Leven Las Vegas Running Club weekly report 10 June 2018

Posted on by The Retired Runner

Cover photo – Couch to 5k graduates after their first parkrun

Hill of Tarvit (Fife AC Midweek Series)

The Fife AC midweek series continued with the Hill of Tarvit race on Wednesday evening. This is a tough 6 mile trail run which starts and finishes in Ceres with participants running from the village to the summit of Hill of Tarvit and back. Representing Leven Las Vegas were Bryan McLaren, Alan Davie, Iain Wallace, Mark McLean and Jeff Taylor.

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Race results:

  • Bryan McLaren – 23rd 38:57
  • Alan Davie – 31st 39:35
  • Iain Wallace – 33rd 39:39
  • Mark McLean – 55th 42:19
  • Jeff Taylor – 116th 50:05

Templeton Trail Race

On Friday evening Chris Russell, Kevin Hughes, Ross Johnston and Annie Gibson travelled over the Tay Bridge to attend the Templeton Trail Race hosted by Dundee Road Runners, with Chris running well to finish in 5th position.

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Race results:

  • Chris Russell – 5th and 2nd M40 34:52
  • Kevin Hughes – 25th 39:53
  • Ross Johnston – 113th 53:30
  • Annie Gibson – 128th 56:40

Couch to 5k parkrun

On Saturday morning at St Andrews parkrun at Craigtoun Park, 13 new runners completed their 10 week journey from couch to 5k. Their personal dedication along with the encouragement of the jog leaders and members at Leven Las Vegas Running Club saw them progress from absolute beginners in April to successfully running for 5km in June. Celebrating their tremendous achievement were Krysha Reeves, Lucy Wann, Karen Burt, Christine Kimmel, Julie Nicholson, Yvonne Armour, Luke Whittaker, Susan Smith, Colin Aitken, Moira Robertson and Susan Kirkcaldy and her children Linda and Robert. There are a few more couch to 5k graduates who were unable to attend on Saturday and they will be tackling the St Andrews course in future weeks.

Photos to be added here

 

Lochore Meadows Sprint Triathlon

On Sunday Gordon Christie and Dan Haran took part in the Lochore Meadows sprint triathlon which comprised a 750m swim across the loch followed by a 20km bike ride and finishing with a 5km run.

Abernethy Hill Race

Chris Russell followed up his good run on Friday with a second place finish at the Abernethy Hill Race on Sunday afternoon, where he was once again joined by Annie Gibson.

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Race results:

  • Chris Russell – 2nd and 1st male 16:28
  • Annie Gibson – 35th 28:22

Upcoming Events

  • Jog Cowdenbeath Black Rock Charity Run for MND – Monday 11 June 7pm
  • Glenrothes 10k – Sunday 17 June

Further ahead:

  • Ravenscraig Park Mile – Wednesday 20 June
  • Midsummer Nightmare – Friday 22 June
  • West Highland Way Race – Saturday 23 June
  • Benarty Gala – Sunday 24 June
  • Sandy Slither – Wednesday 27 June
  • Balbirnie Duathlon – Thursday 28 June
  • Chacefield Trail Race – Thursday 28 June
  • Trail Busters Series Race 1 – Sunday 1 July
  • Beveridge Park 5k – Friday 6 July
  • Crieff 10k – Sunday 8 July
  • Tour of Fife – Wednesday 11 July to Sunday 15 July
  • Donkey Brae Run – Sunday 29 July
  • Trail Busters Series Race 2 – Sunday 5 August
  • New Gilston 5k – Sunday 12 August
  • Trail Busters Series Race 3 – Sunday 2 September
  • Scottish Long Coastal Relays – Saturday 6 October

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