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McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

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 · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject:

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 · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 6

Thanks for maps Gordon...

should be a great day!

Karen

McStecko · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Crieff

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 · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 239

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 · Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Crieff 01764 652425

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 · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 173

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

kona · Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 72 Location: Crieff

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 · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: 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 · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject: 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?