Cover photo – Donna, Dawn, Chris and Lynsay at Balbirnie Park
Caley Cup Pursuit Race
The latest 10-week training block reached a thrilling climax on Tuesday evening with runners taking part in a fast and frantic time trial race at the Energy Park in Methil. No less than 20 club members improved on their best recorded times, with the outstanding performance coming from Luke Whittaker.
Less than six months ago Luke was a complete beginner to running when he joined the Leven Las Vegas Couch to 5k jogging course. His dedication and commitment to completing the course and then continuing with regular training was rewarded when he received the LLV Caley Cup for most improved runner in the training block.
Luke with the Caley Cup
Gateside Gallop
The annual Gateside Gallop race to raise funds for the village took place this year on a different course as the path up to the Bunnet Stane was closed for forestry work.
Race results:
- Chris Russell – 2nd 26:21
- Allen Marr – 29th 33:24
- Annie Gibson – 67th 43:47
Parkruns
Chris Russell and Annie Gibson set new PBs at St Andrews while Robin Pate ran a personal best time at Livingston.
Chris, Karen and Annie at St Andrews
Allen and Jeff at the Loch Leven parkrun
Highland Perthshire Marathon and Half Marathon
Peter Rieu-Clarke continued his build-up to his marathon debut at Loch Ness in two weeks time by competing in the Highland Perthshire half marathon at Aberfeldy.
Race results:
- Peter Rieu-Clarke – 234th and 3rd V70 2:11:54
Glenmore 24
Also competing in the Scottish Highlands was LLV jog leader Tricia Wallace who took part in the Glenmore 12 hour race near Aviemore.
Race results:
- Tricia Wallace – 43rd 30.868 miles
Trail Busters Series Race 3
The final race in the Trailbusters series was held at Balbirnie Park in Markinch on Sunday morning. Chris Russell was victorious at the event, making it three wins out of three for the Glenrothes athlete and confirming him as the overall series winner. Chris was joined in the race by LLV clubmates Donna Rodger, Annie Gibson, Dawn Watson and Lindsay Bell.
Chris receiving the trophy for winning the Trailbusters series
Race results:
- Chris Russell – 1st
- Donna Rodger
- Annie Gibson
- Dawn Watson
- Lynsay Bell
Pitreavie AAC David Candlish Memorial Mile
Allen Marr continued his return from long-term injury by competing in the Pitreavie AAC David Candlish Memorial Mile event on the track at Pitreavie Athletics Centre in Dunfermline. In a fast race Allen ran close to a personal best time to outstrip the opposition and cross the line in first place.
Allen competing at Pitreavie and with the winner’s trophy (race photos by Campbell and Ruby McNair / Pitreavie AAC)
Race results:
- Allen Marr – 1st 5:38
Upcoming Events
- Stuart Duncan Memorial 5k – Tuesday 4 September
- Kingsbarns Fun Run – Wednesday 5 September
- Self Transcendence 5k – Wednesday 5 September
- Auchterarder Half Marathon – Sunday 9 September
- Tiree Ultra Marathon – Sunday 9 September
- Great North Run – Sunday 9 September
- Glenrothes Sprint Triathlon – Sunday 9 September
- Braemar Half Marathon – Sunday 9 September
Further ahead
- Self Transcendence 2m – Wednesday 12 September
- Pitlochry 5k & 10k – Sunday 16 September
- Around Cumbrae 10 Mile Road Race – Sunday 16 September
- Scottish Half Marathon & 10k – Sunday 23 September
- Tufty Trail Race – Sunday 23 September
- Loch Ness Marathon – Sunday 23 September
- Great Scottish Run Half Marathon & 10k – Sunday 30 September
- East Neuk 10k – Sunday 30 September
- Scottish Long Coastal Relays – Saturday 6 October
- Livingston AC Open Cross Country – Saturday 6 October
- Nutcracker Trail Race – Saturday 6 October
- Giffordtown 5k – Sunday 7 October
- Linlithgow 10k – Sunday 7 October
- East District Cross Country Relays – Saturday 13 October
- Lochore 10k – Sunday 14 October
- East District Cross Country League Meeting 1 – Saturday 20 October
- Nutcracker Trail Race #2 – Sunday 21 October
- National Cross Country Relays – Saturday 27 October
- Templeton 10 – Sunday 4 November
- National Short Course Cross Country Championships – Saturday 10 November
- Livingston AC Open Cross Country – Saturday 17 November
- Hartley Cup – Sunday 18 November
- East District Cross Country League Meeting 2 – Saturday 24 November
- Largo Law Hill Race – Tuesday 27 November
- East District Cross Country Championships – Saturday 8 December
- Indoor 3000m Championships – Friday 4 January 2019
- National Indoor Open Meeting – Saturday 12 January 2019
- East District Cross Country League Meeting 3 – Saturday 19 January 2019
- Masters Cross Country Championships – Saturday 2 February 2019
- Indoor Masters Championships – Sunday 17 February 2019
- Smokies 10 Mile (Ladies Only) – Sunday 3 March 2019
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