Virtual Club Championship - Summer Results!

We have now come to the end of both our summer virtual series and our overall virtual series for 2021.

Before we get to the results. Many thanks to all who have participated and helped to keep the running and (virtual) racing going over the last year. We are now starting to see events come back on the calendar and we expect to be back to our usual Club Championship competition for 2022.

In the women’s competitions, quite a few 10-mile performances to count. Clair Howison ran 1:21:33 to sneak the fastest 10-miler by just 2 seconds from Charlotte Moran. Mandy Cazes was just a minute or 2 behind in 1:23:18, and then Gayle Hamilton in 1:25:25. Roisin Murray makes up the last of the 10- milers with her 1:30:34.

There are some very speedy milers out there with Gayle Hamilton running 6:35 for the fastest mile time and Charlotte Moran added to her previous 3k and 10-miler with her 7:21. Roisin Murray added to her 10-miler with a 14:31 3k.

Our Summer female results are: 1st – Clair Howison, Joint 2nd - Charlotte Moran & Gayle Hamilton and 3rd - Mandy Cazes

Not much change for the men’s side as Paul Dudchenko finished off his virtual season in 1:14:07 for 10 miles and 6:35 for the mile. Alastair McFarland joined in the virtual running for the first time with his 14:30 3k.

Our Summer female results are: 1st – Martin Hawksey, 2nd - Geoff Pendrill and 3rd - Scott Cumming

In the Handicap competition, Roisin Murray’s equivalent 1:08:39 for 10 miles was the fastest with Clair Howison’s 1:09:24 2nd and Mandy Cazes’ 1:12:16 3rd. Gayle Hamilton’s handicap time was 1:15:12 for her 10 miles, however, Gayle has got some great speed in her legs with her equivalent 5:48 mile for the fastest handicap. We had a dead tie for the handicap 3k with both Roisin Murray and Clair Howison at 11:00 flat. Mandy Cazes the only other new time with her equivalent 12:02. Charlotte Moran finished off her series with her 6:43 mile.

Our Summer Handicap female results are: 1st – Roisin Murray, 2nd - Clair Howison and 3rd - Gayle Hamilton

For the men, Paul Dudchenko’s handicap mile time was 5:31 and his 10-mile was 1:02:11.

Our Summer Handicap male results are: 1st – Neil Anderson, 2nd - Geoff Pendrill and Joint 3rd - Scott Cumming and Paul Dudchenko

Well done again to everyone who has competed, improved and logged their efforts. We’ll be announcing the overall winners for the overall Club Virtual Championship shortly. Watch this space.

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Virtual Club Championship - Summer update

The Summer phase of our Club Virtual Championship series is underway. We have had times on the board in all 3 distances…

Charlotte Moran is currently leading the women with her 13:09 3km and 1:21:35 10-miler. Clair Howison has the fastest 3km so far in 12:56, and Gayle Hamilton in 3rd with her 13:15 3km.

In the Handicap, the same order with Charlotte’s handicap times of 12:00 and 1:14:29. Clair with the fastest 3km handicap of 11:00 and Gayle in 11:40. But as we saw in the Spring pahse, it can all change…

For the men, Martin Hawksey currently leads the way courtesy of his 5:46 mile and 1:04:14 10-miler. Geoff Pendril is 2nd after a 7:01 mile, a 12:08 3km and a 1:13:38 10-miler. Neil Anderson is in 3rd, also having done all 3 with a 6:32 mile, 13:02 3km and 1:18:34 10-miler. Graham Chambers is in the hunt with a 12:13 3km and 1:21:21 10-mile. David Reade has the fastest 3km so far in 11:52, Scott Cumming is on the board too with his 12:27 3km and also Paul Dudchenko just behind Scott with 12:39.

In the men’s Handicap, it’s Neil Anderson leading the way with maximum points so far, with his equivalent 5:00 mile and 1:00:12 10-mile. Martin Hawksey is in 2nd with a 5:42 mile and 1:03:35 10-mile, Geoff Pendril 3rd with a 5:56 equivalent mile and 1:02:15 10-mile. Again, Graham Chambers is in hot pursuit with his handicap 10:14 3km and 1:08:09 10 mile. David Reade, as well as the fastest 3km also has the fastest handicap 3km of 9:56, with Scott Cumming and Paul Dudchenko’s handicap 3km times of 10:27 and 10:37, respectively.

All to run for folks as we approach the final month of virtual racing… hopefully for a long while!

Virtual Club Championship - Spring Results!

As it seems to be the way now, lots of last-minute entries for the spring phase of the virtual club championships… and changes to our leaderboards…

In the women’s competition, we’ve had as many entries in the last week as were already on the table.

Lynsey Hay has continued from her winter phase win with dominant performances in both the 3km and 10km. She ran 12:17 and 42:43, respectively, for the fastest female times for both distances, taking top spot in the process - well done, Lynsey.

Charlotte Moran, like Lynsey, ran a fast 3km/10km double with 12:39 and 46:47, respectively, for the overall 2nd fastest times for each. This means that despite Clair Howison’s 10km of 50:12 and also having the fastest half she’s pushed down the table into joint 2nd with Charlotte - well done to both. It would have been a great 3km race between the top 3 here.

Gayle Hamilton is running well too with her 3km/10km double (seems to be the popular choice!) of 12:56 and 48:31, respectively. Roisin Murray has also been busy with all 3 distances - with a 13:57 3km, 56:21 for 10km and 1:58:50 half. Lastly, Tracy Curle added her 3km with a great run of 14:07. So, all this means…

Our Spring female results are: 1st – Lynsey Hay, 2nd – Charlotte Moran and Clair Howison

For the men, no one has been able to shift the 2 Martins at the top, however, there have been last-minute changes…

Martin Hawksey ran a few seconds faster in the 3km with 10:58, however, this does not change the table. Geoff Pendrill’s persistence has paid off with his final attempt at the 3km, dipping under 12 minutes for 11:53 which, along with his 44:24 10km has dragged him up to 3rd place overall - well done, Geoff.

Paul Emery is another 3km/10km double with 12:05 and 44:55, respectively. David Reade has taken time out from his 100-mile weeks (!) to run all 3 events: 13:03 (3km), 44:50 (10km) and 1:52:54 (Half). Malcolm Hughes added to his 3km with the 3rd fastest 10km time of 44:04 to be the first of 7 athletes in the 44-minute range.

Scott Cumming smashed his 10km PB with 44:43, and just 1 second ahead of Paul Dudchenko, with Graham Chambers only 4 seconds down in 44:48. It would have been a great race. In the half, Graham Chambers ran 1:52:21 to continue his great recent form. So, for the men…

Our spring male results are: 1st - Martin Maginnis, 2nd – Martin Hawksey, 3rd - Geoff Pendrill

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In the Handicap, lots of changes to the top of the female handicap table.

Gayle Hamilton’s 3km/10km double (8:35/32:13) has rocketed her to the top of the table - well done, Gayle.

Tracy Curle with her 9:49 3km handicap manages to hold onto 2nd but has to share it with Roisin Murray who’s triple entry of 9:30 (3km)/38:24 (10km)/1:20:56 (Half) means she’s on the podium too.

Charlotte Moran is obviously running well with her 9:49 (3km) / 36:17 (10km) but unfortunately not enough for a podium. Lynsey Hay’s handicap times are 10:19 (3km) and 35:52 (10km) and Clair Howison 10km is 38:48.

Our Spring Handicap female results are: 1st – Gayle Hamilton, Joint 2nd- Tracy Curle and Roisin Murray

No change to the top of the male handicap with Scott Cumming taking the win, largely down to his 10km handicap of 32:45.

Other results, namely Geoff Pendrill’s 2nd fastest 3km handicap (9:29) and Scott Cummings times, knock Martin Maginnis down to joint 2nd with Martin Hawksey.

Remaining handicap times: Martin Hawksey 9:55 (3km), David Reade 10:20 (3km) / 35:30 (10km) / 1:29:25 (Half), Graham Chambers 34:59 (10km) / 1:27:45 (Half), Malcolm Hughes 37:23 (10km), Paul Emery 10:30 (3km) / 39:00 (10km).

Our Spring Handicap Male results are: 1st – Scott Cumming, Joint 2nd – Martin Maginnis and Martin Hawksey

We’re now onto the 3rd and final phase of the club’s Virtual Championships. The summer phase will be mostly about speed over 1 mile, 3km but how fast can you go over 10 miles? Can you improve on your recent efforts? The final phase will also decide our first-ever and hopefully last LAC Virtual Champions.

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Virtual Club Championship - Spring update (5)

Last few days of competition in the Spring series. You have until Wednesday 30th June to run your virtual race. We’ll count your best effort.

Only Clair Howison has added her speedy 3km effort in 12:45 (handicap 9:51) for the women since the last update. This now gives her 100 points in the 3km for both the Scratch and Handicap. This puts her to the top of the table with a maximum of 200 points and pushes Mandy Cazes down to 2nd - well done, Clair.

For the men, it’s the 3km that’s the popular event with 10 entrants and athletes having had multiple attempts. However, considering it’s the popular one, you’d better run fast if want the points.

Geoff Pendrill has had a few more goes with his fastest now 12:04 (9:37 handicap). Martin Maginnis still holds the fastest time of 10:49 (9:40). Scott Cumming has had another go too with his 12:21 (9:03) and a PB for him, and was just ahead of Graham Chamber’s first effort of 12:31 (9:47). Ian Fyfe ran 12:47 (10:48) and David Mumford 14:09 (10:24).

Martin Maginnis has blown the 10km field apart with a very impressive 10km PB of 37:32 (33:33), which when combined with his 3km effort puts him top with maximum points. It also looks like Scott Cumming is doing something right too as he’s taken a big chunk off his half-marathon time, down from 1hr 45 to 1hr 42 (handicap of 1:15:01) - well done, Scott.

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In the handicap, Clair Howison is also top but has to currently share that spot with Tracy Curle, with both on 198 points. For the men, it’s Scott Cumming who is the mover with his faster 3km and his half too, moving him from 2nd to top of the pile. Martin Maginnis, with his fast 10km moves to 2nd pushing Martin Hawksey to 3rd.

All still to run for in the last 3 days of competition. Don’t forget to submit your times through the Virtual Club Championship page or it won’t count.

So, the handicap as it stands…

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Virtual Club Championship - Spring update (4)

With 10 days to go before the end of the spring virtual race series a few more entrants but looking like there will be a flurry of activity in the last week…

A reminder to all entrants that the runs should start and finish in around the same place as either an out and back or a loop of no less than 1km.

For the women, two more half marathon performances: Mandy Cazes ran 1:50:02 for the current 2nd fastest half marathon time, with Rosemary Gallagher not far behind in 1:52:56. But Clair Howison remains the fastest women over 13.1 miles! Mandy followed up her half with what is currently the fastest 10km for the women in 49:19, knocking Claire Rice of the top spot. Tracy Curle ran 50:58 and Rosemary Gallagher in 51:15. This means Mandy is now the overall leader and Tracy is now tied into second alongside Rosemary - our top 3 women have completed 2 or more events, so all to run for in the final week.

For the men, Geoff Pendril has improved on his 3km time to 12:18 (from 12:27) however this is not enough to move him up the table. Geoff also ran a faster half time in 1:41:16 (from 1:44:06) but again, unfortunately due to others efforts, it’s not enough to keep him dropping down to 3rd - great effort nevertheless! Paul Dudchenko ran what is currently the 2nd fastest half in 1:34 51, pushing him up the table into 2nd and David Mumford has entered the tables with a 10km effort of 51:48. Martin Hawksey remains our overall leader for now.

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In the handicap, Tracy Curle’s 10km (35:26) means she is now the overall leader for the women with Mandy Cazes in 2nd with her 10km (36:44) and half (1:22:05) performances. Rosemary, having also now ran 2 events puts her in 3rd, with her 10km (36:55) and half (1:21:19)

For the men, Geoff Pendril’s quicker 3km (9:49 handicap) and half (1:20:46) means he keeps his podium spot for now, fending off Paul Dudchenko with his half (1:20:03). David Mumford has a solid 10km handicap of 38:04.

Still plenty to run for and remember to submit your times through the Virtual Club Championship page. You’ll also find details on how the scoring system works and how the handicaps are calculated.

So, the handicap as it stands…

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Virtual Club Championship - Spring update (3)

Just over 3 weeks of spring virtual races and the virtual championship tables are filling up. The ladies are still playing it cool but there has been a flurry of activity in the male table.

Mandy Cazes is the first to run the 3k in 13:29 and so takes 100 points so far. Claire Rice is currently the fastest 1over 10km with her 49:49 (nice symmetry) with Gayle Hamilton just behind with 51:40. Tracy Curle has joined Clair Howison on the half marathon table with her 1:54:17. This means there is a 3-way tie at the top for the ladies so still all to race for.

Changes in the men’s table as the Martin’s get to work. Martin Maginnis has put down the fastest 3km (10:49) and Martin Hawksey the fastest 10km (38:01). Martin Hawksey’s 3km was not too shabby either in 11:03 with the other 3km entrant Malcolm Hughes with 12:20.  Paul Dudchenko added to his 3km with a 44:44 (again, nice symmetry) 10km time and Geoff Pendrill has completed the trio now with his 45:02 10km, however due to what is now being called the “Martin Effect”, he has not been able to hold his previous overall lead.

That means Martin Hawksey rises to the top, Geoff drops to second and Paul Dudchenko is now third but there is a close chasing pack.

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In the handicap, again the ladies are tied 3 ways with Tracy Curle (1:19:28 handicap half), Gayle Hamilton (34:18 handicap 10km) and Mandy Cazes (10:04 handicap 3k) who all have 100 points from these races. Claire Rice’s handicap 10 time is 34:54.

For the men, It’s Martin Hawksey who is also top. His 3km and 10km handicap times were 10:00 and 34:24, respectively. Other Martin’s 3km time was 9:40 and Malcolm Hughes’ 10:28. Geoff Pendrill’s 10km handicap of 35:55 keeps him in on the podium so far and Paul Dudchenko’s 37:45 keeps him in the running too.

Still plenty to run for and remember to submit your times through the Virtual Club Championship page. You’ll also find details on how the scoring system works and how the handicaps are calculated.  

So, as it stands…

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Virtual Club Championship - Spring update (2)

We are now just past the mid point of the window to compete in the spring edition of the virtual club championships and we have a few more performances to update. Remember, you have until the end of June to run a 3k, 10k or half marathon.

Clair Howison is the first female to put her racing shoes on and she has done so by tackling the half marathon in a great time of 1:45:23 (1:21:26 handicap). This means she has 100 points for both competitions and sits proudly at the top. The women seem to be playing things close to their chests and soaking up all the possible training time before their virtual performances - don’t leave it too late!

Geoff Pendril has pushed everyone down a place with his 12:27 3km and 1:44:06 half marathon taking 100 and 99 points, respectively (9:56 and 1:23:01 handicap). He now sits top of the scratch table. Neil Anderson added to his 3km and 10km efforts with a 1:47:18 (1:29:45 handicap) half, but unfortunately, it’s not enough to see him lose the top spot at this point. Ian Fyfe has entered the game with his solid 45:15 (38:15 handicap) 10km performance to be the current fastest 10k’er. Paul Dudchenko has started small with his 12:56 (10:55 handicap) 3km and I’m sure we’ll be seeing the longer efforts from him soon where his mountain legs can take advantage.  

In the handicap this means that Scott Cumming retains his lead, with Neil Anderson 2nd (albeit with a few less points) and now Geoff Pendril’s runs put him above Martin Hawksey into 3rd place.

Still plenty to run for and remember to submit your times through the Virtual Club Championship page. There are also updated details on how the scoring system works and how the handicaps are calculated.  

So, as it stands…

Scratch:

Men:

1. Geoff Pendrill (199)

2. Neil Anderson (198)

3. Scott Cumming (195)

4. Martin Hawksey (100)

5. Ian Fyfe (100)

6. Paul Dudchenko (97)

Women:

1. Clair Howison (100)

Handicap:

1. Scott Cumming (199)

2. Neil Anderson (197)

3. Geoff Pendrill (197)

4. Martin Hawksey (100)

5. Ian Fyfe (100)

6. Paul Dudchenko (97)

Women:

1. Clair Howison (100)

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Virtual Club Championship - Spring update (1)

We’re back with the 2nd round of club championship virtual races. The weather is hotting up and for the next 3 months, until the end of June, you have the opportunity to virtually race over 3km, 10km and a half marathon.

As we reach the end of the first month of the Spring competition and we have a few entries to report.

The ubiquitous Neil Anderson is once again leaping to the top of the table early on having raced both the 3km and the 10km with times of 12:40 and 48:56, respectively. He earns 100 points each (so far) for these. Scott Cumming has also already completed 2 events with a 12:48 3km and an impressive 1:47:54 half marathon for a personal best time and sits in 2nd - well done Scott. Martin Hawksey has laid down a very strong half marathon contender with a very impressive 1:25:49. I think that one will take some beating…

In the Handicap, it’s Scott Cumming who is joint top with handicap times of 9:23 and 1:19:02 for his 3km and half marathon, respectively. Neil Anderson’s 3km (10:36) and 10km (40:58) means he shares the lead with Scott, with Martin Hawksey’s adjusted 1:17:39 the fastest handicap time for the half marathon distance. Martin sits in 3rd overall.

So, as it stands…

Scratch:

1. Neil Anderson (200)

2. Scott Cumming (198)

3. Martin Hawksey (100)

Handicap:

1. Scott Cumming 199

2. Neil Anderson 199

3. Martin Hawksey 100

See the Club Championship page of the website for more details. There are also updated details on how the scoring system works and how the handicaps are calculated.  

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Virtual Club Championship - Winter Results!

A fantastic final week of virtual racing with around 40 individual performances to add to the leaderboards. Some very close racing with just a few seconds separating some results, and others being unable to be separated.

What a competition amongst the women, with the top 3 5km times separated by only 10 seconds. Lynsey Hay complemented her fine 5-mile run with an impressive 20:23 5km. Kathryn Holm was hot on Lynsey’s heels with her own 20:30 5km. Meaning Lynne McGill was now 3rd fastest 5km (but only just, at 20:34).

However, Lynne responded by recording the 2nd fastest 5-mile time of 34:17. Karen Duncan ran the 3rd fastest 5-mile time, in 37:23; following it up with a 22:54 5km too.

As a reminder, Kathryn Holm put down the fastest 10k in 43:57, Clair Howison 2nd in 48:06 with Claire Rice 3rd in 49:04.

The remaining women's results: [5km] Charlotte Moran 22:40, Roisin Murray 24:50, Tracy Curle 25:06, Gayle Hamilton 23:36, Linzi Matheson 30:27, Gillian McDonald 31:13. [5-mile] Clair Howison 38:15, Charlotte Moran 38:17, Roisin Murray 41:52, Tracy Curle 42:00, Joyce Tannahill 42:22, Gayle Hamilton 45:19, Linzi Matheson 53:15. [10km] Mandy Cazes 50:39, Tracy Curle 52:44, Linzi Matheson 1:04:52, Gillian McDonald 1:05:15.

For the men, Chris Duffy ran the fastest 5km in 18:45, just 11 seconds faster than Martin Maginnis’ 18:56, who responded with the fastest 10km in 39:30.

To show that it really could be anyone’s on any day, Martin Hawksey ran the fastest 5-mile in 31:38; meaning 3 different men finished top of each distance.

Paul Emery ran the second-fastest 5-mile, in 35:33 (Just 5 seconds quicker than Malcolm Hughes' and Paul Dudchenko's times of 35:38).

The remaining men's results: [5km] Paul Emery 21:51, Graham Chambers 23:01, David Mumford 25:31. [5-mile] Graham Chambers 37:33, David Reade 38:11, Scott Cumming 38:19, David Mumford 43:46. [10km] Graham Chambers 49:34.

So, after all that who were our Winter champions?

For the women: Lynsey Hay was first place, Kathryn Holm takes 2nd and Lynne McGill in third.

And the men: Chris Duffy and Martin Maginnis tied first place, with Martin Hawksey in 3rd. 

Now onto the Handicap competition…

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The Handicap competition has again been as close as ever with just a few second separating athletes.

Chris Duffy’s 5km performance was the best handicap time (16:50) pushing Martin Maginnis back into 2nd (16:56) with Scott Cummings 17:00 in third. 

In the 5-mile it was Scott who ran the fastest handicap (28:04) with Martin Hawksey’s time 2nd (28:37) and Graham Chambers in 3rd (29:20). 

The 10km, it was Martin Maginnis’ fantastic time that tops the 10km handicap leader board (35:19) pushing Chris Duffy down to 2nd (36:17) and Martin Hawksey 3rd (37:06). 

The remaining results: [5km] Graham Chambers (17:59), David Mumford (18:45), Paul Emery (18:58). [5-mile] David Reade (30:14), Paul Emery (30:52), David Mumford (32:10). [10k] Graham Chambers (38:43).

Gayle Hamilton ran the fastest handicap 5km in an equivalent 15:40. Kathryn Holm took 2nd fastest 5km (16:22) with Roisin Murray 3rd (16:55). 

Claire Rice has held onto the fastest handicap 5-mile (27:49). Lynsey Hay has held onto 2nd (28:04) and Roisin Murray takes 3rd with 28:32. 

The top 3 10km performances remain unchanged with Claire Rice (34:23), Kathryn Holm (35:06) and Roisin Murray (36:02). 

The remaining results: [5km] Tracy Curle (17:27), Karen Duncan (17:35), Charlotte Moran (17:35), Linzi Matheson (17:57), Gillian McDonald (19:43). [5-mile] Karen Duncan (28:43), Lynne McGill (29:06), Tracy Curle (29:12), Clair Howison (29:34), Charlotte Moran (29:41), Joyce Tannahill (29:42), Linzi Matheson (31:23). [10km] Tracy Curle (36:40), Mandy Cazes (37:47), Linzi Matheson (38:14), Gillian McDonald (41:13).

Our Winter Handicap champions are:

Chris Duffy and Martin Maginnis once again tied in first, with Scott Cumming in 3rd.

For the women: Claire Rice in 1st place, Kathryn Holm takes 2nd and Roisin Murray and Lynsey Hay share 3rd place.

It’s now onto the Spring stage of our Virtual Championships. 3 more distances to choose from: 3km, 10km and Half Marathon distance. The same rules.

Happy running folks.

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Virtual Club Championship - Winter update (3)

Spring looks to have sprung a lot of you into action with a flurry of new entries this week. Some great performances to update you on... 

... and remember, you’ve still got until the end of the month to get your 2 runs in. The countdown is on!

First up, some impressive performances from the LAC woman this week. Lynsey Hay continues where she left off last year running a cracking time of 33:25 making her the fastest over 5 miles so far (both male and female). Lynne McGill also showing her stuff over 5k with her 20:34, the fastest female 5k time. Kathryn Holm also stepped onto the leaderboard with the fastest 10k of 43:57. Clair Howison has moved to the top of the leaderboard with her 48:06 10k performance, adding to her 5k last week. Claire Rice now takes 2nd spot with her 39:42 for 5-mile and 49:04 for 10k, pushing Rosemary Gallagher down into joint third with Mandy Cazes who this week ran 24:44 for 5k and 40:50 for 5-mile. Last but not least, Joyce Tannihill completed this week's ladies runs with her 25:08 5k. 

In the Handicap, it’s Claire Rice who sits clear at the top with a maximum of 200 points from her 5-mile (27:49) and 10k runs (34:23). Rosemary Gallagher now in 2nd with Clair Howison (37:10 10k) in third. 

For the men, Martin Maginnis continues his form with an impressive 18:56 5k for the fastest 5k so far (and fastest handicap in 16:56). Martin Hawksey had a second 5k attempt and improved to 19:30 (from 19:42), and remains the 2nd fastest over 5k. Chris Duffy's 40:25 is currently the fastest 10k with Martin Hawksey close behind with his 41:09. Paul Dudchenko ran 21:44 5k on his 2nd attempt to now sit top of the table, however, he has to share it with Martin Hawksey. Malcolm Hughes added a second attempt 5k at 21:54 and a 10k in 45:12, but can't stop being pushed down to 3rd. Ian Fyfe’s 5k split Paul and Malcolm in 21:50 to add to his 5-mile time. David Main-Reade also ran 10k in 49:25. Over the 5mile, Geoff Prendrill added to his 5k with a run of 37:13, as did Scott Cumming with 39:22.

In the Handicap, it’s Scott Cumming who now sits at the top with his impressive 5k and 5-mile runs (Handicap 17:00 and 28:50). Martin Hawksey’s pace over 5k (17:39) and 10k (37:14) put him second and it’s Geoff Pendrill's 5-mile (29:41) that now puts him 3rd. It’s close down the rest of the board though.

Lots to run for with just over a week to go… don’t forget to submit your times using our form and good luck. 

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Virtual Club Championship - Winter update (2)

With a little over 2 weeks to go until the end of the Winter phase of our club virtual championship, the competition is heating up... 

In the women’s event, Clair Howison has the honour of the fastest female over 5k with her 23:11 (17:55 handicap). With Clair’s run, the only addition, this means Rosemary Gallagher retains top spot, but Clair now sits joint second alongside Roisin Murray and Celine Addie-Lagorio in third. 

In the Handicap, again Rosemary keeps her lead, however, it’s Roisin in a clear second with Clair and Celine joint third. 

Paul Dudchenko is the biggest mover for the men with his 5-mile and 10k times. His 5-mile effort of 35:38 is the exact same time as Malcolm Hughes… but who would have won the sprint finish!? Paul’s 5-mile handicap time of 30:04 is also the best so far. Ian Fyfe joins the leaderboard this week with his 5-mile time of 36:24 (30:46 handicap). 

In the 5k, Scott Cumming’s 23:12 is the fastest handicap (17:00). Geoff Pendrill got off the mark, with a 5k time of 22:24 (17:52 handicap).

Paul Dudchenko is the only 10k addition this week in 45:07 (38:17). 

This means that Malcolm Hughes is now top of the male leaderboard, however, he has to share the lead with Paul, and Neil Anderson is pushed down to third.

In the Handicap, it’s Neil Anderson who this time has to share his lead with Paul and Malcolm in third.

Don’t forget to submit your times using our form and good luck. 

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Virtual Club Championship - Winter update (1)

At the end of the first month of the Winter phase of our club virtual championship, the weather has finally broken (for a few days at least) so we have some scores on the board.

The Winter phase is an opportunity to race over 5k, 5-mile and 10k on a route of your choice, with the best 2 performances being counted. The Winter phase continues to the end of March so you’ve got plenty time to get racing... but don't leave it too late.

So far we’ve had some of the usual suspects and some new members competing.

Roisin Murray and Celine Addie-Lagorio are the first 10kers for the women in 52:23 and 1:11:54, respectively. Rosemary Gallagher has completed the 5k (24:29) and the 5-mile (42:18) distances, putting her in top spot so far with Roisin in 2nd and Celine, 3rd.

In the Handicap, Rosemary is also top being the only woman to complete 2 events so far. Her 5k and 5-mile Handicap times are 17:38 and 30:27. Roisin’s 10k Handicap time of 36:02 puts her slightly ahead of Celine in 36:31.

Martin Hawksey is our fastest male over 5k with his 19:42, followed by Malcolm Hughes, as always, quietly going about knocking off the races, and 2nd fastest with his 21:56 5k time. Neil Anderson has in true Neil Anderson fashion, already completed all three distances! Neill has completed his 5k of 22:00, 5-mile in 35:59 (2nd fastest) and the only men’s 10k time logged, in 45:07. Malcolm Hughes completed his 5-mile effort in the current fastest time of 35:38. Good to see Colin Sumpter is back to racing (virtually) and completed his 5k in 22:33. Currently, Malcolm and Neil are joint top with Martin and Colin chasing.

In the Handicap, Neil has a slender lead as his lone 10k (37:44) putting him top, and his 5-mile is the fastest Handicap (30:06), with Malcolm second (21:56 5k, 30:14 5-mile) and then Martin (17:49 5k) and Colin (18:08 5k).

Still all to run for until the end of March.

Scratch:

Women

1. Rosemary Gallagher (200)

2. Roisin Murray (100)

3. Celine Addie-Lagorio (99)

Men

1. Neil Anderson (199)

2. Malcolm Hughes (199)

3. Martin Hawksey (100)

4. Colin Sumpter (97)

Handicap:

Women

1. Rosemary Gallagher (200)

2. Roisin Murray (100)

3. Celine Addie-Lagorio (99)

Men

1. Neil Anderson (200)

2. Malcolm Hughes (196)

3. Martin Hawksey (100)

4. Colin Sumpter (99)

Virtual Club Championship

Weekly Update: Linlithgow AC 1 mile race, Perthshire Half, Parkruns and coaching

Club Championship 1 Mile Race

There was a good turnout at the Linlithgow Athletic Club’s own 1 mile race last week which was won by our star-junior, Andrew McGill in 4:56.  Behind Andrew, David Marshall finished in 5:25, Mike Watts in 5:39, Jude Moir in 5:41, Lynne McGill in 5:44, Martin Maginnis in 5:57, Paul Dudchenko in 5:58, Beth McGill in 6:27, Scott Cumming in 6:32, Susie Porteous in 6:52. Alison Marshall in 7:09 and Laura Finlay in 7:19.

Perthshire Half-Marathon

Karen Outram gained a new PB at the Highland Perthshire Half-Marathon at Aberfeldy on Saturday. She finished in an excellent 1:45:8 and thoroughly recommends the event with its lovely route and great post-race baking. 

Weekly Parkruns - Leicester, Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk, Glasgow, Lochore and Thurso!

Saturday morning also saw Linlithgow athletes run in six parkruns.  Richard Wood was 3rd VM45 at Leicester Victoria in 19:42.  Paul Emery achieved an all-parkrun PB at Edinburgh, finishing in 20:22.  William Millar was almost as fast at Livingston in 20:42 (2nd VM35).  David Main-Reade ran Victoria Park in Glasgow in 21:59.  Neil Anderson finished Thurso in 23:50 (1st VM55).  Scott Cumming ran Lochore Meadows in 25:03.  The big turn-out was, as usual, our local parkrun at Falkirk, where six Linlithgow runners achieved some excellent times.  Paul Dudchenko completed in 20:43, Martin Maginnis in 20:50, Ian Boxall in 22:02, Jennifer Newton in 23:32 (1st VW50), Roddy Simpson in 25:00 (2nd VM70), and Kenny Gray in 27:23.

Coaching news

Good news for the club’s growing cohort of coaches as Lorna Simpson, at Grangemouth on Saturday, started the Athletics Coach Qualification.