Cover photo – Alan, Tracey, Iain, Gillian and Matt at Templeton 10
Tuesday Night Training
On the first week of the new training block, jog leader Ross led a huge group of 63 joggers through a pursuits drill.
Glenrothes Triathlon Club 5k Halloween Hustle
Race results:
- Chris – 1st 18:58
- Dan – 13th 27:09
- Hennie – 24th 28:24
Bill Duff Charity Race number 100
Bill Duff was first over the line in his 100th race of 2017, achieving his target in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity. Read Bill’s story here.
Next to finish was Chris Russell.
Pentland Hills Flash Mob Run
Chris Russell notched up another win in this race.
Parkruns
This week saw a number of improvements in members’ parkrun times. At St Andrews Jemma Guild, Karen Richards, Lesley Turnbull, Angie Wood, Matt Holden, Kirsty Barclay and Jaime Muir all set their best times so far, and Kenna Orkney completed her first ever parkrun. At Kirkcaldy Neil Beard improved on his previous best time.
Jemma and Karen at Craigtoun Park after setting new PBs
Glen Ogle 33 Ultra
Jim was happy to set a course PB at the Glen Ogle ultra
Race results:
- Jim – 223rd 5:58:08
- Karen – 413th 7:53:09
jogScotland Awards
Ian was shortlisted for the Leader of the Year award but was not chosen as the winner on this occasion.
Templeton 10
Iain, Gillian, Matt, Alan and Tracey in action at the Templeton 10 (photos by Pete Bracegirdle)
Race results:
- Alan – 17th 1:07:55
- Iain – 22nd 1:08:22
- Gillian – 68th 1:16:44
- Matt – 93rd 1:20:52
- Tracey – 254th 1:48:10
Edinburgh Men’s 10k
Mark, Andy and Stewart at the race finish at Murrayfield Stadium
Race results:
- Andy – 135th 40:12
- Mark – 144th 40:26 PB
- Stewart – 920th 51:05 PB
Bob Stark Memorial 5k Race
This charity race starts at the duck pond in Falkland Estate and follows a circuit through the woods before finishing in the historic gardens of Falkland Palace. Allen Marr was representing LLV/PH Racing Club. There was a top quality race entrant in Allen’s age category – none other than Paul Forbes who represented Scotland at Commonwealth Games in 1978, 1982 and 1986 and remains one of the fastest Scots ever over 800m. Paul is also the current Scottish National 5k champion in the over-60 age category.
Allen on the trails at Falkland Estate (photo by Pete Bracegirdle)
Paul is such a legend he can get away with running in cut off jammies!
Race results:
- Paul – 12th and 1st MV60 20:53
- Allen – 23rd and 2nd MV60 22:19
Upcoming Events
Kelpies 5k – 10/11/12 November
National Short Course Cross Country Championships, Kirkcaldy – Saturday 11 November
This event is being held at Dunnikier Park in Kirkcaldy. LLV members can’t take part in this national competition as it is only for members of Scottish Athletics affiliated clubs. However, it is a great opportunity to go along and watch some well known athletes, including the 2016 senior women’s winner Laura Muir.
Glen Clova Half Marathon – Saturday 11 November
Karen Capewell, Matt Holden, Lynne Hughes, Andy Cargill and Mark McLean are representing LLV
Silvery Tay Trail Race, Wormit – Sunday 12 November
Further ahead
- Blacker Than Black Rock Nightmare – Friday 17 November
- Livingston AC Open Cross Country – Saturday 18 November
- Hartley Cup – Sunday 19 November
- East District Cross Country League – Saturday 25 November
- Kinghorn RNLI Santa Run – Saturday 25 November
- LLV Christmas Night Out – Saturday 25 November – all welcome – see organiser Davie Hogg if you want to attend
- Blairadam Badass Trail Race – Sunday 26 November
- Santa’s Sleighs of Fire 5k – Sunday 3 December
Advance notice of popular 2018 events
- Devils Burdens – Saturday 27 January
- Devilla Forest 15k and 5k – Sunday 18 February (Entries open Sunday 17 December)
- Smokies 10 mile (Ladies Only) – Sunday 6 March (Entries open now)
- Alloa Half Marathon – Sunday 18 March (Entries open now)
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