In a week that many of us would have been building up for the local 10k race, some of you have managed to get out and do some racing!
Brian is the king of the Castle.
But before we get into the racing part. Special mention to Brian Couper this week for completing his 100km challenge from Crail to Edinburgh Castle. Starting at 8am, just over 14hrs later Brian made it to the Castle at 10.15pm. Kudos also to his LAC support crew of Paul Dudchenko, Neil Anderson, David Dalmau, Bryan Grome, Darren Dick plus Brian’s wife and honorary member, Linda. Brian has raised over £1100 for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Lymphoma Action charities. Well done on a great achievement.
Paul’s torso and inversion at the top
Scottish Hill Championships
Paul Dudchenko not surprisingly chose a hill race for his first race after 6 months. The course was an uphill only course over 12km with 830m of climb. The first runners to reach the summit of Carn Chois were treated with a cloud inversion in the valley below. Paul finished 7th M50 and 89th overall, in 01:19:26.
Frances at the Monument Mile
Monument Mile
Back in December when the race was announced there had been hope of a sub-4 effort from Andy Butchart who was on the entry list. Fast-forward 9 months and 2 postponements later everyone was just grateful to have some competitive action to be part of. Hosted by Central AC who put on a great event despite all the restrictions imposed upon them. You can watch back the races here.
Our very own Frances Wood was on the start list. Using all her track experience she finished in 6:59:57 achieving her goal of sub 7 minutes (just) for an 83% age-graded time - great effort Frances!
Summer virtual series
Only a few more days in September which means just a few more days to get your 10 mile and your 5k times in. A few more runs to add to the September leader board this week.
An outstanding run from Lynsey Hay in the 10miler breaking the tape at 01:10:45 (01:09:53) to take the fastest female over the route. This run also puts her first in the handicap, well done Lynsey. Kathryn Holm has added her 10mile in 1:22:41 (1:18:43). Linzi Matheson and Gillian MacDonald stepped up to the longer distance well with their 01:49:12 (01:14:10) and 01:49:36 (01:14:22), respectively.
James Hammond has again shown us all how to do it with his very impressive 01:04:54 (1:03:06) over the 10 mile course. Ian Fyfe had another go at the 10 and bettered his time to 1:18:53. This further cements his first place in the handicap to 58:28 - is there anyone out there who can go under the hour? Angus Gallie ran 1:15:50 (1:05:29), Geoff Pendril ran 1:24:12 (01:08:49) coming back from injury and David Mumford ran 1:30:17 (01:06:01).
Malcolm Hughes is the only 5k'er this week with his bang on 22mins (18:51) for 2nd fastest male time and 3rd fastest handicap.
Which means Lynsey Hay once again makes her way to the top of both leader boards with a few days to go and Paul Dudchenko is still aloft the men's table. Malcolm Hughes and Kathryn Holm in 2nd with Malcolm also 2nd in the handicap. Joyce Tannahill currently in silver for the women handicap. Neil Anderson 3rd in both with Joyce and Gillian MacDonald 3rd in the scratch and handicap respectively.
Remember, you've got until Wednesday to get your runs done. Good luck!
See the latest standings for September.
Monthly Handicap Results - September
It was also our seventh virtual handicap race this week too, well done to our 8 handicappers this month. Check out the results here.
