The sun was low and so was the
temperature as I headed to Strathclyde parkrun Event number 198 on
1st February 2014 to help marshal and grab a few photos of the runners too.
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| Dressed for the weather |
Some 162 runners assembled on the icy
path, some more suitably dressed for the weather than others. Order
of the day seamed to have been sun glasses, hats and gloves.
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| Pacer Jack Ralston |
This being the first Saturday of the
month, the pacers were on hand to assist those attempting to run the
5k in a specific time but the icy conditions and the cold wind,
especially in the second half, didn't auger well for those seeking
PBs.
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| Richard Mannering |
Men's event:
Alan HUME (SM35-39) of Central AC, led
from the Start but couldn't hold on to maintain his record of 4 wins
in 4 outings, as Richard MANNERING (SM30-34) (Unattached) managed to
overtake him and secure his fiirst win in 31 appearances. Richard
crossing the line in 17:55 just one second in front of Alan. Andrew
BUCHANAN (VM40-44) of Motherwell AC, placed third in 18:34.
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| Susan McRitchie |
In the Women's event, far traveled
Susan Mary MCRITCHIE (VW35-39) of Forres Harriers, made a successful
return to Lanarkshire, placing first, for the first time, (22nd
overall) in a time of 21:47.
Previous winner Barbara SLOSS
(VW60-64) of, the cutely named, Captain Archie's Hound Runners, had
to settle for runners up spot, placing second (24th overall) with a
time of 21:52.
Lynsay MACKAY (VW35-39) of jogscotland,
was third (47th overall) over the line in 24:12.
As the tail runner crossed the line,
the skies opened up and a cross between hail and rain showered down
upon the runners as they enjoyed the post run home-baking, before
making their way homewards or to the warmth of the award winning
Waterside Cafe with its views over the Loch, freshly made Café
Carrera coffee, fruit and herbal teas and of course hot breakfast
rolls.
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| Thumbs Up for Strathclyde parkrun |
A huge vote of thanks to the core team
and band of volunteers who ensure that the event takes place every
week, no matter what the weather is, and always welcome parkrunners,
old and new, with a warm welcome.
My photos here
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