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27/02/10 Jack Crawford 10K
Well done to all Harriers who took part in the Jack Crawford
Springburn Cup this weekend, despite wet and muddy conditions underfoot. Congratulations to both Monique Duffy and Lynn Knox
who both earned PBs in spite of the conditions. Results now posted.
23/02/10 The 2010 5K Handicap Series Begins!
Congratulations to Neil Robbins who wins the first 5K Handicap of the 2010 series. A
special mention also to Marisa Reilly who made her debut in tonight's race. The start position moves from Bothwell Primary School to
the Uddingston Cricket and Sports Club for this year. Less hills apparently, so it should be much much easier. Says John. Results now
posted.
20/02/10 Uddingston Cricket and Sports Club welcomes Hamilton Harriers
The Hamilton Harriers, represented by the regular Saturday morning bacon butty brigade,
are officially welcomed to the Uddingston Cricket and Sports Club by Paul Hoffman.
20/02/10 David Hay wins the 2009/2010 XC Handicap Series
The 2009/2010 XC Handicap Series comes to a close, with David Hay scooping first
prize with an impressive lead of 10 points. John Berry came second, followed closely by Davie Kelly in third. Well done to
everyone who took part in this year's series which continued despite the challenging weather conditions. The introduction of
Saturday morning bacon rolls no doubt provided a much needed boost towards the end. You might even see Claire,conspicuous by her
absence from the leaderboard, popping up in the photographs sometime after their introduction. Full results and photographs can be viewed
here .
16/02/10 A Thankyou from Roz O'Hanlon-MacDonald
Roz would like to extend thanks to the Harriers for her wedding present. She has been
astounded by the kindness of everyone.
23/01/10 A Return to Racing
This weekend saw a return to road racing for many Harriers with the Club's Annual 10K
Road Race and Sealed Handicap. Congratulations to Neil Robbins and Claire Purdie who won the men and women's road race, and to Monique
Duffy who won the sealed handicap taking over 2 minutes out of her PB in the process. Neil has clearly missed racing during the big freeze,
making the most of the thaw by running a course best in the Glasgow Park Run earlier the same day. Well done Neil. Well done also to
Jim Breen who returned to racing in the same park run event. Full results and photographs of the Club's 10K Road Race can be
viewed here.
16/01/10 Club XC Handicap Series Continues
Congratulations to David Hay who won this weekend's XC handicap race in style (a flash
new pair of spikes apparently). Well done to John Berry and Davie Kelly who also turned out in the continuing cold and challenging conditions.
John remains at the top of the leaderboard, leading David by 4 points.
15/01/10 Jack Crawford Springburn Cup Postponed
The Jack Crawford Springburn Cup which was to be held on Saturday 16th January has been
postponed due to the weather and poor conditions underfoot. The race is now scheduled to take place on Saturday 27th February.
09/01/10 Club XC Handicap Series
Congratulations to Monique Duffy who won the fourth handicap race of
this winter's XC Handicap Series. There have been rumours of secret squirrel extended lunchtime training sessions
which have most definitely paid off as Monique also earned a PB into the bargain. Well done Monique! Conditions were
apparently perfect (well, for polar bears perhaps), with fresh snow underfoot. John Berry finished second to extend his lead at the
top of the leadership table to 4 points.
09/01/10 AGM AND 10k Sealed Handicap - 23rd January
This year's 10K Sealed Handicap well be held on Saturday 23rd January at 1pm, starting at Bothwell
Primary School. The AGM will follow after the race.
08/01/10 Nigel Barge 10K Road Race Postponed
The Nigel Barge 10K Road Race which was to be held on Saturday 9th January has been
postponed due to the weather and poor conditions underfoot. The race is now scheduled to take place on Saturday 27th March.
27/12/09 Cambuslang 10K Race
Well done to both Jim Breen and Neil Robbins who braved the challenging conditions
and temperatures to take part in the post christmas Cambuslang race. Due to the dangerous conditions underfoot the road race was changed to
a 6.7km XC race across the exceptionally boggy snow-covered rugby pitches. Jim found time to dash home and pick up his spikes before
finishing 8th overall and collecting 3rd Vet prize. Neil finished a very respectable 11th overall.
19/12/09 Club XC Handicap Series in the Snow
Congratulations to Dave Adams Jnr who won the fourth handicap race of
Club XC Handicap series, in a time equalling his PB. The course was covered in a blanket of snow and both John Berry and Davie Kelly took
advantage of the harder conditions underfoot to finish with a PB today.
19/12/09 Glasgow Parkrun - Jim Breen moves up the rankings
Congratulations to Jim Breen who braved the baltic conditions to finish 4th overall, his
highest placing yet, in this weekend's race in a very wintry Pollock Park.
12/12/09 Club XC Handicap Series in the Fog
Congratulations to Ross Bickerstaff who won the third handicap race of
this winter's XC Handicap Series - the race was run in extremely foggy conditions but we totally believe him when he says he
didn't take any shortcuts. Congratulations to both Ross and to Davie Kelly who earned themselves a PB this weekend.
12/12/09 Glasgow Parkrun Course PB for Jim Breen
Congratulations to Jim Breen who smashed his Glasgow Parkrun course
best by 18 seconds to finish 5th overall and 1st Vet home in this weekend's race.
11/12/09 Annual 5K Christmas Handicap
The Hamilton Harriers 5K Christmas Handicap, held last Saturday, was
deemed a great success. The Handicap was followed by the annual prize giving ceremony in the Pitz Soccer Academy
in Hamilton. Once again the event was well supported, with over 20 members running the race and many more Harriers
and family and friends turning out to cheer the runners around the 5K loop.
The handicap was won by David Kelly who
ran a strong race to finish in 22 minutes 03 seconds, taking over one full minute off his PB. David finished 19
seconds ahead of Peter Middleton, who held valiantly on to second place. Neil Robbins, who finished third in a time of
17 minutes 35 seconds, clocked the fastest time of the day. During the prize giving ceremony, awards were presented to
the winners of the Grand Prix League Series, the 5K Handicap Series, the monthly 5K Handicap races, the Endeavour
prizes and the various Club organised races throughout the year. Full results and photographs of both the race and
the ceremony can be viewed here . Special thanks to Warburtons who supplied an excellent selection of fruit loaves for participants and prize winners.
Thanks are also extended to Mark Bryson who supplied the catering, Dave Adams Jnr who provided the entertainment and to Neil Robbins
who reliably ensures there is water for everyone at the end of the handicap races.
01/12/09 The New Clubhouse
David Hay is now collecting forms and fees in preparation for moving into the new clubhouse. Please see David if you still need a form. Please also inform David if you are choosing to opt out from joining, or alternatively inform the Club by emailing lynne_kelly@hotmail.com. It is requested that forms are returned and money is paid no later than the day of the Christmas Handicap. If you have any questions on the form, payment or arrangement itself, please see David or contact us on the email address above.

