackie Nicol FH 44:45
3rd Maureen Mackie Fraserburgh 45:03
F50
1st Chrissie Lafferty Unattached 50:37
2nd Barbara Bowie MRR 50:54
3rd Carol Murphy FH 55:09
F60
1st Phylis Lemoncello Nairn 53:20
2nd Anne Docherty FH 54:28
Female Team
1st Moray Road Runners
2nd Metro Aberdeen
The Northern Scot 10K Series 2008 Results
Male
1st Frankie Barton K&D
2nd Gareth Jenkins MRR
3rd Andrew Greig Peterhead
MV
1st George Sim MRR
2nd Nick Brown K&D
3rd Lewis Walker Unattached
MSV
1st George Mitchell IH
2nd Sam Morrison FH
3rd Garry Henderson MRR
Female
1st Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh
2nd Suzanne Swann Lothian
3rd Lydia Davis MRR
FV
1st Kelda Spratt RAF Tri
2nd Jackie Mair IH
3rd Maureen Mackie Fraserburgh
FSV
1st Barbara Bowie MRR
2nd Carol Stewart Nairn
3rd Bev Childs FH
Benromach 10k, Saturday May 10th
Please can we have as many volunteers as possible on Saturday and also food for afterwards. If you can help in way please contact Anne, Frances or Hamish and we will fix you up with a job!! Good luck to all taking part.
The Moray College 10k, 20th March
The above event was held on a bright but chilly Sunday afternoon with a fantastic turn out of around 129 participants. It was organised by Paul Rogan and his fellow college buddies as part of their Event Management programme for their HNC/HND course. It was billed as a fast flat course although not all would agree with Mr R (we never believe him when he says a course is flat!!)although the winner, David Simpson of Carnegie said it was downhill all the way and his winning time of 32:03 reflected that. Second in the race was Forbes Reid of Aberdeen Metro in 35:52 just pipping Paul Rogan of the same finishing time. The first lady home was Elaine Whyte of Fraserburgh in 39:13,with Michelle Green MRR in 41:29 and Elspeth Jenkins MRR in 41:32. The first lady Harrier home was Moraig Lyall who knocked a minute of her previous best with a PB time of 44:39.Well done to her. A special mention is going to all of the" first timers", especially from the Jog Scotland group who did fantastic in their efforts. A huge well done to everyone. Well done also to Paul and his chums for a very well organised event and could this be a new race for our diaries? Hope so!!
London Marathon 13th April 2008
Some of the Harriers made the journey south to take part in the above with a mixed bag of weather conditions ranging from sunshine to heavy rain. Bad luck to Stu who took ill at mile 24 but he says he won't be beaten and will return next year to take part. Well done to everybody, the hard winter training definitely paid off !! The results of the other harriers who took part are as follows:
Carrie Ward 3:26:40, Jackie Nicol 3:29:43(PB at last!!!), Mike Milmoe 3:54:57, Ann Docherty 4:18:47, Frances Russell 4:21:19
Moray Road Runners 10K - 30th March 08
Forres Harriers were out in force
in last weekend’s Moray Roadrunner’s 10K, the second race in the
Northern Scot 10K series. Conditions were good with the weather
staying fine and dry although the homeward stretch was tough going
into a stiff breeze. First Male home was Peterhead’s Alan Reid in a
time of 34:09, followed by Keith’s Frankie Barton in a time of
34:31. The first Female home was Fraserburgh’s Elaine Whyte in a
time of 39:41, second was Jacqui Higginbottom from Carnethy in a
time of 40:57.
All told 20 Forres Harriers took part,
the first Harrier home was James Ward in a time of 37:41, and well
done to Bev Childs who won the Female FSV category in a time of
44:55. Sam Morrison, Kenny Douglas and Jackie Nicol faired well
with “season’s bests” of 39:01, 39:13 & 44:01 respectively with
Jackie just missing out on a PB. Young Andrew Morgan ran a fine
race to come home in 75th place in a time of 44:33 in his
second ever 10K.
Congratulations to Angela Daley, Cisca
Cameron, Kirsteen Fraser, Edna Harper, Susan Matthew & Jackie Murray
who put in fine performances representing Jog Scotland (Forres).
Forres Harriers 10K Results:
24th James Ward 37:41, 32nd Sam Morrison 39:01, 35th Kenny Douglas 39:13, 38th Adrian Hodges 39:47, 39th Norrie Lyall 39:54, 55th Hamish Cameron 42:11, 67th Jackie Nicol 44:01, 75th Andrew Morgan 44:33, 82nd Bev Childs 44:55, 84th Andy Wonnacott 45:16, 100th Morag Lyall 46:09, 103rd Stew Burne 46:34, 110th Becky Handley 47:03, 112th Angela Daley Jog Scotland 47:08, 115th James Hume 47:23, 132nd John Holloway 48:41, 171st Frances Russell 52:27, 181st Cisca Cameron Jog Scotland 53:24, 183rd Claire Nicholas 53:35, 184th Ann Docherty 53:36, 196th Carol Murphy 54:32, 218th Kirsteen Fraser Jog Scotland 56:47, 222nd Gerald Box 57:04, 224th Edna Harper Jog Scotland 57:21, 231st Susan Matthew, Jog Scotland 58:42, 244th Jackie Murray Jog Scotland 63:12.
3K Race: