ADAC’s winter league begins
Our ADAC handicapped track race series 3k final was held at the Everholm track in very cold conditions and after a week of delay with the recent flooding. First home in the final was Wendy Gass followed closely by the three other finalists: Alan Creighton (2nd), John Murphy (3rd) and Rowane Glendinning (4th). In the final itself we also had 2 seasons bests over the distance, Wendy shaved a whopping 46 seconds off her PB with a time of 15:00 which just held Alan off despite him knocking 36 seconds off his best time this year to finish second in 15:40. Prior to this event there was an opportunity to have a handicapped time trial over the same distance for other members with many good performances from those who took part. Linda Cameron won with a 3k PB of 15:47 followed by the ever-improving Colin Walker with a PB of 12:36. In 3rd place was Rosie Ogg followed by Gordon Vivers.
Our first race in the ADAC winter senior’s town run series has kicked off.
Starting times are handicapped according to current age grade score. There are also two leagues to earn points for. Handicapped finish position and fastest actual time achieved. Our first venue in the series was Annan, there was a super turnout of over 20 athletes who took on the challenge of just under 4 miles. Well, done everyone! Geoff McQueen came in 1st in the handicapped race in 33:15mins followed by Linda Cameron 2nd and James Taylor 3rd. James Taylor also came in 1st in the fastest actual time position with 23:41 mins, followed by Marie Marshall and Jack Johnston. It was lovely to see so many attending and thanks to Barry Fitzgerald and Norman Johnstone who did the handicapping and time keeping.
Our first winter league race took place in glorious sunshine at Hoddom. The 5-mile course was in good shape and the testing hill towards the end proved to be a talking point as runners took on the challenge of running on and off road around the golf course and back via the caravan park. Fastest on the day was James Taylor in 31:01mins followed by Joe Boardman 2nd and Jack Johnston 3rd. Whilst coach Joe Boardman took the handicapped first in 34:13mins followed by Gordon Vivers 2nd and James Taylor 3rd. Many thanks to Norman Johnston for time keeping and handicapping, Alan Creighton for marshalling and to Louise Hopper for some light refreshments afterwards.
ADAC Senior members Winter schedule has been released.
Tue 7th Dec Lockerbie town run
Sat 11th Dec Brownmoor
Sun 9th Jan Black Esk
Tue 18th Jan Gretna town run
Sat 22nd Jan Tour de Moffat
Sun 6th Feb Auchenrodden
Tue 15th Feb Moffat town run
Sat 26th Feb New Gretna route
Tue 8th Mar Lockerbie town run
Sun 20th Burnswark hill
Tue 29th Mar Annan Town
April 2nd Crooked Road
Congratulations are due for our two Marie’s.
Marie Marshall competed in the Tweed Valley Ultra. A fantastic and challenging 65km and 1575m elevation course. The route takes you through rolling hills and woodlands of the Tweed valley. Marie Marshall completed her race in 8 hours and achieved joint 4th position in her age category. What an awesome achievement.
Marie Parker has had a fantastic year she achieved her first half marathon earlier this year and now has smashed her next challenge of completing her first marathon in Newport Wales. As is normal in this event, the last 6 miles can be a struggle, but she battled on to complete the course and got that medal and t shirt. Amazing focus and dedication to her training has paid off, congratulations Marie Parker.
To end with a good thought: “Challenge yourself and take a risk sometimes. You are stronger than you imagine.”
