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What the LAC girls get up to on their weekends!
by Linda MacEwen
some pics from recent girl's training runs to prove that its not all blackpudding and egg rolls despite the rumours. The runs were Devils Ridge in Glen Nevis and Cairngorm and Ben Mcdui. Some other mini adventures have involved Curved Ridge on the Buachaille, the Aonach Eagach Ridge and the Devils Staircase out and back.
The training runs are usually a Saturday or Sunday when there in not a race on and I just send out a text telling everyone where and when to meet so if anyone wants to join the Boot Camp Training list they just have to give me their mobile number. We aim to get out for about 2 to 5 hours and yes a run is usually followed by Coffee and food. Contact Linda MacEwen for more info. Who's the babe in the LAC vest with the georgous pins?
Slip Slidin’ Away on Eagle Crag
After a week of serious watering, Eagle Crag Hill Race was doing a good impression of Glastonbury with most of the 26 runners taking a slip or a slide at some point.
The mist did its best to obscure a very well marked route and times were down due to conditions.
Grinning like a Cheshire cat, Tom Smith had his first win, with Colin Donnelly second and Russell Anderson (en route to a family holiday in Skye) taking third place.
Young Sarah MacKenzie took an impressive five and a half minutes off her previous best and finished first lady, comfortably ahead of Amanda Blackhall and third placed Sara Byrne. Lynn MacLennan was first vet 40 lady, in a PB by 11 minutes.
Davy Duncan was first vet 50 man and Kate Gray, a week after the Highland Cross, first vet 50 lady. On his 64th birthday, Ernie Orr was first vet 60.
Thanks go to Ken Rumgay, route marker extraordinaire, and marshals Tark Gunn, John Hepburn and the O’Neill family.
Cheers, Clare
Race Organiser and holder of large glass of Shiraz.
Results here
George takes second in the 2008 West Highland Way race - George Cairns had a spectacular run to take second place in a time of 17.40.01 in the grueling WHW race. Well done George, take the rest of the year off!
Junior Hill Race and BBQ On Tuesday evening the Juniors of the club had their annual hillrace and BBQ. We were unbelievably very lucky with the weather as the rain stopped just before the race and just for enough time to have a BBQ midge free. Thanks again to Colin Denny for providing all the lovely burgers and to Wendy for cooking them. It was good that the seniors ran over on their training run to provide extra people on the hill and encourage the juniors. Despite wet grass under foot Katie MacLennan(Under14) equalled the Girls Trig Point course record of 13minutes27seconds set back in 2004 by Sarah Blake( Edinburgh Under 18) ,with Calum Fraser also setting a new Under 12 record to the top of the steep climb and Francis Oliver set a new Under 10 record up to the Twin Trees..
Junior Trig Point results - here
3rd Petrofrac Athletics League meeting, On Sunday 20 of the Juniors made it to Inverness even with the challenge of getting past the windturbines. The weather was awful - rain, wind, cold !! With hardly any complaints about the conditions everyone just got on with competing and there was some great results. Isla MacKay was delighted winning the Under 13 girls 800m leading the Under 13 girls team to finish in 2nd place, the Under 13 boys were 3rd, with Under 15 boys and Under 11 girls 4th teams and under 11 boys 5th team (2 members short). Also we had a bit of early relay practice with a pair of shared spikes so that Rhiannon, Kirsteen, Calum and Lee could all do the hurdles - which thye all did very well. results here
Lochaber Vests are now in stock at offbeat bikes
athletics meeting league 2 - 25th may
Under 11 boys 1st team - Innes Blackhall (1st High Jump), Ally Weir (1st B 800m + shot), Keiren McIver, Bruce MacLean
Under 11 Girls 4th team - Eilidh MacArthur, Maisie Byrne, Leigh MacGillvrary, Francis Oliver
Under 13 Girls 3rd Team - Isla MacKay, Rhiannon Melrose (1st B 200m) , Mairead MacPhee, Rebekka Illingworth
Under 13 Boys 5th Team - Shane Gillies, Fraser Cameron, Craig MacLean, Lee kennedy
Under 15 Boys 5th Tean - Kevin Sabiu
Under 17 Men 2nd Team - Ryan Denny, Koni Johnson, Paul Mitchell
Scottish Islands Peak race 2008 results and report here
Goatfell 2008 Dawn Scott followed her 2007 second place with a win in 2008. Lochaber had a clean sweep of the Ladies' categories, with Linda MacEwan winning F40 and Nancy Kennedy F50. Amanda Blackhall, also of Lochaber, was third lady, with Jill Mykura spoiling the Lochaber rout by taking the second lady prize. results and report here
Ben Nevis entries 2008 please remember and return your entry if you know you can't run, you'll be giving someone else who wants to run the chance.
Lochaber Marathon 2008 hot conditions, with just a touch of cloud cover greeted runners in this years marathon, well done to all the runners and a big thank you to Dougie and his team, updated results here marathon gallery here
LAC runners selected for Scottish teams at Knockdhu Home Internationals
Senior Mens team
Colin Donnelly (Lochaber)
Senior Women team
Dawn Scott (Lochaber)
Veteran Mens team
David Rodgers (Lochaber)
EIGHT LAC ATHLETES NAMED IN NORTH TEAM FOR INTER COUNTIES FELL RACE, the race takes place at the Belmont Winter Hill Race (4.5 miles, 1000ft climb) near Bolton on Saturday 10th May
North District Men
Colin Donnelly (Lochaber)
Henry Blake (Highland HR)
Dan Whitehead (Cosmics)
Tom Smith (Lochaber)
Reserves
Craig Mitchell (Lochaber)
Davie Rodgers (Lochaber)
Kyle Greig (Forres)
Paul McLean (Lochaber)
Alan Smith (Deeside)
Graeme Campbell (Highland HR)
Scotland North District Women
Dawn Scott (Lochaber)
Nicola Meekin (Lochaber)
Ruth McKenzie (Deeside)
Amanda Blackhall (Lochaber)
Whats all the buzzz... about Hornet juice is the buzz word but whats all the fuss about! Here's what I found on the web. It's a scientific sports drink that is based on the same nutrient system used by hornets, who can fly 60 miles in a single day. The secret? Metabolism of fat. Hornet juice utilizes reserves of body fat for energy.
From the new York times, oct 2000.
"the marathon winner at the Sydney olympics revealed the secret of her success - she drank the stomach juices of giant, killer hornets that fly 100km a day. Naoko takahashi, from Japan, consumed the hornet juice during training and the race itself after scientists discovered that it had astonishing powers to boost human Stamina. "
How does hornet juice work?
It works by activating the burning of fat for energy right from the start of ativity.
Your body has two sources of energy - glycogen and fat. Glycogen is easily burned in a short period of time and serves as a source of stamina in events that require a burst of energy. The disadvantage with this is the limited amount of glycogen your body has. Your stores of glycogen are not sufficient to provide energy during exercise of long
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source: web
Mitchell does it again
Spring sunshine helped 58 runners to some fine times in the final race of Lochaber Athletic Club’s Winter League, the Lairig Mor. Over the fourteen mile course along the West Highland Way, Craig Mitchell was out on his own and won the race comfortably for a second year in 1:29:01. Cosmic’s Jason Williamson was second in 1:32:20, with Ross Bannerman of Highland Hill Runners third in 1:33:49. Niall MacBeath put in a personal best performance of 1:34:54 to finish first male veteran. Dawn Scott took the ladies’ race in fine style, finishing 11th overall in 1:39:26, over four minutes ahead of second lady Nicola Meekin, at 1:43:55. Third lady was Amanda Blackhall in 1:51:42. Linda MacEwan was first female veteran in 1:57:27. Perhaps the run of the day was from Jean and Gus Bowman from Fife who completed the race then turned round and ran back again!
Thanks to the Mamore Lodge for parking, the finish team of Dugie & Teresa and sweeper Colin Ross.
In the final count, Craig Mitchell was first senior man with Tom Smith second and Jon Gay third. Most improved male, Ali Kennedy, was first male veteran over 40. Second was Ronnie Turner and third Graham MacNab. Male veteran 50 winners were Jim Treasurer first, Colin McAndrew second and Andrew Finnimore third. Ernie Orr held on to his male veteran 60 shield for another year, closely followed by Dave Ford. Best male newcomer was Niall Clark.
Nicola Meekin was first lady overall, with Amanda Blackhall second and best female newcomer Sarah MacKenzie third. Nix Forster was first lady over 40, followed by Linda MacEwan then Emma Pearce. With maximum points, Nancy Kennedy took the title for lady veteran 5o, with Aileen Kitson second and Elma Murdoch third. Most improved female went to Clare Rumgay.
Lochaber Athletic Club would like to thank all race organisers and marshals throughout the season and particularly league sponsors Off Beat Bikes. Some pics here results here
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Ben Lora hill race, A wee bit of rain yesterday helped to keep the dust down on the upper part of the hill for the race today. Under a blue sky the 59 runners started with a fast pace. John Hepburn reached the top first. on the way back down manny Gorman from Westerlands CCC came through strongly to overhaul Tom Smith and John to secure a debut ben lora race win in 27:49, John, not far behind in 28.06 and Tom 3rd in 28:35.
Amanda Blackhall determined after her battle with Nicola Meekin last week, won the ladies race in 34:27 beating Nix Forster 35:09 and local girl Lizzie Rose 36:10.
Get well soon to Ellen Morrison who finished with a broken wrist still recording a decent time of 46:48!
Sorry about the pace of the bar staff at the Glue Pot, i only gave them half an hour warning that a "hand full" of runners would come for coffee..Ive got big hands i said!..... Results here
Riverbank 2008, pain with no gain springs to mind after this race. Why should we be the only people to enjoy this side of the river! Please lend your voice to the campaign to create a walkers/MTB track the length of the riverbank, so others can enjoy this natural bog. Results here
Winter League T-Shirt 2007/08, its getting a bit too busy on the back of the t-shirt with the amount of races in the league and there is also a difference in the races run by the seniors and juniors. So we are looking for some catchy wording that sums up the league and the effort put in by the runners, I can think of a few after the Riverbank, but none printable! Email your ideas to j.hepburn581@btinternet.com the winner will receive a lifetimes free entry to the riverbank race.
Craig takes the honours at El-Brim-Ick Dash, Craig Mitchell LAC won the El-Brim-Ick Dash on the 5th Jan in 22.41, he was closely followed by Jason Williamson, Cosmics in 2nd place in 23.01 results here
Aonach Mor results, here
Well done to, Isla MacKay,Mairead MacPhee and Katie MacLennan won team bronze at the North District X-Country Champioships. And congratulations to Calum Fraser,KirstinMoynihan,Isla MacKay, Dawn Scott, Colin Donnelly and Davy Rodgers have all be invited for the North Teams at the Inter District Edinburgh X-Country in January.
Fringe activities
find out what LAC members have been getting up to around the country, nae! the world! read more here
LAC Christmas Handicap, results here
Glenahullish winter league race, well done Linda for putting this one on again, bad luck Colin on not getting the record! Only 1 second split the first two ladies, see all the results here
Blackwater Dam,well done to all todays runners, and big thanks to the planners, organisers and marshalls. A few mentions today, strong run back from Tim to win, and a great climb from Nicola, to eventually take first lady in 8th place overall, the Oban crew dominated today! The two Neil's must have had a great battle on the way down, and what a competition it's turning out to be for the vet ladies. Results here
HAPPY 50th IAN, LAC members enjoyed a get together for Ian Adam's surprise 50th at The Ben Nevis Inn on Thursday after training. For once Ian was lost for words!
 
Bunting's Bump and Druim Fada Chase, Sun 25 November 2007.
Nobody turned up for the over 13's Bunting's Bump race, so nothing to report.
In contrast a record turnout of 58 turned up for the Druim Fada race. Due to heavy overnight rain Roger Boswell the organiser moved the start at short notice so as to avoid crossing a potentially dangerous river, and this added about a mile to the route, plus an extra 150 feet of climb.
A further half a mile and 100 feet of climb was added by replacing the notorious boggy fire break with the Bunting's Bump loop at the end of the race. The combined effect of the two route changes meant this year's race was 8 miles with 1500 feet of climb, a tough race, and not what most entrants bargained for.
From the start, Ruaridh Watt and Colin Donnelly pulled clearof the field and forged a big lead as they hurtled eastwards on the high level landrover track. 1000 feet up with magnificent views all around. Unfortuneately Roger forgot to warn the runners that the original flags were still in position. Inevitably the two leaders of the race, who were both newcomers, spotted marker flags leading off the hill down towards Achdalieu where the original race starts. Naturally they followed the flags. Ruaridh started pulling ahead of Colin and plunged on and on into oblivion. Colin got suspicious and spotted runners on the track ignoring the markers. He turned around and regained the track, well behind the new leaders, and eventually finished 7th. Ruaridh found his own route to the finish and came 43rd, having run a very long way. Craig Mitchell was surprised to learn he had won the race as he crossed the line in splendid isolation in 58:49, the only runner to break the hour. Nicola Meekin from Oban managed to hold off Dawn Scott by 30 seconds to win the women's race in an excellenet time of 1:05:12. Bravest competitor was 17 year old Gavin Rankin who spurned the chance of winning the Bunting's Bump racein order to explore uncharted territory by running his first hill race, finishing last in 2:00:49.
RESULTS
Not too sure how far Neil had gone on all four's, but it was pretty impressive to watch! Druim Fada pics now on the gallery ...
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Some LAC runners on a recent recce of the Blackwater Dam route
LAC Winter League kicks off...
Canal Bank results senior Junior
Lochaber X-Country
Under11 boys - Innes Blackhall 5th, Lewis smith 9th, Donald Macrae 10th
2nd team
Under 11 girls - Eilidh Moynihan 4th, Meghan Rodgers 8th, Hanna Dougan11th
2nd team
Under 13 girls - Mairead MacPhee 6th, Katie macLennan 7th, Rosalieka Baak 8th, Isla macKay 10th, Mairi Macrae 17th
2nd team
Under 13 boys - Calum Fraser 4th, George Woodman 8th
4th team
Under 15 girls - Kirsten Moynihan 3rd
Under 15 Boys - Michael kennedy 11th
Women - dawn Scott 2nd, Amanda Blackhall 6th, Nicki macDonald14th
2nd team
Men- Colin Donnelly 3rd,Davy Rodgers 6th, Paul maclean 11th, Mark Shaw 21st, Keith Blackhall 23rd, Ali Kennedy 25th, Gordon Smith 30th
2nd team
The under 13 girls all had particuarly good runs, unfortunately Niall Clark took quite a tumble in the mud.
thanks to marshalls and timekeepers.
Lochaber Half Marathon 2007
Half Marathon Gallery here, results here.
Winter Training for adults – meet on Tuesdays at the High School and Thursdays at the leisure Centre 6pm
Group1 – Adults/Under 17 and Under 15 Juniors - outdoors
Group 2 – Under 15 / Under 13 Juniors - outdoors
Group3 – Under 13 / Under 11 Juniors – games hall
LAC mens team have tied for second place in an exciting 2007 Scottish hill running championship .
Scottish Hill Runners has organised a Senior Championship since 1983. It represents a true test of all round ability on the hills, requiring contenders to finish at least four of six selected A category races, and show their worth across the range of Long, Medium and Short hill races.
The open team award for the championship goes to the best four races out of six . Four team members need to complete any race to gain team points for that race. The travelling this year was onerous with races as far apart as Fife, Dumfries &Galloway and Grampian. Carnethy hill racers of Edinburgh won the championship this year with a consistent team performance. Lochaber tied for 2nd with Westies of Glasgow. The following LAC team members were in the first four team counter places.
Stuc a chroin (strathyre) 14miles 5000feet. 5th May. Colin Donnelly , John Hepburn ,Tom Smith , Paul Maclean 2nd team
Angus Munro (Glen clova) 15miles 5500feet. 14th July. Colin Donnelly, Neil Arnott Lomonds of fife 11miles 3400feet . 19th August . Colin Donnelly, David Rogers, Tom Smith, Neil Arnott 2nd team
Devils beef tub (Moffat) 2miles 750feet. 8th September. Colin Donnelly, Tom Smith
Merrick (Newton Stewart). 8.5miles 3300feet. 15TH September. Colin Donnelly, Tom Smith, Neil Arnott, Drew Broadley 3rd team
Morven (Dinnet near aboyne). 5.2miles 2100 feet. 22nd September. Findlay wild, Craig Mitchell ,Neil Arnott, ken Whyte 2nd team.
In the Morven race Lochaber AC came in front of complete teams from Cosmic hill bashers, Deeside runners, Fife AC , Carnegie Harriers and Westies. V50 Ken Whyte’s trademark strong ascent clinching the crucial high placed 4th counter.
Finlay Wild , came in third place at Morven against top class opposition which enabled Colin Donnelly to retain third place overall in the individual mens Scottish championship as internationalist Simon Peachey of Carnethy had to settle for fourth place at Morven. Meanwhile, Colin ,who we should all remember, has previously won the Ben Nevis race in an outstanding 1 hour and twenty five minutes(no one has gone faster since this time was achieved in 1986) was busy winning the Two Breweries race in the Borders, in the
Lochaber vest, by a clear 9 minutes.
TWO FERRIES ROAD RACE results here
North XCountry fixtures
06/10/2007 - Caithness
13/10/2007- Inverness-Relays
10/11/2007 - Lochaber
28/11/2007- Moray-North district champs
08/12/2007 - Nairn
19/01/2008 - Keith
02/02/2008 -HighlandHR
16/02/2008 - Forres
Nairn Half Marathon. Some fine runs fron LAC runners at the games half marathon. Neil Clark 10th 1.22.39, Ali Kennedy 22nd 1.29.06 and Ian Adams 90th 1.49.40. The full results can be downloaded here
Ben Tee hill race. Due to excessive (even by Lochaber standards) rain, an alternative race was run on Beinn Bhreac (440m). 22 ran.
Special "we're not worthy" mentions to Graham MacNab and Morag Aitken who came straight from completing the '10 under' 10 hour mountain bike event the day before at Fochabers.
Navigation gold medals went to LAC's Neil, Paul & Steve (surnames witheld to protect the numpties) who missed the race by forgetting to go to Invergarry and travelling a further 20 miles before realising they should've taken a left.
5 Ali Kennedy LAC MV40 00:46:11
8 Ronnie Turner LAC MV40 00:47:32
9 John R Maitland LAC MV40 00:48:04
11 Davy Duncan Ochil Hill Runners MV50 00:49:54
12 Ian Adams LAC MV40 00:50:33
13 Dawn Scott LAC F 00:52:43
14 Roger Boswell Unattached MV50 00:52:45
15 Raymond Murdoch LAC MV50 00:52:53
16 Arlene MacDiarmid LAC F 00:53:11
17 Graham MacNab LAC MV40 00:54:06
20 Sharyn Morgan LAC F 01:00:34
21 Morag Aitken LAC FV40 01:05:06
22 Elma Murdoch LAC FV50 01:07:41
Lochaber runners take the booty at Newtonmore. a large squad of LAC runners competed at the Creag Dubh hill race on Saturday. Colin Donnely was the first LAC runner home in first place, followed by John Hepburn and Paul MacLean making up the winning mens team. Neil Arnott came in close behind Paul, followed by Niall MacBeath and Neil Clark. In the Ladies Dawn Scott was second lady. Sarah MacKenzie, picked up a Junior prize. These front runners were backed up with an impressive squad, consisting of Aileen Kitson, Raymond and Elma Murdoch, Ally Kennedy, Ian Adams, John Dugan, Full results here
THE REINDEER MAN WINNETH….
Lochaber Athletic Club staged their annual Triple Hirple last weekend, this year supported by R.A. Clement Associates. Over eighty athletes/eejits from as far afield as Czechoslovakia and Tillicoultry competed in the Melantee, Half Nevis and Cow Hill. This year, 35 completed all three –17 men and 18 ladies – for the coveted coffee mug.
Smithy did it again, winning the overall title and a rather splendid silver cup. Dawn Scott was an equally popular overall ladies’ winner.
With conditions on Melantee like an uphill version of T in the Park, the 46 runners had to work hard through deep bog and brave a slippery descent. Alan Smith, Deeside, set out his stall finishing looking at ease in 33:14, with Des Crowe, Shettleston, second in 34:28. Lochaber’s Graham Brooks, ran an incredible race to finish third (and first male vet 50) in 36:10.
First lady was local Dawn Scott (39:27) with Deeside’s Ruth MacKenzie second (40:14) and Lyndsey Shaw third (43:23). Among notable locals were Tarquin Gunn, Ali Kennedy, the ever improving Ian Adams and Niall Clark who finished well despite doing a Glastonbury dive on his way back through the last bog.
Heavy showers didn’t deter 66 hardy souls from taking on the Half Nevis race the next day. In his first race as an over 40, Lochaber’s Davy Rodgers came home first in 57:22, comfortably ahead of Alan Smith at 59:38 and third place Paul MacLean at 1:02:27. Dawn Scott continued a strong weekend finishing first lady again in 1:11:00, with Ruth MacKenzie second again in 1:14:10 and Fife AC’s Sarah Legge just ten seconds behind. A kilted Graham Brooks was first over 50 home, winning the Eddie Campbell cup.
50 gluttons for punishment arrived at a sunny Parade on Monday evening for the Cow Hill race. Despite exaggerated complaints of sore and tired legs, a fast and competitive race was run. Colin Donnelly was first in 18:30. Second back was Davy Rodgers at 19:01, with Ruari Watt making a Lochaber 1, 2, 3 in 19:23. Dawn Scott made it three out of three, winning in 22:45, with Oban’s Nicola Meekin second in 24:34 and Lyndsey Shaw third in 25:31.
Manny Gorman tried to time his cycle from Kingussie to just miss the start, but helpful organisers delayed the start and helped him change his shoes.
Joan and Colin Wilson chalked up races 16, 17 & 18 towards their 25 for their 25th.
The club are grateful to everyone who helped make this an enjoyable weekend of top class racing and good craic. Thanks go to all marshals and helpers, particularly timing official Dugie MacDonald.
Melantee results here Half Ben results here Cow Hill results here
Great night of hill racing at the Trig Point The junior section of Lochaber Athletic Club competed in their annual hill race at Trig Point Hill on Tuesday evening. Good weather made for fast times for the 35 competitors and an enjoyable BBQ was had afterwards. Under 16 boys Koni Johnson(12min3seconds) and Ryan Denny (12min 8 seconds) ran a great race, both breaking the previous age group record for the 2.1km race with 150m of climb. Running over a minute faster than last year were Under 14 boys Michael Kennedy( 13.11), Stephen MacPhee(13.32) and Under 10 runners Finn Munro and Eilidh Moynihan. Whilst Under 12 Katie MacLennnan and Under 10 Innis Blackhall both set new course records for their age groups.
The next local junior races are the Offbeat Bikes Aonach Mor Uphill (ages 14 upwards) 7pm Friday 13th July 7pm and the Lochaber Highland Games Junior Events Saturday 28th July
Well done to everyone who took part. We were very lucky again this year with the weather. Fantastic race between Koni and Ryan. A few course records were broken and nearly everyone ran faster than last year; Finn Munro, Eilidh Moynihan, Michael Kennedy and Stephen MacPhee were all over a minute quicker.
Thanks to all the marshals and for the delicious burgers from Colin that were kindly cooked by Wendy. Results here.
Next races: - Athletics League 1st July and 5th August
Lochaber Highland Games Junior Races Saturday 28th July
Eagle Crag Hill Race RECORDS AND RUNNERS TUMBLE AT EAGLE CRAG
A respectable turnout of 31 runners tackled the tough 5.4 mile, 2500 feet Eagle Crag hill race. A week of watering made for a muddy, boggy run, with the last steep descent a particularly slippery slope. Clearing pea soup mist and a well marked route helped secure some fast times.
Brian Marshall finished comfortably within his own record, winning in 58:28. Dawn Scott also broke her record by almost a minute, finishing in 1:13:29.
Second and third men were Colin Donnelly and Alan Smith in 1:01:02 and 1:03:08. Behind Dawn were Amanda Blackhall in 1:21:53 and Sarah Legge in 1:24:55.
Among strong local performances were new LAC recruit Peter Ward, Graham Brooks (first male vet 50) and Ali Kennedy. Ernie Orr posted his fastest time yet in this race and Ian Adams took an astonishing 17 minutes off his last year’s time.
Thanks go to marshals and helpers Bill, Christine, the O’Neills and Ken. Many thanks to Ian MacColl for permission. results here
Lochaber Athletic Club’s Triple Hirple weekend starts on Saturday 7th July with the Melantee race at 2pm, from Claggan Park.
Lochaber Athletic Club Juniors got off to a great start at the Petrofrac Athletics League North Section on Sunday 29th April 2007. The Under 15 Boys had an excellent result in winning their section. This included 2 wins and a 3rd for Paul Mitchell – 100m B (12.69), 400m A (59.38) and Shot A (8.33m),1st, 2nd and 3rd placings for Koni Johnson – 400m B (62.82), 100m A (13.02) , A High Jump (1.45), with Michael Kennedy 1st B 1500m and 2nd B shot and Ryan Denny 1st B High Jump and 4th A 1500m.
Under 11 Boys team took 2nd place with Fraser Cameron ( 2nd A 100m 14.97), Innis Blackhall (1st B 800m 3.03:01), Finn Munro ( 2nd B Shot 4.24m) and Greig Cameron ( 4th A shot 4.25m).
Under 13 girls came 3rd equal with Ross County – results include Katie Maclennan (3rd B 1200m), Mairead MacPhee (3rd A 1200m), Kirsty Harrower(3rd A shot), Tara Anderson (4th B Shot), Roisin MacArthur(7th A 100m), Elise Arnott(6th A 200m) and Isla MacKay 4th B 200m in a personal best of 34.35.
The two youngest teams Under 13 Boys and Under 11 Girls in terms of their age groups all did very well with most competing for their first time both finishing in 5th place. Their results included Kevin Sabiu 2nd A Discus 18.15m , Callum Fraser 3rd B 1500m , Matthew Cairns4th A 1500m and Ryan MacDonald 4th B 200m, Meghan Rodger 4th B 100m , Eilidh MacArthur 2nd A Javelin , Hanna Dougan 7th A 100m and Stephanie Clelland 1st B Javelin.
Also competing was Andrew Brennan Lochaber High 6th year pupil who now competes as a senior man in the league. Andrew had 2 good 4th places in the A races for 100m and 400m, with coach Jim Treasurer taking a 4th and 2nd in the same events as the B runner.
Craig wins at Scolty. Craig Mitchell LAC took a fine win at Scolty Hill race. It's now home territory for Craig, who beat some fine runners. I'm sure he'll have had a few well deserved beers after that one. Gillian Sangster LAC was 48th.
LAC runners in action. Peter Ward, one of our newer members has been pretty active, 26th on Jura, 4:11:45, mark Shaw was 67th. Peter was also running in another long event in the Lakes finishing 62nd out of a field of 349 finishers at Duddon Valley.
Goatfell Hill race
a great turn out from LAC runners for this years race. The men were always going to struggle to retain the team title with this years race incorporating the SAL championship. First across the line in the mens race was Jethro Lennox of Shetelston, slightly blooded and bruised after a fall on the descent. In the ladies Elke Schmidt, Bella, took the Ladies championship, our own Dawn Scott was second and Linda MacEwan was 6th lady overall and took the 1st lady 40 in the race and is now the SAL female 40 hill running champion. In the team event the ladies took bronze. Dawn, Linda, Nancy Kennedy and Clare Rumgay. Tom Smith was the first man home for LAC in 16th place followed by Paul MacLean, 18th and Peter Ward 19th. Neil Arnott was 23rd, Ken Rumgay 48th, Graham MacNab 53rd and Ernie Orr 82nd. After such a long journey to this race, this was an impressive result. Full results can be found here
Aileens 50th Birthday outing
Donard Commedagh, British Championship
Lochaber runners, Mark Shaw, Dawn Scott, Tom Smith and Ken Rumgay travelled to Ireland for this early British Championship counter, follow the link to see pictures from the race. www.photobox.co.uk/album/5269103
LAIRIG MOR FIRST FOR MITCHELL
Despite truly testing conditions, 76 runners competed in the final race of Lochaber Athletic Club’s popular Winter League. Battling a strong headwind and driving rain for much of the 14 mile course along the West Highland Way, times were down on previous years, but impressive nonetheless.
First man home, looking surprisingly fresh, was Craig Mitchell in 1:30:37, followed by Colin Donnelly in 1:32:12 and Clydesdale Harrier John Kennedy in 1:33:46. Amanda Blackhall was in a class of her own as first lady, finishing in 1:53:42, over four minutes ahead of Westerlands’ Ellen Homewood, in at 1:58:05. Ellen’s teammate, Catriona Miller was third in 1:58:42.
Despite the conditions, many runners achieved real personal triumphs, whether posting personal best times, completing the race for the first time or finishing smiling without vowing to give up running.
Thanks go to Paul Bush, of the Mamore Lodge for start line hospitality and to finish line team of Emma, Dugie and Ken. Special thanks to hero of the day, safety sweeper Stuart Gray.
In a nailbiting conclusion to the league, Paul MacLean and Tom Smith were on equal points and took the senior men championship down to the last race. Paul prevailed in the end, with Tom second and Neil Arnott third. Colin Donnelly was first male veteran over 40, with John Hepburn second and Graham MacNab third. Ken Whyte was again first overall male veteran over 50, with John Dougan second and Ray Murdoch third. Ernie Orr was again best over 60. Best male newcomer was Ali Kennedy. Most improved male was Ian Adams.
Amanda Blackhall finished a great season as first lady. Nicola Forster was second and Biff Gow third. Linda MacEwan retained her lady veteran over 40 title for another year, with Teresa Mackay second. Aileen Duncan was third, beating Jackie Hepburn into fourth position by just one point, gained in the Lairig Mor. New granny, Aileen Kitson was first lady over 50. Best lady improver Elma Murdoch was second and Jenny Ford third. Best lady newcomer was Morag Arnott.
The prizegiving was followed by a disco, with DJ Connor Gillies.
Many thanks to league sponsors, Off Beat Bikes.
Vitrified Fort 2007 what a great turn out for for this one, did we all need the points! Senior results here
Carnethy good to see so many LAC runners out for this one, two mini buses, must be a record, 30 LAC starters! Turned out a great weekend, sunny, dare I say it verging on warm weather for the race. The full results can be found here LAC's first team, 7th team overall was, Tom Smith, John Hepburn, Craig Mitchell and Graham Munro. Lochaber AC 'B', 12th team overall was, Neil Arnott, Ken Rumgay, Niall Macbeath and Jon Gay. The ladies team place is in dispute, Dawn was not counted for LAC. Amanda Blackhall, Nicola Forster, Linda MacEwan and Biff Gow were all packed nicely within two minutes of each other. Hopefully a full report and pictures to follow, for the race and night out in Edinburgh!
Caol 10k a big turn out, on a cold wet day. Niall MacBeath took the pace on from the start, with Neil Arnott and George Cairns always chasing until the runners headed round by Lochyside. Neil Arnott took the lead and tried to build a lead, tired legs from yesterdays XCountry made this difficult and he never really got away from Niall. George Cairns had a slower start and was watching events unfold between the leaders, his strength carried him through and he was the winner by 30secs. Gregor Muir came through to take 4th place. Graham McNab took full points for V40 followed by Ken Rumgay and Ali kennedy in 10th. In the ladies race Dawn was the overall winner coming home in 9th place, Amanda was second lady and looked very confortable. Linda MacEwan was 3rd and first Lady Vet 40, would you believe it! Well done to all todays runners. a lot of new faces and lots of PB's, good to hear everyone was warming up properly before the start! Results here
Leanachan winter league race a big well done to Stuart, he managed to create a re-vamped race route, taking in some of the best tracks Leanachan has to offer. Colin left it a bit late today, and must have wondered if he was going to run out of course before he could pull in first place, trust Stuart to put in that last wee loop! A good run from Nicola Mechen to take the ladies race, carrying on from the strong form she showed last season. A good run also from Linda, fresh back from rubbing shoulders with the worlds top women XCountry runners at Edinburgh. It must have been tough for the older juniors coming back along the Witches Trail in the opposite direction to the senior race. Junior results here senior results here
Riverbank winter league
results here
Aonach Mor Uphill
yes, at last the results! Sorry for the delay. results here
Christmas Handicap
Junior results here
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