Motherwell AC out in force at the Belfast Marathon and Monklands Half Marathon

We had 5 athletes running at the Monklands Half Marathon and 2 competing in the Belfast Marathon on Sunday 30 April. Great performances all round.  Well done to everyone involved for flying the flag for Motherwell AC.

The race results follow:

Belfast Marathon
12 Chiris Macdonald – 02:38:26
30 David Gardiner – 02:47:35

 

Monklands Half Marathon

4 Paul Burns 01:18:39 (VET40) 3rd

17 Anthony Devlin 01:23:14 (VET40) 6th

46 Jim White 01:33:04 (VET40) 17th

66 Nicole Gierlowski 01:38:49 (SNR) 3rd Female

77 Gayle Forbes 01:41:55 (SNR) 6th Female

 

LANARKSHIRE TRACK RELAYS UPATE FROM EWEN CAMERON

Well done to all our junior athletes who turned out to compete at the Lanarkshire Track Relays at Cumbernauld today. We had U13 Boys and Girls and U15 girls competing today and our U13 boys came away with bronze medals! Thanks to all the parents, family and friends who came along to support.

MAC’S MANCHESTER MARATHON MARVELS

MAC’S MANCHESTER MARATHON MARVELS

Two Motherwell AC members took on the ultimate challenge at the Manchester Marathon.  Did they deliver?  Oh yes!

 

Since joining MAC, Jonathan Moore has established himself as one of the club’s fastest ever runners; equalling the all-time TT record earlier this month, for example.  So the whole club was intrigued to see what he would achieve on his marathon debut. A quite remarkable 2:37:24 was the answer!  To achieve such a time on his first attempt is incredible and the mind boggles what he might yet achieve.

 

Scott Kelman, meanwhile, knocked 12 minutes off his PB, finishing in an amazing 3:14:04.  It would have been faster still if not for a bad stitch and then cramp right at the end.  Credit to Scott for keeping on going and still beating his target.  What makes this result all the more special and meaningful is this was Scott’s final race in the MAC vest.  What better way to leave a club than on such an impressive high note!

 

Congratulations to both Jonathan and Scott, you have done MAC proud!

Motherwell AC Athletes out in force at the National Road Relays

SCOTTISH NATIONAL ROAD RELAYS AT LIVINGSTON

Motherwell AC were out in force at yesterdays NRRs in Livingston with three female teams (including a V50 team) and one and half men’s teams – a total of 20 athletes flying the flag for the club on the national stage. That is absolutely fantastic and I believe our best turnout at this event ever!! Well done to everyone who turned out to compete, volunteer or just cheer on the team. A special thanks goes to Team Manager Emma Morris.

The Championship Tables (Bonus Points) have been updated on the website and there is also a link below to the full set of results on the Scottish Athletics website.

A set of various group photos showing the superb teamwork and camaraderie are set out below.

Scottish National Road Relay Results

Motherwell AC says farewell to Scott Kelman

A quote from fellow coach Ewen Cameron and a set of photos of Scott are set out below.  All the best for the future Scott.

“A wee shout out to say farewell to Scott who leaves the coaching team today. I’ve had the real pleasure of working with this fella on the track, field, country and indoor and outdoor arena. He’s brought so much enthusiasm, support, encouragement and energy and had a hugely positive impact on a lot of young people and his fellow coaches. We’ve even coached a national champion amongst the hundreds of brilliant young people. All the best for the future mate, thanks for all the hours you’ve volunteered, and for everything you’ve given. It’s been a helluva ride, take it easy!”

Continue reading “Motherwell AC says farewell to Scott Kelman”

TRACK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES

 

TRACK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES

 

CSSAL 2023

The Central and South of Scotland Athletic League (CSSAL) offers competitions in the form of league matches for all clubs throughout the area.  Motherwell AC are in Division 3 this season.  The three matches this season are:

Match 1: Sunday 30th April 2023 (Kilmarnock)
Match 2: Saturday 20th May 2023 (Linwood)
Match 3: Sunday 23rd July 2023 (Kilmarnock)

 

As you can see from the Match 1 timetable (in the linked Handbook document), there are opportunities to compete in 3000m/800m for Senior Endurance athletes. If anyone wants to have a go, please contact Richie Leach (richieleach@motherwellac.com).

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W9ZehLTbDkm7MR7haBvJDttnJKV7vkUdZWtbnHZP-HA/edit?usp=share_link

 

SNAL 2023

The Scottish National Athletics League (SNAL) is new for 2023, replacing the Scottish Athletics League (for men) and the Scottish Women’s League).  Motherwell AC will be part of it.  There are four matches:

Match 1: Saturday 15th April (Grangemouth)
Match 2: Sunday 28th May (Aberdeen)
Match 3: Sunday 18th June (Grangemouth)
Match 4: Sunday 30th July (Grangemouth)

 

Take a look at the schedules (in the linked spreadsheet) to see the race distances on offer at each match. Contact Bob McCrum (bobmccrum@motherwellac.com) if you want to take part or for further details.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mTDXYxb8Y0tnv2HretvOwf_ROjv9093OFUOMgDv2lls/edit?usp=share_link

Jim Smith achieves double golds in the Australian Masters Championships

BREAKING NEWS

Jim Smith has just returned from Australia two gold medals at the Australian Masters Championships held in the Olympic Stadium in Sidney in the M75 category.

 

Jim won the 60 metres sprint in 9.58 seconds and the 100 metres in 15.35 seconds.

 

Well done and congratulations Jim on fantastic performances and for flying the Motherwell AC flag in Oz.

 

National Road Relays are coming on 25 March

A message from Emma Morris

 

Upcoming relay race on road not to be missed! ‼️

 

As you might have read in the newsletter (if you’ve missed it 👇 it’s worth a read)…I’m looking for names of those who would be interested in participating in the national road relays.

 

I’ve not done this for a few years now but I remember it being a lot of fun 🤩 I remember I had great mac team support!

 

Info:

🏃🏻‍♀️on road @ Livingston

🏃🏻teams of 6 x male / 4 x female

🏃‍♂️team mates run either 5k or 10k

🏃🏻‍♀️shortest leg runs first then it alternates

🏃‍♂️race start 11.30 & 11.40

🏃🏻race date 25/03/23

🏃‍♂️closing date for entry 07/03/23

 

There are options for 50+ teams. For this the teams are slightly smaller 4 x male / 3 x female.

 

Please get in touch if you want to put your name down asap. 😃

  • Please note the final date for accepting names will be 7th March. ‼️

Motherwell AC Masters Athletes in Medals Haul at Scottish and British Championships

At the Scottish Masters Indoors Championships at the Emirates Stadium in Glasgow on 12/13 February JIM SMITH won gold medals in the 60 metres and 200 metres M75 category while ALAN ROBERTSON won silver in the 60 metres M45 category.

 

At the British Indoors Masters Championship in Sheffield on 18/19 February JIM SMITH won silver medals in the 60m and 200m M75 category.  Jim set season’s best times in both races.

 

Congratulations goes to JIM and ALAN for outstanding performances at Scottish and UK levels.  Well done from everyone at Motherwell AC.  A photo of Jim on the podium at Sheffield is attached.

 

 

Motherwell AC double ladies comeback at the XBorder Run Series 10K

Motherwell AC double ladies comeback at the XBorder Run Series 10K today as Jac and Maryann took on the 10k which started in Carlisle and finished in Gretna. Superb results from both of them on their first full races back. Maryann: 46:51 Jac: 53:04. A big thanks to the organisers and volunteers for making the event another success, hopefully we can see more Motherwell AC athletes next year.

 

SENIOR ENDURANCE 2023 UPDATE

SENIOR ENDURANCE 2023 UPDATE

The Mob Match is over, and what an overwhelming success it was!  What’s next for 2023?  Read on…

 

TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The TT Championship kicks off next month. The website has been updated for the new season.  Rules, results and standings are available at: https://motherwellac.com/championships/time-trial-championship/

 

ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP

The website will be updated soon for the new season, including the updated rules.  The full race schedule can now be announced.

 

Races

05/03/2023 – Down By The River 10k, Cambuslang – https://www.entrycentral.com/DBTR2023 *

02/04/2023 – Tom Scott 10mile, Motherwell (national championship) – https://www.entrycentral.com/TS23 *

05/05/2023 – Sri Chinmoy 5k, Edinburgh (national championship) – https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/scottish5k

14/05/2023 – Shettleston 10k, Glasgow (national championship) – https://entries.runabc.co.uk/e/babcock-shettleston-10k-8837 *

03/06/2023 – Strathclyde parkrun, Motherwell – https://parkrun.org.uk/strathclyde

17/06/2023 – Loch Lomond 10k, Balloch – https://entrycentral.com/loch-lomond-10k-and-5k *

11/07/2023 – Moffat 15k, Moffat –  (date to be confirmed)

19/08/2023 – Queen’s parkrun, Glasgow – https://parkrun.org.uk/queensglasgow

* entries open

 

The remainder of the championship window (to mid-Oct) can be used to prepare for and participate in half and full marathons; these  can count towards the hypothetical races

 

Leagues

The allocation of members to the leagues will take place after the February TT and before the opening round of the championship.

 

Relays for Bonus Points

Bonus points are now on offer for participating for MAC in ANY relay event during the championship window.  Only one set of bonus points will be awarded to each member.

 

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP

Discussions ongoing, nothing to be announced at this stage.

 

CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

This was not discussed – the current championship will conclude in February; the next championship (2023-24) will not commence until October. Details will follow later in the year.

 

LANARKSHIRE RIVALS RACE TO THE LINE IN “BATTLE AT THE BOATHOUSE”

LANARKSHIRE RIVALS RACE TO THE LINE IN “BATTLE AT THE BOATHOUSE”

 

A fantastic 50 members of Motherwell Athletics Club and Hamilton Harriers assembled at Strathclyde parkrun on Saturday (14th January) for the inaugural ‘mob run’ between the Lanarkshire rivals.

 

The mob run – so called because it pits one ‘mob’ against another – saw club members race the 5k course in bracing conditions, with Motherwell narrowly defeating Hamilton in what has been christened ‘the Battle of the Boathouse’.

 

Motherwell fielded 28 runners plus four volunteers, with Hamilton bringing 18 runners to the event. The title was decided by the average of each team’s runners, with all times counting. Motherwell took the crown with an average time of 23:31, compared to Hamilton’s 24:09.

 

Motherwell runners Jonathan Moore and David Gardiner took first and second places respectively in the parkrun, with Emma Morris claiming third female for the North Lanarkshire club.

 

The race was organised by committee members from each club. Gayle Samson, Motherwell Athletics Club, said: 

 

“It was inspiring to see such a big turnout at our first ever mob run, and we are very proud to lift the trophy for Motherwell AC. Although rivals, the camaraderie between the clubs was fantastic, and the race was a great opportunity to showcase how welcoming and fun our running clubs are. We had runners of all ages and abilities taking part today, ranging from 17 years old to 70-plus. I’d like to thank parkrun for welcoming our clubs, and Hamilton Harriers for putting up a fierce fight. We look forward to retaining our title at a future mob run!”

 

Gordon Hay, Hamilton Harriers, added: 

 

“It was a great atmosphere at the inaugural mob run between Motherwell Athletics Club and Hamilton Harriers. Great to see so many people turning up, digging deep and braving the conditions. Well done everyone! Congratulations to Motherwell Athletics Club for the win. Huge thanks to Strathclyde parkrun for welcoming us and all the volunteers, runners and spectators for their support. Looking forward to the next mob run and leveling up the score!”

Motherwell Athletics Club and Hamilton Harriers are currently recruiting new members. For more information, find the clubs on Facebook or visit www.motherwellac.com / www.hamiltonharriers.co.uk

It is time to mobilise for the mob run versus hamiltion harriers

 

The mob run is a 5k race between the mighty MAC (our mob) and long-standing local rivals Hamilton Harriers (their mob). 

 

It’s easy and free to take part. Just turn up in your MAC kit and complete the Parkrun as usual. Everyone’s time will count – the team with the fastest average time wins. However, we’d love to have a big MAC turnout for this first event, so don’t worry about your time – just come along and join in the fun!

 

When: Saturday 14 Jan

Time: 9.30am

Where: Strathclyde Park Parkrun 

Barcode: don’t forget your barcode! It is absolutely essential to work out who wins.  

Wear club colours 

if you can’t run, please consider volunteering with Parkrun and cheer our MAC heroes to victory!

 

Thanks to the Senior Endurance Committee for organising this fun new race with Hamilton Harriers over the past few months, and Strathclyde Parkrun for hosting the race.

Gayle Samson

 

Senior Endurance Championships Updates for 2023

A message from Alan Strang and sub- committee

 

2023

The Senior Endurance sub-committee has been meeting in recent months to discuss 2023. This is a summary of what has been agreed so far:

 

TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The rules remain unchanged for 2023 with one exception. Given the decreasing impact of the pandemic, the virtual time trials have been dropped. Only runs performed at the monthly time trial now count. The rules are now, in effect, what was in place in 2019.

 

ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP

 

Leagues

Leagues were proposed for 2022 but dropped given an apparent lack of entries for road races in general. However, they DEFINITELY return for 2023. The traditional format – leagues based on pace – will be used. The continuation of leagues in 2024 and beyond will be based on participation across all league levels in 2023.

 

Races

No changes to the number or mix of races. It is too early to publish a complete schedule of races, but the first four events can be announced:

05/03/2023 – Down By The River 10k, Cambuslang

02/04/2023 – Tom Scott 10mile, Motherwell (national championship)

05/05/2023 – Sri Chinmoy 5k, Edinburgh (national championship)

14/05/2023 – Shettleston 10k, Glasgow (national championship)

 

Tie-breaker

The November Time Trial will no longer be used as a tie-breaker to determine a champion in the result of two or more athlete’s finishing with the same points total. It was agreed that only Road Running performances should be used, and so a count-back rule will be introduced (most first place finishes wins, etc). This will also provide more time to get the trophy engraved following the conclusion of the championship.

 

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP

Discussions are ongoing, nothing to be announced at this stage.

 

CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

  • This was not discussed – the current championship will conclude in February; the next championship (2023-24) will not commence until October. Details will follow later in the year.

WEST DISTRICT XC CHAMPIONSHIP – RESULTS AND CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES NOW AVAILABLE

We had 5 athletes and a couple of supporters braving the elements in Kilmarnock yesterday for West District XC Championships. The results follow and the XC Championship Tables have been updated on the website. Well done to everybody who made it down to Kilmarnock to represent the Club.

WOMEN (8.5K)
41 Emma Morris 37:35

MEN (8.5K)
46 Jonathan Moore 30:42
62 Chris Macdonald 31:35
200 Alan Main 38:08
205 Robbie E Pattinson 38:20

 

GLENMORE LODGE TRAINING WEEKEND 28 – 30 April 2023

Mae McIsaac is currently looking to secure a booking with Glenmore Lodge in the coming week for a Motherwell AC Training weekend in 2023.   We had to cancel our training weekend in 2020 due to COVID.  We are now looking for expressions of interest for an event next year.  We have successfully run sessions at Glenmore Lodge on four previous occasions. If you are seriously interested please reply to this post or contact Mae McIsaac directly if you have any questions.   Here is more information: 

 

WHERE: Glenmore Lodge, Sports Scotland Facility near Aviemore

 

WHEN: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 April [arriving around 3 PM on Friday for our first training session and departing after lunch on Sunday] 

 

ACCOMMODATION: Capacity for a maximum of 30 attendees, consisting of 3 single rooms, 9 twin rooms and 3 family rooms (3 per room)

 

MEALS AND REFESHMENTS:

Friday: Refreshments on arrival [Bar meals/snacks can be purchased from the bar on the first night. Meals/refreshments are included for the rest of the weekend]

Saturday – Breakfast, Mid-morning refreshments, Lunch, afternoon tea & cake and Dinner

Sunday –  Breakfast, Mid-morning refreshments, Lunch, and afternoon tea & cake

 

COST [Based on Group Size of 20+ which includes a 20% discount]

Shared Room Rate – £155 per person for the weekend

Single Room Rate – £192 per person for the weekend

Partners are welcome to join us for the weekend.

 

PROGRAMME:

A detailed programme for the weekend will be announced in due course, however, it will contain:

– A group training session on all three days. 

– One or two educations sessions in the lecture theatre

– Pilates and/or yoga classes

– Icebreakers, quizzes, and fun activities

– Some time for rest/relaxation.

 

Once we know if there is enough interest to make the booking, we can start to look at deposits, room allocations, etc. 

 

Regards

 

Mae McIsaac

 

Save the date for a brand new race – Motherwell AC Vs Hamilton Harriers !

– Mob Match  Motherwell AC Vs Hamilton Harriers !
What is it?
We’ve challenged fierce local rivals Hamilton Harriers to a 5k Mob Race. It’s our mob against their mob in the ultimate Lanarkshire grudge match!
When?
Strathclyde parkrun, 14th Jan 2023
How does it work?
Runners from both clubs will descend on Strathclyde Park to take part in the 5k parkrun.
All finishers times will count to determine the winning team. Full details will be confirmed in a future post.
What do I need to do?
We’d love to have a big MAC turnout, so put the date in your diary. Even if you don’t run, there will be a chance to volunteer or cheer. It’s free, and our club’s reputation is at stake, so get involved!
Thanks to Strathclyde parkrun for agreeing to host our mob run, and to Hamilton Harriers for accepting the challenge!
Let’s make sure the Harriers are humbled by the might of MAC!

David Gardiner wins MV50 Gold at Scottish National XC Championships in Kirkcaldy

David Gardiner wins MV50 Gold at Scottish National XC Championships in Kirkcaldy

David Gardiner did the club proud once again winning gold at Kirkcaldy and we had a great turn out at the event with our athletes competing with the very best in the country.  Well done to everyone who attended including our small band of supporters.  A photo of David on the podium, one of the team and one of our supporters are attached.

 

London Marathon 2023 Club Ballot Now Open

LONDON MARATHON 2023 CLUB BALLOT NOW OPEN
Motherwell AC has one club place for next year’s London Marathon. Club members who were unsuccessful in the main public ballot may enter the club ballot (subject to requirements) for a second chance to gain a place. The ballot is now open, and will remain open until midnight on Tuesday 8th November. The draw for the club place will take place at the club prize-giving on Friday 11th November.
For full details, please go to – https://motherwellac.com/club/london-marathon/

SENIOR ENDURANCE IS OPEN FOR NEW MEMBERS – WHY DON’T YOU ACCESS OUR ONE MONTH’S FREE TRIAL

SENIOR ENDURANCE IS OPEN FOR NEW MEMBERS – WHY DON’T YOU ACCESS OUR ONE MONTH’S FREE TRIAL

 

As the new season gets underway, this is an ideal opportunity to take advantage of our ONE MONTH’S FREE TRIAL (no obligation or pressure to join) to see if Motherwell AC is the club for you.  

 

We are an adult mixed ability group with runners who just want to be healthy and keep in good shape right through to some pretty decent runners who compete at national level.  

 

If you are interested just fill out the attached form and we will be in contact with you about the next steps. 

 

https://motherwellac.com/membership/membership-enquiries/

MOTHERWELL AC OUT IN FORCE AT WEST DISTRICT XC RELAYS @ KINGS PARK, GLASGOW

MOTHERWELL AC OUT IN FORCE AT WEST DISTRICT XC RELAYS @ KINGS PARK, GLASGOW

 

We had an excellent turn out from our junior and senior athletes at yesterday’s event. It was great to see the whole club out there braving the elements and giving it a go.

 

Here is a quote about our younger athletes from Coach Ewen Cameron “Well done to our young athletes who braved the cross country this morning. It’s never easy and it’s out the comfort zone for now. Proud of our youngsters who gave it a good go, to be on the start line itself takes courage.”

 

Well done to all of our athletes and supporters.

 

Archive photos follow.

London Magic Strikes Again

London magic strikes again!  On Sunday we had Evan Crane who got the club place for London Marathon racing and taking full advantage of it. Finishing in an astounding 3hr 38 seconds. Truly well done Evan. Below is Evans own race report:

 

Ran 3:00:38 knocking about 5 mins off my PB and getting a GFA London Marathon qualifying time as well as a Boston Qualifier. Just missed out on sub 3 hours but there’s always next time! Pleased to finish strongly and avoid cramping which I’ve not done in a marathon before. Great day out. Massive thanks to the club for allowing me the genuine honour of representing Motherwell AC at such a prestigious event.

Drumpellier Country Parkrun 24 September – Championship Race

DRUMPELLIER COUNTRY PARKRUN
Saturday 24th September 2022
The final round of our Road Running Championship takes place at Drumpellier Country parkrun, the club’s first championship race at this venue: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/drumpelliercountry/
SCORING
To score championship points for a parkrun, participants should
* Register for parkrun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
* Select Motherwell AC as your team. This can be done at profile creation or updated at any time
* Bring and use your barcode.  NO BARCODE = NO RESULT = NO POINTS.
* Wear a MAC vest (or tee shirt) – NO VEST = NO POINTS (if you are new and don’t have a vest yet please let us know and we can organise something for you)
VOLUNTEERING
If you are not running but still want to get involved, why not consider volunteering? There are still some roles needing filled on that day: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/drumpelliercountry/futureroster/
GETTING THERE
Please consider car sharing. If you would like to offer to drive, please inform Alan Strang by messenger or let the coaches know at training

Cumbernauld 10K Results are in with Jonathan Moore taking first place

A cracking day out at Cumbernauld 10k today for our road runners today. We had 9 athletes competing today. We had Jonathan pick up 1st place overall and his first win overall too.  Here are the results for all our athletes:

 

Jonathan Moore: 33:11

Paul Burns: 35:23

Iain Campbell: 39:24

Emma Morris: 42:29

Scott Kelman: 43:38

Gayle Forbes: 43:57

David Hoologhan: 46:07

Ross McLean: 51:18

Jac Molloy: 51:21

 

A big thanks to all the volunteers and officials who helped make the event such a great day.

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE 

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE

The track at Wishaw Sports Centre is unexpectedly closed for repairs. As a result, the event has had to be rescheduled.

It will now take place on Sunday 18th September at The John Cummings Stadium in Carluke. The first race will be the Senior Endurance 3,000m starting prompt at 9.30 am.  So Senior Endurance athletes, please meet at the track at 9 am for registration and your warm up.

Please consider car sharing to the track to minimise the number of vehicles travelling through to Carluke.

 

Cross Country Season Training gets underway and this season’s races published

Saturday saw the 1st cross country (XC) session of the season take place and we had a decent turn out 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 These sessions are great to build strength and resilience over the winter, will help prepare for races and they are good fun!!

 

Races (mud) will approach fast now so I’m getting in touch with info so everyone can get their calendar organised. It would be great to get a good squad out in our MAC vests for both the individual and team events! XC is for all!! 😀

 

Over the years…the team events have been brilliant and will not disappoint! Great atmosphere, pushed along by your team mates, mud, sweat and post race cake…what’s not to love!! So whether you’re new to the club or more experienced…hope you’ll get involved! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️💨

 

Races & details:
– 08/10/22
– District XC relay championship @ Kings Park, Glasgow.
– 4 km per person in team.
– Deadline for entry: 19th Sept (Soon!!!)

 

– 22/10/22
– National XC relay championship @ Cumbernauld.
– 4 km per person in team.
– Deadline for entry: 3rd Oct (Soon!!!)

 

– 05/11/22
– National short course XC championship @ Kirkcaldy.
– 4 km individual.
– Deadline for entry: 17th Oct

 

– 03/12/22
– West district XC championships @ TBC.
– 8 – 8.5 km individual.
– Deadline for entry: 14th Nov

 

– 25/02/23
– National XC championship @ Falkirk.
– 10 km individual 💪
– Deadline for entry: 7th Feb

 

The individual events are all part of our club championship and you get bonus points for participating in a relay event team 👍🏼👍🏼 (The club pays for entry into the relay events)

 

Important bit: Entry is now open for the 1st event on the list so I can take names and the deadline is fairly soon!!! How exciting is that!!! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️💨

I’m easily contactable…Either at XC Sat am sessions or messenger, WhatsApp, text or email.

So please get in touch if you’d like to take part!

Spread the word!!

EMMA MORRIS

Senior Endurance 1,500 metres Track Championship Scratch Results from Wishaw Track

Senior Endurance 1,500 metres Track Championship Scratch Results

 

We had 13 athletes taking part in a very competitive race on Saturday 30 July. Well done to everyone who made it along to the track and thanks to our timers, lap counters and photographers [Clare Grehan, Jim Tracey, Robert Pattinson, Douglas Samson and Joe Hoolaghan].

 

The results in finishing order are set out below. The male/female categories and age graded times have been published on the Track Championship page of the website – Senior Endurance Track Championship Page

 

In the meantime here are the finishing times as our athletes crossed the line:

 

1. Jonathan Moore – 4:31
2. David Gardiner – 4:42
3. Iain Campbell – 5:17
4. Emma Morris – 5:30
5. Ross McCaig – 5:32
6. Jim White – 5:33
7. Marcus Whyte – 5:33
8. Alan Strang – 5:48
9. John Hughes – 5:50
10. David Hoolaghan – 5:59
11. Emma Hunter – 6:09
12. Gayle Samson – 6:16
13. Colin Gardner – 6:28

COMMENCE COACHING WITH SENIOR ENDURANCE

Coaches are the lifeblood of any club, without them there is no club.  Motherwell AC is, of course, no different. The current Senior Endurance coaches run three training sessions every week and have a vast amount of experience. But, with an eye on the future, the section needs to look to the next generation of coaches.

 

If you have ever considered coaching, why not start your journey with MAC in 2022?  Scottish Athletics will be announcing their Autumn Coach Education program later this month, so this is the perfect time to give it some thought. The club is generally willing to pay for courses with the understanding that the member coaches with the club for at least one year.

 

If you are interested, or even if you would just like some more details on what is involved, please get in touch with Alan Strang or any of the coaches.

 

Scottish Athletics information is available here: COACHING @ SCOTTISH ATHLETICS

Motherwell AC Ladies in superb form at the Clyde Stride Ultra Marathon

The MAC was certainly back at the Clyde Stride Ultra Marathon where we had a team of 4 ladies take it on as a relay and Simon who was mad enough to complete it solo.
Our ladies absolutely smashed it and managed to pick up 2nd team overall and first woman’s team, finishing in a time of 5:26:23. A special mention to Emma who was the fastest athlete over leg 1. Below are the splits for each of the legs in order:
Emma: 1:08:07
Maryann: 1:31:15
Gayle S: 1:08:36
Gayle F: 1:38:25

Simon completed the full ultra in 8:38:14 finishing in 39th place. A massive well done to Simon completing this tough race and was able to keep going even after taking a wrong turn which added some extra distance on.

 

Lanark Moor Parkrun Results – Championship Race

The results are in from this Morning’s Lanark Moor Parkrun – Championship Race

 

We had a 1,2,3,4 including our most recent trialist Lewis McCluskey. 11 Motherwell AC athletes participated at Lanark this morning on what I am told is a very tough Parkrun course. Well done to everyone who made it through to Lanark and a special mention to Jonathan Moore who was first across the line in 19:29.

 

Thanks to the injured Phyllis Hands for volunteering and cheering on the troops.

 

THE RESULTS

1 Jonathan Moore – 19:29

2 Iain Campbell – 21:56

3 Emma Morris – 22:26

4 Lewis McCluskey – 23:16 (Trialist)

6 Scott Dickson – 23:42

7 Maryann Trotter Milne – 24:11

10 Alan Strang – 24:26

11 John Hughes – 25:02

13 Craig Morris – 25:29

16 Emma Hunter – 26:27

36 Jim Tracey – 35:50

37 Patricia Allen – 39:34

Lanarkmoor Parkrun Championship Race

LANARKMOOR PARKRUN

The fifth round of our Road Running Championship takes place at Lanark Moor parkrun on Saturday 16th July 2022, the club’s first championship race at this venue:

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lanarkmoor

 

Scoring

To score championship points for a parkrun, participants should

 

* Register for parkrun:

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

* Select Motherwell AC as your team. This can be done at profile creation or updated at any time

* Bring and use your barcode. No barcode, no result, no championship points.

* Wear a MAC vest or tee.

 

Volunteering

 

If you are not running but still want to get involved, why not consider volunteering? There are still some roles needing filled on that day:

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lanarkmoor/futureroster/

 

Getting There

 

Please consider car sharing or the train. If you would like to offer to drive, please indicate in the MAC Members FB group.

 

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 5,000 METRES RESULTS 

‍TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 5,000 METRES RESULTS

 

We had 8 athletes competing in this morning’s 5,000m Track Championship Race at Wishaw Sports Centre on what was a cold and windy morning. Well done to the athletes who braved the elements and the 12.5 laps on the track. Thanks to Joe Hoolaghan, Alan Strang, Robbie Pattinson, and Craig Morris for counting laps and timing the race.

 

1st Male – Jonathan Moore in 16:54

2nd Male – Paul Burns in 17:19

3rd Male – David Gardner in 17:50

 

1st Female – Emma Morris in 20:10

 

A link to the scratch and age graded results is attached and there is also link to the Track Championship Page on the website with the updated tables.

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP PAGE

 

5,000m RESULTS

SVHC Masters Road Relays 2022 Sunday 24th July 2022, 11am

SVHC Masters Road Relays 2022 Sunday 24th July 2022, 11am

 

Usually held in January on a cold, wet and windy day, this year’s SVHC Masters Road Relays will (hopefully) be held in better conditions. Taking place on Sunday 24th July, it is great to see the return of this relay event on our doorstep.

 

One lap of the loch is all that is required here, something most of us have done on more occasions than we care to remember! So let’s put this local knowledge to good use and aim to field as many teams as possible. The team categories are:

 

Mens (35+) – 4 stage

Mens (50+) – 4 stage

Ladies – 3 stage

 

If you will be 35 or older on the day of the race and would like to take part, please inform Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) along with your date of birth. Even if you are not 100% sure, it is better to put your name down just-in-case rather than be guaranteed to miss out. The deadline for letting Alan know will be Tuesday 12th July. Teams will be formed later that week and finalised on the morning of the race prior to declarations.

 

Team Challenge Reminder & SVHC Masters Relays

Team Challenge Reminder & SVHC Masters Relays

 

MAC 5k Team Challenge 2022

This is a reminder that the 5k Team Challenge takes place this Thursday, 16th June 2022. Everyone is encouraged to attend and push themselves over the Strathclyde parkrun route. For full details, please check out this previous post.

 

MAC 5K TEAM CHALLENGE – THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2022

 

SVHC Masters Road Relays 2022

Usually held in January on a cold, wet and windy day, this year’s Masters Road Relays will (hopefully) be held in better conditions. Taking place on Sunday 24th July, it is great to see the return of this relay event on our doorstep. Keep the date free, further entry details will be forthcoming in the coming days.

 

https://scottishmastersathletics.webnode.page/products/lsk-road-relays/

 

Regards

 

Alan Strang

Roon the Toon 10K Road Race – The Results

Here are the official results from Roon the Toon 10K – Scottish National Road Racing Championship.

 

The full race results with gender and age categories can be viewed from the attached link below.  A number of photos from the day are attached.

 

51st Jonathan Moore 34:00

113th Jim White 37:32

135th Iain Campbell 38:22

258th Scott Kelman 43:30

267th Robbie E Pattinson 43:59

287th Scott Dickson 44:40

314th Maryann Trotter Milne 45:21

348th David Hoolaghan 46:19

391th Dr Ross McLean 47:28

573th Jac Molloy 51:01

Roon the Toon 10K Full Results

 

CSSAL AT LINWOOD 5 JUNE 2022 – AN UPDATE FROM EWEN CAMERON

CSSAL AT LINWOOD 5 JUNE 2022 – AN UPDATE FROM EWEN CAMERON

 

What a fantastic day of track and field athletics CSSAL match at Linwood today! With no less than 5 young people in their first competition, every single athlete excelled. Performances in every event were absolutely tremendous with a good many pb’s. The fact the weather was glorious was a bonus! ☀️

 

Lovely to have so many parents and family members cheering the team on and as always, very proud to see how well the athletes all support each other across the age groups. A massive well done and thank you to all who represented the club magnificently today. It’s a privilege for Scott and I to coach you and watch as you put the training into action in competition. Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻

 

Ewen

 

SENIOR ENDURANCE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

SENIOR ENDURANCE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

 

The Track Championship for Senior Endurance is being extended for 2022, from a one-off 3000m race to a three-race series.

 

The races will be held at the Wishaw track, and the dates are:

Saturday 25th June – 5000m
Saturday 30th July – 1500m
Saturday 17th September – 3000m

 

The final race will be held on the morning of the Track & Field championship day, as is traditional.

 

Points in this championship will be awarded based on finishing position AND age-graded score, with the points for both being combined. The female and male athletes with the highest score after three races will be awarded the championship trophies. So the winners won’t necessarily be the fastest in the club, but the fastest for their age…

 

This is a great opportunity to give track racing a go, in a relaxed MAC-only atmosphere. An opportunity to put the recent track training to good use, for some to try something new, for others to try distances they have never raced.

 

Full details are available in the rules document, attached.

SE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP RULES 2022

MAC 5K TEAM CHALLENGE – THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2022

MAC 5K TEAM CHALLENGE – THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2022

OVERVIEW:
The Senior Endurance 5k Team Challenge returns for 2022. For the benefit of new members or those who just can’t remember, what is this thing? Well, this is a team event where everyone will set off at the same time and run the same distance. Like a race! The scoring system will allow a winning team to be determined. It is just a bit of fun, though, an excuse to push yourself over the 5k distance.

SCORING:
Points will be awarded to runners based on finishing position. First overall runner home scores 1 point for their team, second overall scores 2 points, etc. Points will be totalled up for each team with lowest total winning. So, to be clear: finishing position is key, not time.

TEAMS:
Attending members will be split into one of three teams at the start of the session using an ‘old school’ method. Coloured stickers will be provided to be worn front and back, to make team identification easy during the race.

ELIGIBILITY:
Only current members of Motherwell AC and ‘trialists’ can participate. All are encouraged to participate, regardless of pace. Everyone is welcome and everyone will be cheered across the line.

ENTRIES:
No pre-entries are required for this event. Anyone wishing to participate should just turn up to training on Thursday as normal.

START TIME:
This event will be the club training session for Thursday 16th June. Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre at 6.30pm. The action will commence after teams have been formed and everyone has had an opportunity to warm-up.

ROUTE:
The route to be used will be the ‘old’ Strathclyde parkrun route. That is, high path coming out of the woods, playpark loop, low path on return.

JUNE TIME TRIAL (200th) WINNERS AND WOODEN SPOON

JUNE TIME TRIAL (200th) WINNERS AND WOODEN SPOON

 

We had a superb turnout the 200th Time Trial Championship Race. There were 28 competitors, 4 Virtual entries, and 8 helpers. On the back of a heavy weekend of racing tonight’s race had an element of fun about it. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side and the rain poured down for the duration of the race.

 

First male across the line was Gary Wood in 37:01 and first female was Mae McIsaac in 31:54. Douglas Samson picked up the wooden spoon in good humour.

 

Charla Hands provided us with some fantastic commemorative biscuits, cookies and muffins. Thanks once again Charla.

 

A special mention was given to Lucy Hamilton who is leaving us for ‘The Land Down Under’ in July and this might be her last TT. Lucy you will be missed.

 

Thanks to our many helpers – Joe Hoolaghan Margaret Hoolaghan Mark Ellis John Burns Emma Morris Anne Hughes Jac Molloy and Dougie O’Hare.

 

A selection of photos are attached – courtesy of Margaret Hoolaghan.

 

MAC TEAM RELAYS -THE TEAMS

MAC Team Relays 2022 – The Teams

TEAMS:
The teams have been formed for this Saturday’s MAC Team Relays.  It is hoped the competition will be somewhat fruity…

Team Banana (Yellow): Iain Campbell, Pat Allen, Paul Burns, Ross McCaig
Team Blueberry (Blue): Alan Tait, Craig Morris, Graeme Kennedy, Phyllis Hands
Team Kiwi (Green): Brian McLinden, Charla Hands, John Hughes, Marcus Whyte
Team Orange (er, Orange): Clare Grehan, Ewen Cameron, Neil Richardson, Ross McLean
Team Strawberry (Red): David Gardiner, Gary Wood, Maryann Milne, Scott Dickson

RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order.  The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs.  So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.

NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who do not enter prior to the deadline are still welcome to participate.  They will be used to make up any incomplete teams, replace injured runners, or make up their own team on the day with other non-entrants.  In the worst case scenario, they can run the two miles for the individual challenge.

ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352
Pay attention to the ‘parkrun turning loop’ next to the playpark on the far side of the loch.

START TIME:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 30th April.  Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 10am.  NOTE THE LATER START TIME. (Some have said they will do Strathclyde parkrun as a warm-up; the timings allow this). The action will commence at 10.30am near the top of the loch.

ON THE DAY:

Please make every effort to wear your MAC vest.  If you do not have one, please make this known so something can be sorted out.

If you can also bring some safety pins for the home-made race numbers, that would be appreciated. Some will be available, however.

CSSAL 2022 – Competition Opportunities for Senior Endurance

CSSAL 2022 – Competition Opportunities for Senior Endurance

 

From Bob McCrum (MAC’s T&F Representative) to all Senior Endurance members:

 

The Central and South of Scotland Athletic League (CSSAL) was formed to offer competitions in the form of league matches for all clubs throughout the area. The first registered meeting was held in 1972 and at its peak had 6 divisions. It currently has 21 clubs competing in 3 divisions.

 

Motherwell AC are in Division 2 this season. (We should have been demoted to Division 3 but a club resigned from the league so we remain in D2 this season.) MAC usually ping pongs between D2 and D3 depending on how many athletes we have available for each meeting.

 

As you can see from the Match 1 timetable (in the linked Handbook document), there are opportunities to compete in 3000m/800m for Senior Endurance athletes. If anyone wants to have a go, please contact Richie Leach (richieleach@motherwellac.com). He will have some athletes entered in 800m and will be happy to arrange entries for you.

 

CSSAL 2022 HANDBOOK

MAC Team Relays 2022

Saturday 30th April
The MAC Team Relays for Senior Endurance return for 2022. This will be exactly the same as the events last year that seemed to go down well.  So participating athletes will be formed into teams, and each team member has to run one leg of two miles.  First team home wins.ELIGIBILITY:

Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] and approved ‘trialists’ can participate.  All are encouraged to take part – there are no minimum standards for participation.  It is primarily an event to get the club together and have some friendly competition.

ENTRIES:

Anyone wishing to participate (or to help out on the day) should indicate in the MAC Members Facebook group or send an email to alanstrang@motherwellac.com.  The closing date for entries will be midnight on Tuesday 26th April.

TEAMS:

Participating athletes will then be formed into teams with the intention to make all teams as similar in overall ability as possible.  Teams will be announced by Thursday 28th April.  Team size will ideally be 4, but this depends on the overall number of participants.

RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order.  The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs.  So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.

NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who do not enter prior to the deadline are still welcome to participate.  But by not entering they cannot be placed in the initial team allocation.  Instead, they will be used to make up any incomplete teams, replace injured runners, or make up their own team on the day with other non-entrants.  In the worst case scenario, they can run the two miles for the individual challenge.

ON THE DAY:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 30th April.  Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 10am (note the later meeting time). The action will commence at 10.30am.

Please make every effort to wear your MAC vest.  If you do not have one, please make this known so something can be sorted out.

If you can also bring some safety pins for the home-made race numbers, that would be appreciated. Some will be made available, but possibly not sufficient for all.

ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352

ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE

ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE

INTRODUCTION

The Senior Endurance Road Running Championship got underway last weekend with the bonus points National Relays – three males took part and secured themselves an early lead in the standings.  The action proper commences on Sunday with the first of eight races – the Tom Scott 10 mile.  In recent years the championship has tended to start with a 10k event in March.  This year the start was delayed to allow the club to participate in the Allan Scally Road Relays.  Alas, only four members raced that day; this will very much be taken into consideration when planning the 2023 season.

LEAGUES

As for this season, the number of club entries for the races announced so far (nine for Tom Scott, four so far for Dunblane, eight so far for Roon The Toon) would result in having leagues of just two or three individuals, with everyone receiving medals.  For this reason, the sub-committee has decided not to have leagues this season.  If participation increases over the course of the year, they will of course be considered for a 2023 return.

SCHEDULE

The sub-committee is also pleased to announce the three events to complete the championship. The Paisley 10k returns after our successful outing in 2019, while two of the more local parkruns will make their championship debuts – Lanark Moor and Drumpellier Country.  The schedule now looks like this:

April 3rd – Tom Scott 10mile
May 6th – Scottish 5k
May 29th – Dunblane 12k
June 12th – Roon The Toon 10k
July 16th – Lanark Moor parkrun
August 21st – Paisley 10k
September 11th – Cumbernauld 10k
September 24th – Drumpellier Country parkrun

Remember, both marathons and half marathons count as ‘hypothetical’ races this season.  This gives ten opportunities in total to score points, with the best six counting.

SUB-COMMITTEE

Gayle Samson recently joined the sub-committee following the earlier departure of two members.  There remains one vacancy which would ideally be filled by another of our female members.  If you are interested, please get in touch with Alan Strang for more details, etc.

BREAKING NEWS – EVAN CRANE TAKES FIRST PLACE OVERALL IN THE 105 TRACK SERIES

BREAKING NEWS – EVAN CRANE TAKES FIRST PLACE OVERALL IN THE 105 TRACK SERIES

 

Evan managed to run a 4 minute marathon PB and take victory in the marathon race. His cumulative time across the track series 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon got him first place overall in the 105 Track Series.

 

Evan is absolutely delighted and he has done Motherwell AC proud. Well done on an outstanding series of performances from everyone at the club 👏👏👏👏

 

London Marathon 2022 Club Ballot Now Open

Motherwell AC has one club place for this year’s London Marathon. Club members who were unsuccessful in the main public ballot may enter the club ballot (subject to requirements) for a second chance to gain a place. The ballot is now open, and will remain open until midnight on Wednesday 13th April. The draw will take place at the start of Senior Endurance training on Tuesday 19th April.


For full details, please check the club website (https://motherwellac.com/club/london-marathon/).

JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES DO MOTHERWELL AC PROUD AT THE EMIRATES ARE

JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES DO MOTHERWELL AC PROUD AT THE EMIRATES ARENA – 6 MARCH 2022

A big well done to our Under 13 Girls and Boys teams at the Scottish Indoor 4 x 200m Relays at The Emirates Arena today. Some excellent performances and club debuts for Ailsa and Andy. Great experience competing at national level and the youngsters should be very proud of their efforts.

Continue reading “JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES DO MOTHERWELL AC PROUD AT THE EMIRATES ARE”

Road Racing Latest Update

Allan Scally Road Relays

Entries remain open for the Allan Scally Memorial Road Relays. To date, six men have paid to confirm their entries. No women have done so…

One men’s team (of four) has been entered. Two more men are required, however, before a second team will be entered.

 

https://www.entrycentral.com/AllanScallyRoadRace

 

If you would like to participate, please let Alan Strang know before the end of the month. The club will NOT pay for this event, so members are required to pay Alan the £8 fee to confirm their place.

 

National 6/4 Stage Road Relays

The TruWealth scottishathletics 6/4 Stage Road Relays take place on Saturday 26th March in Livingston. The 6/4 relates to the number of stages team have to run – male teams run six, female teams run 4. The legs are not of equal length, though – they alternate between short (approx 5k) and long (approx 9k).

More details available here:

https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athletics/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=11765

 

If you would like to participate, please let Tommy Sneddon know. The club will pay for entries, but members are required to pay Tommy a £5 deposit to secure their place; this will be returned to those who do take part.

EVAN CRANE ACHIEVES ANOTHER PODIUM FINISH

MORE BREAKING NEWS AS EVAN CRANE ACHIEVES ANOTHER PODIUM FINISH

 

Evan Crane completed the Chatelherault 6 Hour Ultramarathon yesterday, managing 37 miles in absolutely dreadful conditions and following up last week’s podium with another one finishing 3rd place overall. It will probably take till Monday for Evan to dry out.

 

Well done Evan on another fantastic performance 👏👏👏

FURTHER RACES ADDED TO THE ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP

FURTHER RACES ADDED TO THE ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP

Five of the eight races for the 2022 championship have now been chosen and can be revealed.

03/04/2022 – Tom Scott Memorial 10 mile (Nat, WD) – Strathclyde Park
06/05/2022 – Run and Become Sri Chinmoy 5k (Nat) – Silverknowes, Edinburgh
29/05/2022 – Dunblane 12k – Dunblane
12/06/2022 – Roon The Toon 10k (Nat) – Kilmarnock
09/2022 – Cumbernauld 10k – Cumbernauld

That leaves one more 10k race and two 5k races (or parkruns) to schedule in the second half of the year.

Entries are already open for Tom Scott, Dunblane & Roon The Toon on EntryCentral. Announcements will be made as entries open for the others.

 

Allan Scally Memorial Road Relay

Allan Scally Memorial Road Relay

 

What is it?
The Allan Scally Road Relay is a long-standing event on the Scottish athletics calendar. Indeed, the event to be held on Saturday 5th March will be the 51st! The format is 4 x 5k on a accurately measured, traffic-free course in Glasgow Green. When this event was first suggested to members back in October, interest levels were high. So it is hoped that MAC can enter teams in both the female and male categories. For more details, see https://www.entrycentral.com/AllanScallyRoadRace

 

Who is eligible?
Current members of Motherwell AC.

 

Am I good enough?
If you can run 5k, you are good enough. The aim here is to have as many MAC vests on show as possible. No-one should rule themselves out because they perceive themselves to be ‘too slow’ for such an event.

 

How much does it cost?
Each team costs £32 to enter, so that works out at £8 for each runner.

 

How do I enter?
If four club-mates want to form a team and run together, that is absolutely fine. One of the team members should let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know the names of the runners, and to arrange payment of the £32 team fee. Alternatively, the team can enter themselves directly, but please do still let Alan Strang know who the runners will be.

 

If you are happy to be placed in any team, let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know you wish to enter and to arrange payment of the £8 individual fee. Teams will then be entered and formed from these entrants.

 

The club closing date for entries will be Monday 28th February.

Last Call For LAAA XC Entries

As previously notified, the Lanarkshire AAA Cross-Country Championships will be held on Saturday 12th February. The venue will be Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. Junior races commence at 11.10am. The senior race will commence at 1pm, and will be 6.4km.


Entry is free for Scottish Athletics members (£2 otherwise). Senior endurance athletes wishing to enter should email or private message Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) by Wednesday 26th January. Please also indicate your date of birth, as this is required on the entry form. Junior athletes should speak to their coach.


National XC Championships 2022


The National XC Championships will be held at Callendar Park, Falkirk, on Saturday 26th February. The deadline for entering is Thursday 10th February. It would be fantastic to see a great MAC turnout to finish the cross-country season.


https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athletics/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=11584


Clubs entering are asked to provide two marshalls to assist on the course. If you are not intending to run and are able to marshall on the day, please let Alan Strang as soon as possible.

30th ANNIVERSARY CEILIDH ON SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY IN ST BRIDE’S HALL, COURSINGTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 1PP @ 7 PM

30th ANNIVERSARY CEILIDH ON SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY IN ST BRIDE’S HALL, COURSINGTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 1PP @ 7 PM

By now, you will probably have seen the email about the forthcoming 30th Anniversary Ceilidh. Scottish Government have relaxed the restrictions on hospitality and we can confirm that the Ceilidh will definitely be going ahead.

The Ceilidh is open to members and their family and friends. To book your tickets speak to any of the coaches to put your name plus number of tickets forward to the club secretary or alternatively email secretary@motherwellac.com. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children.

There will be a fantastic Ceilidh Band, Dancing, Haggis Neeps and Tatties (including a vegetarian version), Raffles, and lots of fun.

We need raffle prizes too, so please donate what you can – spirits, wine, chocolates, toiletries, gift vouchers etc. Elaine Jamieson will be happy to collect any raffle prizes from you at training.

We look forward to seeing you there for another great night.

Important Covid-19 Notification 14 January 2022

Please be aware of the following guidance from Scottishathletics-

You should stay at home and not attend training if you:

• Have tested positive for Covid-19

• Have Covid-19 symptoms

• Have been asked to self-isolate at home by the Scottish Government Test and Protect system

As of 13 January 2022 there was a change in the advice from Scottishathletics, which is if you are a household contact of a positive Covid-19 case, please follow the guidance in this NHS Inform link (please see the section titled ‘Self-isolation if you’re a close contact’) 

LAAA XC Championships 2021

The delayed Lanarkshire AAA Cross-country Championships for 2021 will be held on Saturday 12th February. The venue will be Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. This was the venue the last time this championship was held, back in November 2019, and a great location it turned out to be. The senior race (male and female combined) will commence at noon, and will be 6.4km.


Coming just two weeks before the National XC in Falkirk, this would be a great sharpener for that event. It would also make a lower-key debut for anyone wanting to try their first cross-country race. Indeed, due to the late announcement of this event, it will not be included in the club’s cross-country championship. So, in that respect, the pressure is off. But there ARE still LAAA XC medals up for grabs.


Entry is free for this race. Senior endurance athletes wishing to enter should email or private message Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) by Wednesday 26th January. Please also indicate your date of birth, as this is required on the entry form.

Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Guidance 22 December 2021

 

Below is a link to the latest guidance from Scottishathletics. There is essentially no change to indoor or outdoor training, apart from that adults must physically distance indoors (1m).
Events will be impacted, in particular adult indoor track races 200m+, are not permitted. Racing at the Emirates on 3rd (GAA 3000) and 8th (National Open) January is being looked at by Scottishathletics to hopefully still offer competition, but anyone competing should monitor any announcements.

Motherwell AC Athletes out in force at the Emirates Arena today 12 December 2021

Motherwell AC Athletes out in force at the Emirates Arena today 12 December 2021.

A strong MAC contingent visited The Emirates Arena today for the second Scottish Athletics Indoor League match of the winter season.

A number of young athletes from under 11 and under 13 were making their competitive debuts for the club and every athlete from under 11 through to under 20 competed superbly and as always, represented the club with pride.

Some tough competition and every one of the team gave 100% effort. Thanks to all the athletes who represented us so well, to all the coaches and team managers, and for terrific support from the parents. Well done to you all.

MOTHERWELL AC ATHLETES OUT IN FORCE ON SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

MOTHERWELL AC ATHLETES OUT IN FORCE ON SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

 

We had a MAC contingent of four running in the UK’s oldest road race The Brampton to Carlisle 10 Miler. The provisional results are in:

Jim White – 65:00

Scott Kelman -72:21

Alastair Loudoun – 73:53

Gillian McCaffer – 78:01

Well done troops 👏👏👏

 

Down in the Borders we had Evan Crane running in the Tweed Valley Ultra 65 KM race where he finished 18th in 6 hours 44 minutes and 31 seconds. A fantastic effort from Evan 👏👏👏

 

Keep the updates coming. Joe

 

 

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY – NOVEMBER UPDATE

National Short Course XC Championships – Saturday 6th November


Fifteen senior endurance athletes will travel to Lanark Racecourse on Saturday to participate in the National Short Course XC Championships. Among them will be David Gardiner, defending the National M50 crown he won in Kirkcaldy in 2019. Best wishes to all representing MAC at the weekend.


West District XC Championships – Saturday 4th December


Entries remain open for the West District XC Championships, to be held at Balloch Country Park. They remain open until Thursday 18th November. Full details and booking link at:


https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athletics/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=11577

Annual Prize Giving and Family Night – Next Friday 12 November

REMINDER – PRIZE GIVING AND FAMILY NIGHT IS AT 7.30 PM FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER IN “100 CLUB” EDWARD STREET, MOTHERWELL, ML1 2PP

 

The event will take the usual format – Presentation of medals and awards, some food, music from the DJ and time for socialising. The bar will also be open.

 

We do hope yu will be able to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. Mums, dads, and other family members are, of course, invited.

 

Kindest regards

The committee

NOVEMBER TIME TRIAL SEASON FINALE RESULTS, UPDATED CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES, AND MEDALLISTS

NOVEMBER TIME TRIAL SEASON FINALE RESULTS, UPDATED CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES, AND MEDALLISTS

The detailed results and tables are now available on the Motherwell AC website (link attached).

Last night’s race concluded what has been a quite successful Championship as we emerged from the Covid restrictions in the spring. Thanks to everybody for their support.

In the Women’s Championship it came down to the wire with Pyhllis Hands managing to hold off Emma Morris to take this year’s trophy. Top three women were:

1. Phyllis Hands (74 points)
2. Emma Morris (67 points)
3. Gillian McCaffer (51 points)

In the Men’s Championship Scott Kelman consolidated a commanding lead from Alastair Loudon to win the men’s trophy. However, we had an unprecedented three way tie for 3rd place between Alan Main, Alan Strang and Iain Campbell. The third spot and medal goes to Alan Main as “the runner with the most high scoring results – a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.” The top three men were:

1. Scott Kelman (58 points)
2. Alastair Loudon (40 points)
3. Alan Main (35 points)

2021 TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY – NEXT UP

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY – NEXT UP

 

Entries are now open for the 3rd and 4th events in the club’s Cross-Country Championship. The event at Lanark is probably the ideal ‘toe in the water’ for those unsure if XC is for them. It’s short, it’s local, and it’s not a relay (so no teammates depending on you to get round).

 

National Short Course XC Championships – Saturday 6th November
Entries are open for the National Short Course XC Championships, to be held at Lanark Racecourse. They remain open until Thursday 21st October. Not a huge entry window, so best act sooner than later if you want to compete. Full details and booking link – DETAILS AND BOOKING

 

 

West District XC Championships – Saturday 4th December
Entries are open for the West District XC Championships, to be held at Maryhill Park, Glasgow. They remain open until Thursday 18th November. Full details and booking link – DETAILS AND BOOKING

 

 

West District XC Relays – Seniors Round-up

Ten seniors attended Alexandra Park on Saturday to represent Motherwell AC in the West District XC Relays. Each leg was 4km long. How hard could that be…?

 

First in action was the women’s team, with Joey Leach running the opening leg in a very strong 16:56. Phyllis Hands then took over and surprised herself with her time. Emma Morris brought the team home as 23rd Senior team.

 

16:56 Joey Leach

20:37 Phyllis Hands

17:31 Emma Morris

 

Later in the afternoon it was the men’s turn. The club had entered two teams – a full Masters team and, unfortunately, an incomplete Senior team. David Hoolaghan and Craig Morris got things underway. An impressively strong run from Craig saw him finish his leg a good distance ahead of David. It was then over to ‘young’ Scott Dickson and ‘old’ Mark Ellis. The wiser head prevailed and towards the end of the lap Mark had reeled in Scott and began to pull away. The third leg saw Alan Strang and John Burns in action, attempting to gain positions whilst also being passed by the leading whippets on their fourth legs! The final runner of the day was Robbie Pattinson who ran strongly to bring the Masters team home in 12th place.

 

19:27 David Hoolaghan

16:25 Mark Ellis

17:13 Alan Strang

17:08 Robert Pattinson

 

The Senior team was unclassified.

 

18:46 Craig Morris

17:16 Scott Dickson

19:53 John Burns

 

So how hard was it? Well, without exception, all the club’s athletes were shocked at how tough a course it was. Golf courses aren’t usually that hilly, right?

 

But more importantly, without exception, all the club’s athletes were glad they had taken on the challenge and enjoyed the team spirit on show in abundance.

 

If you haven’t tried cross-country before, why not give it a go?  Then you will understand…….

 

Gillian McCaffer and Miranda Richmond do Motherwell AC Proud at the Virgin Money London Marathon

GILLIAN McCAFFER AND MIRANDA RICHMOND DO MOTHERWELL AC PROUD AT THE VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON

Running alongside a bit more than another 40,000 competitors, club members Gillian McCaffer and Miranda Richmond had outstanding performances at today’s Virgin Money London Marathon.

Gillian completed the famous 26.2 miles course in an excellent 3 hours 41 minutes and 56 seconds while Miranda finished not that far behind in a very creditable 4 hours 5 minutes and 7 seconds.

Well done and congratulations to Gillian and Miranda from everybody at Motherwell AC.

A few pictures from earlier today are attached.

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – FURTHER UPDATE

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – FURTHER UPDATE

West District XC Relays – Saturday 9th October

Entries are closed and MAC has sufficient numbers for two male teams and one female team.  This is great!

Female: Emma Morris, Joey Leach, Phyllis Hands
Male: Alan Main, Alan Strang, Craig Morris, David Hoolaghan, John Burns, Mark Ellis, Robbie Pattinson, Scott Dickson, (Alan Tait – reserve)

If you are unable to attend the race for any reason, please let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know as soon as possible.  Alan Tait can step in if notified prior to Saturday. Otherwise, please meet at the venue in plenty of time to allow teams to be finalised and running orders to be agreed before declarations.

Event information is available (as downloads) from here – EVENT DETAILS.  It would be expected further information to be added (e.g. parking instructions, route maps) over the coming days.

National XC Relays – Saturday 23rd October

Entries for the National Cross Country Relay Championships remain open until midnight Tuesday 5th October.  Full details are available here – FULL ENTRY DETAILS. Please note your Scottish Athletics membership must be current in order to participate.

If you want to take part, please let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know and arrange payment of a £5 deposit. This can be paid in person, by bank transfer, or by PayPal. This deposit will be refunded on the day of the race.

SENIOR ENDURANCE CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – UPDATE

West District XC Relays – Entries

 

Our deadline for entering the season-opening West District XC Relays is midnight on Tuesday 21st September.  Another couple of male and female entries would help the club field full teams.  If you are on the fence, why not put your name down and decide closer to the day?

 

West District XC Relays – Marshalls

 

The organisers of the West District XC Relays require marshalls and are requesting assistance from the West District clubs.  It would be great if the club could provide one or two marshalls to help this event run smoothly.  If you are available and interested, please contact Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) for further details.

 

National XC Relays – Entries

 

Entries for the National Cross Country Relay Championships are now open.  This event takes place on Saturday 23rd October at Scone Palace, Perthshire. Full details are available here [https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athletics/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=11570]. Please note your Scottish Athletics membership must be current in order to participate.

 

As before, entries for team relays are submitted by the club. If you want to take part, please let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know and arrange payment of a £5 deposit. This can be paid in person, by bank transfer, or by PayPal. Only once this deposit has been paid is your place in the squad confirmed. This deposit will be refunded on the day of the race.

 

Our closing date for entries for this event is midnight on Tuesday 5th October.

SENIOR ENDURANCE TRACK &MUD

Track & Mud

Two reminders for Senior Endurance members.

Firstly, the club’s 3000m Track Championship takes place on Saturday 18th September. That’s next weekend.  It would be great to see as many members as possible support this race.  Full details are available in this earlier post:

 https://motherwellac.com/senior-endurance-3000m-track-championship-2021/

Secondly, team entries for the West District Cross Championship Relays are open and will remain so until Tuesday 21st September.  The event itself is on Saturday 9th October in Glasgow.  If you are not sure whether cross country is your thing, a relay event is probably the best ‘toe in the water’.  Again, full details in this earlier post:

https://motherwellac.com/senior-endurance-cross-country-championship-2021-22/

Senior Endurance Cross Country Championship 2021-22

Details of the upcoming Senior Endurance Cross Country Championship can be revealed. Not all ‘traditional’ XC races have been announced – no Lanarkshire AAA event – so the championship will be slightly shorter than normal. It will consist of a series of five races: two team relays and three individual races.


CHAMPIONSHIP RACES:


09/10/2021: West District Cross Country Relay Championships, Alexandra Park Sports Hub, Glasgow – details here


23/10/2021: National Cross Country Relay Championships, Scone Palace, Perthshire – details here


06/11/2021: Short Course Cross Country Championships, Lanark Racecourse, Lanark – details here


04/12/2021: West District Cross Country Championships, Maryhill Park, Glasgow – details here


26/02/2022: National Cross Country Championships, Callendar Park, Falkirk – details here


RULES:


Three points are awarded for participation in the West District XC Relays and the Scottish National XC Relays.


Points are scored according to finishing times for the individual races – 6 points for the fastest time, 5 points for second fastest, and so on, with 1 point for sixth. All subsequent finishers also score one point.


All races shall count towards your total. There are separate male and female championships.


ENTRIES OPEN:


With that in mind, entries for the first race of the season – West District Cross Country Relay Championships – ARE NOW OPEN. Full details are available here. Please note the affiliation rules regarding Scottish Athletics membership.


It should be stressed that you do not need to be amongst the fastest to participate. This is about representing the club, racing hard, and having a lot of fun with your teammates. The more the merrier!


Entries for the team relays are performed by the club. So if you want to take part, please let Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) know and arrange payment of a £5 deposit. This can be paid in person, by bank transfer, or by PayPal. Only once this deposit has been paid is your place in the squad confirmed. This deposit will be refunded on the day of the race.


Our closing date for entries is Tuesday 21st September.

New Club Kit

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new club branded kit which is now available to order from our new supplier Migo Sports.

 

Migo will be supplying our club with Motherwell AC branded:

– Vests
– T-Shirts
– Tracksuit Tops

All of these items are available to order online from https://www.migosports.co.uk/collections/motherwell-ac for home delivery or pick up in store from their premises in Glasgow. Delivery in most cases will be immediate but no more than 4 weeks. A direct link will be added to the club website to help all members get access to kit in future. More club kit items will be added to the online store as required. Please note that both the new kit and existing club kits can continue to be worn at training and competitions. There is no requirement to replace existing kit with new club kit and you are not required to do so.

 

These changes to club branded kit have taken place due to our existing supplier (Kukri) increasing the lead times and minimum order quantities on all of our orders resulting in higher costs and a poorer service for our club.
We still have a stock of the existing Kukri vests and hoodies, as undernoted, and these are being sold at a discount of 35% +.

 

If you would like to buy any of these items please contact our kit man Alan Robertson who will be happy to assist you.

 

Standard VestsSizeNew Price
Ladies12£12
Ladies14£12
MensXXS£12
MensXS£12
MensS£12
MensM£12
Kids7-8yr£10


T-shirtsSizePrice
Ladies8£12
Ladies10£12
Ladies12£12
Ladies Long Sleeve10£12
Ladies Long Sleeve12£12


Light Weight VestsSizePrice
Ladies8£12
Ladies12£12
MensS£12
MensM£12


HoodiesSizePrice
Ladies10£25
MensXXS£25
MensXS£25
MensS£25
Kids7-8yrs£20
Kids9-10yrs£20
Kids13-14yrs£20

SENIOR ENDURANCE TRAINING UPDATE 27 AUGUST 2021

SENIOR ENDURANCE TRAINING UPDATE 27 AUGUST 2021

Over the next few weeks we will see a change in the emphasis of our training. We adopt a structured approach to training and encourage a short period of rest or easy training for a few weeks around this time each year. This will help to ensure you recover from a hard period of training and feel refreshed, ready for the start of a new season.

 

Obviously, some athletes will have their own targets and should adapt the training schedules to suit their needs. However, we would recommend they do consider a period of rest and recovery at an appropriate stage in their training.

 

Following our recovery period, the next phase of our training will be aimed at building an aerobic base, through progressively longer steady runs. We will start our cross country training on Saturday 25th September. This training will be mostly on grass and is aimed at preparing our athletes for a series of cross country and relay races over the Winter. The club hold a separate cross country championships over the Winter and you may wish to target some of the following races:

 

West District Cross Country Relays – 9/10/21

Lanarkshire Road Relays – 16/10/21 (TBC)

National Cross Country Relays – 23/10/21

National Short Course Cross Country – 6/11/21

West District Cross Country Championships – 4/12/21

Lanarkshire Cross Country Championships – (TBC)

National Cross Country Championships – 26/2/22

 

If you would like more information on our training, have a look at the annual training plan on the training schedule page of the website https://motherwellac.com/senior-endurance-training/ or have an interest in getting more involved, please contact one of our coaches.

Senior Endurance 3000m Track Championship 2021

Saturday 18th September 2021


OVERVIEW:


The 3000m Track Championship is an annual race for Senior Endurance, held during the club’s Track & Field Championships. After a year’s absence, the race returns for 2021. It is the culmination of the summer track training block, and gives members one last chance to push themselves around the track. Prior attendance at track training is not required, however, and ALL members are invited and encouraged to participate in this traditionally competitive race. A large attendance would be great to see.


This will be a scratch race, but finishing times will also be age-adjusted afterwards. In that way, prizes can be awarded to the male and female race winners, as well as to those who score most highly for their age. The track championship trophies will be awarded to the scratch race winners. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in the age-graded results.


Please make every effort to attend this event and support your club.


ELIGIBILITY:


Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] and approved ‘trialists’ can participate. Only current members of Motherwell AC can be awarded prizes.


ON THE DAY:


This event will be the club training session for Saturday 18th September. Please meet at the track at Wishaw Sports Centre (Alexander Street, ML2 0HQ). Registration for the race will be from 9.30am, with the race starting at 10.00am prompt.


Please wear your MAC vest. If you do not have one, please make this known in advance so something can be sorted out.


Drinks and snacks will be provided after the conclusion of the race, so no need to rush off.

PBs and prizes for Motherwell AC athletes at Fleetwood Half Marathon

‏Three Motherwell AC athletes (Alastair Loudon, Gillian McCaffer and Scott Kelman) made the journey to compete in the  Fleetwood Half Marathon on Sunday 22 August 2021.

 

All three achieved PBs and Gillian McCaffer was 3rd Female in the race with 224 competitors.  Well done and congratulations from all at the club.  Times and finishing positions follow.

 

Scott Kelman (28th) – 1:36:38

Alastair Loudon (58th) – 1:45:08

Gillian McCaffer (3rd Female) – 1:46:03

 

 

MAC Senior Endurance Relays – The Teams

Saturday 7th August 2021

 

REVISED TEAMS:

The teams have been formed for this Saturday’s MAC Team Relays. It is hoped they will be even closer matched than the ones from May.

 

Team Jamaica (Yellow): Craig Morris, David Hoolaghan, Paul Burns, Ross McLean

Team Netherlands (Orange): Alan Strang, David Gardiner, Scott Dickson, Tommy Sneddon

Team Ethiopia (Green): Alastair Loudon, Graeme Kennedy, Neil Richardson, Phyllis Hands

Team Kenya (Red):  Iain Campbell, Jim Scougal, Marcus Whyte, Scott Kelman

Team Poland (White): Alan Main, Charlotte Hands, Emma Morris, Jonathan Moore

Reserve: John Hughes

 

RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order. The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs. So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.

 

NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who did not enter are still welcome to participate in the session. They will be used to make up any incomplete teams, replace injured runners, or make up their own team on the day with other non-entrants. Alternatively, they can run a timed two miles for the individual challenge.

 

ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352
Pay attention to the ‘parkrun turning loop’ next to the playpark on the far side of the loch.

 

START TIME:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 7th August. Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 9.30am. The action will commence at around 9.50am, and certainly by 10am.

 

ON THE DAY:

Please make every effort to wear your MAC vest. If you do not own a vest, please let this be known and something can hopefully be sorted out.

 

If you can also bring some safety pins for the home-made race numbers (colour coded by team), that would be appreciated. Safety pins will be made available for those who do not have them.

 

HELPERS:

Joe Hoolaghan, Brian McLinden and John Hughes will kindly help on the day to ensure everything goes to plan.

MAC Senior Endurance Relays – 2 Miles

Saturday 7th August 2021


OVERVIEW:

The fourth MAC Team Relays for Senior Endurance take place next month. This will be exactly the same as the event back in May that seemed to go down well. So participating athletes will be formed into teams, and each team member has to run one leg of two miles. First team home wins.


ELIGIBILITY:

Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] and approved ‘trialists’ can participate.


ENTRIES:

Anyone wishing to participate (or to help out on the day) should indicate in the MAC Members Facebook group or send an email to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The closing date for entries will be midnight on Tuesday 3rd August.


TEAMS:

Participating athletes will then be formed into teams with the intention to make all teams as similar in overall ability as possible. Teams will be announced by Thursday 5th August. Team size will ideally be 4, but this depends on the overall number of participants.


RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order. The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs. So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.


NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who do not enter prior to the deadline are still welcome to participate. But by not entering they cannot be placed in the initial team allocation. Instead, they will be used to make up any incomplete teams, replace injured runners, or make up their own team on the day with other non-entrants. In the worst case scenario, they can run the two miles for the individual challenge.


ON THE DAY:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 7th August. Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 9.30am. The action will commence at approximately 9.50am, and certainly by 10am.


Please make every effort to wear your MAC vest. If you do not have one, please make this known so something can be sorted out.


If you can also bring some safety pins for the home-made race numbers, that would be appreciated. Some will be made available, but possibly not sufficient for all.


ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352

Upcoming Events for Senior Endurance

Senior Endurance members have enjoyed some internal club competition recently, such as the relays and the team challenge. The action continues over the next few months. In addition to the monthly Time Trial Championship, here are some dates for your diary.


Tuesday 20th July – Pace Judgement Session


This is not an ‘event’ as such, but unusual enough to warrant a mention. Predict your time for the 4-mile route and then see how close you can get to it. No watches or phones will be allowed. Who will be closest?


Saturday 31st July – John Lucas Memorial Relay


Senior endurance is looking to enter one or more teams into this Strathaven-based 46-mile relay event.


Tuesday 17th August – MAC Team Relays – 2 mile (TBC)


The popular relay event from May returns; this time on a Tuesday to avoid any possible parkrun clash.


Saturday 18th September – Senior Endurance 3000m Championship Race


Traditional annual track race for Senior Endurance, held during the T&F Club Championship event at Wishaw.


Saturday 16th October – MAC Team Challenge – 5k (TBC)


June’s 5k Team Challenge is back. If parkrun has returned, our challenge will be done as part of that. Otherwise, we will do our own thing again.

SENIOR ENDURANCE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

SENIOR ENDURANCE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

As we emerge from Covid-19 restrictions we are now in position to actively recruit new members to the club.  We cater for a mixed range of abilities for adults from 18-year-olds upwards within Senior Endurance.  If you are interested in joining us but are not sure if we are the club for you – we are currently offering a one month’s free trial for you to try out with us.  Just click on the membership Enquiries link below to find out more about us, fill out the enquiry form and we will contact you about the next steps.

Membership Enquiries – Motherwell AC

John Lucas Memorial Relay 2021

There is growing interest within Senior Endurance to enter one or more teams in this year’s John Lucas Memorial Relay, to be held on Saturday 31st July. Teams of five will tackle the 46-mile route, starting and finishing in Strathaven, and including a traversal of the Whitelee Windfarm.


If you would like to put your name forward for consideration and haven’t already done so, please a) reply to the post in MAC Members, b) let David Gardiner know, or c) send an email to alanstrang@motherwellac.com.


Full details are available at https://www.entrycentral.com/strathavenJLM but entries will be co-ordinated by David.

REMINDER – SENIOR ENDURANCE 5K CHALLENGE

MAC Senior Endurance 5k Team Challenge Reminder

Tuesday 15th June 2021

REMINDER:

A reminder that this evening sees the MAC 5k Team Challenge.  Please see the earlier post for full details.  Club kit is NOT required for this event.

ENTRIES:

No pre-entries are required for this event.  Anyone wishing to participate should just turn up to training on Tuesday as normal.

START TIME:

This event will be the club training session.  Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 6.30pm. The action will commence after teams have been formed and everyone has had an opportunity to warm-up.·

MAC Senior Endurance 5k Team Challenge

Tuesday 15th June 2021


OVERVIEW:

Following a successful team relay event last month… June sees something different. A team challenge. What’s that? Well, rather than team members running in sequence, everyone will set off at the same time and run the same distance. Like a race! The scoring system will allow a winning team to be determined. It is just a bit of fun, though, an excuse to push yourself over the 5k distance.


SCORING:

Points will be awarded to runners based on finishing position. First runner home scores 1 point for their team, second scores 2 points, etc. Points will be totalled up for each team with lowest total winning. So, to be clear: finishing position is key, not time.


TEAMS:

Attending members will be split into one of three teams at the start of the session using an ‘old school’ method. Coloured stickers will be provided to be worn front and back, to make team identification easy during the race.


ELIGIBILITY:

Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] and approved ‘trialists’ can participate. All are encouraged to participate, regardless of ‘pace’. Everyone is welcome.


ENTRIES:

No pre-entries are required for this event. Anyone wishing to participate should just turn up to training on Tuesday as normal.


START TIME:

This event will be the club training session for Tuesday 15th June. Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre at 6.30pm. The action will commence after teams have been formed and everyone has had an opportunity to warm-up.


ROUTE:

The route to be used will be the Strathclyde parkrun route.

Good luck Sophie!

At Motherwell Athletics Club we always want to help our members achieve their full potential,
not only in regards to their athletic performances but in everything they do.


Such is the case for Sophie Hall, who has recently been awarded a summer internship in
London and will pause her club membership while she is away.


“I’m currently in my 4th year at Strathclyde University studying a Masters in Product Design
Engineering. I’m going down to London for a 3 month summer internship at SharkNinja. They
make hoovers/kitchen appliances etc – you will have heard of them. I will be working as an
Advanced Development Product Design Engineer and I am really looking forward to the
experience, both professionally and socially.”


This is a fantastic opportunity for Sophie and although we will miss her at the club, we wish her
every success with the internship after which she is returning to Strathclyde to complete her
Masters degree.

MOTHERWELL AC SENIOR ENDURANCE RELAYS – REPORT

A bright but breezy morning at Strathclyde Park saw 26 MAC athletes take part in the MAC Team Relays. Following two virtual events earlier in the year, this event was the real thing. Six teams of four (plus one of two) lined up at the start, with each team member having to run a two-mile leg.


Scott Dickson (B) – a winner of both virtual relay events – opened up a small lead during the opening leg, leading Neil Richardson (D) by 16 seconds. Brian McLinden (F) was 14 seconds further back. Steven McCaw (E) came home 4th. Gayle Samson (C) and Charla Hands (A) were close throughout, but it was the former who completed her leg first.


Into the second leg, and a strong run from Miranda Richmond (F) saw her reel in Phyllis Hands (D) and John Burns (B) to put her team into the lead. John dug deep, however, and ensured the gap was only 3 seconds. How important could that run turn out to be? A great run from Douglas Samson (E) saw his team reach the half-way point in 3rd. Alastair Loudon (C) showed real pace as he finished 5th, with Jim White (A) 15 seconds further back.


It was all change during the third leg. Team C started 5th but finished in the lead! This was thanks to a flying effort from Mark Ellis (C). Lauren Wyllie (F) kept her team in the mix, finishing just 21 seconds behind. Next up was Simon Marshall (B), doing just enough to give his team a shot at the win too. Emma Morris (A) put in the fastest female performance of the day, but surely too far back to be in contention? Gillian McCaffer (D) and Gary Arthur (E) completed the third leg.


One leg remaining. Scott Kelman (C) started in the lead, and set off with no intention of giving it up. He hadn’t anticipated just how fast Alan Tait (B) would be, however. Before the turn Alan had reeled in both Alan Main (F) and Scott to put Team B in the lead. Scott would not let him get too far away but, before long, he had a charging Ewen Cameron (A) to contend with behind. The effort being put in by all on the home straight was astonishing. Alan Tait brought it home in style to win the relay for Team B, with Scott 10 seconds back in second place. Ewen gave it his all but had to settle for third, 6 seconds further back. Alan Main gave his team a fourth place finish. Iain Campbell (D) was fifth and Robbie Pattinson (E) 6th.


A mention should be given to the two reserves – David Gardiner and Alan Strang – who each ran two legs just to complete Team G (ineligible for the standings). David ran two of the three fastest times of the day, even while ‘taking it easy’ on his second effort. Impressive! And, talking of mentions, thanks to the helpers Joe Hoolaghan, John Hughes and Anne Hughes for ensuring the event ran smoothly.


And then… and then… Charla’s delicious home-baking! The perfect end to the event.


It was a great relay, enjoyed by all, and it was fantastic to see so many MAC vests on show. Our safety pin skills were a bit rusty, though – more practice is needed!


Team Results:


1st – Team B – 52:42 (Scott Dickson, John Burns, Simon Marshall, Alan Tait)
2nd – Team C – 52:52 (Gayle Samson, Alastair Loudon, Mark Ellis, Scott Kelman)
3rd – Team A – 52:58 (Charla Hands, Jim White, Emma Morris, Ewen Cameron)
4th – Team F – 53:26 (Brian McLinden, Miranda Richmond, Lauren Wyllie, Alan Main)
5th – Team D – 54:05 (Neil Richardson, Phyllis Hands, Gillian McCaffer, Iain Campbell)
6th – Team E – 56:01 (Steven McCaw, Douglas Samson, Gary Arthur, Robert Pattinson)
N/A – Team G – 48:41 (David Gardiner, Alan Strang, David Gardiner, Alan Strang)


Individual Results:


10 min – David Gardiner 10:43
11 min – Ewen Cameron 11:18, David Gardiner 11:30, Mark Ellis 11:39, Iain Campbell 11:58, Alan Tait 11:59
12 min – Scott Kelman 12:42, Scott Dickson 12:42, Emma Morris 12:54, Douglas Samson 12:55, Alan Main 12:55, Neil Richardson 12:58
13 min – Robert Pattinson 13:00, Alan Strang 13:02, Jim White 13:06, Alastair Loudon 13:11, Brian McLinden 13:12, Lauren Wyllie 13:26, Alan Strang 13:26, Simon Marshall 13:35, Miranda Richmond 13:53
14 min – Gillian McCaffer 14:05, Steven McCaw 14:23, John Burns 14:26
15 min – Phyllis Hands 15:04, Gayle Samson 15:20, Charla Hands 15:40, Gary Arthur 15:43

MOTHERWELL AC SENIOR ENDURANCE RELAYS – THE TEAMS

MOTHERWELL AC SENIOR ENDURANCE RELAYS – THE TEAMS

 

The teams have been formed for this Saturday’s MAC Team Relays!

Team A: Charla Hands, Emma Morris, Ewen Cameron, Jim White
Team B: Alan Tait, John Burns, Scott Dickson, Simon Marshall
Team C: Alastair Loudon, Gayle Samson, Mark Ellis, Scott Kelman
Team D: Gillian McCaffer, Iain Campbell, Neil Richardson, Phyllis Hands
Team E: Douglas Samson, Gary Arthur, Robert Pattinson, Steven McCaw
Team F: Alan Main, Brian McLinden, Lauren Wyllie, Miranda Richmond
Reserves: Alan Strang, David Gardiner

RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order.  The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs.  So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.

NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who did not enter prior to the deadline are still welcome to participate, but only until the maximum bubble size of 30 (28 runners, 2 helpers) has been reached.  Such members will be used to fill up any incomplete teams on the day, but only after the reserves have already been used.  If no reserves are actually needed, then a Team G can be formed.

If you do intend to participate, best drop a message in advance to alanstrang@motherwellac.com to be sure of your place.

ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352

Note, for those that way inclined, a Strava segment (‘MAC Team Relays’) has been created for this route.  Luke Traynor holds the backdated record.  So that’s a nice target for us…

START TIME:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 22nd May.  Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre by 9.30am. The action will commence at around 9.50am, and certainly by 10am.

ON THE DAY:

Please make every effort to wear your MAC vest.  This event is a great opportunity for the club to be seen as being back.

If you can also bring some safety pins for the home-made race numbers, that would be appreciated. Some will be made available, but possibly not sufficient for all.

HELPERS:

Joe Hoolaghan and John Hughes will kindly help on the day to ensure everything goes to plan.  Joe will also have his camera, so be sure to brush your hair…

Covid-19 Update from Scottish Athletics 14 May 2021

After the announcement from the Scottish Government on Tuesday 11 May Scottish Athletics confirms that from Monday 17 May:

 

  • Mainland Scotland and islands not moving to Level 1 will move to Level 2.
  • Orkney, Shetland, Na h-Eileanan Siar, all islands in Highland (except Skye) and the following islands within Argyll and Bute will move to Level 1– Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree and Ulva.
  • Moray is likely to remain at Level 3 for a further period due to the number of COVID-19 cases – Scottish Government will confirm this by the end of the week.

 

Please find attached a link to the Scottish Athletics Framework  –  Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Level Framework  The key changes are highlighted below:

 

Level 2

 

  • All age groups are now maximum group size of 30 (please remember to follow the coaching ratios)
  • Physical Distancing is suspended for the duration of the activity (athletes 12+ should continue to physically distance before and after the activity)
  • Athletics competition can take place for all event groups following the maximum bubble size of 50 and no more than 500 participants per day (follow the scottishathletics events guidance)

 

Level 1

 

  • All age groups are now maximum group size of 30 (remember to follow the coaching ratios)
  • Physical Distancing is suspended for the duration of the activity (athletes 12+ should continue to physically distance before and after the activity)
  • Athletics competition can take place for all event groups following the maximum bubble size of 100 and no more than 1000 participants per day (follow the scottishathletics events guidance)

Mental Health Awareness Week

Dear Member,


This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so we thought this would be an opportune time to reach out and remind you of the support MAC can offer around mental health.


As the club’s Welfare Officers, it is our role to look out for the welfare of our athletes, and mental health is a huge part of that. It is the responsibility of everyone at the club to look out for each other, to be able to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and to know where to go for support.


Section 3.5 in our Welfare & Childcare Policy: (https://motherwellac.com/wp-content/uploads/Motherwell-AC-Welfare-Childcare-Policy-2020-1.pdf ) has some helpful links on services you can contact for support, training and tools. We would like to encourage everyone to give this a read if you can ,and if you or someone you know at the club is struggling, please reach out.


If you have any concerns or questions at all, we are always only a phone call or email away.


Thanks,


Ross Thomson

07906266720

ross.thomson@motherwellac.com


Pauline Russell

paulie.russell@motherwellac.com

MAC Team Relays – 2 miles

Saturday 22nd May 2021


OVERVIEW:

The third MAC Team Relays for Senior Endurance take place later this month. What is it all about? Well, this time it will be a REAL relay. There will be nothing virtual about it! Participating athletes will be formed into teams, and each team member has to run one leg of two miles. First team home wins.


ELIGIBILITY:

Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] and approved ‘trialists’ can participate.


ENTRIES:

Anyone wishing to participate should indicate in the MAC Members Facebook group or send an email to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The closing date for entries will be midnight on Monday 17th May.


TEAMS:

Participating athletes will then be formed into teams with the intention to make all teams as similar in overall ability as possible. Teams will be announced on Wednesday 19th May. Team size will ideally be 4, but this depends on the overall number of participants.


RUNNING ORDER:

It is up to each team to decide on its running order. The only requirements are that each team member runs at least one leg, and each team must run four legs. So for incomplete teams, team members may run additional legs in order to complete the relay.


NON-ENTRANTS:

Members who do not enter prior to the deadline are still welcome to participate. But by not entering they cannot be placed in the initial team allocation. Instead, they will be used to make up any incomplete teams, replace injured runners, or make up their own team on the day with other non-entrants. In the worst case scenario, they can run the two miles for the individual challenge.


START TIME:

This event will be the club training session for Saturday 22nd May. Please meet at the Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre at 9.30am. The action will commence at approximately 9.50am.


ROUTE:

The route will be a mini version of the Strathclyde parkrun and can be viewed here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1537352

SENIOR ENDURANCE SATURDAY SESSIONS WILL BE AT WISHAW TRACK DURING MAY AND JUNE FROM 9.30 – 11.00 AM

SENIOR ENDURANCE SATURDAY SESSIONS WILL BE AT WISHAW TRACK DURING MAY AND JUNE FROM 9.30 – 11.00 AM
Here is some information in advance our first session this Saturday:
1. Enter the track via the external gate on the Left Hand Side of the building as you approach from the car park.
2. The Exit is out the other side of the building (swimming pool end).
3. There is access to toilets in the team rooms – access via the corridor at the rear of the building.
4. There are no changing or shower facilities – as per Covid-19 protocols.
5. The cost is £2 per session, paid monthly in arrears by direct debit via your loveadmin.com account. The number of sessions you pay for will be taken directly from the training register.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 1 May – the session is 10 x 500m with a 100m walk back recovery.
Scott Kelman

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR SENIOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN TRACK SESSIONS AT WISHAW SPORTS CENTRE

Senior Endurance members who participate in the Club Saturday morning summer training sessions at Wishaw Sports Centre will no longer need to pay at Reception to access the track.
Motherwell AC has booked and paid for exclusive use of the track for Club members.
Sessions will be £2 each. At the end of each month, participants’ attendance will be summarized from the club register and the relevant sum automatically collected by Direct Debit through LoveAdmin.com, which is an easy and convenient way of contributing the appropriate amount towards the cost of hiring the venue.

This Month’s Senior Endurance Time Trial takes place on Tuesday 6 April

We are returning to a ‘real’ version of the Time Trial on Tuesday 6 April @ 6.30 PM.

 

While the travel restrictions remain in place we will have one group starting in Strathclyde Park and a second group starting from the Mausoleum in Hamilton.

 

Due to individual concerns or medical advice, members who do not wish to participate in the group session may submit a virtual time, as per previous guidance.  Your run can be completed anytime between now and Tuesday and must be submitted to Joe Hoolaghan (via messenger or email – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com) by close of play on 6 April.  Participants may do this on two occasions during the season.  This limit does not apply to entirely virtual time trials (see 2021 TT rules on the TT Championship Page for more details – link attached).

 

Time Trial Championship 2021

SENIOR ENDURANCE RETURN TO TRAINING FROM SATURDAY 20 MARCH @ 9.30 AM

Senior Endurance will return to training from Saturday 20 March @ 9.30 AM.  Due to travel restrictions across Local Authority boundaries until 26 April, we will have two training locations:

The Water Sports Centre in Strathclyde Park for North Lanarkshire Residents; and

The Mausoleum in Hamilton Palace Grounds for South Lanarkshire Residents.

There is no need to book in advance as we can have multiple groups of 15s and have sufficient coaching cover, if the demand is there.  Social distancing (2 metres side by side, and 5 metres when running in single file) must be maintained before, during and after training.  Hand sanitizing gel will be available but it is advisable to bring your own.

We will be continuing with the current March Training Schedule (see attached link) for the remainder of the month and new schedules for April and May will be published before the end of the month.

Senior Endurance Training Schedules

Please note – only current members on Loveadmin.com are eligible to attend training sessions.  Individuals on our waiting list are also eligible to attend, by invitation, for their free trial.

Virtual MAC Team Relays 2 – Results

The results of the second Virtual MAC Team Relay are out. An amazing twenty-six runners took part in this event, with twenty-five submitting times. But more on that later. Fastest female was Emma Morris in 21:18. Fastest male was David Gardiner in 17:20. But which team won…?


In emphatic manner, Team McColgan were the victors – congratulations to Paul Burns, Evan Crane, Scott Dickson, Marcus Whyte and Clare Barr. Scott has been in the winning team in both Virtual Team Relays this year – clearly a lucky mascot!


Congratulations also to Gillian McCaffer who beat her 5k PB during her run.


Commiserations to David Hoolaghan who was an unfortunate DNF.


Thanks to Douglas Samson for stepping in to replace David in Team Muir. And beating his 5k PB in the process.


Above all else, thank you all for supporting this event – the number of runners certainly exceeded expectations! Hopefully you enjoyed a bit of friendly competition and banter with your club-mates.


Full results below:


1st – Team McColgan (1:43:33)
Paul Burns – 17:42
Evan Crane – 18:46
Marcus Whyte – 21:19
Scott Dickson – 22:21
Clare Barr – 23:25


2nd – Team Reekie (1:47:00)
Ewen Cameron – 19:17
Graeme Kennedy – 20:29
Lauren Wyllie – 21:39
John Hughes – 22:20
Kevin McPhillips – 23:15


3rd – Team Hawkins (1:47:03)
David Gardiner – 17:20
Gillian McCaffer – 22:10
Miranda Richmond – 22:25
Robert Pattinson – 22:28
Scott Kelman – 22:40


4th – Team Wightman (1:47:30)
Iain Campbell – 19:35
Nick Hughes – 20:16
Emma Morris – 21:18
Steven McCaw – 22:38
Phyllis Hands – 23:43


5th – Team Muir (1:51:50)
Mark Ellis – 20:01
Douglas Samson – 20:09
Brian McLinden – 21:23
Alastair Loudon – 23:04
Mark Smellie – 27:13


Next time might not have to be virtual…

SENIOR ENDURANCE RETURN TO TRAINING IS PLANNED FOR SATURDAY 20 MARCH 2021

Following Scottish Athletics Updated Covid-19 Level Framework Senior Endurance return to training is planned for Saturday 20 March 2021.  The coaches will be reviewing the new Scottish Athletics guidance in the coming days to develop a detailed plan.  We will be back in touch by the middle of next week with the formal arrangements for our return.  We look forward to seeing you once again at organised group training.

Scottish Athletics Changes to Covid-19 Level Framework 11 March 2021

As of 11 March Scottish Athletics has updated it Covid-19 Level Framework which allows a return to training for all age groups from Friday 11 March 2021 within specific criteria.   A link to the Covid-19 Level Framework is set out below, and summary of key changes follow.

Further information on the plans for returning to training will follow from next week.

Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Level Framework

 

The key changes are summarized below:

 

From Friday 12 March,

 

Age 11 and under (Level 4)

  • Children aged 11 and under can take part in outdoor organised athletics training, group exercise and competition (internal only) within their usual club or facility environment.
  • An outdoor sporting ‘field of play bubble’ for children aged 11 and under can consist of up to 30 people, including coaches and officials, at any one time.
  • Children are not required to physically distance. Coaches and officials should maintain physical distancing where possible.
  • Where there are multiple bubbles operating at the same venue risk assessments must be completed to ensure there can be no mixing of participants before, during or after the activity.

 

Age 12+ (Level 4)

  • Those aged 12+ and over can take part in organised athletics training, group exercise and competition within their usual club or facility environment.
  • Group sizes of up to 15 people, including coaches and officials, are permitted at any one time.
  • Physical distancing should be maintained at all times.
  • Where there are multiple bubbles operating at the same venue risk assessments must be completed to ensure there can be no mixing of participants before, during or after the activity.

 

Travel

  • Children aged 17 years or under may travel into or out of a Level 4 area for organised athletics activity if that is where their club or activity normally takes place.
  • Adults (18+) should only travel locally (within their local authority area) to take part in organised sport or physical activity.
  • For informal exercise, people of all ages should only travel up to 5 miles from their local authority boundary.
  • Coaches and Jog leaders can travel across local authority boundaries to coach/lead. However, please remember to minimise travel where possible.

Virtual MAC Team Relays – Teams

Teams:

Twenty-five members have entered this weekend’s Virtual MAC Team Relays. They have been split into five teams of five, ready for some fun competition over the 5k distance. The teams are:


Team Hawkins (David Gardiner, Gillian McCaffer, Miranda Richmond, Robert Pattinson, Scott Kelman)
Team McColgan (Clare Barr, Evan Crane, Marcus Whyte, Paul Burns, Scott Dickson)
Team Muir (Alastair Loudon, Brian McLinden, David Hoolaghan, Mark Ellis, Mark Smellie)
Team Reekie (Ewen Cameron, Graeme Kennedy, John Hughes, Kevin McPhillips, Lauren Wyllie)
Team Wightman (Emma Morris, Iain Campbell, Nick Hughes, Phyllis Hands, Steven McCaw)


Each team member should race a 5k during the run window and submit this. Full details are included below.


Run Window:

The run window for this will be Thursday 11th March at 00:00 until Sunday 14th March at 18:00.


Routes:

Any location can be chosen for the run as long as there is no net downhill elevation to the route. The start and finish points should be close together. Loops can be used, but loops must be at least 1km in length. Out and back routes are also acceptable.


Submitting Times:

Times for the 5k run (preferably with a GPS activity from Strava/Garmin/etc) should be posted in MAC Members Facebook group or sent to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The deadline for submitting times will be 19:00 on Sunday 14th March.


Results:

Results will be collated and posted as soon as possible after the submission deadline on Sunday evening.


Prizes:

There are no prizes, just hearty congratulations from your teammates. Hopefully.

Virtual MAC Team Relays – 5k

Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th March 2021


Overview:

The second Virtual MAC Team Relays for Senior Endurance take place next month. What is it all about? Same as last time – participating athletes will be formed into teams, and each team member has to run the event distance of 5k. The times for all team members are combined, and the team with the quickest overall time wins.


Eligibility:

Only current members of Motherwell AC [on LoveAdmin] can participate.


Entries:

Anyone wishing to participate should indicate in MAC Members Facebook group or send an email to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The closing date for entries will be midnight on Monday 8th March.


Teams:

Participating athletes will then be formed into teams with the intention to make all teams as similar in overall ability as possible. Teams will be announced on Wednesday 10th March, prior to the run window opening. Team size will be 3 or 4, depending on the overall number of participants. Late entries may be invited to help make up full teams.


Run Window:

The run window for this will be Thursday 11th March at 00:00 until Sunday 14th March at 18:00.


Routes:

Any location can be chosen for the run as long as there is no net downhill elevation to the route. The start and finish points should be close together. Loops can be used, but loops must be at least 1km in length. Out and back routes are also acceptable.


Submitting Times:

Times for the 5k run (preferably with a GPS activity from Strava/Garmin/etc) should be posted in MAC Members Facebook group or sent to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The deadline for submitting times will be 19:00 on Sunday 14th March.


Results:

Results will be collated and posted as soon as possible after the submission deadline on the Sunday evening.


Prizes:

There are no prizes, just hearty congratulations from your teammates. Hopefully.

Virtual MAC Team Relays – 3k Results

The results of the first Virtual MAC Team Relay are out. Fifteen members braved freezing conditions and dodged the lockdown hordes to submit a time. Fastest male was David Gardiner in 10:07, while the fastest female was Lauren Wyllie in 12:58. But which team won…?



Team Chatelherault were the victors – congratulations to Nick, Scott, Lauren and Phyllis!



Full results below:



1st – Team Chatelherault
Nick Hughes – 10:57
Scott Dickson – 11:36
Lauren Wyllie – 12:58
Phyllis Hands – 14:54
Total Time – 50:25



2nd – Team Ravenscraig
Alan Strang – 11:42
Robert Pattinson – 12:44
Gillian McCaffer – 13:21
Miranda Richmond – 13:23
Total Time – 51:10



3rd – Team Bellziehill
David Gardiner – 10:07
Scott Kelman – 12:55
Steven McCaw – 13:08
Charlotte Hands – 16:10
Total Time – 52:20



DNF – Team Furlongs
John Hughes – 12:15
Brian McLinden – 12:17
Clare Barr – 14:12
Alastair Loudon – –:–
Total Time – Incomplete



Many thanks to all who participated in this event. A second virtual team relay has been pencilled in for mid-March, this time over the 5k distance.

Virtual MAC Team Relays – Teams

Teams:
Sixteen members have entered this weekend’s first Virtual MAC Team Relays. They have been split into four teams of four, ready for some fun competition over the 3k distance. The teams are:


Team Bellziehill (David Gardiner, Scott Kelman, Steven McCaw, Charlotte Hands)
Team Chatelherault (Nick Hughes, Scott Dickson, Lauren Wyllie, Phyllis Hands)
Team Furlongs (Brian McLinden, John Hughes, Alastair Loudon, Clare Barr)
Team Ravenscraig (Robert Pattinson, Alan Strang, Miranda Richmond, Gillian McCaffer)


Each team member should race a 3k during the run window and submit this. Full details are included below.


Run Window:
The run window for this will be Thursday 21st January at 00:00 until Sunday 24th January at 17:00.


Routes:
Any location can be chosen for the run as long as there is no net downhill elevation to the route. The start and finish points should be close together. Loops can be used, but loops must be at least 1km in length. Out and back routes are also acceptable.


Submitting Times:
Times for the 3k run (preferably with a GPS activity from Strava/Garmin/etc) should be posted in MAC Members Facebook group or sent to alanstrang@motherwellac.com. The deadline for submitting times will be 18:00 on Sunday 24th January.


Results:
Results will be collated and posted as soon as possible after the submission deadline on the Sunday evening.


Prizes:
There are no prizes, just the respect and admiration of your teammates. It’s just a bit of fun to help us get through January.

Time Trial Championship Returns For 2021

As previously notified, the Senior Endurance Time Trial Championship makes a welcome return for 2021. It is hoped that a combination of virtual and actual events will allow the championship to run throughout the year.


The championship kicks off in February. Due to current restrictions, this will be a virtual event. It will be held over a four day period (Saturday 6th – Tuesday 9th February).


The rules for the championship have been updated to take into account the changes and flexibility required this year. These are available on the website (https://motherwellac.com/championships/time-trial-championship-2020) and all members are encouraged to read them.


One key aim is to allow as many participants as possible to start scoring from the first round. All members who took part in at least one club time trial (actual, virtual, Christmas) in 2020 can score points in February. Any member who wishes to participate but DIDN’T do a time trial last year can run a solo time trial during January. Their time and GPS activity can be submitted to Joe at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com or by messenger. This time will be used to determine their handicap, also allowing them to score points in February.


It is hoped that as many members as possible support the club and take part in this year’s time trial championship.

New Year, new system!

Today LoveAdmin begins streamlining MAC membership/fees admin in a much more efficient way. If you haven’t already done so, please activate your account; you will make my role as Membership Secretary a whole lot easier!
Check your inbox for emails with ‘how to’ instructions (try your spam folder), or please contact me (Clare Barr) on membership@motherwellac.com

Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge 3

 The new year gets off to a ‘challenging’ start with the Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge 3. To be held over the second weekend of January (8-11th), this event will see seniors/masters compete over a distance of 8km.

Unlike the previous challenge, covid restrictions now mean supervised club runs are not permitted. As a result, all attempts will have to be solo and self-timed.

So, if you fancy testing yourself over a distance that is not quite a 10k, why not give it a go?

https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/60943-2/

SENIOR ENDURANCE – CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE FOR “HILLS OF HELL” ON TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER [AND FUTURE SESSIONS]

Due to a new customer parking system being introduced at Bellziehill Farm we can no longer meet there for our Hills of Hell sessions.

The new meeting place is PHILIP MURRAY ROAD, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HL. Just drive past Bellziehill Farm along the A721 (New Edinburgh Road) for less than half of a mile and take the first right into Philip Murray Road. There is ‘on road’ parking as you enter the street and we will meet there. Additional parking is available at the top of the street beside the factory units if required.

If you know the Bellziehill Farm you will find Philip Murray Road no problem.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

Senior Endurance Christmas Handicap – Winners and Wooden Spoon

We managed to have our first time trial since February, and it was great to be back – of course following all Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Level Framework.

We had 19 competing in this morning’s event – 15 in one group at Strathclyde Park with another four competitors in our South Lanarkshire Group over in Palace Grounds.

1st Male was Alistair Loudon in 29:50. First female across the ‘line’ was Phyllis Hands in 31:44. The wooden spoon was picked up by Nick Hughes over in Palace grounds in 24;59 which is quite a respectful time but well off Nick’s best.

Alistair Loudon also won the Donald McCaffer Memorial Quaich. The Quaich was presented to Alistair by Donald’s daughter Gillian.

Ewen Cameron picked up his award for 2nd place in the 2019/20 Senior Endurance Cross Country Championship.

Thanks to Anne Hughes, Alan Strang, Jim Tracey, Ewen Cameron and Kevin Durnian for helping out wet Saturday morning. The full results and all of the photographs will follow later today.

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD CHALLENGE 2 – THE RESULTS

The Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge 2 was held over last weekend, and Motherwell AC had eleven athletes participating.

In the 3k event, the club had four scores:

David Gardiner – 9:46
Allan Cameron – 9:47
Evan Crane – 10:47
Alan Strang – 11:33

A team consisting of David, Allan and Evan placed 8th in the team event.  In the overall competition, David and Allan were the 2nd and 3rd fastest Masters athletes.  A huge well done to both!

In the 5k event, the club had seven scores:

Paul Burns – 17:38
David Hoolaghan – 21:07
Alastair Loudon – 21:11
Miranda Richmond – 22:13
Gary Arthur – 22:26
Scott Kelman – 22:33
Gillian McCaffer – 22:41

Paul, David and Alastair contributed to the A team, and finished 15th.  The B team of Miranda, Gary and Scott finished 20th.

Well done to all athletes who took part in this virtual competition.  Most ran as part of Saturday’s club session and enjoyed a rare chance to race against club-mates in 2020.

The Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge 3 will be held over the second weekend in January.  Details will follow later this month.

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS 3K CHALLENGE – THE RESULTS

Nine senior endurance athletes took part in the recent Virtual Scottish Athletics 3k Challenge. Some were attempting to qualify for the National Short Course XC Championships, others simply leaving it all out there to see what they had in their legs. The results were:

Stephen Allen – 9:32

David Gardiner – 9:57

Evan Crane – 11:06

Alan Strang – 11:41

David Hoolaghan – 12:38

Scott Kelman – 12:42

Gary Arthur – 13:01

Clare Barr – 13:22

Kevin Mcphillips – 14:03

 

Congratulations again to Stephen Allen on another age category overall fastest time. And well done to all members who took part in this challenge.

The next Scottish Athletics virtual event is in early December – Road Challenge 2. This time athletes have a choice of 3k, 5k and 10k distances. Entries will be encouraged for this event nearer the time.

Alan Strang

Senior Endurance Captain

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS 3K CHALLENGE – THE RESULTS

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS 3K CHALLENGE – THE RESULTS

Nine senior endurance athletes took part in the recent Virtual Scottish Athletics 3k Challenge. Some were attempting to qualify for the National Short Course XC Championships, others simply leaving it all out there to see what they had in their legs. The results were:

Stephen Allen – 9:32

David Gardiner – 9:57

Evan Crane – 11:06

Alan Strang – 11:41

David Hoolaghan – 12:38

Scott Kelman – 12:42

Gary Arthur – 13:01

Clare Barr – 13:22

Kevin Mcphillips – 14:03

 

Congratulations again to Stephen Allen on another age category overall fastest time. And well done to all members who took part in this challenge.

The next Scottish Athletics virtual event is in early December – Road Challenge 2. This time athletes have a choice of 3k, 5k and 10k distances. Entries will be encouraged for this event nearer the time.

Alan Strang

Senior Endurance Captain

Covid-19: New update and Guidance for athletics 4 November 2020

Scottish Athletics has now issued the updated Covid-19 Guidance and Framework for Athletics.  The links are attached.  A summary of the updates to the guidance issued last week is also set out below.

Updated Level Framework for Athletics 4 November 2020

Covid-19 New Update and Guidance 4 November 2020

Summary of Updates:

 

Training Groups

  • Age 11 and under – outdoor – coaches are included in the total group size of 30.
  • Level 4 – outdoor – training group sizes should be reduced as follows:
    • Age 11 and under – maximum group size of 15 (not including coach)
    • Age 12-17 – maximum group size of 8 (not including coach)
    • Age 18+ – maximum group size of 8 (not including coach)
  • Age 18+ – indoor – in Level 3 no group activity is permitted. You can participate following Scottish Government household guidance (2 households, maximum 6 people)

 

Physical Distancing

  • Level 3 – outdoor
    • Where athletes aged 18+ may be in close contact for an extended period of time (e.g. longer than 15 minutes) we strongly recommend enforcing physical distancing.

 

Travel

  • Coaches can continue to travel to coach (both paid & voluntary) across local authority boundaries in all levels.
  • Participants under 18 years of age can travel to and from Level 0-3 areas (not Level 4) to take part in athletics activity.
  • Participants aged 18 years of age or over should, where possible, minimise unnecessary travel between areas. You can travel into a Level 3 area for athletics activity if it is within 5 miles from your local authority boundary.
  • For participants 18+ in a Level 3 area travel is permitted within and around 5 miles from your local authority boundary for athletics activity.
  • In Level 4 travel is only permitted within your own local authority area.
  • You should avoid any unnecessary travel to a Level 4 area.

Covid-19: New update and Guidance for athletics 4 November 2020

Scottish Athletics has now issued the updated Covid-19 Guidance and Framework for Athletics.  The links are attached.  A summary of the updates to the guidance issued last week is also set out below.

Updated Level Framework for Athletics 4 November 2020

Covid-19 New Update and Guidance 4 November 2020

Summary of Updates:

  • Training Groups
    • Age 11 and under – outdoor – coaches are included in the total group size of 30.
    • Level 4 – outdoor – training group sizes should be reduced as follows:
      • Age 11 and under – maximum group size of 15 (not including coach)
      • Age 12-17 – maximum group size of 8 (not including coach)
      • Age 18+ – maximum group size of 8 (not including coach)
    • Age 18+ – indoor – in Level 3 no group activity is permitted. You can participate following Scottish Government household guidance (2 households, maximum 6 people)
  • Physical Distancing
    • Level 3 – outdoor
      • Where athletes aged 18+ may be in close contact for an extended period of time (e.g. longer than 15 minutes) we strongly recommend enforcing physical distancing.
  • Travel
    • Coaches can continue to travel to coach (both paid & voluntary) across local authority boundaries in all levels.
    • Participants under 18 years of age can travel to and from Level 0-3 areas (not Level 4) to take part in athletics activity.
    • Participants aged 18 years of age or over should, where possible, minimise unnecessary travel between areas. You can travel into a Level 3 area for athletics activity if it is within 5 miles from your local authority boundary.
    • For participants 18+ in a Level 3 area travel is permitted within and around 5 miles from your local authority boundary for athletics activity.
    • In Level 4 travel is only permitted within your own local authority area.
    • You should avoid any unnecessary travel to a Level 4 area.

 

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS 3K CHALLENGE – ENTER NOW

Virtual Scottish Athletics 3k Challenge

Following hot on the heels of last weekend’s Virtual Road Challenge comes the next in Scottish Athletics’ series of virtual events – the 3k Challenge.

For those who ran the 3k in the Road Challenge, this is a chance to get your pacing better and hopefully improve your time. For everyone else this is a chance to find out how much speed you have in your legs.

The twist for this event is it also serves as a qualifier for December’s National Short Course XC Championships (follow link for details). So even if running a fast 3k isn’t your thing, maybe XC is.

Let’s strive for as many MAC entrants as possible.

Virtual Scottish Athletics 3K Challenge – ENTER NOW

Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge – Results

Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge

The recent Virtual Scottish Athletics Road Challenge saw 13 senior endurance athletes represent Motherwell AC over the three available distances.

In the 3k event, 7 athletes took part resulting in MAC scoring two full teams (finishing 21st and 49th):

Stephen Allen – 9:34

Alan Strang – 11:59

Lauren Wyllie – 12:15

Alastair Loudon – 12:17

Claire Pollard – 13:05

Clare Barr – 13:14

Kevin Mcphillips – 13:47

 

The 10k event saw three entrants, and they led the team to an 11th place finish:

David Gardiner – 36:50

Scott Kelman – 47:50

Gary Arthur – 49:51

 

The longest event – the half marathon – had a trio of males taking part, with their team in 7th position:

Paul Burns – 1:18:59

David Hoolaghan – 1:43:22

Douglas Samson – 2:03:47

 

A special mention has to be given to Stephen Allen, David Gardiner and Paul Burns, each of whom were fastest in their age category. Well done! Also worthy of note is Claire Pollard for representing MAC for the first time, having only joined the club last week.

 

The next virtual event is in just over a week, a 3K-only challenge:

Scottish Athletics 3K Challenge

Yet Another PB For William!

Big congratulations to William Bailey  who has PB’d again today at the Autumn Throws Competition in Linwood.
William smashed the 30m barrier with a 50cm PB, throwing 30.48 in his final throw. A great season for him. Well done again, William!

New Members

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we are not currently accepting any new members however, if you would like to be added to the member waiting list please contact membership@motherwellac.com and whenever a vacancy occurs we will be in touch.

Scottish Athletics Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Areas under Local Measures – 21 October 2020

Attached is the link to the updated guidance for athletics from Scottish Athletics issued on 21 October 2020.  It extends the changes for areas with local measures to Sunday 1 November.

LOCAL MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS

The main change affecting adults in the 5 areas including Lanarkshire is:

*Adults (18 years of age or older) can take part in organised outdoor athletics and running training, competition or events if all relevant guidance is followed.

However, adults must maintain physical distancing at all times.

*Continue to follow existing guidance on training groups and sizes.

ANOTHER PB FOR WILLIAM!

Congratulations to William Bailey (U17) who has produced yet another fantastic javelin PB, with a throw of 29.98 – this time at the Autumn Throws Competition in Linwood on 10 October. This new PB is more than 2 metres over the last one at Meadowmill in August!

Great to see such fantastic improvements for William in both the javelin and shot putt this season despite the less than ideal training conditions. Excellent commitment and focus from him. Well done William!

LINDSAYS TEAM XC on 7/8 NOVEMBER (Rescheduled from 24/25 October)

LINDSAYS TEAM XC on 7/8 NOVEMBER – if you want to be considered for selection for the event and you haven’t already done so, let Tommy Sneddon know by Noon on 28 October. You can reply to the post on the Motherwell AC Facebook page or contact Tommy on 07396 599132.

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New schedule for #LindsaysXC with Cumbernauld weekend pushed back to November

We’ve had to make some changes to our cross country plans following the Scottish Government announcements yesterday with further Covid-19 restrictions.

The Lindsays National Team XC at Cumbernauld will now be at that venue on November 7/8. The Lindsays Short Course XC will now be pushed back to early December (with the District XC Champs due that weekend now cancelled).

We are also setting up Virtual Road Challenges to give as many members as possible a (semi) competitive race opportunity.

Read All About It here –

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD CHALLENGE

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD CHALLENGE

The latest Scottish Athletics virtual event comes up later this month with the Road Challenge. This event sees a choice of three distances for senior endurance members to tackle – 3k, 10k and half-marathon. Something for everyone.

Following a season of limited opportunity to compete, this is a great chance to participate for the club and encourage each other to run well. With team results including the fastest three athletes, it would be perfect if the club could field three entries for each race distance.

To help co-ordinate this, please reply to the post on Facebook or drop a message to Alan Strang (alanstrang@motherwellac.com) with your planned distance if you are intending to take part.

VIRTUAL SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD CHALLENGE

Scottish Athletics Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Areas under Local Measures – 8 October 2020

Attached is the link to the updated guidance for athletics from Scottish Athletics issued on 8 October 2020.  It incorporates the changes for areas with local measures.

Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Guidance 8 October 2020

The main change affecting adults in the 5 areas including Lanarkshire is:

*Adults (18 years of age or older) can take part in organised outdoor athletics and running training, competition or events if all relevant guidance is followed.

However, adults must maintain physical distancing at all times.

*Continue to follow existing guidance on training groups and sizes.

Some More Motherwell AC History – Stephen Ross

Motherwell AC Sprinter Stephen Ross has provided us with an update of some outstanding performances at local, district and national championships.  There also some pictures of Stephen receiving his medals, and a picture of the results sheet when he first broke the 11 second mark for 100m.

Thanks Stephen for sharing another bit of Motherwell AC history with us.

Timeline:

01/09/2012 – Gold medal in the 100m and 200m at the LAAA Champs and won the Churchill Trophy for the 100m.

17/02/2013 – First National medal at the U18/U20 Scottish National Champs. Won a bronze medal in the 400m with a PB time of 51.84s.

22/05/2015 – Bronze medal in the 200m at the West District Champs in Kilmarnock.

03/09/2016 – Gold medal in the 200m LAAA Champs and Silver medal in the 100m.

02/04/2017 – First Sub 11s 100m with a time of 10.98s

 

Lindsays National Team XC Sunday 25 October (Senior Endurance)

Lindsays National Team XC Sunday 25 October (Senior Endurance)

Please find attached below two links with the fine detail about the Lindsays National Team XC, please have a read.  A few extracts from the event format follow.

  1. No Championship. Due to restricted entry numbers, no championship medals will be awarded at this event. The team event replaces the National XC Relay Championships for 2020.
  2. Unlike previous years where we have unlimited entries, there will be limit of ONE (3-person) team per club only. To ensure as many clubs as possible are given the opportunity to compete, clubs are limited to entering ONE team only per age group (Young Athletes Male and Female and Senior Male and Female – a maximum of four teams per club). If capacity is not reached in a particular age group, clubs will be offered the opportunity to enter a B team based on their 2020 club affiliation returns from largest to smallest clubs.
  3. The will be No Masters-specific Races. As capacity is restricted, no specific Masters races will be held. Masters athletes can be included within a club’s main team.
  4. Entries should be submitted by clubs via the club portal. No individual entries will be accepted for this event. Clubs may enter a maximum of one team per age group, and as many eligible athletes as they wish. The exact make-up of teams will be determined on the declaration form: clubs should simply register a pool of athletes on the registration form from which their final team will be selected closer to the event date.

Tommy Sneddon will be the Team Manager.  If you are interested in being considered for the National Team XC, please add your name to the post on the Motherwell AC Facebook page or contact Tommy by phone/text on 07396 599132 no later than Monday 12 October.  Our entries must be submitted by 15 October.

National XC Team Event Information

Scottish Athletics News

NEW OUTDOOR FACILITY AT STRATHCLYDE PARK

MOTHERWELL AC HAS ACCESS TO A NEW OUTDOOR FACILITY AT STRATHCLYDE PARK

Motherwell AC has secured the use of a new facility at Strathclyde Park from North Lanarkshire Sports Development for use on, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.  It is the area between the Boathouse and the first of the four big car parks.  This area is securely fenced off and gates can be closed to ensure no members of the public walk through, and it has Portaloos that will be regularly serviced. There is a marquee which we will have access to on Saturdays and a storage container for kit on Tuesdays and Thursdays when we do not have exclusive use of the area.  There will be a North Lanarkshire Council coach on site to clean equipment and provide support if required.

The new facility opens on Thursday 1 October.  Senior Endurance will start using it from Thursday and meet in the main car park at the Water Sports Centre then proceed to the new facility. The new area is large and will also be available to our Track and Field groups on a Saturday.

This is great news and we are grateful for the support from North Lanarkshire Council Sports Development as we continue with our return to organised group training.

SENIOR ENDURANCE – NEW MEMBERS

SENIOR ENDURANCE – NEW MEMBERS

If you are interested in joining Motherwell Athletics Club – Senior Endurance is open for new members.  You can have the opportunity to ‘try out’ with us for a few sessions to see if we are the club for you.

We are a community athletics club and have members with a wide range of abilities who are competitive at national level right through to runners who want to train to keep fit and active. If you can run 10K in under 60 minutes and are looking to improve, then there will be a group that you will fit in to.

Contact Joe Hoolaghan (one of our Senior Endurance Coaches) by email at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com if you want to ‘try out’ and he will let you know what to do next.

In the meantime, you may wish to have a look at our website https://www.motherwellac.com/ or our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/MotherwellAC.  A link to the club membership page is attached for information.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/membership/join-us/

T&F Athletes in Action at Meadowhill

A huge well done once again to our young athletes Lauren and William who both competed over the weekend in the final week of the 4J Studios Open Series at Meadowmill.
On what was a very windy day, Lauren (U13) came first in her 100m heat with a time of 15.35; so close to her 2019 PB of 15.32. Great run Lauren! An action shot (courtesy of Bobby Gavin) shows Lauren’s reach for the finish line!
William Bailey (U17) competed in throws once again, and in the shot putt delivered yet another PB with a throw of 8.76! He also threw a very respectable 24.07 in the javelin, but it’s fair to say he was a little off his usual recent performances. Think the wind may have had something to do with that too! 
Thanks again to the officials and other volunteers who helped make this Series happen in difficult circumstances. 

Senior Endurance Captain and Vice-Captain

Senior Endurance Captain and Vice-Captain

Just a brief note to let you know that following our recent call for volunteers, Alan Strang will become Senior Endurance Captain and Scott Dickson our Vice-Captain. Alan and Scott both expressed a keen interest in representing the Senior Endurance section and the coaches are pleased they have agreed to the new roles. A handover will take place between now and the AGM in October. Joe

T&F First Non-Virtual Competition of the Season at Meadowhill

Congratulations to Ross Duffin (U15) and Lauren (U13) who competed in their first official, non virtual competition of the season at Meadowmill today. Both athletes PB’d which is a real testament to their focus and commitment to training despite difficult circumstances over the spring/summer.

Ross went sub 26 in the 200m for the first time, with a time of 25.87 and Lauren knocked two seconds off her official 800m time with a 2.46. Delighted for them both!

William Bailey (U17) competed in both the shot putt and javelin at the same venue on 22/23 August and also set new PBs despite going up weights in both events this year. He threw 8.40m in SP, (a PB of almost 1.5m) and in javelin threw 27.23m – a PB by 1.34m! Well done William.

Great to see our young athletes doing so well!

Senior Endurance Return to Training on Tuesday 1 September at Strathclyde Park

Senior Endurance Return to Training on 1 September 2020 at Strathclyde Park

We will be returning to training on Tuesday 1 September 2020 at Strathclyde Park with a 6.30 PM sharp start, so please be there in plenty of time. Please note – Only club members or new starts who have contacted us in advance with track and trace information will be allowed to attend the session.

Coaches will have a supply of hand sanitizing gel if required, although it would be preferable if athletes brought their own.

Toilet facilities are currently unavailable; however, we are in regular contact with the Water Sports Centre and will update you if the situation changes.

A. Here is an outline of the Scottish Athletics Guidance:

  1. We will be allowed a maximum of 30 athletes at a session.
  2. Maximum group size (bubble) of 15
  3. You will not be required to physically distance when the session is taking place within the bubble.
  4. Normal physical distancing guidelines apply out with the session.
  5. Athletes must stay within their designated bubble for the duration of the session.
  6. There is now no requirement for 2m/5m gap within the bubble.
  7. Physical distancing as per Scottish Government Guidance must be maintained when the session is complete.

 

B. Good hygiene advice before, during and after training today

  1. Refrain from handshakes and high fives, hugs etc. i.e. no physical contact.
  2. Do not share food, towels, and drinks.
  3. Cover your coughs and sneezes and dispose of any used tissue safely or take it home with you.
  4. Hand sanitize regularly.
  5. Avoid spitting unless into a tissue which you should take home and dispose of.
  6. Avoid touching your face.

 

C. Here is what will happen when you arrive at Strathclyde Park

  1. Please drive past the Boathouse to Car Park 4 (we may use Car Park 3 if maintenance is underway) .
  2. You will be met by a coach(s) and our registration secretary who will tick off your name from the list of members for track and trace, and ask you the health screening questions (see D below).
  3. You will be directed to one of two locations in the car park where the bubbles will be formed.
  4. When both bubbles are formed you will be met by a coach who will introduce the session.
  5. The warm up and cool down is part of the session and must be completed within the bubble.
  6. The bubbles will start their sessions at different times to ensure that no more than 15 Motherwell AC athletes are in the same proximity at any time.
  7. Please stay within your bubble of 15 for the duration of the session.
  8. When the session is finished, please return to physical distancing as per Scottish Government Guidance.

 

D. Please do not attend training if any of the following apply to you

    1. Have you been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
    2. Have you been overseas, or in any area of the UK highlighted as high risk, or exposed to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
    3. Have you had COVID-19 symptoms (self-isolate for 7 days) or are you feeling unwell?
    4. Have you been told to self-isolate as part of the contact tracing measures in place?

 

E. Our Approach to Returning to Training

  1. Our return to training will be in line with Scottish Athletics guidance. Due to potential disparity in athletes’ level of fitness, we will treat our return to training as the start of a training year. This means our initial training period will be primarily around building an endurance base. Training sessions over this period will mostly include longer slower runs, where we will gradually increase the distance and intensity of our sessions. Any athletes who feel that their training is more advanced may wish to extend these sessions, but this would be considered separate from the club and not part of the club session.
  2. Please also remember that during club training sessions athletes should never be left to run on their own.
  3. The August and September Training Schedules are on the club website.
  4. Please be patient for the first few sessions while we work through any teething problems with the system.
  5. Here is a link to the August and September Training Schedules

August and September Training Schedules

We look forward to seeing you soon.

 

The Senior Endurance Coaches

SENIOR ENDURANCE CAPTAIN REQUIRED

For the AGM in October, we are looking for a current club member who wants be involved in the development and the smooth running of the Senior Endurance section of Motherwell AC. The individual provides the link between the club committee, our coaches, and the senior endurance athletes.

What will the person do?
1. Lead the process for selecting races and defining rules for annual Senior Endurance competition by working with coaches and athletes.
2. Provide input to Senior Endurance coaches on training schedules, and the development of new ideas to improve current practice.
3. Be the Senior Endurance Representative on the club committee.

Ongoing support and a full handover will be provided by Joe Hoolaghan who took over earlier in the year as temporary Rep till the AGM.

If you are interested contact any of our coaches to discuss the role. You can also contact Joe directly via Facebook messenger or email him at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com

People Social Networking an Ideas Concepts

VIRTUAL 5K MACRUN IS ON FROM FRIDAY 14 – MONDAY 17 AUGUST

VIRTUAL 5K MACRUN IS ON FROM FRIDAY 14 – MONDAY 17 AUGUST

Our version of the Parkrun is happening this weekend, and hopefully it will be our final virtual event. This can be as easy or serious as you want it to be. I am going to be the tail runner. Here are the details, it is simple.

1. Just find a 5K route which suits you and starts and finishes at roughly the same point.
2. Do the run where and when you want from Friday to Monday. You might choose an existing Parkrun route (Strathclyde or Drumpellier Parks for example).
3. Just post your time and photo (optional) in MAC members or private messenger Joe Hoolaghan or email him at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.
4. Joe will post the results in finishing order on Tuesday 18 August.
5. Follow the Scottish Athletics Virtual Challenge Safety Guidelines (link attached).

Spread the the word, and have a go!
Joe

SA safety guidelines for virtual events

MOTHERWELL AC IS PLANNING TO RESUME SENIOR ENDURANCE GROUP TRAINING ON TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020

MOTHERWELL AC IS PLANNING TO RESUME SENIOR ENDURANCE GROUP TRAINING ON TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020

Scottish Government Phase 3 Covid-19 announcement on 30 July allows organised outdoor contact sport to resume for adults from Monday 24 August, following Sports Governing Body guidance.  Scottish Athletics believe this will enable adults (athletes, coaches, officials) to train, officiate and compete as per normal on the field of play and will confirm the exact detail when it has the information.

Senior Endurance coaches have met and are planning to restart group training on Tuesday 25 August.  Advice on Covid-19 protocols, venues, and training schedules will be provided in advance of our return.

Please Note – this may be subject to change, dependent upon ongoing announcements from Scottish Government and Scottish Athletics.

AUGUST VIRTUAL 4 MILES TIME TRIAL [FRI 31 JULY – TUE 4 AUGUST]

Remember this event is mainly for fun and to give you a challenge until we get back to organized group training. So give it a go if you are chasing a PB, just need a bit of exercise or fancy a fun run.
Please spread the word to our members who are not on social media or who are not into technology. They can email me at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com. This post will also appear in Facebook and I will drop a note to the members I know who do not use social media.
Here is how it works (same as previous months with an update to the handicaps).
1. You will get a chance to run a 4 mile measured course (by you) on your own which starts and finishes in roughly the same place and it can consist of loops if that is easier.
2. Every club member can participate. For Handicaps we will use your July virtual time if you had a go last month. If you have not done a virtual TT, then your last handicap will be used even if you were a marker (m) or lapsed ** (Best of last three is not being used in the Virtual TTs).
3. If you are not on the Handicap sheet still have a go and your time will be used for the September Virtual TT (hopefully we will have returned to group training before then!).
4. Once you have completed your run just post your time and a photo in the MAC Members Facebook page as that seems to be the preference (Garmin records are fine but I will trust you if you just post the time). If you are not on MAC Members, a private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
5. On the morning of Wednesday 5 August, I will publish the full results in the virtual finishing order along with an album of your photos.
6. The Scottish Athletics Virtual Challenge Safety & Code of Conduct link is attached for your information.
7. You can access the August Virtual TT Handicaps in the TT Championship section of the Motherwell AC website (2020 Handicaps – July Virtual TT).
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Joe

UP & COMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

UP & COMING VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY INCLUDING THE SPRINGBURN HARRIERS 6K CANTER

We already have included in the suggested sessions, a Virtual TT (31 July – 2 August), and a Virtual 5K MACrun – our version of the Parkrun (13 – 16 August).

There is also the VIRTUAL 4J Studios Scottish Athletics 5K Challenge on 7 August

We now have a suggestion from Alan Strang & David Hoolaghan that we include the Springburn Harriers 6K Virtual Canter (21 -28 August) in the list of virtual events.

You may remember we had a great turn out at the Jack Crawford 10K (Springburn Harriers) – our first and last championship race of the season where David Gardiner was first MV50, Mark Gallacher was 2nd MV40, and we were 1st Men’s Team.

This one sounds like quite a good training run for all of our male and female athletes – there is no pressure.  Again no need to declare teams. It costs £2 which goes to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Neonatal Charity. I have attached the link for information.

Springburn Harriers 6K Canter

RETURN TO TRAINING

 Senior Endurance and Track & Field Over 17s

After careful consideration of Scottish Government Phase 3 Guidance and Scottish Athletics’ advice, the coaches have concluded, unfortunately, that it is not possible to return to organised group training, on any meaningful scale, before the next government review on 30 July.

The following guidance and advice highlight why it is impractical to return:

  1. At this stage organised outdoor sport for adults is not permitted.
  2. One coach is permitted to meet with a maximum of 4 other households, including their athletes, in any single day.
  3. Groups are not permitted to meet in the same location at the same time as this is considered to be organised training.

The Senior Endurance coaches will meet again on 1 August to review the updated guidance, and continue their planning for a return to training.  In the meantime, they will continue with  development of the popular virtual challenges and asking athletes for ideas on how to improve participation & stay connected while restrictions remain in place.

Under 18 Track & Field

Organised outdoor sport specific activity can now be undertaken by young people (U18) with no physical distancing required “on the field of play”.   Consequently, limited numbers of U18 athletes across the various groups will restart training on a trial basis, initially on Saturdays, commencing on Saturday 1st August.

Coaches will contact their own groups to confirm which athletes will take part in the first training session and every effort will be made to accommodate athletes who wish to train.  Every household will receive further information and guidance by email. These arrangements, and guidance for 18+ athletes, will be reviewed following the next Government review on 30 July.

4J Studios Virtual 6 Stage Scottish Athletics Relays

We had a fantastic turn out of 18 athletes in the Virtual National 6 Stage Relays with one Senior Women’s team and 2 Senior Men’s teams participating. As ever, we had some fantastic performances, but more importantly thank you to every one of you who gave it go. It looks as if well over 400 athletes from across Scotland participated in this Virtual Event.

Our men’s A team were 6th – Mark Gallacher (17:03), Ewen Cameron (18:16), Keith Crane (19:55), Paul Burns (36:18), David Gardiner (37:00), and David Hoolaghan (43:21)

Our women’s team were 10th – Clare Barr (22:30), Tracey Lamont (24:06), Fiona Greaney (24:28), Miranda Richmond (46:58), Emma Hunter (47:56), and Gillian McCaffer (48:15)

The final positioning of our men’s B team consisting of the following athletes is still to be posted – Gary Arthur (54:17), Kevin McPhillips (49:22), , Scott Kelman (49:16), Alan Strang (20:27), Steven McCaw (22:19) and Graeme Kennedy (21:20)

IME Group Weekly Virtual Challenges

New challenges this week: 800m and 80m. Great performances again by the gang!

800m:
Ross – 02.33.12
Lucia – 02.53.00
Ella – 03.18.97
Amy – 03.31.33
Ewan – 03.33

80m:
Ross – 10.68
Lucia – 11.25
Ewan – 11.00
Ella – 12.72
Amy 13.06

Next week is the first week of the virtual SUPERteams 2 events, which sees athletes competing in events over just two weeks this time. The competition has been extended to include the U11/13&15 age groups rather than just the usual U12s.

In Week 1, athletes are competing in an 80m shuttle run and target throw. I wonder if coach Joanne will retain her title in the throws! Challenge is on, Alison, right? 😂.

Week 2 is an 800m (U11/13) or 1k (U15) and the vertical jump! We’ll pause the usual weekly challenges until that event is over as most of our regulars are taking part. Good luck everyone, have fun, and well done for last week’s efforts! Remember to send photos to your coach if you can .

Covid-19 Status as of 12 July 2020

Scottish Athletics Phase 3 Covid-19 Guidance is attached for your information.

Scottish Athletics Covid-19 Phase 3 Guidance

There will be a series of Zoom Conferences between Scottish Athletics and member clubs on Monday and Tuesday 13 & 14 July to review the guidance and give clubs the opportunity of Q&As. Motherwell AC will have three representatives at the conferences.

Our committee and coaches will be having a Zoom Conference on Friday 17 July to consider the guidance.  There will be further discussions the following week (commencing 20 July) to decide the club’s approach to resumption of training.

 

THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR THE JULY VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL

We had a great turn out of 22 athletes taking part in the fourth Virtual TT during the Covid-19 restrictions. Well done to everybody who managed to take part this month.

We had some fantastic performances too – Allan Cameron 21:29, Mark Ellis 24:09, an Gillian McCaffer Sub 30.

However, Phyllis Hands won the female trophy in a time of 32:19 which is superb considering she was getting a hip replacement about this time last year – well done Phyllis. Keith Crane was first male in an excellent time of 25:45. Gary Arthur did not have his best of days picking up the Wooden Spoon in a well below par 34:16. Fair play to Gary who gave it a go even although he is not in his best form.

Full detailed results are available on the TT page of Motherwell AC website (Click on Time Trial Times and July Virtual TT)

TIME TRIAL TIMES

IME Group Weekly Virtual Challenges

The last week of the second block of challenges for the group has seen some further amazing results. Well done everyone!

For the boys this week, Ross has once again improved his time in the 60m with an impressive 08.20. Mum/coach, Alison is also a qualified timekeeper, so that hat trick of PBs over the last three weeks will be spot on. Cameron’s first event in this block was the 1K, recording an excellent time of 03.58.00.

The girls are going from strength to strength too. Ella has improved her time in the 1K for a third week in a row too and seems to have caught the bug for the longer distance runs again, which is great. She clocked a 04.15.57 making that around a 30 second improvement over the three weeks! Ella also ran the 60m in 9.56 which is another unofficial PB this week!

Lauren is also continuing to pull down her 60m time with a 09.56 and improved on her 1K with a time this week, running it in 03.50.00. She did all three events, which is fantastic, and jumped a solid 1.73m in the SLJ. Lucie went for the 1k this week, with a great first effort of 04.29.28.

Delighted to see these young athletes focused, having fun and improving. Next week the new block of weekly virtual challenges is the 80m and an 800m. Parents should have already received an email with further details. We’re looking forward to hearing how you all get on. If you are in Lesley’s group and haven’t taken part so far, give it a go! Remember to warm up and cool down/stretch too💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️.

Thanks for your support everyone! Don’t forget to confirm for the Virtual SUPERteams 2 too!

JULY MOTHERWELL AC VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL IS ON BETWEEN FRI 3 JULY AND TUE 7 JULY

JULY MOTHERWELL AC VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL IS ON BETWEEN FRI 3 JULY AND TUE 7 JULY
Remember this is mainly for fun and to give you a challenge during the current restrictions, and is not part of the Time Trial Championship. However, the April, May and June events were quite competitive with some excellent times recorded. Virtual winners trophies and a virtual wooden spoon will be awarded.

Please spread the word to our members who are not on social media or who are not into technology. They can email me at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com. This post will also appear in the Motherwell AC Facebook page and I will drop a note to the members I know who do not use social media.

Here is how it works (same as previous months with an update to the handicaps).
1. You will get a chance to run a 4 mile measured course (by you) on your own which starts and finishes in roughly the same place (as practically possible), consisting of one continuous loop or a number of continuous loops of no less then half of one mile.
2. Every club member can participate. For Handicaps we will use your June virtual time if you had a go last month. If you have not done a virtual TT, then your last handicap will be used even if you were a marker (m) or lapsed ** (Best of last three is not being used in the Virtual TTs).
3. If you are not on the Handicap sheet still have a go and your time will be used for the August Virtual TT (it is unlikely that we will be back to full group training by then).
4. Once you have completed your run just post your time and a photo in MAC Members as everybody preferred to do last month (Garmin records are fine but I will trust you if you just post the time). If you are not on MAC Members, a private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
5. On the morning of Wednesday 7 July, I will publish the full results in the virtual finishing order along with a collage or two of your photographs (you will probably have seen most of the photos by then).
6. The Scottish Athletics Virtual Challenge Safety & Code of Conduct link is attached for your information.
7. You can access the July Virtual TT Handicaps in the TT Championship section of the Motherwell AC website (2020 Handicaps – July Virtual TT).
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Joe

Time Trial Handicaps

SA safety and code of conduct for virtual events

VIRTUAL 4J Studios Scottish Athletics Relay Challenge 10-13 July

Motherwell AC participation in the VIRTUAL 4J Studios Scottish Athletics Relay Challenge 10-13 July – Entries are now open and close on 9 July

The race is now open for individual entries and it is free (no need for a club one this time as Scottish Athletics automatically roll up the results by club based on times and age if appropriate. There is no need to declare your distance either but I have set out below our entrants and their preferences. We can still add to the teams if other members want to compete. So here they are:

MEN 5K LEGS – Alan Strang, Keith Crane, Mark Gallacher, Ewen Cameron, Graeme Kennedy, & David Hoolaghan

MEN 10K LEGS – Scott Kelman, David Gardiner, Kevin McPhillips, Mark Ellis, Paul Burns, Gary Arthur, & Stephen Allen

WOMEN 5K LEGS – Clare Barr, Fiona Greaney, & Sophie Hall

WOMEN 10K LEGS – Gillian McCaffer, Miranda Richmond, & Emma Hunter.

Fortunately at the moment we have 2 men’s teams and one women’s team.  If  you haven’t put your name forward and wish to run you can still do so by accessing the following link.

https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=10858

SUPERteams Results

A huge well done to all the U12 athletes who successfully completed the Scottish Athletics Virtual SUPERteams Challenge. With new distances attempted and some personal bests in the jumps and 800m! Thank you to all the parents for their continued support throughout the event and for being the unofficial officials.

IME Group Weekly Virtual Challenges

Week 1 of the new set of challenges for our Intermediate Multi Event Group had our athletes taking part in a 1k run, a 60m sprint and SLJ. Fantastic results and we’re looking forward to the next two weeks to see how things develop in these events! Cracking photos attached too.

1k:
Ross – 03.21.53
Lucia – 03.48.00
Lauren – 03.58.00
Ella – 04.45.00
Amy – 04.55.00
Ewan – 05.00.00
Great times! Will be interesting to see next week’s times for this new distance.

60m:
Ross – 8.45
Ewan – 8.60
Lucia – 8.72
Ella – 10.00
Amy – 10.18
Lauren – 10.24
Unofficial PBs for Ross Lucia and Ewan. Very close for the others. Great times all considering the lack of usual conditions!

SLJ:
Ewan – 2.46m
Ella – 2.29m
Amy – 1.82m
Lauren – 1.75m
A wee unofficial PB again for Ewan. “Coach” Mum, was strict too and deducted 1cm!

Thanks again Mums and Dads. Love the photos. Keep them coming!

Covid-19 and Scottish Athletics Phase 2 Guidance. Update: 20 June 2020

Scottish Athletics have updated their guidance for clubs, coaches, athletes and facilities in Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Exit Plan. This, and further details (including the route map guides) can be found here.

Motherwell AC training activities remain suspended until further notice. The committee and coaches are working hard behind the scenes to comply with the rules and guidance and we plan to provide further updates within the next few weeks.

Take care everyone!

SUPERteams and IME Group Virtual Challenges

IME Group Virtual Challenges

A big well done to our IME Group athletes who completed the fourth week of their weekly virtual challenges!

Results:
1200m –
Ross – 04.22
Cameron 04.38
Ewan – 06.20.

Great improvements again from Ross and Cameron! Ross jumped a whopping 2m 44 in the SLJ and Ewan had his best jump so far of 2.41! Ewan also managed 198m in the 30 second run. Another hat trick this week for Ewan!

1k, 60m and SLJ are the challenges now for the next three weeks. Good luck everyone! We’d love to see some other athletes in the group take part too! Some of our usual participants were focused on the 800m SUPERteams run this week and we hope to see them back again this coming week.

Virtual SUPERteams: Week 4

SUPER performances again from our youngest athletes in the 800m, in the final week of this vitual team competition too. Seems like a lifetime ago we all did this competition together at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow in February. Looks like all of our athletes have all grown since then too! Final results will be reported later this week on the leaderboard:

https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/steamsnational/scores/

Photos of our athletes are attached again! Thanks for your continued support and to the coaches who help make it all happen! Coaches will keep in touch about other events and activities coming up.

Well done everyone! It has been fantastic. We are all very impressed by your efforts and commitment. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy what your doing.

Covid-19 and Scottish Athletics Phase 1 Update: 13 June 2020

We hope that members are keeping well and enjoying the range of virtual activities and suggested sessions being made available by coaches in both SEnd and Track & Field as well as those “hosted” by Scottish Athletics. It has been great to see the range of participation and achievement across the club to date despite the very challenging circumstances since we ceased activities on 16 March 2020.

Motherwell AC training activities do remain suspended until further notice. Scottish Athletics are posting relevant updates, and Phase 1 information and guidance can be found here. More details on these and future plans, and how they relate to what’s happening at Motherwell AC will be shared with you all as soon as possible.

The Committee and coaches are working hard to prepare for a return to group training in line with Scottish Government and Scottish Athletics restrictions and guidelines when this is permitted.

VIRTUAL 4J STUDIOS SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD RELAY CHALLENGE II – 10th to 13th JULY 2020

Event Details for VIRTUAL 4J Studios Scottish Athletics Relay Challenge
VIRTUAL 4J STUDIOS SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD RELAY CHALLENGE II – 10th to 13th JULY 2020
This one looks like something that Senior Endurance athletes could target for July. It appears to be a virtual version of the National Road Relays (see the SA link). The note is a bit long but unfortunately I think it needs to be.
1. It is free (unless you want to make a £2 donation to SA admin costs) and you enter directly with you name, club and SA number.
2. There is no need to pre-enter teams as Scottish Athletics automatically pool the results by time and age categories at the end of the challenge.
3. However, we do need to have equal numbers of 5K and 10K stage runners.
4. There is an opportunity for our female athletes too. Only 4 runners needed in the masters.
5. No need for a team manager for this one (Tommy is OK with this and will return when we get back to normal competition).
6. You have to be on Garmin or Strava -“Athletes must make their runs PUBLIC on their Garmin/Strava profile to allow results scrutiny.”
A. So, if you fancy competing for Motherwell AC in this challenge, can you let us know by replying to the post on the Motherwell AC Facebook page or email joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com with your preferred distance.
B. Please keep an eye on Facebook replies so that we can have equal number of 5K and 10K runners. We may have to ask runners to change their preferred choice if we don’t get the right mix.
C. Entries don’t open to 23 June and close on 9 July, therefore we have a bit of time on our hands.
D. Please spread the word to our non-social media athletes.
Joe
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CHALLEGE DETAILS:
6 Stage Relay – 3 Long (10km) and 3 Medium (5km) Legs – U20/Senior/Masters
4 Stage Relay – 2 Long (10km) and 2 Medium (5km) Legs – Masters
4 Stage Relay – 2 Medium (5km) and 2 Short (3km) Legs – U17/U15/U13
4 Stage Relay – 4 Short (3km) Legs – U13
*Masters performances will be eligible for teams in category 1 and 2

https://scottishathletics.sportserve.net/pages/event/athleticsbookingdetails.aspx?id=10858

IME Group Lockdown Challenge

Well done to our Intermediate Multi Event Group athletes who took part in Week 3 of the “Lockdown Challenges”. Results this week:

1200m:
Ross – 04.25
Lauren – 04.46
Cameron – 05.00
Ella – 06.07
Amy – 06.10
Ewan – 6.28
Lucia – 04.38

Great improvements on last week from Lauren and Ella! Ewan’s time was slower than usual having tackled it as a duathlon, with a cycle first!

30 second run:
Ewan – 201m
Lauren – 190m
Ella – 190m

Standing Long Jump:
Ross – 2.4m
Ella – 2.4m
Ewan – 2.35m
Lucie – 1.98m
Amy – 1.84m
Lauren – 1.71m
Lucia – 2.1m

Well done everyone!

After this week the events will change to 1k run and an 60m sprint. The standing long jump will continue. Lesley will email further info and guidance to parents shortly.

More photos/videos attached. Thanks to our ” virtual” assistants, otherwise known as Mums and Dads. We couldn’t do this without you!

SUPERteams Week 3

More SUPER efforts again in Week 3 of the virtual SUPERteams competition for our U12s. This week was the standing long jump challenge and our young athletes performed brilliantly!
The distances jumped ranged from 1.73 to 2.4m and the photos/videos show some great jumps and technique. Well done everyone!

The leaderboard can be accessed via this link: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/steamsnational/scores/
Throws scores from last week are now included in the totals. The SLJ results will be added later this coming week.

The final week is the big one – the 800m run! Our athletes have been training well and doing regular 1k or 1.2k weekly runs, so we’re hoping that they will all enjoy this. Alison and Lesley will be in touch with reminders about guidance/information for this challenge. Good luck everyone! It would be great if we could get a photo of each of you in your MAC vest for this one.

Thanks to all of our parents again who have almost become like “virtual” coaching assistants and officials! If this has inspired any of you to get more involved in athletics (coaching or officiating) please contact Lesley (lesley.ross@motherwellac.com) for more information or to arrange a chat.

Volunteers’ Week

A huge thank you to all our volunteers at MAC, without you there would be no club. To our coaches and assistants for their dedication, passion and commitment they give to athletes, to our officials and timekeepers who without them competitions wouldn’t be able to run. Thank you to the committee for the work involved in the governance of the club and to parents of our athletes for your continued support. During the current situation we have seen the dedication shine through from our coaches by organising virtual events such as SUPERteams and monthly time trials thus ensuring our athletes are still engaged with the club. Thank you to you all.

4J Studios Virtual SUPERteams: Week 2

What a SUPER lot of young athletes we had taking part in week 2 of the virtual SUPERteams competition! This week was the target throw challenge from 5 metres. 20 attempts with 5 points for each throw landing successfully in the target. Not as easy as you might think! Even coaches, Alison, Joanne and Lesley had a go. Joanne was the winner! Think that means she has to do the 800m challenge in week 4, right?!

Well done to athletes Amy, Lucia, Lucie, Ella, Jack L, Sophie, Lauren, Kayden, Ben, Nathan, Eve, Niamh, Daniel, Maria, Joseph and Jack D. Great efforts again!

SA have now set up the leaderboard with scores from the first two events which can be accessed via this link: https://data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/steamsnational/scores/

Week 3 is the standing long jump challenge. Good luck all! Thanks to parents for the great photos/videos and continued support this week. Great to see everyone having fun.

IME Group Lockdown Challenge

A big well done to all athletes in the Intermediate Multi Event Group who took part in week 2 of our “Lockdown Challenges”. Results as follows:

1200m:
Cameron –  04.44
Daisy – 05.19
Ewan – 05.40
Ella – 06.33

Great improvements on last week from Cameron and Ella!

30 second run:
Ross – 221m
Ewan – 199m
Lauren – 190m
Cameron – 150m

Standing Long Jump:
Ross – 2.49m
Ewan – 2.29m
Ella – 2.4m
Lauren – 1.71m

2 more weeks of these events and after that there will be a wee change to keep things interesting. We’d love to see more of the group getting involved and taking part next week. It’s a great way to help keep fit and motivated for getting back to training.

Some photos/videos attached. Thanks once again to the Mums and Dads.

June Virtual Time Trial is open between 29 May and 2 June

JUNE MOTHERWELL AC VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL IS ON BETWEEN FRI 29 MAY AND TUE 2 JUNE
Remember this is mainly for fun and to give you a challenge during lockdown, and is not part of the Time Trial Championship. However, the April and May events were quite competitive with some excellent times recorded. Virtual winners trophies and a virtual wooden spoon will be awarded.
Please spread the word to our members who are not on social media or who are not into technology. They can email me at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com. This post will also appear in the news section of the Motherwell AC website and I will drop a note to the members I know who do not use social media.
Here is how it works (same as previous months with an update to the handicaps).
1. You will get a chance to run a 4 mile measured course (by you) on your own which starts and finishes in roughly the same place (as practically possible), consisting of one continuous loop or a number of continuous loops of no less then half of one mile.
2. Every club member can participate. For Handicaps we will use your May virtual time if you had a go last month. If you did not run in May, then your last handicap will be used even if you were a marker (m) or lapsed ** (Best of last three is not being used in the Virtual TTs).
3. If you are not on the Handicap sheet still have a go and your time will be used for the July Virtual TT (it is unlikely that we will be back to group training by then).
4. Once you have completed your run just post your time and a photo in MAC Members as everybody preferred to do last month (Garmin records are fine but I will trust you if you just post the time). If you are not on MAC Members, a private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
5. On the morning of Wednesday 3 June, I will publish the full results in the virtual finishing order along with a collage or two of your photographs (you will probably have seen most of the photos by then).
6. The Scottish Athletics Virtual Challenge Safety & Code of Conduct link is attached for your information.
7. You can access the June Virtual TT Handicaps in the TT Championship section of the Motherwell AC website (2020 Handicaps – June Virtual TT).
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Joe

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2020/

https://salicence.sportserve.net/useruploads/eventinfo/Virtual%20Challenge%20Safety%20And%20Conducti.Pdf

4J Studios Virtual SUPERteams: Week 1

Super performances from our youngest MAC athletes taking part in the 75m shuttle run!
Times are being uploaded to the National Leaderboard. A huge well done to the sixteen young athletes who are taking part: Amy, Lucia, Ella, Lucie, Jack D, Sophie, Lauren, Kayden, Ben, Nathan, Eve, Niamh, Daniel, Maria, Joseph  and Jack L.

We will update on placings/final results in due course.

This coming week sees them all taking part in the throws challenge. Go for it everyone and have fun! Thanks to parents for your encouragement and support.

Intermediate Multi Events Group Challenge Results

Great efforts from some of our athletes in Lesley’s group who completed the group’s new weekly (optional!) virtual challenges. The three challenges in the first 4 week block are: 1200m TT, a 30 second run and standing long jump.

Numbers taking part were low but the weather wasn’t the best for much of the week, so we’re hoping that more in the group will take part next week! Some were also busy doing the first event in the virtual SUPERteams competition too. A separate post on week 1 of that to follow shortly!

Results:
1200m TT: 
Cameron – 4.56
Lauren – 4.56
Ewan – 5.31
Ella – 6.59

Ewan was the only one this week to also do the SLJ (2m36) and the 30 sec run (201m). Good job Ewan!

Well done to everyone and thanks to parents for their support once again! Looking forward to seeing next week’s results already.

 

The History of Motherwell AC Project

As the club approaches its 30th Anniversary in January 2022, the Committee is planning to draw together a history of the cub since its inception.  So it is calling on all club members past and present (friends and relatives too)  to get in touch if they have Newspaper Articles, Photographs, Memorabilia, or anything else you think might be relevant to the project.

We have a significant amount of photographs from 2005 to the present day thanks to John McCluskey who has been our photographer over the years. So the main focus of photographs should be from 1992 to the early 2000s.

If you are able to contribute to the project you can contact Lesley Ross for Track & Field at lesley.ross@motherwellac.com or Joe Hoolaghan for Senior Endurance/Road Runners at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com

MAY VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL RESULTS

May Virtual Time Trial Results

We had 22 athletes taking part in this month’s VTT. First female across the virtual line was Shannon McDade in 45:42 (4 minutes off her April Time), and first male was Scott Kelman (who narrowly dodged the wooden spoon last month) in 31:27. The wooden spoon goes to Gary Arthur in a pretty decent time of 30:32. Well done to everyone who managed to participate.
Photos of our winners and wooden spoon recipient are attached. An album of all of your photos is in the Motherwell AC Facebook page. A link to the full detailed results is also attached (click 2020 Time Trial Results).

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2020/

4J Studios Virtual SUPERteams Event

Good luck to our sixteen U12 athletes who will be taking part in the 4J Studios Virtual SUPERteams event starting tomorrow!

As in the traditional SUPERteams format, all athletes are expected to complete all four events which make up the SUPERteams competition. Each week the following events will be tackled by our enthusiastic young athletes:

  1. 75m Shuttle Run;
  2. Target Throw;
  3. Standing Long Jump, and
  4. 800m Run.

Points will be awarded based on our youngsters’ performances. Throughout the four weeks, our club results will be added by coaches to the National SUPERteams leaderboard co-ordinated by scottishathletics. The top four results in each gender will make up a club’s ‘A’ teams, the next four the club’s ‘B’ teams, and so on. All results need to be uploaded by 16 June at the latest.

We plan to post weekly updates, hopefully with some photos! Emails have been issued by coaches regarding MAC’s own arrangements during the four week event period. Many thanks to parents for their support and input. We’re hoping this will be a bit of fun for them too! 

Enjoy! Go MAC!

 

 

 

MAY VIRTUAL 4 MILE TIME TRIAL IS NOW OPEN

MAY VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL is now open and you can run any time between now and the evening of Tuesday 12 May. See the previous post for all of the details.
We have attached the Scottish Athletics Virtual Race Safety and Code of Conduct Guidelines for your information this time. We are sure you will find them useful.

https://salicence.sportserve.net/useruploads/eventinfo/Virtual%20Challenge%20Safety%20And%20Conductii.Pdf

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New L1 Track Official

Congratulations to Clare Barr who has recently completed her UKA L1 Track Official qualification!
We are delighted to have another volunteer official associated with the club! Events simply can’t go ahead without people like her and our other volunteer officials.
We were looking forward to Clare helping the club out at various track events during the summer season and hopefully it won’t be too long before we see her in action!
Well done Clare!

SENIOR ENDURANCE MAY VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL (8-12 MAY 2020)

MAY MOTHERWELL AC VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL IS ON BETWEEN FRI 8 AND TUE 12 MAY
Remember this is mainly for fun and to give you a challenge during lockdown, and is not part of the Time Trial Championship. However, the April event was quite competitive with some excellent times recorded. Virtual winners trophies and a virtual wooden spoon will be awarded.
Please spread the word to our members who are not on social media or who are not into technology. They can email me at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com. This post will also appear on Motherwell AC Facebook page and I will drop a note to the members I know who do not use social media.
Here is how it works (same as last month with an update to the handicaps).
1. You will get a chance to run a 4 mile measured course (by you) on your own which starts and finishes in roughly the same place (as practically possible), consisting of one continuous loop or a number of continuous loops of no less then half of one mile.
2. Every club member can participate. For Handicaps we will use your April virtual time if you had a go last month. If you did not run in April, then your March Handicap will be used even if you are a marker (m) or lapsed ** (Best of last three is not being used in the Virtual TTs).
3. If you are not on the March Handicap sheet, just let me know what you believe would be your very best 4 mile time so that I can add it to the sheet and work out your handicap. A private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
4. Once you have completed your run just post your time and a photo in MAC Members as everybody preferred to do last month (Garmin records are fine but I will trust you if you just post the time). If you are not on MAC Members, a private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.
5. A Motherwell AC vest optional and serious sports wear or fun attire is acceptable.
6. On the morning of Wednesday 13 May, I will publish the full results in the virtual finishing order along with a collage or two of your photographs (you will probably have seen most of the photos by then).
7. You can access the May Virtual TT Handicaps in the TT Championship section of the Motherwell AC website (2020 Handicaps – May Virtual TT).
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Joe

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2020/

Senior Endurance – May/June Suggested Training Sessions during Lockdown

MAY AND JUNE SUGGESTED TRAINING SESSIONS

Some suggested training sessions aimed at keeping athletes ticking over during current Lockdown are on the calendar page. The sessions can be completed whenever and wherever suits – within the Lockdown Exercise Rules. All sessions should include a 1 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down with stretching afterwards where possible.

Calendar

 

SENIOR ENDURANCE VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL

VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL IS ON BETWEEN FRI 17 AND TUE 22 APRIL
Remember this is for fun, and not part of any competition. We will award virtual winners trophies and a virtual wooden spoon.
Please spread the word to our members who are not on social media or who are not into technology. They can email me at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
Here is how it works.
1. You will get a chance to run a 4 mile measured course (by you) on your own which starts and finishes in roughly the same place (as practically possible), consisting of one loop or a number of loops of no less then half of one mile.
2. Every club member can have a go. We will use the March Handicap sheet for calculations (link attached). If you are on the sheet that estimated time and handicap will be used even if it is a marker or lapsed (**).
3. If you are not on the March Handicap sheet, just let me know what you believe would be your very best 4 mile time so that I can add it to the sheet and work out your handicap. A private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
4. Once you have completed your run just send your time to me (no Garmin records required – I will trust you), a private Facebook message will do or just email me – joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.
5. Send me a photo too if you can. Club kit, serious sports wear or fun attire is acceptable.
6. On the morning of Wednesday 22 April, I will publish the full results in the virtual finishing order along with your photographs.
Thanks in advance for your participation. Joe

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2020/

 

All Training Cancelled

Training at all venues cancelled with immediate effect.

Further to the Prime Minister’s broadcast on Monday evening, training for all Track & field and Senior Endurance has been cancelled with immediate effect until further notice.

If you have any questions, please ask any coach or committee member.

Be safe and take care.

More success on the Road and Track for Motherwell AC

Jack Crawford 10K (Championship Race)

We 19 athletes participating  in this this race on what was a great day for the club.

David Gardiner won the MV50 first prize, Mark Gallacher was 2nd MV40, and our men won the team prize (David Gardiner, Paul Burns, Mark Gallacher, and Chris Macdonald).

There was more success for Motherwell AC at the British Masters Indoor Track Championships at Lee Valley indoor Athletics Stadium, London.Stephen Allen picked up Silver in the M50 1500m in a time of 4:22:37. Allan Cameron was just outside the medals with a 4th place finish in 4:26:00 in the M45 race. Stephen went on to take silver in the M50 3,000m in 9:23:29. Congratulations to Stephen for a fantastic double silver medal effort, and to Allan who was just pipped at the post for a bronze medal.

MAC Ceilidh Latest

Ceilidh Update
1. Tickets sales are a bit slow with less than 2 weeks to go. So get your tickets from the T&F coaches or Elaine Jamieson for Senior Endurance.
2. If you cannot make it and want to support the event you can buy some raffle tickets from Lesley Ross (T&F) or Elaine Jamieson (Senior Endurance). Prices are £1/strip or 6 strips for £5.
3. Raffle prize donations will be greatly appreciated – Spirits, wine, confectionery, toiletries, gift vouchers etc . Again these can be handed in to the T&F or Senior Endurance Coaches.
Thanks again for your support
Elaine Jamieson

MAC CEILIDH 2020

BREAKING NEWS – David Gardiner wins Silver Medal at the Scottish Masters XC

BREAKING NEWS – David Gardiner wins Silver Medal at the Scottish Masters XC Championship in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
Club member David Gardiner continues his amazing run of form today (8 February 2020) picking up the Silver Medal in the MV50 category in the 8,000 metres Masters XC Championship.
More to follow when the official results are published.

David G Masters XC

Senior Endurance Training on Saturday 8 February is now at Strathclyde Park

Senior Endurance Training Session on Saturday 8 February will now be at Strathclyde Park.

We will meet at the Boathouse as usual and head to the bandstand to do Kenyan Hills x 5.

Success for Motherwell AC Masters Athletes at Emirates Arena

Results in for MAC masters athletes taking part in the Indoor Masters Champs today at the Emirates arena:-

Stephen Allen (V50): Gold medals in both the 800m (2.12.47) and 1500m (4.29.45). A superb last lap in his 1500m race!

Allan Cameron (V45): Gold medal in the 1500m (4.22.05), a huge PB!

Jim Smith (V75): Gold medal in both the 60m (9.67) and 200m (33.44). Superb given he has recently just recovered from a long term injury.

Fiona Steele (V50): Silver medals in the 60m (9.11) and 200m (29.57).

Well done everyone. A fantastic masters medal haul for the club once again!

Info and photos courtesy of Lesley Ross

MAC Ceilidh

The club ceilidh will take place on Saturday 22nd of February at St Brides Hall. Tickets are available from T&F coaches and Elaine Jamieson from Senior Endurance.

Membership Renewal & Monthly Standing Order

Thank you to everyone who has already renewed their 2020 MAC Membership. If you haven’t already done so this can be done at https://www.entrycentral.com/club/100119. Please can you ensure that you have also set up your £5 Monthly Standing Order which is payable from January 2020.

Reminder – Senior Endurance Road Racing Leagues for 2020 Sign Ups

Senior Endurance Road Racing Leagues for 2020
We are planning to take the same approach for this year’s leagues. Unlike the overall championship the leagues will be on an ‘opt in’ basis. Once we know who wants to compete, we will set up the leagues for the first race on 7 March – Jack Crawford 10K. If you are new to the club and want to see the format, have a look at the 2019 Road Racing Championship page on the club website.
To enter the leagues you must have joined the club or renewed your membership no later than 29 February as that is the absolute cut off date.
Once you have joined or renewed, and want to be part of the leagues set up this year, all you need to do is:
1. Reply to the post on Facebook, or
2. Send a private Facebook message to Joe Hoolaghan, or
3. Email Joe at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.
Once we have all of the names we will sort out the leagues and publish them prior to the first race of the season.

Motherwell Veterans take Bronze in the SVHC Road Relays at Strathclyde Country Park

SVHC Relays on Sunday 26 January @ Strathclyde Country Park
Congratulations to our Bronze Medallists – Alan Cameron, Stephen Allen, Paul Burns, and David Gardiner.Congratulations once again to David Gardiner for picking up the prize for fastest MV50 in an fantastic 19:26.
Thanks to all of our athletes who made it down to compete today. A photo album has already been posted on facebook and the results will follow in due course.
Thanks to our supporters and Team Manager Tommy Sneddon and, his assistants John Hughes and Patricia Allen.

Tom Scott 10 Mile Road Race Sunday 5 April 2020 (Motherwell AC Championship Race) Entries are now open

Tom Scott 10 Mile Road Race Sunday 5 April 2020 (Motherwell AC Championship Race) Entries are now open

Tom Scott Road Races Entries

MOTHERWELL AC ANNUAL CEILIDH ON SAT 22 FEB – TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

MOTHERWELL AC ANNUAL CEILIDH TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Our annual ceilidh takes place on Saturday 22 February in St Bride’s Hall, Coursington Road, Motherwell, ML1 1PP.  There will be a fantastic Ceilidh Band, Haggis Neeps and Tatties (vegetarian option too), Dancing, Raffles, and lots of Fun.
Ticket prices are:
Adult – £10
Kids (up to 17) £5
Family of four £25.00
Family of five £30
To book your tickets contact Elaine Jamieson directly or get a message to her at training or call/text her on 07951 960469.
We need raffle prizes too, so please donate what you can – spirits, wine, chocolates, toiletries, gift vouchers, etc.
We look forward to seeing you there for another great night!
Elaine

Ceilidh-Dancing

January and February 2020 Senior Endurance Training Schedules are now available

January and February 2020 Senior Endurance Training Schedules now available on the Calendar page of the club website. Detailed schedules for Jan/Feb and easy view monthly schedules are available too if you prefer.

Jan/Feb Training Schedules

20 SEPTEMBER 2020 @ 11 AM CONFIRMED FOR CUMBERNAULD 10K – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

20 SEPTEMBER 2020 @ 11 AM CONFIRMED FOR CUMBERNAULD 10K – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE. ENTRY VIA Q-BUSTER. LINK ATTACHED.

Cumbernauld 10K

Cumbernauld 10K

7 MARCH 2020 @ 11 AM CONFIRMED FOR JACK CRAWFORD 10K – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

Jack Crawford 10K confirmed as Saturday 7 March 2020 @ 11.00 AM. Entry is via Q-buster and the link follows.

Jack Crawford 10K

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1 MAY 2020 CONFRIMED FOR NATIONAL 5K ROAD RACE – CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

1 May 2020 confirmed as the date for the National 5K Road Race (Senior Endurance Championship Race). Entry details will be available in January and we will keep you posted. Details follow in the attached link.

Scottish National 5K Road Race

SENIOR ENDURANCE 2020 CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACES – EARLY NOTIFICATION

2020 CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACES – EARLY NOTIFICATION
After lengthy debate the Senior Endurance Subcommittee agreed the following races for next season’s championship. As soon as the date for Paisley 10K is confirmed we will let you know.
7 Mar Jack Crawford 10K
5 April Tom Scott 10 Miles
1 May Scottish National 5K
17 May Monklands 5K
19 June Brian Goodwin 10K
1 Aug Drumpellier Parkrun 5K
16/23 Aug (TBC) Paisley 10K
20 Sept Cumbernauld 10K
4 October Great Scottish Half Marathon
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
It was also agreed that we would revert back to the previous set up – 2 relays, 9 races and a hypothetical marathon (best 6 from10 races including hypothetical marathon).
The website will be updated at the start of January for the 2020 season. Joe

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CHRISTMAS TIME TRIAL SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER – NEW TIME of 10.00 AM for a 10.20 AM START

CHRISTMAS TIME TRIAL will take place next SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER at Strathclyde Park Boathouse. Due to the Old Firm game we will be starting a wee bit earlier this year – 10.00 AM for a 10.20 AM START and meet afterwards in the ELECTRIC BAR @ 12 NOON for rolls and tea/coffee. All of the details about the event follow.

WHEN: Sunday 8 December, 10:00 am for a 10.20 am start.

WHERE: Meeting at Strathclyde Park Boathouse

WHO: Everybody is welcome to come along and run, or come along to cheer on your fellow athletes if you are unable to run. The emphasis is on fun and feel free to wear seasonal attire such as a Santa costume or Christmas top etc.

COURSE: The summer 4 mile route around the loch (usually run in reverse).

WINNERS & WOODEN SPOON: We will have a female winner, a male winner and a wooden spoon based on the current Time Trial rules (you must be a member and have completed two markers). Finishing times will be published but will not count towards the best of your last three runs or for markers.

DONALD MCCAFFER MEMORIAL QUAICH. In memory of popular and long term club member Donald McCaffer, his wife May donated a Quaich last year to be awarded at the annual Christmas Time Trial. The coaches decided that the first runner to cross the finishing line (you must be a member, ran in the last year and be on the handicap list) will be awarded this trophy. May will be coming along to present the trophy.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS. Over the last couple of years we have swapped the Secret Santa for a donation of a small toy(s) for underprivileged kids in the Motherwell area who are likely to receive nothing or very little on Christmas Day. Please don’t wrap up any presents you bring so that they can be sorted into age categories by the charity(s). Any donations will be gratefully received but are entirely voluntary.

AFTERWARDS: We meet in the Electric Bar around 12 Noon where we will have a roll and a tea/coffee before we do the presentations.

ROAD RUNNER OF THE YEAR: We vote for the Road Runner of the Year in the Electric Bar in a secret ballot. However, if you cannot make along you can send your vote to Joe Hoolaghan (joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com, or send him a private facebook message). There is no set criteria for the road Runner of the Year. It is not a prize for our best athlete as we already have numerous prizes for our top performers. It may be the person who shows real commitment to the club, who makes you feel welcome, who shows a positive attitude to training, who represents the club while racing at every possible opportunity, etc, etc.

We hope to see you there. Joe

Motherwell AC Annual Ceilidh is Saturday 22 February 2020 – Save the Date

DATE FOR THE DIARY…
Next year’s annual ceilidh will take place on Saturday 22 February in St Bride’s Hall. Get the date in your calendar and ticket prices etc will be announced in January.

SENIOR ENDURANCE AVIEMORE TRAINING WEEKEND 2020

AVIEMORE TRAINING WEEKEND 2020

We have an opportunity to return to Glenmore next year during the weekend of 11-13 September. Unfortunately we can’t give an exact cost at the moment, but it is unlikely to be more than £140 per person and remember this includes all meals as well as accommodation.

Numbers are limited to 24, and to secure our booking we need to have the deposit paid asap – or at least in the next 7-10 days. If you are interested in going please contact Elaine Jamieson or reply to the Facebook post. Deposit will be £50 per person.

London Marathon 2020

If you would like to enter the club ballot for this, please submit your name to Barbara Hogg by Thursday 14 November.
To be eligible for this you must have an unsuccessful entry for the 2020 main London ballot.

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!

Your Club and Sport Need You!

As some of you may know, we have a few qualified officials in the club who all do a fabulous job of supporting events throughout the year. Most of them are also coaches who often have to juggle dual roles at events, which isn’t ideal.

We’re keen to encourage more volunteers as there is a requirement to have 4 or 5 officials at track and field league matches, and usually at least 2 at LAAA events and other Road/XC events. Whilst it’s not mandatory for clubs to provide formally qualified officials, it is preferred and it’s better for the sport to have properly trained people involved.

There are a variety of roles to take on or pursue and it would be great if our club could further support athletics by having more volunteers (from both Senior Endurance and Track and Field) willing to take on such roles. It’s also fun and very rewarding with lots of opportunities to progress and meet new people.

More information and details on some of the courses coming up in the near future can be found via this link:

Scottish Athletics Courses for Officials

If you think you could spare the time to support the club and athletics in this way, or if have any questions or just want to chat more about what’s involved, please contact Lesley Ross at lesley.ross@motherwellac.com.

Thank you for your support!

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LAAA XC on 23 November – the venue is Strathaven this year.

LAAA XC on 23 November (Motherwell AC Senior Endurance XC Championship Race) – the venue is Strathaven this year.  Entry is via Q-buster.

The course is in Kirkland Park. The start/finish area can be accessed easily from Lethame Road or from Threestanes Road. Post-code ML10 6DY should get you to Kirkland Park Avenue.

Parking Please avoid parking on Lethame Road, as it is quite narrow in places.
Suitable parking locations are:

1. Strathaven Sports Centre

2. Outside Kirklandpark School

3. Strathaven Park

4. Strathaven Town Centre

5. In the streets close to the course
Where parking in the housing estates, please remember to park with consideration for the residents and other road users.

RACE DISTANCES & TIMES BY AGE GROUP

12:00 U11G 1200m 1 Small lap,

12:15 U11B 1200m 1 Small lap,

12:25 U13G 2430m 1 Large lap,

12:45 U13B 2430m 1 Large lap,

13:00 U15G 3630m 1 Small lap + 1 Large lap,

13:00 U15B 3630m 1 Small lap + 1 Large lap,

13:20 U17W 4860m 2 x Large laps,

13:20 U17M 4860m 2 x Large laps, 13:50 U20W / SW / MW 7290m 3 x large laps,

13:50 U20M / SM / MM 7290m 3 x large laps

Road Racing and League Tables updated following the final race of the season at Drumpellier Park on 19 October 2019

Following the LAAA Road Relays at Drumpellier where our men’s and women’s teams picked up silver medals, the Championship and League tables (including Hypothetical Marathon) are now finalised with all the results and medallists for the 2019 season.

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Road Racing Championships

Track and Field update

As a long season draws to a close, MAC’s track and field squad were in relay action across the continent delivering some success…

In Venice at the European Masters Championships, Alan Robertson and Jim Smith are coming home with Gold and Bronze medals respectively for their performances in the 4 x 100m Relay.

At Pitreavie competing in the Scottish National Relay Championships, there was Silver in the Senior Mens 4 x 100m for Joseph McCluskey, Gabriel McCluskey, Adam Laird & Stephen Ross.

Unfortunately, MAC’s U15 girls were just edged out of progressing to the final of the 4 x 100m but that should not detract from the performances of Carla Verrecchia, Emma Gilchrist, Ava Lenzi & Emma Kelly who delivered a great time with some clean, slick baton changes.

Well done to all that competed. Rest, recuperate and recover before you get ready to go again!

Senior Endurance Road Racing Championship and League Tables Updated

Senior Endurance Road Racing Championship and League Tables updated following the Around Cumbrae 10 Mile Road Race

Senior Endurance Road Racing Tables

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING

Just a quick reminder that our annual prize giving will take place on November 15th in Club 100 at Fir Park. 7pm until 12. More details to follow nearer the time.

September Handicaps and 12 Months Rolling Results are now available

September Handicaps and 12 Months Rolling Results are now available on the Time Trial page of the Motherwell AC website.  The Time Trial Championship race takes place on Tuesday 3 September, meeting at the Boathouse Gym reception at 6.30 PM.  We are looking forward to another good turn out.

Remember we will be having our second and final collection for the Scottish Huntingdon’s Association Charity at this Time Trial.

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Senior Endurance September and October Training Schedules Now Available

Senior Endurance September and October Training Schedules are now available on the club calendar page. They are in the new format we trialed for July/August.

Sept/Oct Training Schedules

Senior Endurance 3,000 metres Track Championship takes place on Saturday 14 September at Wishaw Track – registration at 10.30 AM with the race starting prompt at 11.00 AM

Senior Endurance 3,000 metres Track Championship takes place on Saturday 14 September at Wishaw Track as part of the club championships – registration at 10.30 AM with the race starting prompt at 11.00 AM.  Once again, we will have scratch and age-graded races (more details to follow about the format). We had a great turn out last year, so put this one in your diary and spread the word.

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Senior Endurance Session on Saturday 24 August is now at Strathclyde Park Boathouse @ 9.30AM

Wishaw Track is closed on Saturday – The Senior Endurance Session on Saturday 24 August is now at Strathclyde Park Boathouse @ 9.30 AM. Spread the word.

Senior Endurance Championship & League Tables updated following the Paisley 10K Road Race on Sunday 18 August 2019

Senior Endurance Championship & League Tables updated on the Motherwell AC Road Racing Championship page of the website following the Paisley 10K Road Race on Sunday 18 August 2019.

Please note for 2019, all of the designated races in the Championship count towards your total score, and in the leagues it is your best 6 performances out of 10 (including the Hypothetical Marathon).

Road Racing Championship Page

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MASTERS CLASS

Scottish Athletics Masters Championships – Grangemouth Stadium 13th July 2019

As you may have noticed in this week’s local press, MAC athletes performed fantastically at the Masters Championships last weekend. Five athletes competed and their performances are listed below;

Jim Smith – Gold in 100m, 200m, Long Jump & Triple Jump.

Fiona Steele – Gold in 100m & 200m, recording a PB in the 100m.

Clare Barr – Gold in 400m.

Alan Robertson – Silver in 100m & 200m.

Allan Cameron – Season’s best in 1500m.

Well done to all athletes that competed, and to their coaches for giving up their time to assist. A great achievement once again and all a credit to the Club.

Senior Endurance Championship and League Tables Updated

Following the ‘Run the Blades’ 10K 0n Friday 19 July the Senior Endurance Championship and League Tables have been updated on the Road Racing Page of the Motherwell AC website.

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Final Reminder – Tonight’s Senior Endurance Session (Tuesday 23 July) is at Chatelherault Country Park

Reminder – Tonight’s Senior Endurance Session (Tuesday 23 July) is at Chatelherault Country Park and we will be meeting in the car park on the right hand side when you get in to the park. We look forward to seeing you there.

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July Time Trial Full Results and Championship Tables Are Now Available

July Time Trial Full Results and Championship Tables are now available on the TT Championship page of the club website.  For a recap – Miranda Richmond was first female in a new PB of 28:18 and Jim Tracey was first male in 34:32.  We had 22 competitors. Thanks to Phyllis Hands, Anne Hughes, Elaine Jamieson, Angela Downie and Allan Cameron for helping out.

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AVIEMORE WEEKEND 6-8 SEPTEMBER

AVIEMORE WEEKEND 6-8 SEPTEMBER
This is a reminder for anyone going to Aviemore – you only have four more days to pay the remaining balance of £85. This MUST be paid by 30 June.

We are also looking for volunteers to do a talk on the Friday/Saturday evening – preferably running/sport/training related, but if you have a hobby that you’re passionate about then we would be keen to hear about this too.

We had a great night a few years ago when one of our athletes brought their violin along and we were able to have a sing song on the Saturday evening, so if anyone coming along can play a musical instrument and has one they can bring, we would be keen to hear from you.

If you can assist with these matters please contact John Hughes or Elaine Jamieson. glenmore lodge

Senior Endurance Training Schedules for July and August 2019 – Alternative Format

A number of members have provided feedback that they would like to see a more detailed schedule of the planned sessions in the training plan.  The coaches have looked at alternatives and have issued the July and August schedules in a different and more detailed format as set out below.  Your feedback is welcome before we make any permanent changes to the set up.  The existing template will be issued in the next week on the club calendar as usual. You can speak to any of the coaches about the format at training or email (joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com) or send a private facebook message to Joe Hoolaghan who will collate the feedback for the coaches over the coming weeks.

Senior Endurance Training Schedules for July and August 2019

Tuesdays
Please note that the meeting place for all training sessions is The Boathouse Gym, Strathclyde Park (adjacent to the Watersports Centre and the entrance is to the left as you enter the car park) unless otherwise stated. Meet at 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday – 02 July – Time Trial (4 mile handicap round the loch plus)
Tuesday – 09 July – 8 x 3 minutes effort with a reducing recovery. Standing recovery between efforts is 90 seconds, 80 seconds, 70 seconds, 60 seconds, 50 seconds, 40 seconds and 30 seconds) Efforts will be on the path beside the loch starting at the end of the car parks.
Tuesday – 16 July – 10 x 2 minutes with 1 minute jog forward recovery. (Groups will be identified at the start of the session and allocated a coach. Each group will regroup at the end of each effort during the jog recovery and the group will start the next effort together until ten efforts are completed) The session will be round the loch path.
Tuesday – 23 July – MEET AT CHATELHERAULT (car park on right just before the house)
4 to 6 x 1 mile effort. Session will start at the back of the house and the first mile is along the top path (by the golf course) to the top of the ‘wooden steps’. Recovery will be walking/ jogging down the steps taking no more than 3 minutes. The second mile starts at the wooden sign at the bottom of the steps and finishes at the tree just before the gate at the end of the path. Walk/jog recovery to the start of the first mile and repeat.
Tuesday – 30 July – 2.5k warm up jog to the Strathclyde Caravan Park across the road from the Bothwellhaugh pavilion at the Raith Interchange end of the park. Session starts where the road meets the main road through the park. The session is 8 x 4 minutes. Each effort of 4 minutes will include 2 mins uphill and 2 minutes to return to the starting point. There is no break between efforts as you will be expected to judge your effort so that your recovery is during the downhill section of the effort.

Tuesday – 06 August – Time Trial
Tuesday – 13 August – Bandstand Loops – 35 minute session. The effort starts at the bottom of the path leading up to the bandstand, run to the railing where the path meets the road, turn left and run along the road to the path on the right hand side (before the top of the road down to the Watersports Centre) which is where the effort ends. The effort is approximately 520m. From here, jog down the path to the road and them down the road to where you started and immediately start your next effort. Each athlete should do between 8 and 10 efforts.
Tuesday – 20 August – 2 sets of 5 x 90 seconds with I minute recovery. 4 minute recovery between sets. This session is in groups and each group will regroup after each session during the minute recovery to start the next effort together.
Tuesday – 27 August – 20 x 40 seconds with 1 minute recovery. This session is in groups round the loch path.

July/August – Thursdays
Please note that the meeting place for all training sessions is The Boathouse Gym, Strathclyde Park (adjacent to the Watersports Centre and the entrance is to the left as you enter the car park) unless otherwise stated. Meet at 6.30 p.m.
Every Thursday the session is a steady run of between 8-10 miles or a 4-6 mile Fartlek/Progressive/Tempo Run. A decision is made on the night by those attending and the coaches available.

July/August – Saturdays
Please note the meeting place for all sessions unless otherwise stated is Wishaw Sports Centre Athletics Track. Alexander Road, Wishaw. Meet on the track. Participants need to pay the entrance fee individually on arrival. Meet at 9.30 a.m.
Saturday – 06 July – 12 x 500m with 100m walk back recovery. (Efforts should be at your 5k race pace.)
Saturday – 13 July – 3 sets of 4 x 300m with 100m roll on with a 400m walk/jog recovery between sets. (Efforts should be at your 1 mile race pace.)
Saturday – 20 July – 2 sets of 8 x 400m with 200m jog recovery. (Efforts should be at your 5k race pace.)
Saturday – 27 July – 4 x 1200m at increasing pace with 400m walk/jog recovery. (Effort should 400 at 10k race pace, 400 at 5k race pace and 400 at 3k race pace.)
Saturday – 03 August – 15 x 250m with 150m jog recovery. (Effort should be 3k race pace.)
Saturday – 10 August – 15 x ‘Tempo Twos’ – this 15 x 400m running the first 200m at pace and the second 200m at twice the time it has taken to run the first 200. (eg. If it takes 35 seconds to run 200m then your slow 200 is 70 seconds, if its 40 seconds to run 200m then your slow 200 is 80 seconds, 45 seconds means the second 200 is 90 seconds. The aim is to manage all 15 fast 200m efforts within 5 seconds or less of your first effort)
Saturday – 17 August – 3 sets of 5 x 300m with 100m roll on with a 400m walk/jog recovery between sets. (Efforts should be at your 1 mile race pace.)
Saturday – 24 August – 4 x 500m (at 3k pace) with 200m jog recovery
5 x 400m (at 3k pace) with 200m jog recovery
6 x 300m (at 3k pace) efforts with 100m jog recovery
6 x 200m (at 1500m pace) efforts with 200m jog recovery
Recovery between sets is 400m walk/jog
Saturday -31 August – 3 x 800m (5k race pace) with 200m jog recovery
3 x 400m (3k race pace) with 200m recovery
6 x 200m with 200m recovery
Recovery between sets is 400m walk/jog

July/August – Sundays
Please note that the meeting place for all training sessions is The Boathouse Gym, Strathclyde Park (adjacent to the Watersports Centre and the entrance is to the left as you enter the car park) unless otherwise stated. Meet at 9.00 a.m.
Each Sunday a group go out for an easy run of between 6 and 12 miles. Some people arrange to meet at different times depending on when you want to and are available to run. Speak to the other athletes at training if you wish to do a Sunday run with company rather than on your own.
STAY HEALTHY! STAY SAFE! HAPPY RUNNING!

BRIAN GOODWIN BUS – FRIDAY 21 JUNE

BRIAN GOODWIN BUS – FRIDAY 21 JUNE

For those who weren’t at training last night, there has been a slight change to the bus times as originally notified. The coach will still leave from the Electric Bar at 6.00 pm but will now leave for home at 9.30 pm sharp. Barbara is taking care of returning part of the deposits, which will be given out on the night.

 

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!

As we move into Summer, it is fast approaching the time of year where we begin to look for the injection of fresh blood to assist in the running of the Club.

One position that we have always tried to fill at the AGM, without any success as yet, is that of Vice Chairperson. There are a number of reasons for having this position filled;

  • To assist the current Chair.
  • To give someone an insight of what being the Chair of a successful athletic club entails.
  • To help in a smooth transitional period if the position of Chair becomes vacant.

If this sounds like something you would like to consider, please contact Tracey Lamont at traceylamont@motherwellac.com

June Time Trial Results and Tables Updated

June Time Trial Results and Tables Updated

The June Time Trial Results and Championship Table are now available on the Motherwell AC website Time Trial Championship page.

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AVIEMORE WEEKEND – BALANCE DUE BY 30 JUNE

AVIEMORE WEEKEND – BALANCE DUE BY 30 JUNE

A reminder for anyone going to Aviemore, £85 balance has to be paid NO LATER than Sunday 30 June 2019. £85 can be paid in cash to Elaine Jamieson or Mae McIsaac on any training night or if you wish to pay electronically then Elaine will provide bank details.

There is still one place available for the weekend, total cost is £135, which includes all meals, accommodation, training and a bit of fun thrown in.  If you are interested please contact Elaine or Mae as soon as possible.

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Road Racing and League Tables Updated

Following the Ruchill Parkrun on Saturday 1 June the Road Racing and League Tables have been updated on the Road Racing page of the Motherwell AC website.

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Club Kit for Sale – Post Updated

Post Updated to clarify the situation regarding, ‘kit held in stock’ and ‘kit to be ordered’
The Kit shop is now open for one week and will close at 9pm on Monday the 3rd of June, please see the information below for details of what is available. To make a request for kit, please contact Alan Robertson via the e-mail address alanrobertson@motherwellac.com
Kit to be ordered
To make a request for;
1) A new Vest,
2) A new Hoodie or
3) An item from the clearance sale shown below, please contact Alan Robertson via the e-mail address alanrobertson@motherwellac.com
Stock clearance sale (Items currently in stock)
Kids Hoodie, 7-8 year old – £10
Ladies Crop top, sizes 8, 10 & 12 – £9 each
Ladies T-shirts sizes 8, 10 & 12 – £10
Mens T-shirts sizes Small & Medium – £10
Ladies Long Sleeve T-shirts sizes 8, 10 & 12 – £10
Please note that due to low demand for items such as Crop tops and t-shirts, we are not intending on placing a new order unless there is a significant increase in demand for these items.

 

 

Road Racing Championship and League Tables Updated

Following the Monklands 5K on Sunday 12 May the Road Racing Leagues and Championship Tables have been updated on the Motherwell AC website.

Road Running Championship and Leagues 2019

May Time Trial – detailed results and updated championship table now available

May Time Trial – detailed results and updated championship tables are now available on the Time Trial Championship page of the Motherwell AC website.  Remember to click the May tab in the workbook.

Time Trial Championship 2019

Road Racing Championship and League Tables Updated

Road Racing Championship and League Tables Updated on the Motherwell AC website following the weekend’s National 5K Road Race

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Hypothetical Marathon Rules 2019

Hypothetical Marathon 2019 Rules

The Hypothetical Marathon is part of this year’s Road Racing Leagues (it is no longer part of the main championship following a review by the sub committee in January).
Every Motherwell AC athlete who has registered for this year’s Leagues and completes a marathon between March 1 and 20 October (or the date of the LAAA Road Relays which is the final race of the season) has their time recorded, and at the end of the season the times are ordered from fastest to slowest. In effect this creates a “hypothetical marathon” race.

As per the nominated races, points are awarded on the basis of 10 points to the fastest male and female members to finish, 9 points for 2nd and so on, down to 1 point for those finishing 10th and over.  Marathon runners then use the points gained from their marathon time as one of their six point scoring races in the Leagues. If a member runs more than one marathon only the fastest time counts.

Unlike the rest of the League races the marathons are not designated in advance and can take place anywhere in world, therefore, you need to let us know if you are have completed a marathon with the location, date, and if possible a link to the official results so the we can record your time on the Hypothetical Marathon table.

We may pick up your time through Kevin Durnian’s weekly round up or via Nigel Hetherington’s new system for recording all of our athlete’s times at a range of classic distances. However, just to make sure that we definitely capture all athletes competing in this year’s leagues, please send the information about your marathon to Joe Hoolaghan too, via private facebook message or email him at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.

Good luck to all of our marathon runners in 2019.

Hypothetical Marathon Table Updated

Following the Belfast Marathon where Motherwell AC athlete Christopher Macdonald finished in an excellent time of 02:37:44 and set a new PB, the Hypothetical Marathon Table has been updated.  The table will appear on the Road Racing page in the near future.  A copy is set out below.

Hypothetical Marathon 2019

Men
Name, Marathon, Time
Chris Macdonald, Belfast, 02:37:44
Evan Crane, Manchester, 03:12:43
Mark Ellis, London, 03:13:47
Bobby Wotherspoon, Rotterdam, 03:23:57
Stuart Gordon, London, 03:57:07
Matthew Purser London 04:13:45
Steven Marshall London 04:18:52

Women
Name, Marathon, Time
Alison Jardine, London, 03:29:13
Tracey Lamont, London, 03:38:08
Angela Malcolm, London, 03:40:56
Fiona Greaney, London, 04:19:48

May Time Trial Championship Race

May Time Trial Championship Race

The handicaps and 12 months rolling results are available on the Motherwell AC website Time Trial Championship page (remember to click on the May tab in the workbook).  We hope to see you at the Boathouse Gym on Tuesday 7 May at 6.30 pm for another exciting race.

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April Time Trial results and updated League Tables are now available

April Time Trial results and updated League Tables are now available on the club website.  As ever, remember to click on the April tab in the results workbook.

Time Trial Championship 2019

 

Reminder Championship Eligibility

Reminder – Club Championships Eligibility

Thanks to everyone who has signed up for 2019.  However, just so that everyone is aware, if you wish to compete in and gain points in the various championships at all levels (Senior Endurance and Track & Field) throughout the club, you must join the club or renew your membership. Championship.jpg

Senior Endurance Championship and League Tables Updated

Following the Tom Scott 6K Road Race the Senior Endurance Championship and League Tables have been updated on the club website.

 

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April Time Trial Handicaps now available

The April Time Trial Championship Handicaps and 12 Months’ Rolling results are now available on the Time Trial Championship page.

This will be the first race on the summer route around the loch this year.  So set your reminder for Tuesday 2 April @ 6.30 PM at the Boathouse Gym.  Will Jim Tracey and Miranda Richmond become Treble Double winners?  Will Jim White avoid a Double Wooden Spoon?

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Motherwell AC welcomes new T&F coaching assistants

The club is delighted to welcome two new coaching assistants to T&F: Joanne McNair and Alison Duffin.

Joanne and Alison recently completed their coaching qualification and will coach in the two youngest groups with Lesley and Audrey. Their contribution to the team will hopefully facilitate further growth and development in the junior groups, in both the short and longer term.

Both are also currently training to be UKA Timekeeping Officials and will provide further important support to the club in this capacity at events throughout the year, alongside other club officials, Ross McLean and Bob McCrum.

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U13 Boys – SAIL Relays 2019

Well done to MAC’s U13 boys: Liam, Nathan, Cameron and Ross who competed in the 4x200m SAIL Relays today at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow.

All four boys had great runs and handovers, and although they didn’t qualify for the final tonight, it was a great experience and a fun end to the indoor season for them.

Thanks also to parents and coaches for supporting this event.

Phyllis Hands awarded Clydesdale Sports Council Veteran Sports Personality of the Year

Senior Endurance Athlete Phyllis Hands was awarded ‘Clydesdale Sports Council Veteran Sports Personality of the Year’ at a prize giving dinner in the Cartland Bridge Hotel, Lanark on Friday 8 March.  The event was compered by former SFA Chief Executive and Glasgow Rangers player Gordon Smith.  The award was presented by council member Johan Steele.  Well done Phyllis from everybody at Motherwell AC.

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March Time Trial Results and Updated Table Now Available

March Time Trial Results and Updated Table are now available on the Motherwell AC website.  Remember to click the March tab in the workbook.

Time Trial Championship 2019

Senior Endurance – 2019 Leagues Participation

The cut off for registering for the 2019 seasons leagues is Thursday 28 February.  If you wish to be included in this year’s competition you have 4 days to put your name forward for inclusion in the process for deciding the league structure.  Nick Hughes will be taking the lead on the leagues this year.

So, if you wish to be included you just need to:

  1. reply to this post on the Motherwell AC facebook page
  2. Send a private facebook message to Joe Hoolaghan
  3. Email Joe Hoolaghan at joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com
  4. Let one of the coaches know at training this Tuesday or Thursday and they can let Joe know.

Here are the names we have so far.  If you think you are missing and should be there let Joe know asap.

Please spread the word at training so that we make sure that everybody who wants to has the chance to sign up.

Here are the 31 names we have so far:

Alan Strang
Alastair Loudon
Alison Jardine
Allan Cameron
Arthur Duggan
Barbara Hogg
Brett Lawson
Craig Mackenzie
David Hoolaghan
Evan Crane
Ewen Cameron
Gary Arthur
Gillian McCaffer
Jim Tracey
Joyce Allardice
Keith Crane
Kevin McPhillips
Marcus Whyte
Mark Ellis
Mark Gallacher
Nick Hughes
Patricia Allen
Phyllis Hands
Ross McLean
Ross Thomson
Scott Kelman
Stephen Allen
Steven Marshall
Steven McCaw
Stuart Dick
Tommy Sneddon

National 5K

HELP !!!    WE NEED SOMEONE TO MANAGE OUR KIT

HELP !!!    WE NEED SOMEONE TO MANAGE OUR KIT
Andrew Steel, who has been our kit manager since 2015, is no longer able to continue in the post. Andrew has done a wonderful job and we are very grateful to him for his long service both as Kit Manager and on the Committee.
Please note that this is a stand-alone job and you do not need to become a Committee Member.
Andrew has produced a job spec which is noted below.
He estimates that the time needed is as little as 2-3 hours per month,
and the space required to store the kit is about  2.5ft x 2.5ft x 3ft.

Kit Manager Role Description

·       Manage and maintain stock levels of club  clothing.

·       Explore opportunities and liaise with suppliers to introduce new kit into club stock .

·       Distribute club kit to new members

·       Maintain and grow the brand of Motherwell Athletics Club through the consistent look of the club kit.

Above role is an ideal opportunity for those with, or seeking to develop:

·       Interpersonal/communication skills by liaising with club members, treasurer and an external international supplier.

·       Good judgement on procurement decisions to maintain club stock levels with consideration to club finances; Liaising with club treasurer as required.    

·       Responsibility to oversee the procurement and delivery process.

·       Attention to detail to review quotations and kit designs are as per requested; ensuring the brand of Motherwell Athletics Club remains consistent.

·       Opportunities to conduct market research and explore recommendations and ideas for new club kit.

If you are able to help us by taking on this role or if you wish any further information, please contact Andrew direct or Jim Smith, our Treasurer.

Their contact details are on the website.

We rely on volunteers and we would be very happy to welcome you on to the Team.

Senior Endurance – Cross Country Championship 2018/19

The Scottish National XC Championships on 23 February brought the 2018/19 Senior Endurance Championships to a close.  The tables have been updated on the website and the details from all of the races are available to view.

Chris Macdonald is this year’s men’s champion with Allan Cameron 2nd and Craig Mackenzie 3rd.

Phyllis Hands is the women’s champion with Joyce Allardice and Emma Hunter in joint 2nd place, and Joanne Clark in 3rd.

Well done to all of our athletes who took part in this year’s championship.

XC Championship 2018/19

Male Endurance – Research Volunteers Required

Male Endurance – Research Volunteers Required (see below)

I am a final year Exercise Physiology PhD student from The University of the West of Scotland, and I am contacting you to ask if you could please share some information about a research study with your club members.

As you may know athlete oral health is poorer than that of the general population, and there is currently no solution to this problem. I am currently running  a study which is investigating whether consumption of nitrate rich beetroot juice can alleviate the oral acidity associated with sports drink and gel consumption.

We are looking for 10 -15 trained male endurance runners and have a few places left. Testing will take place in our new research facilities at The University of the West of Scotland and requires five visits to our laboratory. During the first session we will determine the participants VO2 max and perform a familiarisation session of the test procedures and exercise intensity, this will take around 2 h. Intensity of the exercise will be set at 90% of the participants ventilatory threshold obtained during the maximal test. Thefollowing four sessions will require the participants to run for 90 min at their pre-determined intensity, these sessions will take around 3 h each and should be completed at the same time of day on each visit with a minimum of 7 days between each session.

In return for participation the participants will receive their VO2 max test data and we will perform a lactate threshold test, the usual value of these tests through our commercial service is £150. All data will be released upon completion of the last testing session.

I have attached the participant information sheet which contains full details of the study and inclusion/exclusion criteria

I would be very grateful for your help in participant recruitment to allow us to answer this important athlete health question. If you require any further information please contact me.

Kind regards

Mia

Mia Burleigh
PhD Research Student
Postgraduate Student Representative
Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Sciences
School of Health and Life Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
Hamilton Technology International Park
Stephenson Pl
Blantyre
Glasgow

Tel; 07530982882

Twitter; @miaburleigh8

Participant Information Sheet V3 (approved)

Reminder – Parkrun Volunteers Saturday 2 March

We are still looking for a few volunteers for various roles (pacers, marshals, scanners, etc) for the Strathclyde Parkrun which Motherwell AC is hosting on Saturday 2 March.  If you are free and would like to help out, please contact club member Andrew Scott on  Andrew@reynardnursery.co.ukStrathclyde Park

New Volunteer Official – Ross McLean

Congratulations to Ross McLean, (one of our Senior Endurance athletes) on completing his training as a UKA Starter’s Assistant and recently receiving his Level 1 Official’s license.

Ross not only attended training for his chosen discipline and general health and safety training, but he also undertook on the job training at various events before receiving this accreditation.

Motherwell AC will receive valuable league points as a result of his newly qualified status at events he attends, and we will be better able to comply with any requirements for volunteers at other events.

Well done and thank you Ross!

MAC currently has one other licensed Field Event Official and two timekeepers “in training”. Volunteer Officials play a very important role in our sport and without them many events just couldn’t take place.

It’s also a great way to get more involved in athletics and can often present opportunities to attend some exciting events all over the country.

If anyone is interested in volunteering, please speak to a coach or committee member.

Further information can also be found on Scottish Athletics website.

February Time Trial Full Results Available

February Time Trial Full Detailed Results are now available on the Motherwell AC website.  New tables will be added to the Time Trial page later this week.

 

 

Club Kit Announcement

A reminder some Club Kit is available to purchase, including training tops/race kit perfect for the spring/summer race season when it eventually arrives! Limited amount of club hoodies also remain available. All available kit can be reviewed in attachment. Kit Advert 03rd Feb 2019

Items are available to be viewed/ check for size before purchase; arrangements can be made ahead of club training sessions or at the MAC Ceilidh on 23rd February 2019, St Brides Hall, Motherwell. Orders can be placed in advance and collected on the night.

For item request of sizes not listed in current stock, request can be submitted and will be considered when next kit order is to be placed.

New members still to receive vest upon joining should submit request. Track and Field athletes can also enquire with Coach Lesley Ross.

E-mail Enquiries to be sent to andrew.steel@motherwellac.com

Glenmore Lodge Weekend 2019

The Club are once again planning a training weekend in Aviemore.

At the moment we are trying to gauge interest for numbers so that we can get prices and firm up on plans.

For those who haven’t been on one of these training weekends before, we head up to Aviemore on Friday, checking in by 2pm.

You make your own way there or arrange to car share.

There is usually a run organised at 3pm before heading back to get changed for dinner.

You then have Friday evening to do your own thing.

Saturday morning is an interval session after your breakfast has been digested, followed by a short Pilates class after lunch.

You then have a few hours to yourself in the afternoon before dinner and a fun quiz on Saturday evening.

Sunday morning starts with breakfast followed by a run or walk depending on your preference.

Lunch is also provided on Sunday before heading home.

Accommodation is shared and full board.

We will also try to organise one or two talks over the weekend relating to running/training.

This weekend is open to both T&F and SE athletes. Previous weekends have taken place in September and this is the plan again this year depending on availability at Glenmore.

If this is something you are interested in, or would like further information on, please comment below or speak to Elaine Jamieson or Mae McIsaac.

MAC Ceilidh 2019

This year’s ceilidh takes place on Saturday 23 February 2019 in St Brides Hall, Motherwell.

This is open to all T&F and SE athletes, friends and family.

Ticket prices are £10 for adults and £5 for kids 16 and under. A discounted price of £25 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids). Price includes hot food, haggis, neeps and tatties or pizza.

For anyone who has been before you’ll know that it’s a fantastic band who explain and walk you through the less known dances and they get everyone involved. There will be a raffle and other games on the night.

As always, we would appreciate any donations for raffle prizes. For tickets speak to Elaine Jamieson (SE) or Lesley Ross (T&F).

Senior Endurance Leagues for 2019 Season

Senior Endurance Leagues 2019 Registration – due low participation in some of the leagues last season, the sub-committee has decided that the leagues will consist of members who register for this year’s competition.  This way we can optimise the number of leagues andhave a more competitive set up.

So if you wish to be included in a league this season, you need to be a member by 28 February and let us know you are in.  You can reply directly to this post on facebbook, send a private facebook message to Joe Hoolaghan, or email joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com.

The set up for the club championship itself remains unchanged.  If you are a member and run in a championship race you will be awarded points and added to the championship table.

 

January Time Trial Update

January Time Trial Update – the Boathouse Gym is closed for refurbishment next week.  Therefore we will need to meet in the main car park at the Boathouse. We will do our best to minimise any waiting time before and after the race. This race is not part of the Championship but does count for markers.

Scottish Athletics survey for sportscotland

Help us by taking sportscotland activity survey

Could everyone 13 years and over, please, complete this survey to give the club the chance of winning £1000.

Junior and Intermediate Development Group Training over Christmas

IDG and JDG Festive Holiday Training Arrangements

Please note that Thursday 27th December 2018 and Thursday 3rd January 2019 have been changed from 9:30am to 10:00am.

  • Wednesday, 19/12/18 – last session
  • Monday, 24/12/18 – no training
  • Wednesday, 26/12/18 – no training
  • Thursday, 27/12/18 – 10:00am Wishaw SC (both groups)
  • Saturday, 29/12/18 – 9.30am Hamilton Palace Grounds
    • Meet at sports centre entrance– IDG/U13+only.
    • No JDG/U11s
  • Monday, 31/12/18 – no training
  • Wednesday, 2/1/19 – no training
  • Thursday, 3/1/19 – 10:00am Wishaw SC (both groups)
  • Saturday, 5/1/19 – SAIL Match 2 for athletes chosen to compete
  • Monday, 7/1/19 – 6pm Wishaw SC (both groups)
  • Wednesday, 9/1/19 – 6pm Wishaw SC (both groups)

From Monday 14/1/19 normal weekly winter training sessions resume at 6pm Ravenscraig RSF.

Any further changes with be notified immediately but none are anticipated at this stage.

All best wishes for the holiday period,

Lesley and Audrey

Christmas Handicap Results are now available

The full Christmas Handicap Results are now available on the Motherwell AC website. As ever remember to click the Dec 18 tab in the workbook.  Please note these results are for information as the Christmas Handicap does not count for markers or towards the championship.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Seniors’ Cross Country Tables Updated

Seniors’ Cross Country Tables have been updated and are available on the Motherwell AC website.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/cross-country-championship-2018-19/

 

Toy Donations at the Christmas Handicap

Toy Donations – the committee have decided that rather than doing a Secret Santa at the Christmas Handicap this year, we are asking for donations of a toy gift to help underprivileged kids in our area who wake up with little or nothing on Christmas day, please do not wrap your present. Please note that donations of nearly new toys will be welcomed too.

Christmas Time Trial – Full Details

Christmas Time Trial – Full Details

When: Sunday 9 December, 10:30 am for an 11.00 am start.

Where: Meeting at Strathclyde Park Boathouse Gym.

Who: Everybody is welcome to come along and compete, or come along to cheer on your fellow athletes if you are unable to run. The emphasis is on fun and feel free to wear seasonal attire such as a Santa costume or Christmas top etc.

Course: The summer 4 mile route around the loch (usually run in reverse).

Winners and Wooden Spoon: We will have a female winner, a male winner and a wooden spoon based on the current Time Trial rules (you must be a member and have completed two markers). Finishing times will be published but will not count towards the best of your last three runs or for markers.

New Trophy: The Donald McCaffer Memorial Quaich. In memory of popular and long term club member Donald McCaffer, his wife May has donated a quaich to be awarded at the annual Christmas Time Trial. The coaches have decided that the first runner to cross the finishing line (you must be a member, ran in the last year and be on the handicap list) will be awarded this trophy. May will be coming along to present the trophy.

Afterwards: We meet in the Electric Bar around 12.30 pm where we will have a roll and a tea/coffee before we do the presentations.

Toy Donations – the committee have decided that rather than doing a Secret Santa at the Christmas Handicap this year, we are asking for donations of a toy gift to help underprivileged kids in our area who wake up with little or nothing on Christmas day, please do not wrap your present.

Road Runner of the Year: We vote for the Road Runner of the Year in the Electric Bar. However, if you cannot make along you can send your vote to Joe Hoolaghan (joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com, or send him a private facebook message). There is no set criteria for the road Runner of the Year. It is not a prize for our best athlete as we already have numerous prizes for our top performers. It may be the person who shows real commitment to the club, who makes you feel welcome, who shows a positive attitude to training, who represents the club while racing at every possible opportunity, etc, etc.

Handicaps for the Christmas Time Trial are now online

The handicaps for the Christmas Time Trial on  Sunday 9 December (10.30 am for an 11.00 am start at the Boathouse Gym) are now available on the Motherwell AC Website. Full details about this year’s event will follow shortly. Joe

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Seniors Cross Country Championship Tables Updated

Following the LAAA XC Races at Drumpellier Park, the Seniors Cross Country Championship Tables have been updated and are available on the Motherwell AC website.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/cross-country-championship-2018-19/

 

MAC London Marathon Ballot

The club was allocated 1 place for London Marathon 2019. 2 names were given to myself. The successful member picked at the presentation night was Mark Ellis. Well done Mark.

Tracey

MAC Prizing Giving 2018 Photos

A great night was had by all at last nights Motherwell Athletics Club Prize Giving.

Our thanks to John McCluskey who has provided photographs from the night.  You can see them all via the link below.

 

 

Annual Presentation Night

A reminder that Motherwell Athletic Club’s annual presentation night will be held on Friday 23rd November at 19:30 in the Electric Bar, Motherwell. All members, family and friends are welcome. As usual there will be a buffet and dancing till late.
Hope to see you all there.

Tracey

Senior XC Tables Updated

Following the National Short Course races the tables have been updated.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/cross-country-championship-2018-19/

London Marathon

MAC has been allocated 1 place for the London marathon 2019. If you would like to enter the club ballot for this place, please submit your name to myself before the club presentation.
To be eligible for this you must have an unsuccessful entry for the 2019 main London ballot.

Tracey

November Time Trial Results and Tables Updated

Following the final race in this year’s championship, the November Time Trial Results and Championship Tables have been updated. More to follow.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Senior Endurance AGM 2018 Report

For those of you who didn’t get the chance to attend, Joe Hoolaghan (Senior Endurance Representative) has published his report for 2018 given at the recent AGM.

You can read it via this link.

 

Club Kit Annoucment

New club members who are to receive a club vest, please contact andrew.steel@motherwellac.com with size required so arrangements can be made for handover.

Club kit still available includes hoodies, lightweight vests, crop tops, short sleeved tees and long sleeved tees. Whether its for yourself or with Christmas approaching, an ideal gift for someone! For all kit enquiries contact the above e-mail address.

November Time Trial Handicaps

The November handicaps and the 12 months rolling results are now available.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Returning of trophies

Could anyone who has trophies to return, please do so at the AGM. If unable to attend, please return to your coaches as soon as possible, Thanks

Attention Senior Endurance

Please note, due to the AGM being held at Ravenscraig Sports Facility on Thursday 25th October, training for senior endurance will meet there at the usual time.

First Aid Course

A reminder that the first aid course is on Sunday 21st October.

The following people are down to attend:

Mae McIssac
Tommy Sneddon
Richie Leach
Ross Thomson
Lesley Ross
Craig MacKenzie
Bob McCrum
Graham McEwan
John Hughes
Brian McLinden
Andrew Scott
Adele McCluskey

The course will be held in Dalzell Workspace in Motherwell from 09:30-16:00. The instructor Maurice will meet you in the foyer at 09:30. Lunch will be provided. If anyone has any special dietary requirements please let me know ASAP.

If anyone can no longer attend please let me know ASAP, either in person or email traceylamont@motherwellac.com

Annual AGM

In accordance with the constitution of Motherwell Athletic Club, the Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 25th October 2018 at 20:00, in Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre.

All members and parents are encouraged to attend and will be very welcome. It is important as many members and parents are in attendance to hear what their club has been doing over the last year and also to show your support for the development of the club. We would encourage more members and parents from Track and Field to attend the meeting. Members aged 15 years and over are eligible to vote.

We are always keen to recruit new members to the Committee for Office Bearers and general roles and we are keen to hear from anyone interested either before the meeting or on Thursday 25th October.

Particularly the roles of Treasurer, Webmaster, Media Manager and Kit Manager.

This announcement is to provide notice of the AGM and to invite any motions for discussion or decision.
Motions to be discussed must be submitted in writing to the Chair no later than Thursday 18th October 2018

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. If you wish to submit apologies in advance or propose a motion for discussion, please contact traceylamont@motherwellac.com

Tracey Lamont
Chair

World Restart a Heart Day

Restart a Heart is a day of action with the aim to teach vital life-saving CPR skills to as many people as possible.

On 12th October, NHS Lanarkshire will be aiming to teach over 200,000 in vital life saving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

This will take place

  • At main entrances of Monklands, Hairmyres and Wishaw General Hospitals (between 9am-5pm)
  • Wishaw Sports Centre (5pm-9pm)

See Save a Life Scotland for more detail and other events to mark Restart a Heart day.

Membership open for new joiners

New joiners to the club can now apply for membership via Entry Central.

This membership will run til end of December 2019, giving you three extra months!

See the other reasons to Join Us which includes costs and member code of conduct.

Club Hoodie Orders

A kit order for more club hoodies is being investigated. If you are a member who would like to make a purchase or would like further details please send an enquiry by the end of the week (7th October) to andrew.steel@motherwellac.com.

Registration Helper required for Wednesdays

Please see the letter below from our Club Chair, Tracey Lamont about an opportunity to aid the safe registration of young athletes on a Wednesday evening.  It was given to parents on 5th September.

NOTE: the club is looking for volunteers for other positions too and is grateful for any and all help given.


Dear Parent / Guardian

I would like to ask you to please consider helping to support and ensure the safe running of Motherwell Athletics Club training for your child and the others who also attend on a Wednesday evening.

Motherwell Athletics Club relies on volunteers to enable the safe, quality coaching and positive learning experiences all athletes have when they come to training and are involved in other internal and external opportunities offered throughout the club.

On a Wednesday night at Wishaw Sports Centre we need people to undertake the registration and help keep the records up to date from 5.35pm to 6.15pm . This is a simple but essential role. At present Pauline Russell (Welfare Officer) has been helping out with this role on a short term basis. We need a couple of parents/guardians to now take this role on to continue enabling the coaches to concentrate on the coaching. This is particularly important for the continued coaching for children under the age of 16.

Anyone who is able to help with this please let any of the coaches know as soon as possible. Someone in the club will help support you in this role until you are confident to do it yourself.
Anyone who takes on this role would need to undertake a PVG disclosure which the club will arrange at no expense to the volunteers.

Yours sincerely

Tracey Lamont
Motherwell Athletics Club Chairperson

3rd September 2018

LAAA Results – 1st Sept

We had a number of medalists at the recent LAAA.

Gold

  • 100m Snr Men Churchill Trophy – Joseph McCluskey 12.17.
  • 800m Snr Men Tom Timmons 1.59.3.
  • 800m U17 Men Dylan Drummond 2.05.54.
  • 800m U17 Women Joey Leach 2.24.51
  • Shot Put u17 Men Jay Steele 8.43m.

Silver

  • 100m u15 Boys Matthew Taylor 12.86.
  • 100m u13 Girls Hannah Dwyer 13.83
  • 1500 Snr Men Stephen Allen 4.26.28.
  • 1500m U17 Women Cara Baldwin 5.40.68.
  • u13 Girls Shot Put Ava Lenzi  8.10m.
  • u13 Girls Javelin Lucy Robertson 20.68m.
  • u17 Men 200m Gabriel McCluskey.

Bronze

  • 100m Snr Men Christopher Yau 12.68.
  • 100m u17 Women Sophie Dwyer 13.62.
  • 200m u13 Girls Emma Gilchrist 29.13.
  • 1500m Snr Men Jim White 4.27.94.

Other notable performances

U11’s

60m

  • Lauren McNair 9.49.
  • Amy Finnigan 10-09.
  • Lucia McKenna 10.11.
  • Max Burbidge 11.41.

600m

  • Lucia McKenna 2.18.88.

Long Jump

  • Lauren McNair 3.14m.

U13s

100m

  • Emma Kelly 14.08.
  • Orla Wheatley 14.19.
  • Lucy Robertson 14.94.
  • Carla Verrecchia 15.41.
  • Ross Duffin 14.45.

200m

  • Hannah Dwyer 29.56.
  • Orla Wheatley 31.63.
  • Ross Duffin 29.73.
  • Liam Ross 35.64.

800m

  • Emma Kelly 2.36.19.
  • Ava Lenzi 2.43.01.
  • Liam Ross 2.55.9

Long Jump

  • Emma Gilchrist 3.70m.
  • Orla Wheatley 3.62m.
  • Ross Duffin 3.82.
  • Liam Ross 3.69m.

Shot Put

  • Nathan Steele 4.42m

U15

  • Cavan Marie Ryan 100m – 14.17 and Long Jump – 3.86m.
  • Matthew Taylor 200m 27.17.

U17

  • 100m Gabriel McCluskey 12.74.
  • 800m – Jay Steele 2.15.61.

n.b. – u15 Girls 200m – with 20m to go and in a clear 3rd place, Katie Howley tripped and fell. She showed true grit and determination by getting up and finishing the race. Although placed last she was a real winner with the spectators who gave her warm applause. Fortunately, she wasn’t injured. She recovered well to compete a week later in the CSSAL league match running a super 200m.

 

Club Positions looking for YOU

Treasurer

At the recent club committee meeting, the club Treasurer (William Martin) announced his intention to step away from the role for next year due to professional commitments.  Motherwell Athletics Club is grateful for William’s contribution as Treasurer (and other roles) over many years and wishes William continued good fortune with his business.

The club is seeking a new Treasurer for the up-coming AGM (October 25th).  The role involves management of the clubs finances inclusive of

  • liaising with the bank
  • ensuring auditing of the clubs accounts take place, and,
  • reporting on the club financial position
  • amongst other responsibilities.

William will aid in any handover of duties.  The role would be of interest to anyone with a desire to be involved with the running of a small not-for-profit organisation.

Anyone interested (athletes, coaches, parents/guardians or any other volunteer) should contact William Martin (Club Treasurer) and Tracey Lamont (Club Chair) for more information.

Kit Manager

Similarly the Club Kit Manager, Andrew Steel will vacate this position, and again Motherwell AC expresses it’s thanks to Andrew for his work since 2015 in this role.

The Kit Manager role involves

  • Manage and maintain stock levels of club clothing.
  • Explore opportunities and liaise with suppliers to introduce new kit into club stock .
  • Distribute club kit to new members
  • Maintain and grow the brand of Motherwell Athletics Club through the consistent look of the club kit.

And is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to develop:

  • Interpersonal/communication skills by liaising with internal customers, treasurer and an external international supplier.
  • Good judgement on procurement decisions to maintaining club stock levels with consideration to club finances; Liaising with club treasurer as required.
  • Responsibility to oversee the procurement and delivery process.
  • Attention to detail to review quotations and kit designs are as per requested; ensuring the brand of Motherwell Athletics Club remains consistent.
  • Opportunities to conduct market research and explore recommendations and ideas for new club kit.

Anyone interested (athletes, coaches, parents/guardians or any other volunteer) should contact Andrew Steel (Kit Manager) and Tracey Lamont (Club Chair) for more information.

Communications Manager

The club is grateful for Kevin Durnian who has been the primary source of club communications via Facebook.  Kevin will vacate this responsibility at the AGM.

The club website shall still be maintained at a technical level by the webmaster (John McParland) and some social media and website updates shall still flow through Emma Hunter and Joe Hoolaghan.  Motherwell AC is grateful for Kevin, Joe and Emma’s contributions.

However the club is seeking a Communications Manager to

  • Oversee the regular posting of news updates across web/social media
  • Be a first point of contact for enquiries from prospective athletes (both junior and senior)
  • Respond to requests to post information on the website/social media in a timely manner
  • Bring in fresh ideas of how the club web / social media presence can be managed

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who

  • Enjoys interacting with potential customers/clients over social media and email
  • Would like to represent the club as a first point of contact
  • Would like to pursue a career in Publishing, Digital Media, Social Media or Marketing (or just take on aspects of those)

Any technical training required shall be provided, though note the barrier of entry in terms of technology (Facebook pages, WordPress sites, Google Drive/Docs) is low.

Anyone interested (athletes, coaches, parents/guardians or any other volunteer) should contact John McParland (webmaster) and Tracey Lamont (Club Chair) for more information.

Senior Endurance Training Sat 15 & 22 September

Senior Endurance Training Sat 15 & 22 September – there will be some disruption due to a Duathlon this Saturday and a 10K next Saturday.  The plan is to still meet at Strathclyde Park @ 9.30 am as usual and tailor a  (cross country training) session to suit the conditions.

First Aid Course

The club has secured places on a first aid course on Sunday 21st October for the following people.

  • Joe Hoolaghan

  • Mae McIssac

  • Jim White

  • Tommy Sneddon

  • Richie Leach

  • Ross Thomson

  • Lesley Ross

  • Craig Mckenzie

  • Bob McCrum

  • Graham McEwan

  • John Hughes

  • Brian McLinden

If anyone can no longer attend, please let Tracey Lamont know ASAP.

Senior / Master slots to fill for track league meeting

There are several available team spots for this last league meeting of the season – this Sunday, 9th September at Grangemouth.

Masters Women – 3000m A string, 1500m B string.

Senior Women – 3000m A & B strings, 1500m B string.

Masters Men – B string 1500m.

Senior Men – B string 1500m.

If your a re interested please let Bob McCrum know by Saturday afternoon.

Bob will need your Date of birth and Scottish Athletics number.

September Time Trial Results and Tables Now Available

The detailed September Time Trial Results and Tables are now available on the Motherwell AC website (remember to click the September tab in the results workbook).

British Masters Championships Birmingham 25th & 26th August

Congratulations to our athletes who competed at the British Masters Championships!
  • Jim Smith M70 – Gold – Triple Jump. Silver – 100m, 200, & Long Jump.
  • Alan Robertson M40 – Bronze – 100m, Silver – 200m, 4th – 400m (first time in a competition).
  • Clare Barr W50  – Silver – 400m, Bronze – 800m.
Well done to all the athletes and their coaches!

Come and Try – Masters Athletics

Are you aged 35 or over? Would you like to try athletics?

Our masters athletes are hosting a come and Try event

  • On Monday 20th August at 6:15pm
  • At Wishaw Sports Centre Track

Please see the flyer below for more details.

Club Kit Available

Club lightweight vests, short sleeved t-shirts, long sleeved tops, hoodies and crop tops are now in stock. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items or need further information please contact andrew.steel@motherwellac.com.

August Time Trial Cancelled

Sorry for the late notice on this one, but unfortunately due to the ongoing works and access to Strathclyde Park for the European Championships we have to cancel next Tuesday’s Time Trial.

I have been in touch with staff at Strathclyde Park by telephone over the last couple of weeks in hope that we could still stage our monthly Time Trial race.  However, I went down to Strathclyde Park on Thursday to speak to staff and they have confirmed that there I) the road will be closed from the main gates to the Boathouse, and ii) the path by the Sandy Beach will be closed for construction work on a Grandstand. Joe

We will meet at Palace Grounds as usual, and there will be an alternative session in place.

Men’s Running – Club of the Year Nominee

So our wee club has been shortlisted by Men’s Running magazine for running club of the year.

This is a national award and we are the only Scottish club to be shortlisted. From 10 year olds venturing into athletics for their first time, to senior runners racing parkruns one week then 96 mile ultras the next, to British Champions in their 70’s our club encompasses all.

If you could spare just a few minutes to vote for us, we’d really appreciate it, it’s easy to vote with just a simple registration on the website below:

One of our club members Mark Gallacher has also been shortlisted for “Influencer of the year” due to his popular blog markgallmac, so make sure you vote for Mark as well!

Thanks!

Men’s Running Awards 2018

Club Shop Reminder

A reminder that the club shop closes on the 13th June so if you haven’t already made your purchase, please do so before then. Link: https://www.kukrisports.co.uk/teamshop/motherwellac/productNavListNg.action

The last update received from supplier was that the Bobble Hat sales were low. If you advised on the Club Questionnaire in May you would like to buy one, please take this opportunity to do so. Low sales through this item will lead to cancellation/postponement of purchasing this item.

Sample of Mid-layer fleece is being investigated, if you would like to place your name on sample/order list, please contact me.

Please submit any enquires to andrew.steel@motherwellac.com

 

Club Questionnaire May 2018 Summary Responses

Below is feedback to the Club Questionnaire conducted in May 2018 for information.

Q1) Club Cap:
A sample cap in club colours will be ordered to promote further interest as a number of members expressed they would like to try item first before committing to purchase.

Q2) Club Winter Hat:
Is now available on club shop. Order going through successfully will be dependent on confirmed purchases. Only one design can be provided due to high minimum order.

Q3) Budget for other Kit:
Sizing issues noted including with lightweight vests. Lightweight Vest Fabric is confirmed as a tighter fitting, especially for Ladies Sizes. Intend to have spare stock in future in these items to allow members to check out sizing before placing order.

Q4) Other available kit:
Lightweight Vests, Short Sleeved T-Shirts, Crop Top and Bobble Hats available on Club Shop.

Link: https://www.kukrisports.co.uk/teamshop/motherwellac/productNavListNg.action
Shorts, Running Tights, Mid Layer Fleeces, Winter Jackets Gilets designs are included in below attachment. Given previous feedback on sizing and quality, the jackets are likely to be purchased as samples. (One only but multiple sizes possible). If you wish to make an order for the new items, contact me at e-mail address. andrew.steel@motherwellac.com. Orders for jackets will be taken on first come first serve basis. See  Motherwell AC Kit May 2018 Attachment for kit designs. Orders for above items expected to be separate order from the one ongoing via club shop.

Waterproof Jackets not available in club colours – black expected to be available in June.
Rain Jacket in club colours with high visibility/reflective stripes not available, would require a massive order which a club of Motherwell AC cannot achieve.
Black Kukri Base Layers are available. Club design being investigated. Technical T-Shirt also being investigated.
Buffs previously enquired – not available.
Poloshirts, Sweatbands– Not enough interest to pursue at this time.
Kit Bags – Black. Off the shelf available.

Q5) Other Suggestions
Spare/ sample kit for race items to assist members with sizing selection. At Kit Manager Discretion.

Any further questions, please contact andrew.steel@motherwellac.com.
Best Regards,
Andrew

Club Shop Open

Hi All,

Club shop is now open at the below link:

https://www.kukrisports.co.uk/teamshop/motherwellac

Additions to Club Shop include Lightweight Vests, Crop Tops and Bobble Hats. If you previously advised me of interest in any item or said ‘Yes’ to purchasing Bobble Hat, then follow link tto purchase items. This will allow for payment to be made directly through Kukri. The Club Shop will close 13th June 2018. Kit will be delivered to myself and I will distribute once received. Delivery time quoted is usually 13 weeks but previous orders have been quicker.

Note on Bobble Hats. If interest from Questionnaire is not followed through in orders then will be at discretion of myself as whether order proceeds. I will advise once orders have been received from supplier.

Feedback on Questionnaire will be posted in coming days once I get final clarifications from supplier.

Any questions then contact me at andrew.steel@motherwellac.com

Cheers,
Andy

Track & Field Training Venue Change: Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Unfortunately Wishaw Track is still closed this week.

T&F Training for ALL groups on Wednesday, 30 May 2018 will again take place at Dalziel Park Track, Dalziel Rugby Club, Hagen Drive Motherwell, ML1 5RZ from 6-7.30pm.

Athletes should bring £1 to offset the venue hire costs.

June Time Trial – Handicaps and 12 Months Results now available

June Time Trial – Handicaps and 12 Months Results now available on the club website.  As ever remember to click on the June tab in the handicaps workbook.  A reminder will follow later in the week.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Interested in Coaching?

Have you ever considered volunteering as an Athletics Coach?

Motherwell Athletics Club is looking for volunteers to join the coaching team, as main coaches or as assistants.

There is required training coming soon from Scottish Athletics which the club would be able to support interested members, parents, guardians and others to attend.

Should you be interested please contact Tracey Lamont, Club Chair.

For more information please see

 

Wishaw Track Remains Closed – Alternative Training

Wishaw Track remains closed this week and alternative training venues are being arranged.

  • The Sprinters at Strathclyde Park “Bandstand” Hamilton Rd end.

UPDATE – 1pm (22nd May)

T&F Training for ALL groups on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 will take place at Dalziel Park Track, Dalziel Rugby Club, Hagen Drive Motherwell, ML1 5RZ from 6-7.30pm.
Instead of paying the more expensive NLL track charge, athletes should bring £1 to offset the venue hire costs.

Please look out for Facebook/website news posts and coaches instructions at training sessions.

Road Racing Championship and League Tables Updated

Following the Cambuslang DBTR the Championship and League tables have been updated on the club website.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/road-running-championship-leagues-2018/

URGENT – Track and Field Training 16th May

Wishaw Track is closed again tonight (16th May) for repairs. Alternative training venues are as follows:

Sprint Group:

Meet at the Bandstand at the Hamilton Road entrance to Strathclyde Park.

Middle Distance/Intermediate Development and Junior Development Groups:

Meet at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds reception area (ML3 6EF).

Please contact your/your child’s coach if you have any questions.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Monklands 5K Championship Race

Monklands 5k Championship Race – Championship and League Tables are now available on the Motherwell AC website.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/road-running-championship-leagues-2018/

Road Racing Championship and League Tables

Following the National 5K Road Race on Friday evening the Road Racing Championship and League Tables have been update on the club website.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/road-running-championship-leagues-2018/

Club Kit Questionnaire

The club would like to gather your views on potential new club kit items, and general thoughts on club kit.

If you’d like to share your thoughts, please fill out our survey.

Thanks in advance.

May Time Trial Results and Tables Now Available

May Time Trial Results and Tables are now available on the Time Trial Championship Page.  Remember to click the May tab in the results workbook.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

LAAA Relay Championships 2018

Congratulations to our U13 4 x 100m Relay team who won silver in the championships on Saturday

  • Emma Kelly
  • Emma Gilchrist
  • Lucy Robertson and
  • Ava Lenzi.

The Senior men 4 x 100m also won Silver

  • Joseph McCluskey
  • Adam Laird
  • Stephen Ross and
  • Alan Robertson

Thanks to Coaches and Parents for their support and encouragement.

May Time Trial Handicaps and 12 Months Results are now available

The handicaps and rolling sheet are available on the Time Trial Championship Page.  Remember to click the May tab in the workbook! A reminder about next week’s race will follow later in the week.

ACTION REQUIRED – Update Contact Details with Club Secretary

The club requests that ALL members please send the following information to Barbara Hogg (babs@motherwellac.com), Club Secretary.

  • Phone Numbers for yourself
  • Next of Kin – name, relationship and phone number

These details are required to ensure that the club is able to contact members, their parents/guardians and next of kin in the unlikely event of someone falling ill during an event.

We have been prompted to ensure these are up-to-date following a discovery some details were out of date.

Details will be stored in compliance with data protection regulations.

 

Hypothetical Marathon Tables Updated

Following today’s London and Blackpool Marathons the Hypothetical Marathon Tables in the Road Racing Club Championship page have been updated.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/road-running-championship-leagues-2018/

Volunteers Required for Scottish Athletics District Championships

The Scottish Athletics FPSG District Championships take place on the weekend of 11-13th May.

MAC will be sending some athletes for the West District Championship however volunteers are needed for

  • Declarations and Admissions (Checking athletes in and distributing their numbers)
  • Field Judging
  • Track Judging
  • Timekeeping
  • Start Team
  • Photofinish

Any volunteers will be allocated AM, PM or all day slots and will work alongside experienced officials who will provide guidance and support – no previous experience necessary.

Please submit name, contact email address, preferred duties (if any) and preferred time slots to events@scottishathletics.org.uk by Tuesday 1 May.

See Scottish Athletics for more information.

New Club Kit Items – Crop Top and Jacket

Attached is a proposed designs for two new items of club kit.  See this flyer.

  • Crop Top.
    • Cost is £23.00
  • Running waterproof jacket.
    • The base/primary fabric is not available in maroon hence proposed design which reflects club colours closest has black as main colour.
    • Cost £42.00.

Another reminder that lightweight vests are now available and have been given positive reviews.  The cost of this item is £23.00.

If there is any other kit (Club Hoodie, Club Short Sleeved tops, Club Long sleeved tops and base layer (black only) is of interest, please contact Andrew Steel by sending all requests via email to andrew.steel@motherwellac.com.

Please submit kit requests and questions by end of Saturday 17th April.

Once received, Andrew shall review and decide best way forward with view of providing kit requested.

April Time Trial Results and Tables Updated

April Time Trial Results and Tables Updated on the Motherwell AC website – remember to click the April tab in the results workbook! The picture features Phyllis Hands, Kevin Durnian, and Barbara Hogg.

Upcoming T&F Competitions

The Track and Field competition season is about to start and thus the following dates should be added to your diaries!

Youth Development League

  • See Youth Development League for more details
  • 22nd April, Grangemouth
  • 20th May, Grangemouth
  • 17th June, Scotstoun
  • Teams still to be finalised

CSSAL

  • 27th May, Kilmarnock
  • 1st July, Kilmarnock
  • 9th September, Grangemouth (Motherwell Convening)
  • NOTE: These events require the help of as many parents as possible, mainly for field events – get in touch with a coach if you can help.

LAAA Relay Championships

  • 28th April, Venue TBC

West District Championships

Membership 2018 Reminder

At the recent club committee meeting it was noted we are several members down this year.

If you have not renewed, the club colours cannot be used for races, and no points shall be awarded for any club races (time trials or road racing championship/league races).

If you’d still like to renew please visit EntryCentral and recall the many benefits of Membership.

April Time Trial Handicaps and 12 Months Rolling Sheet

April Time Trial Handicaps and 12 Months Rolling Results are now available on the website Championship page. Remember to select the April tab in the workbook.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility Athletics Provision Consultation

A recent consultation has determined the future of the athletics provision at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

While for now the athletics provision shall remain, it will be continually measured and reviewed in one years time.

Please see the announcement from North Lanarkshire Leisure.

Thanks to all who responded to the consultation.

Senior Endurance League Tables

Senior Endurance League Tables are now available on the club website – please note they are sorted in alphabetical order.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/road-running-championship-leagues-2018/

March Time Trial Results

The detailed March Time Trial results are now available on the Motherwell AC website.  The tables will be updated shortly.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Ceilidh Prizes to pick up

Tracey Lamomt has raffle prizes for people who weren’t at the ceilidh on Saturday. She will bring them down to training tonight (Tuesday 27th Feb) so if you’re there you’ll get first pick.

  • Gillian McCaffer
  • Mark Ellis
  • Neil Richardson
  • Benny Hands
  • Brian McLinden

Ravenscraig Athletics Consultation survey for users, parents and others

Ravenscraig Athletics Consultation survey for users, parents and others.

You may have seen the recent adverse publicity about North Lanarkshire Leisure’s plans for changes to the athletics hall at Ravenscraig.  Attached is a link to a survey about the use of Ravenscraig for athletics.  We are asking all members and parents to complete the following survey.

The link to access the survey is here:

https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=151782571419

 

February Time Trial

February Time Trial Full Results now available

Once again, congratulations go to first female Clare Hughes (25:10) and first male Paul Harkins (26:31). Patricia Allen picked up the wooden spoon following a well below par outing tonight. Thanks to all of the runners who made it down to Strathclyde Park and braved the Baltic conditions.

The detailed results are now on the club website and can be accessed via the following link.

https://www.motherwellac.com/index.php/championships/time-trial-championship-2018/

Uddingston Physiotherapy – Discount Available to MAC Members

Uddingston Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic have kindly given members of Motherwell Athletics Club10% discount on any treatment.  Just let them know you’re a member of MAC when booking!

See other discounts available on the Shops page.

 

February Time Trial

February Time Trial takes place Tuesday 6 February from Strathclyde Park Boathouse Gym Reception @ 6.30 PM

A belated picture of last month’s winners (Gayle and Douglas Samson) and the wooden spoon (Dougie O’Hare) are attached.

The handicaps and 12 months rolling sheet can be accessed via the attached link.

Time Trial Championship 2018

 

Motherwell AC Out in Force at SVHC Road Relays

Motherwell AC were out in force at the SVHC Road Relays on Sunday 28 January 2018 with 21 athletes competing in this prestigious national event. All of our athletes did a great job representing the club and a special note of congratulations goes to our male team, Allan Cameron, Jim White, Mark Hand and David Gardiner on winning the silver medal today – the first time we have won a men’s relay medal at a National level in endurance!!

Here are the full results for all of our teams at the event.

Female
8th Motherwell A (0:79:46)
Joanne Clark 0:25:19
Joyce Allardice 0:27:12
Tracey Lamont 0:27:15

22nd Motherwell Composite (0:93:06)
Barbara Hogg 0:32:34
Phyllis Hands 0:28:16
C. Connelly 0:32:16

Male
2nd Motherwell A (0:81:22)
Allan Cameron 0:19:47
Jim White 0:21:13
Mark Hand 0:20:05
David Gardiner 0:20:17

21st Motherwell B (0:91:53)
Alan Tait 0:21:36
Ben Smith 0:22:26
Mark Ellis 0:23:48
Alan Strang 0:24:03

27th Motherwell M50 (0:92:59)
Brian McLinden 0:24:09
Stephen Allen 0:22:29
John Hughes 0:23:58
Graeme Kennedy 0:22:23

44th Motherwell C (0:102:09)
Graham McEwen 0:25:13
Kevin Durnian 0:25:39
John Burns 0:26:29
Marcus Whyte 0:24:56

Membership 2018 Reminder

A short reminder that membership for 2018 is now due.  Whether you are a new member, or renewing, you must be signed up by 1st March to participate in club competitions (e.g. Senior Endurance Road Racing Championship).

Membership is only £30 for senior and £15 for juniors.   See Join Us for full details.

So… please join or renew today on Entry Central.

 

Jim Smith in Sunday Herald

Motherwell ACs Jim Smith was features in today’s Sunday Herald, cited as inspiration, for his grand-daugher, long-jumper Amy Carr.

See The Sunday Herald for more information.

Well done to Jim, and Amy, for their recognition.

Amy Carr and Jim Smith  (c) Jeff Holmes, The Sunday Herald
Amy Carr and Jim Smith (c) Jeff Holmes, The Sunday Herald

 

NLL Open Grade Meets at Ravenscraig

Please note – Graded meetings at Ravenscraig have been cancelled.

If you require further details, please speak to a Motherwell A.C. Coach.

Senior Endurance January 2018 Time Trial Results

We had 23 athletes competing in the first Time Trial of the season.  This one was just a warm up for the competition proper which runs from February to November (no points awarded for this one).  None the less, we still have winners and the wooden spoon.

First male was Douglas Samson and first female across the line was Gayle Samson – well done to the Samsons and everyone who made it down to Strathclyde Park for the race.  Dougie O’Hare picked up the first wooden spoon of the season.

Thanks to Anne Hughes, John Hughes, Lynsey Sneddon and all of the helpers for getting the 2018 TT season underway.

See the full results and the 2018 Time Trial Championship page for all championship details.

Senior Endurance January 2018 Time Trial – Handicaps

Please see the handicaps for the senior endurance January 2018 Time Trial which takes place on Tuesday 9th January 2018 @ 6:30pm from The Boathouse Gym, Strathclyde Park.

Please remember this race does not count for points but does count for markers and as one of your last three best times.  We still have our male and female winners and the Wooden Spoon to present after the race.

There is also a new 2018 Time Trial Championship page which has the rules, handicaps and will have the rolling results/tables on it as the season progresses.

Remember – you must be a member to take part in the Championships so Join Us now!

 

2018 Membership

Membership is now open for 2018 via EntryCentral.

Membership prices have been frozen again for 2017.  New members who signed up after 30th September 2017, your membership includes all of 2018.

Current members must renew by the end of February 2018 or membership shall be deemed lapsed.

Senior endurance athletes will need to renew their membership to be included in the Leagues and to be included in any ballots for Club places at events (e.g. London Marathon and Clyde Stride Ultra Marathon).

You need to be a current member of Motherwell Athletics Club to compete for the Club.

Please see more information about Joining Us.

SAIL Meet – 6th Jan 2018

Congratulations to everyone who competed yesterday at SAIL Match 2. There were lots of PB’s and super performances.

Many thanks to Audrey, Adele, Richie and the parents for their hard work, great organizing skills and support.

The 3rd match takes place on Saturday 27th January – let’s “Just Do It” again.

January 2018 Time Trial

Reminder – The first Time Trial of the year takes place next Tuesday 9 January meeting at the Boathouse Gym reception @ 6.30 pm.

1. This race is not part of the championship.
2. It does count for markers and the best of your last three times.
3. We are planning to trial a new course which will be tested out again on Thursday night.
4. Remember to wear hi-viz and a head torch if you have one.
5. If you are free to help please reply to the post on Facebook.

We do need a couple of people with torches at the tunnel.

National Masters Cross Country 2018

The National Masters XC 2018 takes place on Saturday 3rd February at Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock.

  • Women – 6K – start 1pm
  • Men – 8K – start 1:45pm

Entry fee £7.

Names and entry fee to Benny, Phyllis or Pat by Thursday 18 January.

See Scottish Athletics for more details.

Interesting in Coaching?

Have you ever considered volunteering as an Athletics Coach?

Motherwell Athletics Club is looking for volunteers to join the coaching team, as main coaches or as assistants.

There is required training coming soon from Scottish Athletics which the club would be able to support interested members, parents, guardians and others to attend.

Should you be interested please contact Tracey Lamont, Club Chair.

For more information please see

Senior Endurance Christmas Time Trial 2017 and Road Runner of the Year

We had 22 athletes and a dog (Zara McIsaac) taking part in this year’s Christmas Handicap. Whilst this is a fun event we still have winners and a wooden spoon. So the first male was our very own Coach John Hughes (his first time trial win in 7 years) in 25:57 (his fastest time this year) and first female was Susan Stewart in an excellent time of 27:09. Winner of the wooden spoon was Mae McIsaac in a very mediocre time, although she was just pipped at the post by Peter Blackmore and Phyllis Hands.

Thanks to Santa’s helpers for making the race run so smoothly – Anne Hughes, Lynsey Sneddon, Tommy Sneddon, and Angela Downie.

See the full results (December tab) however note this is not a championship race.

Back at the Electric Bar Jim White was voted Road Runner of the Year by his fellow athletes. Well done Jim from your all in the Senior Endurance section.

Jim White is this years “Road Runners, Road Runner of the Year”

West District Provisional Results

The Senior Endurance XC Championship Tables have been updated following yesterday’s West District Championships.

Well done to all of our athletes who braved the elements and competed at Irvine yesterday.  See below for results.

Men

45 Paul Burns 36:07:00
63 Allan Cameron 37:21:00
107 Ewen Cameron 40:06:00
171 Scott Dickson 44:38:00
187 Graham McEwan 46:07:00
188 John Burns 46:18:00
205 Kevin McPhillips 49:17:00

Women

88 Phyllis Hands 33:08:00
96 Joyce Allardice 33:26:00

DW Fitness offer from Scottish Athletics

DW Fitness First have an offer for members of Scottish Athletics.  The below is taken from a message to be sent to their members.

Winter is the perfect time for any runner to take up a gym membership. For a successful spring and summer season, runners should incorporate a weekly indoor workout into their regime, working on core strength and mobility to help perform at a higher level and reduce the chance of injury. That’s why DW Fitness First are providing all scottishathletics members with an exclusive 4 month membership option saving up to 25% with no joining fee*

Every runner should incorporate a weekly indoor workout into their regime – working on core strength and mobility. Traditional weight training can do much of this, but also look to exercise classes such as Pilates and Yoga. Many of the country’s best long distance runners put their continued success down to core strength and flexibility while sprinters undoubtedly benefit from the explosive power a winter of weight training will provide. A treadmill is also a decent alternative to the road.

When choosing running gear, you need to think about your specific performance needs to ensure you run stronger, faster and longer. Jackets that allow performance movement, ventilation to manage heat and reflectivity for safety, tights that provide support and breathability and the right shoes to support you whether you’re on the tracks or off-road.

“I opt for the Nike Essential Flash Jacket” says Olympic 1500m finalist Laura Weightman. It offers breathability, reflectivity, venting to keep your body at the right temperature and a performance fit meaning you can run at pace. Read more on the best kit for winter running.
Go further and run anywhere with the DW Sports Winter Training Selection, with up to 50% off on selected prices.
*T&Cs apply.

DW Fitness First is the Official Fitness and Retail Partner of scottishathletics.

Club Feedback Poll

The new committee agreed recently that they would like to get some feedback on a couple of items:

  • What do we do well as a club?
  • What could we improve on?

We’re looking for opinions from members, coaches, volunteers, parents. In fact anyone who has any relationship to our club.

If you have any views please fill in the survey below (or via this direct link).

LAAA XC Results

Motherwell AC Results from the LAAA XC Championships on 25 November

U13 Girls
20 Emma Kelly 8:06
23 Katie Howley 8:15
27 Ava Lenzi 8:29

U15 Girls
7th Joey Leach 11:19
13th Cara Baldwin 12:07

U17 Men
9th Dylan Drummond 14:42

Senior Women
3 Clare Hughes 30:23
8 Emma Hunter 33:36
18 Phyllis Hands 36:23
20 Joyce Allardice 36:31

Senior Men
9 Allan Cameron 26:12
11 Paul Burns 26:49
18 Alan Tait 28:04
35 Ross Thomson 29:33
38 Ewen Cameron 29:59
56 Graham McEwen 33:27
57 John Burns 33:30
63 Kevin McPhillips 35:17

Congratulations go to Clare Hughes for her bronze medal in the individual race and the senior women’s team (Clare Hughes, Emma Hunter and Phyllis Hands) who also picked up a bronze in the team event.

The Senior Endurance XC Championship tables have been updated on the club website and can be accessesed on the Cross Country Championship page.

Toy Drive at Christmas Time Trial

It was decided at the committee meeting last night, that instead of a Secret Santa at the Christmas handicap race we’re going to do something a bit different.

We will be donating to a Toy Drive ran by the Motherwell Community Trust & the MFC Podcast to make sure underprivileged children in our area have a present on Christmas morning. All contributions are going to the Salvation Army in Bellshill.

So rather than bringing a gift for a fellow clubmate we ask that you bring a toy (any value, no matter how big or small) to the Xmas handicap race and the club will pass these gifts on.

Toy Drive!
Toy Drive!

2017 Prize Giving

Well done to everyone who received a prize at the annual prize giving.

Thanks to Adele McCluskey for the photographs, which you can see via the link below.

 

November Senior Endurance Time Trial & Time Trial Championship 2017 Results

November 2017 Time Trial

We had a brilliant turn out of 35 athletes for the final race in this year’s Time Trial Championship. The weather was cold but thankfully the ice had not affected the paths for the duration of the race. Well done to everybody who made it down for tonight’s race.

Tracey Lamont won the women’s race breaking the 29 minute mark for the first time, and John Burns won the men’s race in PB of 27:39. Gary Wood picked up the wooden spoon in a slower than usual time.

The full results with the winners of this year’s champions will follow tomorrow.

Thanks to Anne Hughes, Lynsey Sneddon, Ally Robb, and Angela Downie for helping the race go smoothly once again.

Full results on the 2017 Time Trial Championship Page.

2017 Time Trial Championship Winners

Following the race we are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s championship.

Female

  • 1st Equal – Elaine Jamieson and Tracey Lamont (52 points)
  • 2nd – Joyce Allardice (51 points)
  • 3rd – Patricia Allen (46 points)

Male

  • 1st – Jim White (52 points)
  • 2nd – Christie Nisbet (43 points)
  • 3rd – Dougie O’Hare (40 points)

Well done to our medallists and everyone who took part in this year’s championship. Over the course of the season 25 women and 59 men took part in the 10 championship races.

Thanks once again for positively supporting the event for another year.

Joe

As above see the 2017 Time Trial Championship Page for full details and past results.

Time Trial (and Foodbank Collection) – November 2017

Remember remember…it’s time trial night on Tuesday which also means we’re collecting as usual for the foodbank.

It tends to be the same things they are short on so the list this month is:

  • Milk (whole and semi-skimmed)
  • Tinned meat
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Tinned fruit
  • Savoury rice

As always though, they are always grateful for donations of any non-perishable foods.

See the Time Trial 2017 Championship page for handicaps, recent results and the League Tables.

Fundraising for Motherwell AC Via EasyFundraising

Scottish Athletics have partnered with easyfundraising, which enables our clubs to generate free funding every time club members, athletes and their friends and family shop online.

Your club could raise thousands in the coming months!

easyfundraising benefits your club through:

  • Access to a funding source to invest in equipment, facilities, transport, coaching and more!
  • Exclusive resources and materials to help you get the whole club in support
  • Exclusive access to a fundraising coach to give you help and advice over the phone

Over 250 athletics clubs use easyfundraising, with sports clubs raising over £2.5m between them. Make sure yours doesn’t miss out!
Read more about our partnership on the Scottish Athletics website.

Sign up here to support your club

Senior Endurance Training – Th 26th Oct and Please Return Trophies

Senior Endurance Training on Thursday 26 October is at Ravenscraig as the AGM is taking place there that evening.

Furthermore, please can you return any trophies to the AGM tomorrow night (Th 26th) ahead of engraving for the forthcoming prize giving on the 17th of November, thanks.

LAAA Road Relays at Drumpellier Park, Coatbridge

Team gold for the ladies, bronze for the men and some all round great racing.

Women’s Gold Medal Winners

  • Jo Clark
  • Clare Hughes
  • Susan Stewart

Men’s Bronze Medal Winners

  • Allan Cameron
  • Craig Mackenzie
  • Alan Tait
  • Chris MacDonald

West District XC Results

In addition to supporting the event we had 17 athletes taking part in the relays. Well done to all our competitors and special mention to the Men’s Masters team (5th) and the Women’s Masters team (8th).

Sen Women 31st

  • Clare Hughes 17:15
  • Emma Hunter 19:50
  • Patricia Allen 25:50:00

Masters Women 8th

  • Joyce Allardice 19:39
  • Clare Barr 19:46
  • Phyllis Hands 21:18

Sen Men 21st

  • Chris Macdonald 14:35
  • Paul Burns 14:44
  • Graeme Kennedy 16:31
  • Craig Mackenzie 15:25

Masters Men 5th

  • Allan Cameron 14:40
  • Alan Tait 15:48
  • Jim White 15:50
  • Ewen Cameron 16:03

Masters Men Incomplete

  • Neil Richardson 16:45
  • John Burns 19:08
  • Craig Whiteside 22:11

Notice of AGM and Proposed Change to Constitution

In accordance with the constitution of Motherwell Athletics Club, the Annual General Meeting of the club will be held on Thursday 26th October 2017 at 8.15pm, in the College Lecture Room at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

All members and parents are invited and will be very welcome.  It is important that we have as many members and parents in attendance as possible to hear what the club has been doing over the course of the year and to show support for the development of the club.  We would especially encourage more members and parents from the Track and Field section to attend the meeting which usually lasts no more than an hour.  Members aged 15 and over are eligible to vote.

We are keen to recruit new members to the Committee both in terms of Office Bearers and in general roles and we are keen to hear from you either before the meeting or on the evening itself.

Specifically, the roles of Chair and Secretary require to be filled at this meeting as both positions become vacant.

In addition, a change to the Club Constitution is proposed by the Chair.  The proposal is to amend the word “Chairman” to “Chair” to recognise equality guidelines.  It is hoped that a separate meeting is not required to make this change however if required, this will be held immediately after the Annual General Meeting.  Any objections to this proposal may be submitted at any time up until or during the meeting.

In the meantime, this announcement is to provide notice of the AGM and to invite any motions for discussion or decision.  Motions to be discussed must be submitted in writing to the Chair no later than Thursday 19th October 2017.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. If you wish to submit apologies in advance,or propose a motion for discussion. please contact ewencameron@motherwellac.com

Ewen Cameron
Chair

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon Results

15 club members ran in the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon on 1st October.

This was the last race in the championship and leagues, however, there is still the Hypothetical Marathon to count in up to 21 October. T he LAAA Road Relays also count for bonus points towards the Championship. 

Results are below. The format is:
Name
Club
Position
Time

Stephen Allen
Motherwell AC
160
01:23:37

Jim White
Motherwell AC
169
01:23:52

Neil Richardson
Motherwell AC
209
01:25:04

Ewen Cameron
Motherwell AC
335
01:28:25

Graham McEwan
Motherwell AC
950
01:37:34

Alan Keachie
Motherwell AC
997
01:38:06

Alison Murray
Motherwell AC
1417
01:41:57

Joyce Allardice
Motherwell AC
1881
01:45:32

Tracey Lamont
Motherwell AC
1946
01:45:58

Nigel Hetherington
Motherwell AC
2041
01:46:39

Kevin Mcphillips
Motherwell AC
2281
01:48:27

Gillian McCaffer
Motherwell AC
2716
01:51:02

Angela Malcolm
Motherwell AC
2928
01:52:28

Robert Pattinson
Motherwell AC
3933
01:58:39

Barbara Hogg
Motherwell AC
5019
02:05:57

Bob McCrum – Club Coach of the Year Nomination

Congratulations to our very own Bob McCrum who has been shortlisted for the scottishathletics Club Coach of the Year award.

This nomination in itself is a fantastic recognition for Bob and all our coaches who generously give of their time, energy and expertise throughout the year.

Everyone at the club is delighted with the news and we wish Bob all the very best for the Awards Ceremony which will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Saturday 4 November.

For more details, please see the Scottish Athletics post.

RR New Winter Time Trial Route

The next Road Runners Time Trial will be on our new winter route.

We will run the course next Thursday (28th September) to give runners the chance to try it out and give any feedback.

Paul Harkins has taken kilometre splits on his watch and logged it on TomTom

We’d encourage you to view this.

Screenshots of each km (and the last 400m-ish) are below.

1st KM

2nd KM

3rd KM

4th KM

5th KM

6th KM

Last 400m

Full Route

You can download all of the images from this link.

 

MAC Race Night – Sat 28th Oct

MAC RACE NIGHT – Saturday 28 October 2017 @ 7.30 pm

MAC is holding its first fund raising Race Night on Saturday 28 October in St Brides Hall. This is a fun, family evening and we hope as many athletes, friends and family will come along to support the club as possible.

Tickets are priced £5 per person and this will include a light buffet. A bar will also be available in the night.

There will be 5 races plus an auction race at the end of the evening, so we are looking for businesses/
individuals to sponsor a race for £20 and you can buy and name a horse of your choice for £5.

Elaine and Tracey are the contacts for the Roadrunners and Lesley for the Track & Field and anyone wishing to buy tickets/horses/races will be able to do so from next week.

LAAA T&F Championships, 2 September 2017

A huge well done to the 26 athletes who made the short journey to East Kilbride on Saturday, 2 September to take part in what was the last competitive athletic event of the summer season before our Club Champs. There were many truly impressive performances across the whole club with lots of new PBs and plenty of medals, however, we feel that Stephen Ross, one of our senior athletes, who won gold medals in both the 100m and 200m races,deserves a special mention.

Stephen not only PB’d and won the gold medal in the 200m but was also awarded the Churchill Trophy for being the first athlete over the line in his 100m race. This trophy is solid silver (named in honour of Churchill’s leadership during the war), was first presented in 1945 to the winner of senior men’s 100 yard dash (now 100m) and has inscribed on it the name of an Olympian who was part of the GB squad in the 1948 Olympics! Incredibly, this is the second time Stephen has won this award. Congratulations Stephen!!

Full results are as follows:

Seniors:
Stephen Ross: 100m – 11.41 gold medal and  awarded the Churchill Trophy; 200m – 22.58(PB) gold medal,
Joseph McCluskey: 100m -12.12 (PB) bronze medal;
Christopher Yau: 100m – 12.37; 200m – 25.08 (PB) bronze medal,
Emma Hunter: 800m – 2.32.17 gold medal,
Jim White: 1500m – 4.39.26 (PB) gold medal,
Mark Gallacher: 1500m – (SB) 4.49.91

U17s:
Michaela Dwyer: 100m – 13.47 (PB) bronze medal; 200m – 27.47 (PB) gold medal,
Gabriel McCluskey: 200m – 26.19 (PB) bronze medal; 400m – 59.29 (PB) silver medal,
Dylan Drummond: 800m – 2.11.94 (PB) bronze medal,
Christopher Pollock: 800m – 2.13.35 (PB)

U15s:
Sophie Dwyer: 100m – 13.31 (PB) gold medal; 200m – 27.78 (PB)
Jenna Booth: 100m – 14.50
Cavan Marie Ryan: 100m – 14.83 (PB); LJ – 4.00m (PB),
Joey Leach: 800m – 2.32.20 bronze medal,
Jay Steele: 800m – 2.19.40 (PB); SP – 8.58 (PB) gold medal,
Stuart Russell: 800m – 2.20.40 (PB),
Zaki Achat: 800m – 2.38.01 (PB)

U13s:
Lucy Robertson: Javelin – 16.51 (PB) silver medal,
Hannah Dwyer: 100m – 14.64 (PB) bronze medal; 200m – 30.40 (PB),
Emma Kelly: 100m – 15.01; 800m – 2.48.34 (PB),
Emma Gilchrist: 100m – 15.10; 200m – 31.62 (PB); LJ – 3.67 (=PB),
Ava Lenzi: 100m – 15.58; 200m – 31.95 (PB); 800m – 3.01.47,
Katie Howley: 100m – 15.58 (PB); SP – 5.20,
Emma Campbell: 100m – 17.31 (PB); 200m – 36.88 (PB)

U11s:
Nathan Steele: 60m – 10.60(PB); 600m – 2.11.24 (PB); LJ – 2.69
Liam Ross: 60m – 9.70 (PB); 600m – 2.12.78;LJ – 3.35m (PB)

These fantastic results are testament to the hard work and focus of our young (and not so young!) athletes throughout the year. Thanks to the team at the LAAA (Joanne, Steven and Bob) and to officials for their preparation and organisation on the day. Many thanks also to coaches and parent volunteers (David Gilchrist and Joe Lenzi) for helping out again, and to all parents for supporting this event. We hope you enjoyed the day.

Developing Training Regimes and Dealing with Injuries

During the club’s trip to Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore, Stephen Allen gave a talk on training regimes and injuries.  Please see the slides from the talk below.

LAAA Road Relays Date

LAAA Road Relays date confirmed as 21 October 2017 – more details about entries to follow when we get the information.

Please save the date.

Given that this race is taking place later than last year, the date for the results from Hypothetical Marathons will also be extended to 21 October 2017.

September 2017 Time Trial Results

We had 28 athletes taking part in this evening’s Time Trial Handicap Race. The weather gods were with us once again and we had some great performances (full results to follow tomorrow). Miranda Richmond won the women’s race in 30:37. John Burns won the men’s race in 29:12. Peter Blackmore picked up the wooden spoon in an uncharacteristically slow time. Well done to Miranda, John, Peter and everyone who made it down to Strathclyde Park tonight.

Thanks to Irene Kerr, Margaret Hoolaghan, Nick Hughes, Andrew Steel, and Douglas & Gayle Samson for helping make things run smoothly.

Please see the 2017 Time Trial Championship page for the league tables and full results.

Food Bank Collection – 5 Sept 2017

Carrying on with our foodbank donations on time trial nights, this month they are in need of the following non-perishable foods:

Tinned Custard, Tinned Potatoes, UHT Long Life Milk (whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed), Tinned Meat, Small jars of coffee, Savoury Rice and Cup-a-Soups.

Thanks

Elaine

Chair Vacancy – We want to hear from you!

Ahead of the Club Annual General Meeting which will be held on Thursday 26 October at Ravenscraig, the club committee are seeking interest from people interested in taking on the role of the Club Chair.

Our current Chair – Ewen Cameron – is standing down after four years in post and a successor is now being sought.  The new Chair will require to be approved by the club membership at the AGM.

This volunteer role is crucial in terms of leading the Club Committee throughout the year.  The role involves chairing meetings, representing the club at local and national meetings, creating and developing partnerships and co-ordinating and managing the development of the club.

The post holder should be able to commit around 8-10 hours per month to manage meetings, communications and club actions.  There is support from the committee members and the offer of help from the outgoing Chair remains available.

Effective communication skills, ability to manage meetings, a flexible approach to dealing with partners and a ‘can do’ attitude are the key requirements for the role so if you are interested, we want to hear from you!

Motherwell AC is growing and this an exciting time to get involved in leading the club going forward.  If you are interested and would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact Ewen via ewen.cameron@motherwellac.com or on 07979 149782

Rothesay Bus Pick-Up Times

The pick-up locations and times will be:

This should let us catch the 10:15 am ferry or the later one @ 11.00 am.

Returning home on Saturday evening, the bus will leave Wemyss Bay @ 8.00 pm PROMPT, so the latest ferry you need to be on leaves Rothesay @ 7.00 pm.  The earlier one leaves @ 6.15 pm.

If anything happens and you have to call off, please let Elaine Jamieson know by phoning or texting 07951 960469.

 

Rothesay Bus Arrangements

The next social event on the club’s calendar is Rothesay, on Saturday 19 August.

As in previous years, the club are paying for the bus, however, unlike previous years, a £10 (£5 kids) refundable deposit will be required to be paid before names are confirmed.

Deposits will be returned on the day.  We have introduced this policy to try to prevent a number of cancellations in the last few days leading up to the trip.

Deposits and names can be given to Elaine on any club night.

Pick up times and locations will be confirmed next week but are likely to be Wishaw Sports Centre, approx 8.15 am and Boathouse Strathclyde Park approx 8.30 am.  This event is for club members, friends and family.

CSSAL Match 3 – Grangemouth, 6 August 2017

What another great day for our athletes who competed yesterday at Grangemouth, with more impressive PBs and excellent performances all round.

We had a lower turn out than usual, (as a result of other events taking place and holidays) but a big well done to athletes across all age groups, from the U11s to Masters, who worked so hard and performed with such grit and determination.  You continue to inspire and encourage coaches and we are very proud of all of you!

Many thanks to our volunteer officials and the Admin team: Bob McCrum, Angela Downie, Pauline Russell, Ross McLean and David Gilchrist.  Your help is much appreciated.  Thanks also to parents, family and friends for your continued support and enthusiasm at events like these.

All results posted on the day are subject to scrutiny. Official results will be available shortly via the Po10 results pages.

August 2017 Senior Endurance Time Trial

The August 2017 time trial took place on 1st August.

There was a good turnout of 26 athletes on a pleasant evening for racing giving the conditions earlier in the day.

Jim Tracey won the men’s race in 35:30 and Angela Downie won the women’s race in 33:04.

Craig Mackenzie picked up the wooden spoon for a performance well below his best.

Thanks to Anne Hughes Lynsey Sneddon Catherine Kerr Thomas Sneddon David Gardiner and Andrew Steel for making the race run smoothly once again.

Please see the 2017 Time Trial page for full results and league tables.

Sandy Robertson

The sudden death of Sandy Robertson came as a great shock to those of us who knew
him.

Recently at the Scottish Master’s Championships he was chatting with great enthusiasm
about his role in the up and coming Celtic Games.

His love and involvement in Athletics, which integrated well with his 30-year career as a
P.E. Teacher, spanned several decades. As an Athlete, he was Scottish 400m Hurdles
Champion in 1972. As a Master Coach, his influence ranged from Motherwell A.C. to
Malawi. In September of 1972 he became National Athletics and Football Coach in Malawi
culminating in his squad setting 26 national records at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

From a Scottish perspective, he coached the Athletics teams for the Commonwealth
Games in 1970, 82, 86 and also had a leading role in the Scottish Schools teams for the
International Schools Games and Indoor Pentathlon.

His technical knowledge and enthusiasm were second to none but he kept an open mind
when new training methods, backed by Scientific research, became a topic for discussion. He has been responsible for the development of many of our young Athletes, Coaches (old
and young) and School Teachers.

He is a great loss to his wife Evelyn, family and friends to whom we send our thoughts and
prayers.

The Athletics community has lost a great Coach, Mentor and friend.

Glenmore Lodge Itinerary 2017

For those travelling to the Glenmore Lodge trip on 1st – 3rd September, the itinerary and arrival information has been published.

Please see the links below.

 

Wishaw Track Closed on Saturday

Further to the announcement that the Senior Endurance athletes shall train at Strathclyde Park on Saturday, all athletes should note that Wishaw Track is closed.

Track and Field athletes should speak to their coach (if they have not already heard) for alternative arrangements (some are at YDL; for some the session is cancelled).

 

Senior Endurance – Change of Training Venue (Sat 29 July)

Please note that the Senior Endurance training shall take place at Strathclyde Park on Saturday 29th July (9:30am).

This is due to the closure of Wishaw Track on that day.

 

Aberdeen AAC Open Graded Meet: 23 July 2017

A huge well done to Alan Robertson who competed in the Aberdeen AAC OGM, as part of his preparations for the  upcoming European Masters Athletics Championships in Aarhus, Denmark. Unconfirmed results indicate that Alan clocked 11.44 in the 100m and 23.16 in the 200m, both times a fraction off of his current PBs, which is very encouraging indeed. His daughter Lucy, one of our U13 athletes, who is also competing in the javelin event at the YDL final in Grangemouth on Saturday, ran a PB 100m time of 16.13. Well done Lucy!

Livingston OGM: 19th July 2017

A few of our U13 T&F athletes made the journey through to Livingston and bagged some super new PBs!

Results (subject to scrutiny):

Ava Lenzi: 100m – 15.27 and LJ – 3.74m (PB);
Emma Kelly: 100m – 14.96(PB) and LJ – 2.94(PB);
Niamh Morris: 100m – 17.30(PB) and LJ – 2.87(PB).

A huge well done girls!

July 2017 RR Time Trial

We had a smaller than usual turnout of 20 athletes for tonight’s time trial.  Perhaps, the start of the school holidays and the rather strange weather for the time of the year had something to do with it.

That said, we had some great performances.

First male in a 26:11 was Lorne Crawford with 2 minutes off his PB and first female was Alison Murray in 29:19 which was a wee bit faster than last month’s time.  The wooden spoon surprisingly went to Susan Stewart who is training for next week’s Clyde Striders Ultra Relay.

Thanks to Lynsey Sneddon, Anne Hughes, Ross Thomson, Tommy Sneddon and Andrew Steel for making things run smoothly once again.

See the Time Trial 2017 Championship page for the full results and league tables.

MAC Race Night

The club will be holding a Race Night in St Brides Hall, Motherwell at 7.30 pm on Saturday 28th October.

Ticket prices and further information will be provided nearer the time but this is the first fund raising event the club has had in a number of years, so we are hoping you will all make a special effort to come along and support your club.

It is open to all members – Road Runners and Track and Field, friends and family, so please put the date in your diary and come along and enjoy a great evening.

We will be asking for raffle prizes and volunteers to help out on the night, but in the meantime, if you have any ideas for other fund raising games that we can do on the night, please speak to Elaine or Tracey.

Foodbank Collection at July 2017 Time Trial

The next time trial shall take place on Tuesday 4th July 2017 at 6:30pm, starting at The Boathouse.

The club shall be collecting for the local food bank again at the Time Trial.  The following items are required if you wish to donate.

  • Super Noodles
  • Tinned Custard
  • Tinned Meat
  • Tinned Potatoes
  • Savory Rice
  • UHT Long Life Milk (Whole and Semi Skimmed)

 

 

CSSAL Match 2, Kilmarnock 25 June 2017

What a great day for Team MAC in Kilmarnock today in the second league match. We were missing a few of our usual team members but despite this we did exceptionally well in numerous events. Well done to the whole team who did us proud with their positive attitudes and super performances in very windy conditions!

A huge thanks to our volunteer officials: Bob McCrum, Ross McLean, Andy Steel, Joe Lenzi and David Gilchrist. Your contribution is much appreciated and not only means that matches like these can run smoothly, but also earns the club valuable league points!

Many thanks too, to parents and coaches for their continued support and hard work.

Scrutinised results will be available shortly and recorded on the Po10 soon after that.

The next match is at Grangemouth on 6 August and coaches will keep their own groups advised about events and selection.

Go MAC!!

Change of Pick Up Venue for Brian Goodwin 10k

We have changed the pick-up venue for going to the Brian Goodwin 10K on Friday night.

Rather than getting the bus from the Boathouse, we will now leave from the Electric Bar at 5.30 pm.

Anyone bringing cars can park in the car park at the back of the bar.

clubsportnl Sport Summit 2017

clubsportnl are hosting a sport summit on 17th and 18th of June with free courses including child protection courses/ in safe hands and first aid courses.

Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Anyone interested should contact Kat Heron (Sports Development Officer (Athletics) for North Lanarkshire) via kat.heron@nlleisure.com

Please see the following for more information

Senior Endurance June 2017 Time Trial Results

We had a great turnout 37 runners taking part in this evening’s race. The weather was pleasant and we had some excellent performances (more about that in the full results tomorrow). Miranda Richmond won the women’s race in 33:51 and Neil Richardson won the men’s race in 24:41. Catherine Kolb had a bit of an off night and picked up the Wooden Spoon (The JIm Tracey Award).

Louise Speirs was presented with a cake on the occasion of her birthday.

Thanks to Anne Hughes, Lynsey Sneddon, Tommy Sneddon, Louise Speirs and Lesley Ross making things run smoothly on a busy evening.

A special mention to Neil Richardson who won the race and broke the 25 minute mark and Mark Gallacher who dipped under 24 minutes for the first time. Well done guys.

The results are now available on the 2017 Time Trial Championship page.  Remember to click the June tab at the top of the 2017 Time Trial Results spreadsheet.

Bus for Brian Goodwin 10k Race – Friday 16 June

A 30 seater bus has been booked for anyone wishing to go to the Brian Goodwin 10K on Friday 16 June.

Elaine Jamieson is co-ordinating and will be at training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to take payments for the bus which will cost £10.

Names will not be confirmed until money has been paid.

The bus will  leave The Boathouse at 5.30 pm prompt and will leave for the return journey at 9.30 pm, giving us a chance to enjoy a few well earned refreshments after the run.

If past years are anything to go by, we finish the night off in the Electric Bar when we arrive back in Motherwell, so there will also be a drop off at the Electronic Bar.

Please be aware the car parks at Strathclyde Park (including The Boathouse car park) close at 9pm!

 

June 2017 Time Trial and Food bank Collection

The next Time Trial takes place Tuesday 30th May at 6:30pm from The Boathouse, Strathclyde Park.

Please see the 2017 Time Trial page for handicaps and league tables.

The club will be collecting items for a local food bank at this session. Items required include

  • Super Noodles
  • Tinned Potatoes
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tinned Custard
  • Tinned Meat
  • UHT Longlife Milk (Whole & Semi Skimmed)
  • Long Grain Rice
  • Savoury Rice
  • Cuppa Soup

CSSAL Match: 28 May 2017, Dam Park, Ayr

What a great day in the sunshine at our first league match in Ayr.  Lots of PBs and super performances from our athletes, both young and more mature! It was fantastic to see athletes enjoying themselves, particularly those who hadn’t previously competed for the club.

Thanks to coaches for all the pre-competition preparation work and, as always, for their support on the day.  Thanks also to our volunteer officials: coaches, Bob McCrum​ and Audrey McLaren; parents: David Gilchrist, Donna Marie McGovern, Garry Hawthorn, and Lauren Ross. Your efforts are much appreciated.  The club has gained valuable league points because of your contribution!

Official results, which are subject to scrutiny, will follow on the Po10 shortly.

The next match is on 25th June in Kilmarnock.

Senior Endurance – Change of Training Venue (23rd May)

Due to a cycling event in Motherwell on Tuesday 23rd May 2017, the Senior Endurance (Road Runners) training shall meet at Hamilton Palace Grounds.

Please be aware of local road closures in Motherwell from 7am ’til midnight.  See North Lanarkshire Council for more details.

 

Leading Athletics – Intro to Coaching

Are you interested in coaching in athletics?

If so Scottish Athletics have created a new certified workshop to introduce participants to coaching.

No prior knowledge is required and it will be delivered in a single 3 hour workshop (date and time TBA).

The club would be happy to cover the cost of any participants who are prepared to attend and subsequently help out the club.

Please see Scottish Athletics for further information on the course.

 

Wishaw Track Reopened

Good news! It has been confirmed today by management at Wishaw Sports Club that the track is now open and available for use.

Training for all T&F athletes will therefore revert to the usual venues and arrangements from Monday 15th May.

Please contact your coach if you have any questions.

Glenmore Lodge Training Weekend – 2017

Payment

There is still a fair bit of time until the deadline for the final payment of £70 per person on 1 July, however, Tracey Lamont is happy to take any partial or full payments between now and the deadline if anybody wants make an early payment.

Tracey can be contacted at training most Tuesday’s or you can contact her on 07854730347 to make arrangements.

Dietry Requirements

If anybody has special dietary requirements can you please email Joe Hoolaghan on joehoolaghan@motherwellac.com or send him a private facebook message and he will ensure that Glenmore Lodge gets the information well in advance of the weekend.

Senior Endurance Guest Run – May 2017

When: Sunday 21 May 2017

Where: Starting from Hermiston Park and Ride on the Western Edge of Edinburgh.  If you fancy running round the western edge of Edinburgh in a circle then this is the run for you!

Meeting Place: Hermiston Park & Ride, Riccarton Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH14 5PX (see below for directions)

Time: 9:30 AM

Post Run: Refreshments can then be purchased at The Corner Café (Dougie O’Hare’s favourite breakfast stop) before heading home.

Directions: To get to Hermiston Park and ride you go to the end of the M8 at Hermiston Gait, follow the signs for Kilmarnock A71 and you will see the Park & Ride about a mile back along to A71.

Transport: This is a good opportunity for car sharing to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise costs. Please liaise with your fellow runners or reply to the post on facebook to see who is interested.

Please contact Phyllis Hands for more information.

Message Board Closing Down

With greater use of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, for communication between the club and it’s members (and between club members), it was decided at the recent committee meeting to close the rarely used MAC message board.

Motherwell AC will continue to offer a number of more popular ways to communicate with it including

as well as news updates on the website, Facebook and Twitter.

As a result, the Message Board shall be

  • Locked down with immediate effect (no more posts allowed / no more accounts created)
  • Removed on 19th May 2017.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask John McParland (webmaster@motherwellac.com).

RR May Time Trial 2017 Results

We had 33 athletes taking part at last night’s race on what was a fine evening for racing, although perhaps a wee bit windy at the lochside.

Joyce Allardice won the women’s race in 29:29 and Alan Keachie won the men’s race in 26:38. Well done Joyce, Alan and all of our athletes who made it down to Strathclyde Park for the race. The Wooden Spoon (The Jim Tracey Award) went to none other than Jim Tracey!

Thanks to Irene Kerr, Lynsey Sneddon, Tommy Sneddon, Anne Hughes and Robert Pattinson for making things run so smoothly once again.

The full results are available on the 2017 Time Trial Championship page.

YDL Match 1 Results

Official results from the YDL match at Dam Park, Ayr are now on the Po10 for the U13&U15 events.

Well done to those MAC athletes who competed for Team NL.  There were a lot of PBs and great performances!

The SA U17 Challenge results are not yet available but will be posted as soon as they are.

RR Time Trial May 2017 – Foodbank Collection Items & Helpers Wanted

The next road runners time trial takes place at 6:30pm on Tuesday 2nd May, meeting at The Boathouse Gym as usual.

Please see the 2017 Time Trial Championship page for handicaps, league tables and more.

We could be doing with a couple of helpers for the finishing line to make sure we capture all of the finishers in the correct order. If you are available please reply to the post on Facebook.  A bonus point is available to helpers.

Foodbank Collection

We will once again be taking donations for the Lanarkshire Foodbank at Tuesday’s Time Trial.  Any non perishable goods and toiletries are greatly accepted, however they are in particular need of the following items:

  • UHT Long Life milk (whole and semi skimmed)
  • tinned tomatoes
  • tinned meat
  • long grain rice
  • small jars of coffee and
  • super noodles.

LAAA Track Relays: 29 April 2017

A big well done to all the MAC athletes who competed at the LAAA track relays in a very cold and windy East Kilbride!  All of our five teams performed very well, with one of the two U13G’s 4x100m teams winning a bronze. The Senior Men’s team also took home the silver medal in a super race with a close finish.

Provisional Results:

U13G (A) 4x100m: (Bronze Medal)
Emma Gilchrist; Hannah Dwyer; Ava Lenzi and Emma Kelly (1.00.6)

U13G (B) 4x100m:
Amelie Kipre; Niamh Morris; Sophie O’Reilly and Katie Howley (1.05.0)

U13G 3x800m:
Ava Lenzi; Katie Howley and Emma Kelly (9.37.2)

U15G 4x100m:
Cavan Marie Ryan; Abbie Freel; Taylor Frame and Chloe Lang (1.00.0)

Senior Men: (Silver Medal)
Joseph McCluskey; Cameron Martin; Adam Laird and Christopher Yau (00.48.3).

Many thanks to everyone who helped at the event and came along to support our athletes. Thanks also to the organisers and officials for what was a fun competitive event.

Wishaw Track Closure – Track and Field

A reminder to all T&F athletes that the track at Wishaw is due to close from 1 – 14th May 2017.

A booking has been made during this closure period at Dalziel Park Track, Dalziel Rugby Club, Hagen Dr, Motherwell, ML1 5RZ.

All training sessions will take place at the usual times and athletes will be asked to pay £1 to contribute to the hire costs at this venue.

Training arrangements for the various groups will be therefore be as follows:

Sprint Group

  • Monday 1st & 8th May and Wednesday 3rd & 10th May: Dalziel Park track.
  • Saturday 6th & 13th May: check arrangements with coach directly.

Middle Distance Group

IDG (Lesley’s Group)

JDG (William’s Group)

Coaches will provide information about further arrangements in the (hopefully) unlikely event that the track at Wishaw does not reopen as planned.

Foodbank Collection – Tu 4th April – Change of Time

David Shaw will be down before the start of the TT rather than at the end.

Anyone who is donating, please bring your donations into the Boathouse with you at 6.30 pm.  He doesn’t have a lot of time to spare, so if you could be at the Boathouse for as close to 6.30 as possible, this will help get the donations in, and the TT kicked off at the usual time.

Any non-perishable foods and toiletries are welcome, but here is a reminder of the foods that are in high demand:

Tinned meat, small jars of coffee, tinned fruit, savoury rice, super noodles and UHT Long Life milk (whole and semi skimmed).

YDL Trials and Inter Club Championship 2017: Grangemouth 2 April 2017

Very well done to all our T&F athletes who competed at Grangemouth yesterday. What a fantastic effort from you all! Lots of medals and some exceptional performances. We are all very proud of your hard work and commitment.

Official confirmed results will be on the Po10 soon. Thanks to coaches and parents for their help and support.

Coaches will advise about Team NL qualification for the first Match at Ayr on 23 April as soon as possible.

Some photos from the day are attached – apologies if we’ve missed anyone. What a great day!

Football Collection – Tue 4th Apr

We will once again be taking donations for the Lanarkshire Foodbank at Tuesday’s Time Trial. Any non perishable goods and toiletries are greatly accepted, however they are in particular need once again of the following items:

Tinned meat, small jars of coffee, tinned fruit, savoury rice, super noodles and UHT Long Life milk (whole and semi skimmed)

David Shaw, Manager of the Foodbank has accepted our invitation to come down to the Boathouse at the end of the TT to receive our donations, and this will give us the perfect opportunity to get some photographs taken, and perhaps some publicity for The Motherwell Times.

Thanks,

Elaine

 

Open Graded Meet: Ravenscraig RSF, 29 March 2017

What another busy night for MAC at the last OGM of the winter season in Ravenscraig RSF on 29th March. Some more fantastic PBs for our T&F athletes, which is very encouraging for the forthcoming summer season. Official results will be on the Po10 soon, but results posted last night were as follows.

100m

Robyn Maze20.87(PB)
Niamh Morris17.55(PB)
Evan Wright17.34(PB)
Lucy Robertson16.60(PB)
Sam Kirkpatrick15.99(PB)
Katie Howley15.91(PB)
Ava Lenzi15.19 (PB)
Jenna Booth14.45PB)
Chloe Lang14.38
Amanda Nicol14.29
Alan Robertson11.69

60m

Robyn Maze12.81(PB)
Niamh Morris10.75(PB)
Evan Wright10.55(PB)
Lucy Robertson10.17(PB)
Ava Lenzi9.47(PB)
Emma Kelly9.31(PB)
Jenna Booth9.16
Chloe Lang8.90(PB)
Amanda Nicol8.81
Alan Robertson7.33

Long Jump

Chloe Lang3.86 (PB)
Ava Lenzi3.59 (PB)
Sam Kirkpatrick3.42m

Shot Putt

Katie Howley5.09m
Well done everyone!!

 

Scottish National 6/4 Road Relay Championships – Sunday 26 March

The Senior Endurance Section had 20 athletes (8 women and 12 men) taking part in the National Road Relay Championships at Livingston.  The Women’s W50 team (Mae McIsaac, Phyllis Hands and Joyce Allardice) picked up the bronze medal.

Our Men’s M40 team were fourth.

Well done to all of our athletes and organisers/marshals who made it through to Livingston.

The full set of results can be accessed on Scottish Athletics.

SAIL Relays: 26 March 2017

A big well done to the U13G team who represented Motherwell AC at the SAIL 4x200m relay event in the Emirates Arena on Sunday 26th March.

Although they didn’t make the final, the girls ran a super race with good technique and hand-overs and they all thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Thanks also to parents for supporting this event, especially the Mums!

New Coaching Assistant – Audrey MacLaren

Many congratulations to Audrey MacLaren who completed the UKA two day Coaching Assistant course earlier this month in Carluke.

Audrey will be working mainly with the Junior Development and Intermediate Development Groups on Mondays and Wednesdays and we are delighted to welcome her to the T&F coaching team.

Changing Clubs – A Reminder

Hopefully those affected have joined Motherwell AC however we have been asked to remind all those changing clubs to complete a Change of Club form for Scottish Athletics.

All members need to fill out the Change of Club form if they are moving from another club within 3 years of leaving that club.

Please see the form on Scottish Athletics.

For more information see Scottish Athletics website.

Benny and Phyllis Hands pick up prizes

Benny won Clydesdale Veteran Sports Personality of the year and Phyllis received a merit certificate at the award ceremony on Friday 17 March.  Benny and Phyllis are pictured just before dashing off for a glass of champagne to celebrate!

Congratulations from all at the club.

SAIL Match 3 Results – 2017

Confirmed results from the third SAIL match at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on 19th February are now on the Power of 10.

Well done everyone!

British Masters Indoor Championships 2017

Following on from the Scottish Masters, at the British Masters at the weeked;

  • Jim Smith won Bronze in 60m and Silver in 200m, Long Jump and Triple Jump.
  • Fiona Steele was 5th in 60m and Gold with a PB in 200m.
  • Phyllis Hands won Gold in the 3000m.
  • Along with Alan Robertson, our Master Sprinters continue to perform exceptionally well at the top level of competition.

Many congratulations to all.

Scottish Indoor Masters Championships 2017

Motherwell A.C. Masters Sprinters Won 6 Gold and 2 Silver medals at the recent Championships in the Emirates Arena.

Alan Robertson (M35) won Gold and PB’s in 60m (7.26) and 200m (23.35s).  His 60m time in the heat was 7.24s equaling the Club record.

Alan was up against an ex-Scottish Internationalist and 2 current British Squad members.  He dominated the M35 Sprints with his superb start, drive, focus and control, particularly in the 200m being in the outside lane.

Jim Smith M70 won 4 Golds – 60m (9.05s), 200m (30.4); Long Jump & Triple Jump.  This success despite still recovering from a virus.

Jim, (72), sets a fine example of how Athletics can give a lifetime of fitness and fun.

Fiona Steele (W50) won Silver with a PB in 60m (8.93s).  She also won Silver in the 200m (29.42s). The strength and speed endurance gained from Rugby coupled with pure speed, improvement in sprint technique and starts from blocks, has resulted in a huge improvement for Fiona over the past year.

Jim & Fiona go on to compete at the British Masters Championships in London.

Our Road Running Section had 3 Athletes competing

  • Benny Hands (M55) won Gold in the 800m (02:23)
  • Phillis Hands (W60) won Silver in the 800m (03:09) and 1500m (06:23)
  • Jim White (M40) had PB’s in 800m (02:25) and 1500m (05:02).  This was his first experience indoors.

March 2017 Road Runners Time Trial

We had a fantastic turn out of 40 athletes at this evening’s Time Trial on a very nice night for this time of the year.  Louise Speirs won the women’s race in 34:50 and William Martin in a return to form won the men’s race in 30:51.  Chris Macdonald picked up the wooden spoon following a rare DNF.

Thanks to Anne Hughes, Lynsey Sneddon, Tommy Sneddon, James Proffitt, Irene Kerr and Wendy Kerr for making the race run smoothly.

We also had a small celebration for Angela Downie’s birthday.

Results and updated league tables to follow soon on Time Trial Championship 2017 page.

Track and Field Notice

Temporary suspension of membership for Track and Field

To ensure a manageable ratio of Coaches to Athletes we have had to start, with immediate effect, a waiting list for those who wish to join Motherwell A.C. Track and Field.

Please leave name and contact details with our Secretary, Committee member or any Coach. Bob McCrum, (Level 3 Development Coach), will be in contact when the situation changes.

If your child is at Primary School it may be of interest to contact Kat Heron of
N.L. Leisure (kat.heron@nlleisure.com) who will give you details of the Run, Jump, Throw Club which takes place at Ravenscraig Sports Complex on Tuesday evenings from 6pm.  Coaches from Motherwell A.C. take these sessions during which time, Athletics Events skills are coached over a 10 week period.

We will hopefully be in a position to review the situation during the Summer months after a period of active Coach recruitment.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Motherwell A.C. Coaches and Committee.

Senior Endurance Training Weekend 2017

  • Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore
  • 1st September to 3rd September
  • £120 pp

30 places on a twin room basis have been reserved for the above training weekend at Glenmore Lodge.

The detailed programme for the weekend has still to be finalised, however, the format will be similar to previous years – a mixture of training sessions, recreational activities (e.g. Yoga and Pilates), lectures, and some social activities in the evenings.

A discounted package of £120 per person has been negotiated with Glenmore Lodge for 2 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast with a packed lunch provided both days.

To reserve a place a non-refundable deposit of £50 is required with the balance to be paid in full no later than 1st July.

Tracey Lamont has kindly agreed to take names and collect the payments this year.

So if you want to go please reply to the post on Facebook or the message board on this website in the first instance, or let Tracey know in person or by text (07854730347) about your interest in the Training Weekend.

Your place will be reserved when Tracey receives your deposit.

 

MAC Ceilidh 2017 – Thanks

A huge thanks to club members, friends and family who came along to support last night’s ceilidh and to everyone who donated raffle prizes and bought tickets.  Andy Kane and his Band did a great job once again and going by the dancers on the floor I’m sure there are a lot of sore feet today.
A big thank you too, to the caters, Fine Choice for the excellent food.
Next year’s date will be announced in the next few weeks but until then, a selection of pictures from the night are below.
Elaine

Welfare Officer – Applicants Requested / Current Cover

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Motherwell Athletics Club have an immediate vacancy for the position of a permanent Club Welfare Officer.

This role is of priority importance to Motherwell Athletics Club as we strive to ensure our club members are safe at all times at club nights and events.  We require ideally two people who are willing to be trained for the role and who are able to be around training sessions on a regular basis.

The Welfare Officer does not need to be at every Monday and Wednesday session but regular attendance at track and field training is required.  You would be acting as the point of contact for any welfare related matter and will be supported by the Club Committee led by the Chair.

Two three hour training courses are required and a PVG check will also be carried out.  No previous experience is necessary and the role itself is not overly demanding.  You will act as a point of contact, report any matters which may arise, and ensure that PVG/Disclosure checks are carried out for all coaches and relevant volunteers.

You will likely have seen the media reports of sports failing in their duties to appropriately check those working with children and vulnerable groups.  However Athletics in Scotland operates to a high standard and Motherwell Athletics Club remain absolutely committed to safeguarding all of our members.

Full support and training will be provided and we would now ask that you consider stepping up to support the club. We cannot ask our coaches to assume this role along with existing commitments so please help us to ensure the club remains a safe and supportive environment for all our members.

In the interim club chairman, Ewen Cameron, shall fulfill these duties.  Scottish Athletics have been informed of this arrangement.

To discuss this role further, please contact Club Chair, Ewen Cameron on 07979 149782 or ewencameron@motherwellac.com

Final Reminder for MAC Ceilidh

A small number of tickets are still available for anyone who is thinking of going to the Ceilidh which is being held this Saturday in St Bride’s Hall, Motherwell from 7.30 pm.  Contact Elaine on 07951 960469 for tickets.  Anyone who has still to pay for tickets should pay their money to Elaine on either Tuesday or Thursday night at training.

Elaine will also be selling raffle tickets at training this week, so anyone who is not able to make it to the Ceilidh, remember to bring more than your £1!!  Tickets are £1 per strip or 6 strips for £5.

A big thank you to those of you who have already donated to the raffle, but we are still in need of raffle prizes for the night, so if you have anything to donate, please get it to Elaine or Tracey before Saturday.

 

Open Graded Meeting – 18th Feb 2017

A huge well done to the athletes who competed in the OGM at Ravenscraig earlier today. Outstanding results from members of the sprint group, especially in the 60m. Excellent effort from everyone with some fantastic PBs!

100m

Lucy Robertson16.70
Chloe Lang14.26 (PB)
Joseph McCluskey12.29 (SB)
Alan Robertson11.58 (SB)
Stephen Ross11.57 (SB)

60m

Lucy Robertson10.40
Amelie Kipre9.84 (PB)
Chloe Lang8.97 (PB)
Christopher Yau7.89 (PB)
Joseph McCluskey7.72 (SB)
Alan Robertson7.29 (PB)
Stephen Ross7.24 (PB)

 

Long Jump

Amelie Kipre3.04 (PB)

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