25th Anniversary Relay, fun nite and BBQ - 22nd August

McStecko · 25th Anniversary Relay, fun nite and BBQ - 22nd August

Check your e-mail for details.

The gist is that on Saturday August 22nd, we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary with a relay, barbecue, games and a disco at Braidhaugh. The format of the relay will be teams of 5 running roughly 5 legs of 5 miles. The course will start and finish at Taylor Park and, for those that know it, will roughly follow the "Tour de Strathearn" route with a loop of the 10k course to finish.

Once I know who wants to run I will try to sort out the teams so that they are as even as possible giving us a chance of a grandstand photo finish for all the teams taking part... well that's the theory anyway.

After the run we will go down to the rugby clubhouse at Braidhaugh for a combination of beer 'n' wine, barbecue and softball (like rounders but with bigger bats and balls) for Harriers and their families then rounding off the evening in style with George's disco in the bar.

Should be an excellent day/night so I'm hoping that we get an equally excellent turnout from the club!

Blazebuster

Brilliant!...... Perfect run for the 25th anniversary.

Kirsty and I will definitely be there and wish to be included in the teams please.

If possible I would like either Leg 2 or Leg 4 as I am no use on up hills?

Kirsty is happy to do any Leg as long as she is familiar with the route (possibly Leg 5) ?

Can’t wait …it will be a great day!

I hope everyone wears their SH 25th anniversary running shirts!

Thanks Phil, this should be a great day for us all! Very Happy

Tanconsult

J&I hereby volunteer for any leg that doesn't involve a near-death experience. If selected, calculations should assume we each achieve a speed roughly equivalent to that of a sick tortoise.

Very Happy

Colin

wendy

Right. I am working that day, but after getting my ear bent by Mr Carson (it was like being back at the fire service training school, yes sir Wink

) I am going to try to swap with a colleague to attend the fun filled day...
It was really the temptation of the water slide that did it. Will get back in touch when the swap goes through.

Blazebuster

Thanks wendy Very Happy

.....Such dedication Wink

Hope it all goes well!

I can assure you and all other Harriers, this will be a day to remember!

Make sure you have the whole day free and put your family on alert.

Full details will be posted soon! Very Happy

McStecko

The numbers are building nicely for the August 22nd Extravaganza but there are still quite a few of you who have not yet let me know:

1. if you will be coming
2. if you want to run and
3. how many kith and kin will be needing fed

Please can you do so ASAP (Closing deadline is this Friday - 19th June) so we can figure out how much to buy and how much it will end up costing.

Thus far I've had positive responses from:

Colin and Judith
George and Kirsty
Me and Liz
Karen and Al
Gordon (depending on traffic)
Beth
Kathleen
Colin Glencorse
Patrick and Kona
Kenny
Seonaid
Will and Ali
Doug and Cathy
Graham M
Jim McC
Karen Pass
Adrian

Unfortunately "no can dos" from:

Phil T
Rob B
David A
Wendy

So there are quite a few of the regulars that still haven't let me know yet. If you aren't on this list let me know as soon as you can or if you see someone that isn't on the list, please can you spread the word

Thanks

fiona lyle · Fun Day

Sorry for delay in reply, checking dates & delighted to say that Murray & I can join you on 22nd!
Iwill run if you are really short of numbers but definately be there for the food & drink.
thanks for organising.
Fiona

McStecko · Teams for the Relay

Using highly scientific methods and much agonizing and debate in the mcstecko household we have arrived at the following teams for the Relay on 22nd August.

The objective (apart from having fun and enjoying ourselves) is to get teams as evenly matched as possible so we can have a tight finish on leg 5. But this is not easy when so little is known of everyone's current form. Anyway we've done our best so no nippin an greetin at me if you don't like your team!

Also I have not allocated runners to legs as I'm going to leave that to the lucky team captains who will find out who they are when I will contact them by e-mail very soon.

Enuff of the waffle:

Team 1
Colin Glencorse
Fiona Lyle
Kathleen Campbell
Gordon Morrison
Kirsty McKay

Team 2
Beth Fotheringham
Phil Mestecky
Ali Manners
Karen Pass
Patrick Andrews

Team 3
George Carson
Cathy Tilbrook
Jason Salisbury
Colin Tipping
Graham Martin

Team 4
Digby Sim
Tracey Oates
Kona Andrews
Karen Nicholl
Seonaid Roberts

Team 5
Shelagh Wake
Liz Mestecky
Jane Martin
Al Nicholl
Ian Beattie

Team 6
Matt McLay
Judith Tipping
Doug Flint
Kenny Robertson
Jim McConnell

Gordon · Route maps for the August 22nd relay

I've put maps for the race on the club website as follows:

Overview - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayoverview.pdf

Leg 1 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg1.pdf
Leg 2 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg2.pdf
Leg 3 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg3.pdf
Legs 4 and 5 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org...nroutes/Aug22relaylegs4&5.pdf

Any questions, just ask.

Tanconsult

Thanks, Gordon, for the maps - I'd assumed a few slight differences from the routes shown.

Does cause me to ask of our Esteemed Organiser(s) though, is the object simply to get from changeover to changeover as quickly as (legally) possible or is it also to follow the routes shown between changeovers as closely as possible?

If the former, pre-knowledge of the route might well play a part in shortening actual distances run; if the latter, maybe we should equip all teams with GPS units to help navigation. Of course, in this latter case, the record in the units of the Tracks actually followed on the day would not be needed to ensure conformity with the rules....

Colin Very Happy

McStecko

Not entirely sure I followed Tanconsult's meaning, but I can say that I expect runners to follow the routes shown in Gordon's maps as closely as possible.

There will be no route marking and no checkpoints per se but the spirit of the race means that deliberate deviation from the official routes as shown in G's maps to gain an advantage would be utterly beneath contempt and I'm sure no Harrier would ever dream of stooping so low. So that means (for example) that Leg one-ers need to go over Knock Mary and no sneaking around the flatter track to the right!

Any reports of serious Dastardly and Muttley-like behaviour will result in disqualification and possibly other draconian sanctions that I've yet to think of...

Tanconsult

Thank you, Captain, for the elucidation.

After witnessing events in Glen Tilt last Sunday morning, rumours of your friendship with important members of the Duke of Atholl's Rifle Club put your comments firmly in the arena of "This is only a suggestion, but look who's making it...."

Colin Very Happy

KarenP · Maps

Thanks for maps Gordon...

should be a great day!

Karen

McStecko

As mentioned on the club run diary, I ran the 20 mile Tour of Strathearn on Sunday, in part for training and in part to see what the route was like.

A few comments and clarifications:

Leg 1 is fairly clear although there is a bit of bracken along the footpath / horse path about 2 miles into the run before you get to the hill.

When you get to the hill, you MUST go over the top and not skirt it to the right. Immediate DQ for any team whose runner ignores this advice!

The run is probably a little under 4 miles (took us about 30 mins on Sunday) so we will move the checkpoint from the point at which you hit the Balloch Rd to 300m or so down the road at the point where you turn left to head towards Auchingarrich. There's a bit more space for cars there as well.

Leg 2 has a few points where it would be possible to go wrong if you haven't run it before. The first bit's OK. Just follow the track to the radio mast and then carry on through the gate. About a 1/2 mile or so further on there is a fork in the track - take the right hand fork. Follow this track for another mile or so, then, just past the lochan, you will see a waymark pointing down a little path to the right. If you miss it, the main track stops about 50m further on anyway so you'll know you've gone wrong. At the moment the path is quite overgrown with bracken but certainly passable. When you reach the gate, do not go through it but follow the fenceline down to the left. This leads you all the way to Auchingarrich at which point you turn right onto the Glasscorrie road and then left for about 1/2 mile to reach the Comrie-Braco Rd. At this junction you will see a signpost pointing into the field "Comrie 1 Mile" follow this and it will bring you out at the back of Comrie. Run up Dalginross and then, I suggest, go to the back of the Royal Hotel and follow the path/lane to Laggan Field for the handover to leg 3.

On Sunday Leg 2 took us about 50 mins in total.

Leg 3. To avoid confusion, the route is across Laggan Field, up past the small monument in the horses' field, onto the Balmuick road over the cattle grid at the end of the woods, take the track up to your right after 100m or so, up the steep hill to the gap in the wall and then onto the track that leads towards the lochans and Braefordie. Once you reach the track above Braefordie, follow your nose to the dam and the handover in the car park. This was the longest section and took about 75 minutes on Sunday (though I was quite knackered by then).

Leg 4. Simply run down the road, past the Hosh, Distillery and across the A85 to get to Taylor Park. Took me 35 mins or so.

Leg 5. 10k route.

In general, I would suggest that if you're not sure about your own leg route (esp Leg 2-ers) that you try to get out before the day if at all possible.

Hopefully this helps.

kaznicholl · chefs and helpers

Hi harriers,

The 25 year anniversay BBQ is fast approaching and so I thought it prudent to start getting a bit organised.

It should be a great day for everyone to celebrate having the club, but to help make it a BBQ to remember (i.e: more than a cremated burger!) I was hoping that I could call upon all you fantastic chefs and helpers.

We need the following:

Salad (we already have a green and greek so any variation would be good),

Pasta salad,

Rice salad,

Cous cous salad - you get the idea...

Cheese and biscuits (even if it is just one type of cheese and a pack of biscuits)

If you are happy to create any of these can you let me know? Could you also tell me what you plan to create, so we don't end up with everyone doing the same thing!

If you want to bring cheese and biscuits can you let me know what cheese?

In addition to food and no less important we will need help on the day. Is any body happy to volunteer to help with the setting up or clearing up? If so, can you let me know and which one.

There may also be other things that crop up as we get nearer the day and / or on the day, so it would be good to know who we could call upon for a wee helping hand!

Thanks in advance,

Kaz.

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Judith · Help for 25th catering

Hi kaz, I will be very happy to make a bowl of couscous salad or other if already being made, would you like some cakes too? will pitch in on the day whenever you like, to fit in with runing leg 4 or 5. Judith

Liz

Hi, i'll do a potato salad and a dessert. Phil and i will be around for helping on the day. Cool

kona

Hi Kaz,

Happy to do a tomato and onion salad, and will see if any offspring can be persuaded into doing some baking.

Cheers,
Kona

Gordon · Leg maps

There were some questions about Leg 2, because what was shown on the map I'd put on the website did not match Phil's description of the waymarked route.

So I ran it today - later in the afternoon, after the rain, bit wet underfoot but very pleasant - and have now changed the map to reflect where my GPS said I had been. It's waymarked at the key points, so it isn't difficult to follow on the ground.

Updated maps are at:
Overview - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayoverview.pdf

Leg 1 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg1.pdf
Leg 2 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg2.pdf
Leg 3 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk/runroutes/Aug22relayleg3.pdf
Legs 4 and 5 - http://www.strathearnharriers.org...nroutes/Aug22relaylegs4&5.pdf

Hope that helps to clarify things.

Gordon · Runner wanted!

Fiona has shin splints so can't run in the relay as part of Team 1.

Is there anyone else out there who would be willing to take her place?

McStecko

Adrian had expressed an interest...I'll try to get hold of him and see if he's willing to step into the breach.

Will need a little last minute re-jigging of the teams of course...

Gordon

Rob Bolton has emailed to say that because of a change of plans he is also now available and could he take part please.

McStecko

Just a few days to go before our 25th Anniversary Extravaganza!!!

The programme we have planned is (roughly) as follows:

11.00am – 5x5 mile relay. More details on the forum. I suggest that we all meet at Taylor park around 10.30 so we can organize transport to the start of the various legs and see the Leg 1 runners off.

The 25th Anniversary Shirts have now arrived and look fantastic. At only £15 a pop they are tremendous value too. So bring your cash or cheque book along – no shirts without payment!!!

6.00pm – Meet at Braidhaugh for the evening’s events

6.30pm – Tug O War competition - still in your 6 relay teams + children’s teams (to be assembled on the day)

7.30pm – Rounders/Softball

8.30pm – Prize giving for the day’s events

Bar will be open from 6.00pm, Barbecue will be fired up around 6.30pm and disco will begin immediately after the prize giving

Even if you are not taking part in the relay, do please come along to the evening event as it should be great fun.

See you there!

Hill Fairy

I hope you all have a great day.
Sorry to be missing all the fun but I am looking forward to my hols.

kaznicholl · What a great day!

What a great day we had yesterday - I am looking out t the lashing rain and am so grateful the weather Gods were shining on us!

Well done to Crieff Lightning (Kona, I have your bottle of bubbly) for winning but even more importantly, well done to everyone running - especially to those not used to it - who knows perhaps you may now have the bug!

Thank you so very, very much to everyone who brought food for the BBQ - the feast was incredible! Braidhaugh was a great venue for everyone!

Hope the hangovers aren't too shocking today!

Kaz

Liz

Yes it was a brilliant day and as Kaz said it was made even better by the weather! Hopefully there are some good photo's to look at, i saw Colin poised with his camera at various locations!
I have aquired a few itmes such as a pyrex bowl and a tuperware container so let me know if these belong to you.

Blazebuster

What a fantastic day!...Many thanks to all who took part!

I look forward to getting a copy of all Colins Photos (please!).

Roll on the next 25 years! Wink

dig

Thanks very much to those involved in the organisation of what proved to be a tremendous celebration.

lightnin's frightnin

kona

Splendid day, wonderfully organised, very sorry to have missed the evening's festivities.

Tis a pleasure to be part of such a fine sporting association!

KennyR

What a great day and what a great spirit throughout the whole event. The sun even came out and the evenings events were outstanding. This is something as a whole club event that should be repeated annually in my opinion. Wonderfull stuff by all the organisers. Hats off to you all.
Like many I've not run as much as I should have recently but absolutely loved the run down from the dam and as sore and stiff as I am today I am still in awe of those who had to run up there from Comrie in the first place.

fiona lyle · 25th ani celebrations

Although we were the injured crocks,with broken leg & (pathetic next to Seonaid)shinsplints, i think I can speak for both of us in saying how much we enjoyed ourselves on saturday.!
Thank you to Bobby Bolton for running my leg-we didnt get to buy you that beer at night.
well done to all the organisers & for being such a friendly & welcoming club !
Fiona.

Tanconsult

Question - was my painful body yesterday brought on by running, tug-o'-war, too much indulgence of gorgeous food, the volume of George's disco or Phil's karaoke? I think I should consult a doctor. Never one there when you need them.

Terrific day on Saturday. Awesome performance by my running team so a complete mystery why we didn't win - oh yes, possibly not crossing the line first. Anyway, great co-operative effort for the day's proceedings by lots of people so thanks to them all.

As to pictures, I'll send them to George - but some may appear in the next few days (with the now-usual form of narrative) on my blog at www.tanconsult.blogspot.com so look out for your own part in the unfolding drama.....

Here's to next year's celebration of 26 years of the Harriers.

Colin Very Happy

Beth

Yes, it was a fantastic day. I thoroughly enjoyed it as did my girls. Thanks so much to those organising and made it such a fantastic day.
Liz - I think the pyrex bowl is mine. I will be out this Monday Smile

Al

Hi all,

Just thought I'd add my thanks to everyone involved with organising Saturday. It was a great day from start to finish.

The relay race was great fun and a good opportunity to catch up with fellow Harriers I don't get a chance to see very often.

Thanks again and well done to all runners. Everyone gave 110% for their teams but still left enough in the tank for a dance in the evening.

Al

wendy

yes well done to everyone involved, organisers, participants and spectators.
I was disappointed not to be involved in the relay, but enjoyed the evening. I'll try to be free for the next celebration, (30 years?) by getting my swap in early Laughing

25th Anniversary Relay, fun nite and BBQ - 22nd August

Fun Day

Teams for the Relay

Route maps for the August 22nd relay

Maps

chefs and helpers

Help for 25th catering

Leg maps

Runner wanted!

What a great day!

25th ani celebrations