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Latest NewsJanuary - 2012North District Championship - Elgin - 28th January Senior Men 16th Ross Arbuckle 37:13 20th John Goodall 37:45 21st Nick Brown 38:05 31st Frankie Barron 40:19 39th Kevin Ewing 40:34 41st Ray Aiken 44:04 Senior Women 11th Karen Simpson 30:10 18th Eleanor Munro 32:30 19th Marie Third 32:42 29th Tracy Bremner 35:22 ~ North District Championship - Evanton - 14th January Senior Men 15th Paul Murdoch 42:41 17th Ross Arbuckle 43:18 20th John Goodall 44:01 28th Kevin Ewing 47:44 42nd Ray Aiken 54:46 Senior Women 18th Eleanor Munro 38:35 ~ All - trianing this Wednesday night (18th Jan) will be the 4 mile time trail, please bring your watch to keep your own time so we can keep a record of peoples performance. ~ Last Year's NewsDecember - 2011Lossiemouth Turkey Trot - 11th December 23rd John Goodall 65:22 26th Kevin Ewing 65:29 34th Steve Taylor 66:52 102nd Malcolm Smith 83:59 ~ November - 2011Change of Secretary - Amanda Morrison has kindly put herself forward as Secretary to replace Angela Reid. Many thanks to Angela for her contribution over the year. ~ North District Championship - Forres - 26th November A mild but breezy day for the Championships, the men's race was again dominated by Forres but well done to all the Keith runners who turned out particularly Eleanor Munro and Tracy Bremner who knew we could not get a full team together but turned up to run anyway. Senior Men 18th Jeremy Whittet 40:17 20th John Goodall 40:26 28th Ross Arbuckle 41:35 34th Frankie Barton 42:58 36th Knod 43:09 39th Kevin Ewing 43:17 Senior Women 21st Eleanor Munro 36:12 24th Tracy Bremner 36:45 ~ Fraserburgh Half Marathon - 20th November 19th Kevin Ewing 1:28:11 43rd Karen Simpson 1:35:30 (4th female) ~ Knockfarrel Hill Race - 19th November 15th John Goodall 48.13 22nd Knod 51.14 57th Elenor Munro 66.38 ~ Peterhead 10k - November 13th 10th Kevin Ewing 39:24 56th Derek George 46:47 58th Dave Mathers 46:51 ~ Inverness XC - November 12th A relatively flat and dry course at Culloden for the 3rd race of the series, the weather conditions were yet again favourable for running. Frankie Barton put in a excellent second lap to become the first Keith runner home, however the team were well behind the Forres runners who are in an impressive vain of form. 15th Frankie Barton 36.31 16th John Goodall 36.34 21st Paul Murroch 37.00 22nd Ross Arbuckle 37.12 32nd Knod 39.51 Just one lady ran for Keith, Elenor Munro who finish 19th in 32.19. ~ We are now back to meeting at the Community Centre car park for training night, every Wednesday @ 19:00 ~ October - 2011Monumental Challenge - October 30th Well done to the Keith runners who entered Monumental Challenge on Sunday 30th October at Fochabers, particularly since most of them had run in the cross country race the day before in Keith. Excellent Position N!ame Category Club Time ~ Keith XC - October 29th Well done to all the Keith Runners, helpers and supporters who turned out when Keith & District hosted the North District Cross Country fixture on Saturday 29th October. Unusually the Keith men did not figure too prominently in the leading senior positions. However the women did turn out in their numbers and Senior Women Eleanor Munro 30.09 Senior Men John Goodall 33.43
~ October's training night 4 mile time trial NAME MONTH TIME ~ Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k - October 16th An excellent day for running and probably some of the best scenery anywhere in the UK for the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k. The half marathon started at the Badaguish outdoor centre and finished at the Macdonald Highland Hotel resort in Aviemore along with the 10k runners. A really well organised event and well supported by both the runners and spectators who were cheering everyone across the finish line. ~ Bennachie Hill Race - 9th October 31st - Gerald Angus, Keith & District (1:10:22) This result gave Knod 3rd position overall in the New series of 3 hill races with a combined time of 03:04:18 ~ Inverness Festival of Running - October 2nd There was an excellent turn-out of Keith runners at the Loch Ness Marathon and the River Ness 10k with several personal best times being set. Both races contained Keith runners for whom it was the first time they had covered that particular distance. The conditions although wet to start with were generally good, with the marathon runners finishing in the sunshine. The crowds around Bught Park Inverness, gave great encouragement to all the runners at the finishing position Marathon runners John Liley - Keith & District 03:29:30 Barbara Anderson - Keith & District AAC 03:36:37 Dave Mathers - Keith & District AAC 04:11:08 1168 Marie Third - Keith & District AAC 04:15:09 Ron Wild - Keith & District 04:42:48 Stacey Nicol - Keith & District AAC 05:07:50 10K runners Nick Brown - Keith & District 00:35:31 Malcolm Schofield - Keith & District AAC 00:36:47 Colin Murray - Keith Jog Scotland 00:47:32 Amanda Morrison - Keith & District AAC 00:48:33 Amanda Simpson - Keith & District AAC 00:51:25 Elaine Brown - Keith & District AAC 00:51:46 Loretta Gray - Keith Jog Scotland 00:55:25 Elaine Jamieson - Keith Jog Scotland 00:59:37 Frances Dawson - Keith Jog Scotland 01:03:54 Barbara Stern - Keith Jog Scotland 01:04:19 Jane Green - Keith Jog Scotland 01:05:29 Erin Mckay - Keith Jog Scotland 01:06:08 Suzanne Gray - Keith Jog Scotland 01:11:13 ~ September - 2011Dyke 10k - Sept 25th Warm but blustery conditions prevailed at Dyke for the running of the 10k race. Jeremy Willet was second home less than 30 seconds behind the winner. Karen Simpson was the first Keith lady and 5th lady overall. 2 Jeremy Whittet Keith & District M40 35.06 ~ Nokia Coast to Coast - Sept 17/18th Barbara Anderson and Eleanor Munro completed the Nokia Coast to Coast race last weekend. Double Olympic gold medal rower James Cracknell reviewed the route on the organisers' behalf.He said: "The natural assets of the region, coupled with its fascinating human history and varied terrain, make for a truly evocative landscape and the perfect multi-sport challenge."The race feature stages around Loch Ness and Ben Nevis, but started in Nairn and finished in Ballachulish, totalling 22 miles worth of running, 81 miles of cycling and a couple of miles of kayaking. The pair completed the course in 13hrs 43:36 placing them 235 out of 455 finishers and 4th female team. Excellent! ~ Buckie 10k - Sept 18th A relatively small but selective group of Keith Runners were in fine form for the Buckie 10k on Sunday 18th September, none more so than Frankie Barton who came home in first place to win on a damp and blustery day. Other Keith runners included Kevin Ewing, Ray Aitken, Knod, Dave Mathers, Ian Cruickshank, Amanda Cruickshank, John Lily and Ron Wild. Steve Taylor cheered everyone over the finishing line offering great vocal support after a heavy Sunday Lunch prevented him running. Peterhead Half - Sept 11th Despite being sent the wrong way by a marshal in the final mile, Nick Brown came home third equal (2nd vet) on an undulating and windy course in 1.21.31. Moray Runs - Sept 4th Some excellent competitive running from local Keith runners on Sunday 4th September at Elgin.
Place Name Category Club Time Moray Half Marathon Place Name Category Club Time
Place Name Category Club Time ~ Ben Nevis Hill Race - Sept 3rd Knod finished a creditable 188th out of a field of 480 in the Ben Nevis Hill Race in a time of 02:17:55. The first man was Finlay Wild (no relation) from Loichaber who covered the 4406'in 01:29:21
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Nairn Half Marathon - August 20th
Position - Finishing time - NAME - CAT CLUB
29 - 01:33:26 - Keith WEBSTER - MV - Keith & District AAC
38 - 01:36:30 - Ray AIKEN - MSV - Keith & District AAC
44 - 01:37:54 - Kevin EWING - M - Keith & District AAC
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PINTO’S 3K SERIES Race 3 - August 17th
1. Frankie Barton - Keith & District AAC 9 min 40
2. Jeremy Whittet – Keith & District AAC 9 min 43
38. Loretta Gray - KeithJog Scot 17min 36
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Dyce Half Marathon - August 14th
63 - Dave Mathers - 01:50:05 - MV - Keith & District AAC
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Nethy Bridge 10 - August 13th
6th J Goodhall Keith & Dist AAC 60.40
15th G Angus Keith & Dist AAC 69.13
59th R Wild Keith & Dist AAC 90.24
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Dufftown 5k - August 11th
POSN NAME CLUB CAT TIME
1 PAUL MURDOCH KEITH & DISTRICT AAC M 17.39
2 FRANKIE BARRON KEITH & DISTRICT AAC MV 19.01
17 AMANDA CRUICKSHANK KEITH & DISTRICT AAC F 23.27
29 TRACEY BREMNER KEITH JS FV 25.33
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Keith Show - August 7th
10k results
1st Johnny Goodall
2nd Terry Christie
3rd Paul Murdoch
Ron Wild - Somewhere over the rainbow
Balloch Hill race results
1st Terry Christie
2nd Steve Reeves
3rd Johnny Goodall
1st Ladie Susan Johnston
1st local prize went to Derek George
Other Keith runners Dave Mathers, Paul Murdoch, Gerald Angus, Amanda Cruickshank
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PINTO’S 3K SERIES Race 2 - August 3rd
1. FRANKIE BARTON 9MIN 49
2. JEREMY WHITTET 9MIN54
38. LORETTA GRAY 16MIN 38
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Viewpoint Challenge incorporating the 'Killer Mile' - August 3rd
POSN NAME CLUB TIME X-roads Killer mile
5 STEVEN TAYLOR KEITH & DISTRICT 25.02 17.04 7.58
27 MALCOLM SMITH KEITH & DISTRICT 30.26 20.51 9.35
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July - 2011
DUFFTOWN 5 HILL / 5 MILE RUN 2011 RESULTS - July 28th
POSITION NAME CLUB CATEGORY TIME
1 PAUL MURDOCH DUFFTOWN JS MV 32.51
4 MARK WINTON KEITH JS MV 36.17
5 KEVIN EWING KEITH & DISTRICT AAC M 36.44
18 DAVE MATHERS KEITH JS MV 41.58
21 AMANDA CRUICKSHANK KEITH & DISTRICT AAC F 42.28
32 KIM PATERSON KEITH & DISTRICT AAC FV 46.11
34 AMANDA MORRISON KEITH JS F 46.57
36 TRACY BREMNER KEITH JS FV 48.34
49 LORETTA GRAY KEITH JS FV 55.43
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Jean Carr Memorial Challenge - July 24th
POSN NAME CLUB CAT TIME
2 PAUL MURDOCH KEITH & DISTRICT M 36.17
4 GERALD ANGUS KEITH & DISTRICT MV 39.19
6 STEVEN TAYLOR KEITH & DISTRICT M 39.47
20 AMANDA CRUICKSHANK KEITH & DISTRICT F 48.44
22 MALCOLM SMITH KEITH & DISTRICT MV 49.07
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Nethy Explorer 12k - July 17th
POSITION NAME CLUB CATEGORY TIME
32 AMANDA CRUICKSHANK KEITH & DISTRICT AAC F 01:00:01
36 CLIVE STREETER KEITH & DISTRICT AAC SMV 01:00:34
44 KIM PATERSON KEITH & DISTRICT AAC FV 01:04:54
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Forres Highland Games - July 9th
POSITION NAME CLUB CATEGORY TIME
1 JEREMY WHITTET KEITH AND DISTRICT AAC MV 34.42
31 GERALD ANGUS KEITH AND DISTRICT AAC MV 43.33
50 DAVE MATHERS KEITH JOG SCOTLAND M 47.31
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Portsoy 'Follow the Herring 10k' - July 3rd
Pos Name Time Category / Gender
2 Jeremy Whittet Keith & District AAC 00:34:15 Vet Male
3 John Goodall Keith & District AAC 00:34:51 Sup Vet Male
5 Frankie Barton Keith & District AAC 00:35:21 Sup Vet Male
6 Paul Murdoch Keith & District AAC 00:35:24 Sen Male
7 Nick Brown Keith & District AAC 00:35:34 Vet Male
17 Keith Webster Keith & District AAC 00:40:20 Vet Male
21 Stephen Buchan Keith & District AAC 00:40:52 Sup Vet Male
52 Dave Mathers Keith Jog Scotland 00:47:10 Vet Male
53 Amanda Cruickshank Keith & District AAC 00:47:11 Sen Female
62 Clive Streeter Keith & District AAC 00:48:18 Sup Vet Male
68 Malcolm Smith Keith & District AAC 00:48:44 Vet Male
71 Elaine Brown Keith & District AAC 00:48:52 Vet Female
94 Ron Wild Keith & District AAC 00:52:20 Sup Vet Male
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June 2011
Clive Streeter completed the Torbay half marathon in a personal best time of 1:50:01. Clive finished 586th out of a field of 1567.
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Two great runs from Keith members at the Glen Moray Charity races at Forres. In the 10k race Jeremy Whittet beat the rest of the field to win the race in a time of 34:31 a superb performance. In the 10 mile race John Goodall finished second in a time of 58:34. Other Keith runners were Ron Wild 86:26 and Malcolm Smith 104:48
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113 runners turned out for the adults race at Quarrelwood, the third of the forest rums for 2011.
Results for the Keith runners below.
Posn name Club Cat Time
5 Malcolm Scofield Keith & District M 25'35
9 Frank Barron Keith & District MV 26'36
17 Stephen Taylor Keith & District M 28'15
20 Kevin Ewing Keith & District M 28'32
22 Keith Webster Keith & District MV 28'48
30 Ray Aiken Keith & District MSV 29'53
47 Dave Mathers Jog Scotland Keith V 32'20
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MARAFUN
Several Keith & District and JS Keith runners took part in the Marafun event around the streets of Elgin. Teams of 5 runners each ran a 5.2 miles leg of the race. Some great support and fine weather made for an enjoyable day and raised money for local charities. Keith & District men’s first team (Frankie, Nick, Paul, John. Mike) were second overall in the men’s club runners category. The Keith & District ladies (Elaine, Kim, Angela, Marianne, Leanne) emulated the men by finishing second in the women’s club runners category. Keith and District 2 -THE SEQUEL (Mal, Clive, Ron, Kevin, Keith) were the second men’s team who also ran well but well outside the prizes.
Place Team Name Time Category Name Team Captain
1 Two of my favourite things 2.23.05 1 Club (Men) Ross Milne
2 Keith & District 2.25.14 1 Club (Men) Frankie Barton
3 Keith Builders Merchants 2.33.26 1 Club (Men) Iain Cruickshank
14 Jonnie Walker Walking Wounded 3.08.56 4 Fun (Men) Gerald Angus
15 Keith & District (The Sequel) 3.09.37 1 Club (men) Ron Wild
24 Keith & District AAC 3.15.53 2 Club (Ladies) Elaine Brown
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Some dodgy course settings and results after the Roseilse Forest run:-
Posn name Club Cat Time
7 Malcolm Scofield Keith and District M 24:41:00
19 Gerald Angus Keith and District MV 25:22:00
27 Dave Mathers Jog Scotland Keith V 25:54:00
30 John Liley Keith & District AAC M 26:11:00
32 Kevin Ewing Keith & District M 26:18:00
36 Stephen Taylor Keith and District M 26:31:00
37 Keith Webster Keith and District MV 26:32:00
43 Ray Aiken Keith & District MSV 27:13:00
75 Dave Mathers Jog Scotland Keith V 31:28:00
88 Malcolm Smith Keith and District MV 31:52:00
96 Chris Drury Keith & District AAC MSV 32:10:00
104 John Fyall Jog Scotland Keith MV 32:38:00
108 Mar'ne MacWilliam Keith & District FV 32:49:00
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May 2011
A good turn out by the Keith runners for the Ben Aigan Hill Race, in a field of 40 runners top man was Paul Murdock 8th overall with a time of 0:33:55. Not far behind was Knod (12th) Steve Taylor (17th) Kevin Ewing (19th) Keith Webster (23rd) John Liley (26th) Chris Dury (35th) John Fyall (36th). In amongst the men and 2nd and 3rd women overall were Angela Reid and Marianne MacWilliam respectively
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Well done to Jeremy for being the the first Keith man home in the Baker Hughes 10k, there was a PB for Keith Webster shaving a minute off his previous best time, well done to Keith !
Postion NAME TIME
10 Jeremy Whittet M 40 KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:34:52
11 Frankie Barton M 55 KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:35:05
22 Paul Murdoch M KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:36:06
24 Nick Brown M 45 KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:36:17
115 Keith Webster M 45 KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:40:35
127 Kevin Ewing M KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:40:47
582 Angela Reid F KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:46:37
687 Clive Streeter M 50 KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:47:29
1106 Marie Third F KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 00:50:36
2629 Stacey Nicol M KEITH & DISTRICT AAC 01:02:39
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John Goodall was the first Keith man home at the Culbin Forest run and 5th overall, Marianne MacWilliam was the first Keith Woman
Position Name Cat Time
5 John Goodall, Keith and District MSV 29.13
12 Malcolm Scofield, Keith and District M 30.08
16 Frank Barron, Keith and District MV 30.45
21 Gerald Angus, Keith and District MV 31.46
26 John Liley, Keith & District M 32.36
34 Keith Webste, Keith and District MV 33.18
36 Stephen Taylor, Keith and District M 33.36
54 Marianne MacWilliam, Keith and District FV 35.42
93 Malcolm Smith, Keith and District MV 38.51
121 Marie Third, Keith and District F 42.44
132 John Fyall, Jog Scotland Keith MV 43.54
163 Stacey Nicol, Keith and District M 48.57
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A fine team performance by the Keith & District runners in the final race of the Northern Scot 10k series. The flat Benromach course at Forres was made difficult by the heat and wind. Lead Keith runner was Frankie Barton who finished 2nd in the race closely heading off challenges from fellow Keith runners John Goodall (4th) and Jeremy Whittet (5th). There was also a PB for Keith Webster shaving about 30 seconds off his previous best. Not surprisingly, with 3 runners in the top five placings, K&D AAC took the men’s team prize. First K&D AAC female was Marianne MacWilliam who was the 10th woman home.
Full details of the Keith runners :-
Frankie Barton (35.38), John Goodall (35.48), Jeremy Whittet (35.52),Paul Murdoch (37.35), Frankie Barron (38.3), Keith Webster (41.27), Kevin Ewing (41.38), Marianne MacWilliam (45.14), Amanda Cruickshank (50.41)
April 2011
Keith & District were well represented over the two days of running on the Royal estate at Balmoral. Jeremy Whittet was the top Keith runner in Saturday's Balmoral 10k event. Jeremy was 17th out of a field of nearly 2000 runners. Sunday's race was the multi-terrain Balmoral half marathon and Keith's Paul Murdoch produce a really fine run finishing 7th overall and Knod not far behind in 13th place.
10K
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Jeremy Whittet 00:36:54 Keith & District AAC
Marianne Macwilliam 00:45:54 Keith & District AAC
Amanda Morrison 00:52:09 Keith & District AAC
Clive Streeter 00:53:06 Keith & District AAC
Malcolm Mair 00:54:43 Keith & District AAC
Angela Mitchell 00:59:25 Keith Jog Scotland
Claire Neish 01:05:47 Keith Jog Scotland
Anne Thomson 01:06:25 Keith Jog Scotland
1/2m
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Paul Murdoch 01:24:00 Keith & District AAC
Gerald Angus 01:30:57 Keith & District AAC
Keith Webster 01:34:12 Keith & District AAC
Angela Reid 01:47:25 Keith & District AAC
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Knod 'the mountain goat' covered the 15.4 Km Clachnaben Hill Race in a time of 1:46:25 20 seconds faster than his time in 2010. This consistent running gave him the 20th position from a field of 61, the same position as the previous year.
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Barbara Anderson and Eleanor Munro competed (and finished !) the Highlander Mountain Marathon. The event over two days covered 40km and 1800m of ascent, their combined time for their chosen class was 11hr:50min:40sec and gave them an overall position of 15th out of a field of 23 teams.
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A really warm day yet again for the 2nd running of the Glenlivet 10k. The testing course saw Jeremy Whittet (37:08) take third place with a fine 4th place for Paul Murdoch (37:35) there was also a top 20 place for Kevin Ewing (42:02). Other Keith runners were Keith Webster (44:30), John Liley (46:16),Leanne Barry (50:23), Amanda Cruickshank(53:06) and Amanda Morrison (54:55). Keith JS member Tracey Bremner recorded 55:28.
March 2011
Well done to Knod and Barbara for completing the Craig Dunain Hill Race, Knod was 17th man back out of 34 in a time of 40:28.Barbara was the 8th woman out of 13 with a time of 45:41.
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Sunday the 27th March saw a strong turnout of Keith runners for the Moray 10k in Elgin, the second race of the Northern Scot 10 k series.
The leading Keith & District runner was John Goodall and on this form John should be a good bet for taking the Male Senior Vet title for the series.First K & D woman home was Marianne Macwilliam with Amanda Cruickshank coming under 50 minutes for the first time. Also excellent running from Keith Jog Scotland's Tracey Bremner, Claire Neish who sneaked under the 60 minutes mark with Anne Thomson not far behind.
The Keith runner’s results: -
John Goodall (34.55), Frankie Barton (36.02), Paul Murdoch (36.09), Gerald Angus (39.46), Ray Aiken (40.07), Kevin Ewing (40.07), Steven Taylor (40.53), John Liley (41.57), Keith Webster (42.01), Marianne Macwilliam (43.15), Barbara Anderson (45.47), Elaine Brown (47.12), Amanda Cruickshank (48.58), Marie Third (52.05), Tracey Bremner (52:51), Claire Neish (59.59), Anne Thomson (60.22).
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Keith members said farewell to their outgoing Secretary Barbara Anderson at the recent K&D AGM. Barbara is leaving the area and will be greatly missed as a secretary, runner and a friend. Angela Reid was voted in as new club Secretary, Gerald Angus (Knod) will be our new President and Marie Third remains as Treasurer. Ron Wild became a committee member / race administrator. At the AGM it was decided that K&D should try and encourage new members to join the club and more actively support athletes in the 'District'. One way to do this would be to hold occasional training nights at venues in surrounding towns. Every sixth week, a whole group training night could be held at either Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown or Huntly. Meanwhile, AOB included additional Marafun teams, and to inform the Secretary if you would like a long sleeved Club shirt or a club running jacket.
~Excellent running by John Goodall at the Inverness Half Marathon saw him claim overall 10th position and first male in the 50+ category.
Elaine Brown achieved a PB justifying the hard training sessions put in over the last few months.
Position Gun Time Name Club Chip Time
10 01:18:50 John Goodall Keith & District 01:18:50
106 01:30:38 Kevin Ewing Keith & District 01:30:28
181 01:36:44 John Liley 01:35:55
360 01:45:24 Elaine Brown Keith & District 01:45:06
737 02:01:34 Marie Third Keith & District 02:01:16
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The first 10k race of the Northern Scot series was held at Nairn, The conditions were nearly perfect with just an occasional breeze on some parts of the course.
Position Finishing time NAME CAT CLUB
4 00:34:30 Frankie BARTON MSV Keith & District AAC
8 00:35:13 John GOODALL MSV Keith & District AAC
11 00:35:33 Paul MURDOCH M Keith & District AAC
37 00:38:55 Gerald Angus MV Keith & District AAC
45 00:39:36 Kevin Ewing M Keith & District AAC
62 00:41:23 John Liley M Keith & District AAC
110 00:44:38 Marianne MACWIL'M FV Keith & District AAC
114 00:44:45 Barbara Anderson F Keith & District AAC
151 00:47:32 Elaine Brown FSV Keith & District AAC
192 00:50:46 Amanda Cruickshank F Keith & District AAC
235 00:53:44 Ron Wild MSV Keith & District AAC
250 00:55:03 Amanda SIMPSON FV Jog Scotland K
265 00:56:22 Angela MITCHELL FSV Jog Scotland K
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There was a good turnout of Keith members and guests for the Balloch Handicap race. Amanda Cruckshank was the overall handicap winner with Alan Reid (Peterhead) completing the 5.7 mile course in the fastest time.
Handicap position Actual time position NAME START 00:00 FINISH TIME ACTUAL TIME
1 3 Amanda C 0 47.07 47.07
2 14 Ian C 0 47.37 47.37
3 17 David 0 48.43 48.43
4 5 John Liley 10 49.43 39.43
5 15 Ron 2.3 50.14 47.44
6 18 Anne Thomson -8 50.41 58.41
7 18 Kim -8 50.41 58.41
8 20 Lindsay Rodgers -8 50.49 57.49
9 1 Alan Reid 18 50.55 32.55
10 8 Barbara 7 50.59 43.59
11 16 Eleanor 3 51 48
12 3 Kevin 13.3 51.05 37.35
13 10 Elaine 4.5 51.07 46.17
14 9 Clive 5.3 51.24 45.54
15 12 Leanne 5 51.25 46.25
16 7 Keith W 11 52.21 41.21
17 2 Mike Stewart 15 52.28 37.28
18 6 Steven T 13 52.51 39.51
19 11 Malcolm Smith 7 53.24 46.24
20 4 Knod 14 53.32 39.32
Feb 2011
Lossiemouth Base to Base 1/2 m
Some excellent early season running from the Keith members saw several people achieving PB's on the undulating 13.1 mile course - well done to everyone who ran.
6th FRANKIE BARTON KEITH & DISTRICT 77.21
7th JOHN GOODALL KEITH & DISTRICT 77.46
10th PAUL MURDOCH KEITH & DISTRICT 78.47 PB
22nd GERALD ANGUS KEITH & DISTRICT 87.41
31st KEVIN EWING KEITH & DISTRICT 89.33
40th KEITH WEBSTER KEITH & DISTRICT 92.25 PB
68th BARBARA ANDERSON KEITH & DISTRICT 99.18 PB
114th AMANDA MORRISON KEITH & DISTRICT 111.09 PB
127th AMANDA CRUICKSHANK KEITH & DISTRICT 116.46 PB
128th CLIVE STEETER KEITH & DISTRICT 116.47
148th ANGELA MITCHELL JOG SCOTLAND, KEITH 125.37 PB
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Pictures from Dornoch X-country
Another strong turn-out of Keith runners for the final X-country race at Dornoch.
Leading the way was John Goodall who finished in 5th place (40:29) on the day which
was good enough to pick up the first place super-vet prize for the series.
Keith men completed a clear sweep in the super-vets category with Frankie Barton
picking up 2nd place and Ray Aiken 3rd place. The men’s team finish in 2nd place for the series and the women 4th overall. The remainder of the men at Dornoch were Paul Murdoch 9th (42:09), Ross Arbuckle 13th (42:54), Frankie Barton 14th (43:15) Knod, running in an old style vest, 21st (46:41), Ray Aiken 24th (47:53) and Ron Wild 41st (61:40). The women's team were led home by Marianne McWilliam 12th (34:07), Barbara Anderson 15th (34:49) and Eleanor Munro 21st (38:18).
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Jog Scotland Keith and Keith and District Amateur Athletics Club have been working together
recently to discuss the potential of creating a Junior Athletics Group. It is hoped to start this new group towards the end of March following coach education training by local leaders/coaches. The Moray Council Sports Development team are currently delivering free junior athletics
sessions in Keith through funding obtained from the Proceeds of Crime Act. These sessions are currently being attended by 46 youngsters so it is imperative that there is a pathway for these youngsters to continue their participation in athletics when this ten week block comes to an end. More info to follow. In the meantime, any comments/feedback on this area please contact Kim Paterson on 07814 203502.
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Frankie Barton and Ray Aiken took themselves down to Kirkcaldy on Saturday 5th February
for the Scottish National Masters CC Championships. Both gave creditable performances Frankie clocked 36.32 finishing 4th in the M55 category - 44th overall. Ray's time of 40:04
gave him 9th in the M55 category - 102rd place overall from a field of 200 starters.
An excellent turn out of Keith members for the Nairn X-country and a great result for the
men and women’s teams. With just about perfect conditions for running a large men’s field
saw Keith come out on top lead by John Goodall (3rd) Paul Murdoch (9th) Mike Stewart (10th)
and Frankie Barton (14th). Other non-scoring runners were Ross Arbuckle (15th) Knod (24th) Chris Drury (49th) and Ron Wild (53rd). The women’s team were third overall lead by Marianne Macwilliam (11th) Barbara Anderson (18th) and Eleanor Munro (22nd).
The 2011 Elgin Rotary Club Marafun event will take place on Sunday 5th June 2011. Entries are being taken now and the closing date is Friday 27th May with an entry limit of 120 teams. Keith hope to entry 3 or 4 teams
Categories
1. Club runners (men)
2. Club runners (ladies)
3. Fancy dress
4. Fun runners (men)
5. Fun runners (ladies)
6. Fun runners (mixed)
7. Wheelchair (mixed)
Details at:- http://elginrotary.co.uk/Marafun.htm
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There was an unusually low turn out of Keith members for the Forres X-country race; the fixture had been rearranged from Dornoch due to the dangerous course conditions in East Sutherland John Goodall put in a strong performance and finished 3rd with Frankie Barton slightly further back in 12th position. The rest of the men’s team consisted of Ray Aiken (25th) and Chris Drury (35th). Only two women represented Keith - stalwart Eleanor Munro, and Marianne Macwilliam
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New Year's Day saw the annual Buckie 7K Detox run; a small but select number of competitors included the Keith members John Goodall, Steve Taylor, Clive Streeter and Ron Wild.
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Last year's news
Dec 2010
Fortunately the snow cleared away rapidly enough for the 2010 Lossiemouth 10-mile Turkey Trot to go ahead, with Frankie Barton coming 5th overall and picking up first Supervet. Closely following in 2nd Supervet position was John Goodall. There were fine debuts from Kevin Ewing, Keith Webster, and Amanda Cruickshank, as well as the up and coming Rebecca Taylor, who was guided round by Nick Brown. Steven Taylor made a welcome return to racing, whilst Elaine Brown marginally missed out on a PB. Stalwart runners Malcolm Smith, Ron Wild and Wenzel Dunnett all added to the large K&D turnout.
Nov 2010
Due to the distance involved in travelling to Keith, as well as the hazards of journeying over winter, some Buckie-based members have decided to meet up at the Swimming Pool car park on Wednesday nights at 7pm.
Emulating Steven Cox's impressive earlier achievements, Brodie and Dylan Christie showed great promise by winning their respective age groups in the Boys Brigade regional finals. Well done lads.
John Goodall's good form throughout the year saw him in 1st supervet position in a time of 36.09 at the NoS Cross Country League race at Quarrywood in Elgin. Only a matter of seconds behind were Jeremy Whittet and Paul Murdoch, with Frankie Barton making up the Mens' Team for a 2nd place position. Eleanor Munro, supported by Marie Third, made a welcome comeback in the Ladies Race.
Oct 2010
Well done to Keith and District AAC for hosting a successful (if not muddy) NoS Cross Country League event. A large number of club members turned out to participate and/or assist in order to make the day go well. The Mens' Team of John Goodall, Frankie Barron, Mike Stewart and Frank Barton managed another second place position.
An Inverness Harrier junior discovers the joys of the Keith Cross Country route!
Oct 2010
Judging by their performances in rest of the year, it was of little surprise that Leanne Barry (46.02) and Paul Murdoch (1.19.48) achieved personal bests in the Aviemore 10k and Half Marathon respectively. Marie Third put in yet another fine long distance run in the Half (1.54.40).
We are hosting the next NoS Cross Country League races in the early afternoon of Sat 30th October meeting at the Keith Community Centre. Secretary Barbara Anderson has put an appeal out to anyone who can help on the day with course set up, marshalling, catering, cleaning etc.
For the first time in many years, Keith and District AAC entered a Ladies Team in the NoS Cross Country Team Relay Races in Inverness. Angela Reid, Leanne Barry and Elaine Brown (above) carried the flag for the club and came a very respectable 4th place. Meanwhile, the Mens Team of John Goodall, Nick Brown, Jeremy Whittet and Frankie Barton were leading in the men's race until taking a wrong turning to end up out of the medals.
Guided along by experienced marathon runners Marie Third (4.33.05) and Ron Wild (4.52.11), former Jog Scotland members Angela Reid (3.46.37), Leanne Barry (3.47.36), and Kim Paterson (4.13.53) all achieved brilliant times in their debuts at the Loch Ness Marathon.
Elaine Brown achieved yet another PB in the Inverness 10k with a time of 46.28. Husband Nick was first home for K&D AAC in 36.29, closely followed by Frankie Barron 36.36.
John Goodall, Mike Stewart, Jeremy Whittet, Ray Aiken, and Gerald Angus all ran well in the Lochaber Cross Country race and, as well as picking up 2nd place in the Mens Team event, importantly kept Keith and District AAC in the hunt for the NoS CC League title.
Sept 2010
Experienced marathon runners Gerald Angus and Barbara Anderson added the Warsaw Marathon to their medals collection in fine times of 3.53.02 and 4.33.02 respectively.
Despite the looming preparations for the Loch Ness Marathon, there was still a great turnout at the 11th year of the Buckie 10k. This year's event received NoS Championship status and Frankie Barton was in contention until the final corners, coming 4th in a time of 34.05. John Goodall in 5th (34.38) and Jeremy Whittet in 6th (34.48) helped to secure a 1st Mens Team placing. Not far behind were Paul Murdoch (35.30), Mike Stewart (35.37),Frankie Barron (36.20) and Nick Brown (37.02). A great run by 'new boys' Kevin Ewing and Ray Aiken saw them home in 38.54 and 39.36 respectively, whilst returning to form was Steven Cox in 40.05. The K&D ladies were ably represented by Elaine Brown who ran yet another PB in 47.05 and Amanda Cruickshank who also ran consistently again in 55.04. Ron Wild managed to sandwich his 10k run in between the Moray and Inverness Marathons with a time of 48.33. Finally, congratulations to K&D's Malcolm Smith for organising another successful Buckie 10k. (see JS Buckie information page for full results).
Some of the contingent at the Buckie 10k show off the new K&D AAC vests and t-shirts
A strong run by Jeremy Whittet bagged him second place in the Ellon 10k. Well done Jeremy.
There was a big turnout from Keith and District AAC - resplendent in the club's new T-shirts and vests - at this year's Moray Marathon festival of running. Sole member to brave the full Moray Marathon in the breezy conditions was Ron Wild in 4.28. Leading the way in second place in the Half Marathon was John Goodall (1.18.53), with Paul Murdoch (1.21.58) , Nick Brown (1.23.40), Gerald Angus (1.27.30), and Keith Webster (1.36.58) not too far behind. John's, Paul's, and Nick's efforts combined to secure K&D first place in the Mens Team race. Angela Reid led the way home for the ladies in 1.42.38, followed by sister Leanne (1.47.21), Kim Paterson (1.52.00), Marie Third (1.53.53) and Stacey Nicol (2.13.35). Frankie Barton was just pipped into second place in the Moray 10k in a time of 35.21, with Buckie's Steven Cox (41.15), and Ray Aiken (41.21) both making strong comebacks. Newcomers Amanda Morrison (52.14) and Amanda Cruickshank (55.02) ran impressively, whilst the evergreen Wenzel Dunnett (57.25) and Malcolm Smith (58.54) again made their experience count. Elsewhere on the same day, Elaine Brown finished 7th in the Vet Category in the Grantown Triathlon in a time of 1.11.20.
Aug 2010
Paul Murdoch's burst on the scene this year continued at the Dufftown 5k with a second place finish in 18.12. Having won the Abernethy 10 mile race the previous day, Frankie Barton was consigned to third position at Dufftown (19.37). Gerald Angus secured a top 10 finish at Aberfeldy (65.41) whilst Barbara Anderson received third lady prize (77.40). Gerald had previously come 16th in the Ben Rinnes Hill race, which also saw K&D supervets Dirk Verbiest and Ray Aiken taking part.
It was a good day for Keith and District AAC at the Keith Show races. Frankie Barton was just pipped into second place; John Goodall was 3rd, Paul Murdoch was 5th, Gerald Angus was 7th. Also running was Steve Cox, Keith Webster, Barbara Anderson [2nd lady], and Clive Streeter. In the 7-mile Hill Race, Gerald was 3rd; John 4th; Paul 5th; whilst Barbara was 1st Lady. Also running were Clive and 'new-girl' Amanda Cruickshank.
July 2010
We have a new Club Secretary - Barbara Anderson takes over from Steven Taylor. Our thanks go out to Steven for several years in the Secretary's post, and best wishes are offered to Barbara in her new role.
Our 2010 AGM was well attended, and some important decisions were taken: i.e. to purchase a new club kit; to hold a fundraising social event in October 2010; to assist JS Keith with the WJRM Winter Challenge 5k; to hold a new Keith 10k in 2011; to continue with JS keith Juniors (possibly by moving the night from Mondays to Wednesdays).
With a lack of road races taking place during the holiday period, Frankie Barton has been taking advantage of several Highland Show events to great effect (e.g. Forres, Aberlour, Dufftown, Tomintoul) and been prizewinning in several distances ranging from 200m to 1500m.
The majority of club members kindly came out in force on Friday 2 July to play an important role in the ambitious Coasting Around Britain project - a baton relay attempt to go all around the Britain mainland coast. Club members were successful shepherds for 'Barry the Baton' between Buckie and Gardenstown.
Some of the large contingent who took part in the COASTING AROUND BRITAIN baton relay.
June 2010
Only Calum Davidson from Aberdeen stood in the way of K&D AAC scooping all the top prizes in the Portsoy 10k. Frankie Barton took 1st place in 34.48; John Goodall 3rd place in 35.50; Jeremy Whittet 4th in 36.16; and Paul Murdoch 5th in 36.51. Also taking part with sub-50 runs were Keith Webster, 43.22; Angela Reid, 46.59; Ron Wild, 49.12; Clive Streeter, 49.13; and Leanne Barry, 49.39.
A good field of Keith and District AAC members took part in the inaugural Glen Moray 10 mile race: Frankie Barton, 56.32; John Goodall, 60.21; Paul Murdoch, 61.00; Gerald Angus, 66.13; Barbara Anderson, 77.36; Ron Wild, 83.35; Clive Streeter, 84.51. Keith Webster ran the Glen Moray 10k in 42.59.
Well done race winners Frankie Barton, who led from start to finish in the Keith Rrrallye 10k, and Rebecca Taylor, who did the same in the Moray 5k.
Leanne Barry produced her best performance since joining K&D AAC at the RAF Base to Base Half Marathon with a PB time of 1.44.37. Close behind were Ron Wild (1.50.43); Marie Third (1.51.33); Clive Streeter (1.51.36); and Stacey Nicol (2.09.51).
Fine runs by Gerald Angus and Frankie Barron saw them taking 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the Knock Hill Race, with support from Steve Taylor.
May 2010
Our Annual General Meeting is due to take place on Wed 2 June at 8pm in the Keith Squash Club. All members welcome.
There were successful comebacks to the Moray Forest Series in Culbin with top ten finishes for Mike Stewart (28.40) and John Goodall (29.14). It was also good to see Malcolm Smith making a return (39.26), with assistance from Steven Taylor. Leanne Barry completed her debut (39.35) aided by Elaine Brown and Kim Paterson. Performance of the night went to Rebecca Taylor (34.40) who just missed out on the U-21 prize and took second place.
A near repeat performance of 2009 saw Frankie Barton (33.46), Mike Stewart (35.40), and Nick Brown (35.50) taking 3rd place in the Mens Team race at the Aberdeen City 10k. A brilliant debut by Paul Murdoch (36.54) claimed him 30th place overall, with Keith Webster (42.02) also completing well for the first time in the event. Angela Reid (47.05) led the way home for the ladies, followed by Elaine Brown (48.43), and Marie Third (50.28) and her partner Stacey Nicol (55.39).
Frankie Barton, Mike Stewart, and Nick Brown line up again as the K&D Mens Team in the Aberdeen City 10k.
A big turnout from K&D at the blustery Benromach 10k resulted in some prizewinning performances. A great comeback race from Mike Stewart (36.02) saw him taking 1s Vet place and, along with 2nd Vet Nick Brown (36.11) and 1st Supervet John Goodall (36.47), helped K&D AAC to 2nd place in the Mens Team race. Elaine Brown squeezed out another PB (47.19) in the windy conditions and earned a 3rd place Vet prize. Also running well was Frank Barron (37.29) and K&D new boy Paul Murdoch (37.52) soon followed home by Gerald Angus(39.18) then Keith Webster (43.26). The ladies were again led home by Barbara Anderson (46.15) followed by Angela Reid(47.53) Kim Paterson (50.36) and Leanne Barry (51.26). Also taking part were Ron 'I've forgotten my shorts' Wild (49.42) and vintage runner Wenzell Dunnett (56.49).
Congratulations to John Goodall for winning the Northern Scot Series 1st Supervet prize. Nick Brown just lost out on defending the 1st Vet prize and had to settle for second. Elaine Brown picked up her first series prize with a 3rd Vet. Frankie Barton was a favourite to keep his series title, but missed out on the final Benromach race due to race commitments in England (see below).
A blistering 15.49 time from Frankie Barton helped contribute towards his team's gold medal in the British Masters 5k Road Relay at Sutton Coldfield. Frankie's time also earned him a silver medal in the individual awards.
K&D AAC runners are lining up to take part in the remarkable 'Coasting Around Britain' initiative (see 'Latest Press Releases'). K&D participants will link into the scheme between Cullen and Banff and are scheduled to carry the baton in the early evening of Friday 2 July.
April 2010
Great to see some new faces coming along to training on Wednesday nights, as well as some members taking part in the scenic, but hilly, Glenlivet 10k.
Respect to Gerald 'Knod' Angus for doing three hill races in a row.
Congratulations to Marie Third for gaining a PB - by 4 mins - in the Lochaber Marathon (4.16).
March 2010
Frankie Barton secured another 1st place in the Elgin 10k with an impressive sprint finish again. Nick Brown and John Goodall both supported Frankie with top ten finishes to take second place in the Mens' Team race. Others taking part in a large turnout from the club were : Frank Barron; Gerald Angus; Barbara Anderson; Clive Streeter; Leanne Barry; Elaine Brown; Angela Reid; Kim Paterson; Ron Wild; and Wenzell Dunnett.
Leanne Barry and Elaine Brown celebrate their sub-50 mins runs in the Elgin 10k along with Buckie's Tina Cameron
Marie Third, along with Nick and Elaine Brown, successfully represented K&D at the Inverness Half Marathon.
The first road race of the season at the Nairn 10k drew out a decent contingent from Keith and District AAC. Frankie Barton's sprint finish secured him second place, whilst John Goodall made a welcome return with a 1st placed supervet. Other K&D runners were Nick Brown, Gerald Angus, Barbara Anderson, Clive Streeter, Elaine Brown, Ron Wild, and Wenzell Dunnett.
Feb 2010
Big congratulations to Elaine Brown with an impressive debut in the Barcelona Half Marathon (1.49), despite snowy conditions!
A good performance by Ross Arbuckle saw him coming 4th in the North League Cross Country race in Elgin. Rebecca Taylor picked up second place in the Under 16s ladies section - quite an achievement in only her second competitive year.
Jan 2010
Well done to the lads who took part in the Scottish Masters CC Championships : Ross Arbuckle, 2nd place (Over 45s); Nick Brown, 6th (Over 45s); Frankie Barton, 7th (Over 50s); Frankie Barron, 14th (Over 40s).
Ross Arbuckle, Frankie Barton, Nick Brown, and Steven Cox once more braved the winter conditions (plus a run through a river) at the North League Cross Country race, this time in Nairn, again securing second place in the Men's Team event.
Congratulations to Gerald Angus and Barbara Anderson for their successful participation in the Florida Marathon (despite losing their luggage en route!).
Ross Arbuckle, Frankie Barton, Nick Brown, Steven Cox, and Steven Taylor all braved the winter conditions at the North League Cross Country race in Forres, with the first four runners securing second place in the Men's Team event.
Congratulations to John Goodall for coming back after a long layoff to take first spot at the Buckie New Year's Day Sair Heidie 7k, with Steven Cox taking second place.
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Dec 2009
Unfortunately due to snow and ice, the Club's Christmas Handicap run around the Balloch on Sun 27th is cancelled.
Ron Wild enjoys the post race refreshments at the Moray 5k Winter Challenge in Fochabers
Elaine Brown capped off a fine year with another personal best ; this time at the Lossiemouth 10-mile Turkey Trot. Elaine crossed the line in 1hr 16. 45mins to take near three minutes off her previous best. Husband Nick took 2nd place in the North Championships (6th place overall) in 58.09, whilst Kim Paterson and Marie Third completed for the ladies team in 1.19.48 and 1.23.36 respectively. Clive Streeter 1.22.09, Ron Wild 1.26.59, and Wenzell Dunnett 1.32.44 all successfully completed for the K&D contingent.
Elaine Brown finishes with yet another PB!
Thanks to everyone who contributed towards making the North League Cross Country races at Keith a great success. The enforced last minute change to the course proved to be a winner with most of the participants. The Men's Senior Team (Ross Arbuckle, Nick Brown, Frank Barron and Frankie Barton) managed a respectable second place, whilst Barbara Anderson led the charge in the ladies race.
Ross Arbuckle leads the way through one of the 'trickier' sections of the course!
Rebecca Taylor (right) up with the leaders at the start of the U17s Girls race.
Nov 2009
The Men's Senior Team (Ross Arbuckle, Nick Brown, Frank Barron, Steven Cox, Frankie Barton and Mike Stewart) took third place in the North League CC Championships in Inverness.
Barbara Anderson's concerted training efforts saw her take 10 mins off her Loch Ness time with a successful completion at the New York Marathon.
Frankie Barton ran a rare long distance outing at the Fraserburgh Half Marathon and was just pipped into second place in the final sprint by Aberdeen's Niku Millot.
Oct 2009
The Men's Senior team (Steven Cox, Nick Brown, Jeremy Whittet, and Frankie Barton) had a truly exciting race against Forres Harriers in the North of Scotland Relay Championships at Dornoch. Each runner ran a 4k cross country leg through wooded terrain and Jeremy handed Frankie a minute's lead for the final leg, only for Ben Livesley to take the crucial lead in the last turn for the line.
There were some sterling performances in the Loch Ness Marathon, despite an hour's delay at the start, with Gerald Angus leading the Keith grouping home in 3.10.35. Barbara Anderson did a fine preparation run for New York in 3.56.07, whilst Marie Third and partner Stacey Nicol had respectable completions in 4.28.20 and 4.47.29 respectively.
Nick Brown capped a good summer season with 1st Vet in the Inverness 10k (35.40) whilst wife Elaine set another personal best (47.20). Malcolm Mair successfully completed in 50.51. [see Loch Ness Marathon website for full results].
Sept 2009
Frankie Barton (2nd - 34.03); Steven Cox (7th - 35.44); and Nick Brown (8th - 36.09) repeated their efforts of Buckie with fine runs again in the Dyke 10k. There were also good efforts made by Gerald Angus (38.01), Barbara Anderson (45.33), Elaine Brown (49.15), Malcolm Mair (49.52), and Ron Wild (52.41).
Although Frankie Barton (9.41) maintained his winning streak at the third and final Moray 3k in breezy conditions, Nick Brown took the overall series title having completed all three races. Rebecca Taylor won the junior female prize.
[See 'Jog Moray Events' section for all three race results].
Keith and District Amateur Athletic Club had a big turnout for the Buckie 10k with 4 male runners in the top six: Frankie Barton (1st - 34.38); Steven Cox (4th - 35.28); Nick Brown (5th - 35.57); and Frankie Barron (6th - 36.31). Up and coming Buckie junior runner Rebecca Taylor took 2nd female spot (43.05). Kim Paterson (47.47) and Elaine Brown (48.57) achieved personal bests.
[For full results, see 'JS Buckie information' page].
The start of the Buckie 10k at the town square with (right to left) Ron Wild, Barbara Anderson, Clive Streeter, Kim Paterson, Elaine Brown, and Wenzell Dunnett well up the field.
Keith runners were out in force at the Moray festival of running in Elgin on Sun 13th Sept. The men's team of Frankie Barton (34.41) son Darran (39.58) and Steven Cox (36.35) came first in the Moray 10k with Frankie taking second individual place. Vintage runner Wenzell Dunnett came home in 55.39. Nick Brown led a batch of K&D home in the Moray Half Marathon with an excellent 3rd place run in 1.17.11. Others included Kim Paterson (1.51.47); Marie Third (1.54.11); Clive Streeter (1.57.07); and Stacey Nicol (2.05.22).
Frankie Barron achieved a very credible second place position (with Peterhead team mates Alan Reid, Terry Christie and Iain Cruickshank) in the Highland Monster Challenge Duathlon.
Frankie Barton ran in front of royalty at the Braemar Games Handicap Mile, and was just beaten into second place.
August 2009
Frankie Barton has started his series on autumn 10k road races with a win at the Peterhead 10k.
Another customary impressive run saw organiser Frankie Barton take first place at the second Moray 3k in a time of 9.30, with Nick Brown not too far behind in second place with 9.53. Rebecca Taylor took first junior female with yet another improved performance of 11.42.
Gerald Angus again showed his hill running strength with a well earned third spot in the Tap O'Noth Hill Race.
Well done to Barbara Anderson for taking 1st Female spot and to Frankie Barron for coming 3rd in the Keith 10k. Well done also to Nick Brown for his 3rd position in the Balloch Hill race (although a wrong turn in the showground at the end lost him 1st place).
Best wishes to Malcolm Smith for a speedy recovery after falling ill soon after completing the Dyce Half Marathon. Malcolm is admirably attempting a string of Half Marathons in aid of charity this year.
July 2009
Not too many events during this month, but well done to Nick Brown for coming first in a sub-10 mins run at the Moray 3k and to Gerald 'Knod' Angus for coming 4th at the Ben Rinnes 5 Peaks race.
June 2009
Congratulations to Jeremy Whittet - winner of this year's Knock Hill Race, and Runner-Up at both Quarrywood Forest and the Portsoy 10k.
Rebecca Taylor ran two excellent Forest Runs this month and she is starting to establish herself as a real prospect for the future. At Culbin, she came second in a time of 33.39, only 30 seconds behind top Forres athlete Eleanor Duncan. At Roseisle, she came third, but slightly closed the gap on Eleanor and is looking forward to two more further attempts to close the gap even further at Quarrywood and Monaughty.
Keith and District AAC fielded three teams for the first time in club history at this year's Elgin Marafun. The teams were running in tribute to Rosie Slack (see below). The ladies team did themselves and the club proud by coming first, whilst the Mens A team (Nick Brown, John Goodall, Jeremy Whittet, Steven Cox, and Mike Stewart) slipped to third place after inadvertently running an extra circuit of the town centre. The Mens B team (Malcolm Smith, Clive Streeter, Malcolm Mair, Chris Drury and Ron Wild) successfully completed a commendable Run4Rosie. Other club runners Gerald Angus, Frankie Barron, Steven Gill and Rebecca Taylor, also took part in the Marafun as part of other teams (Diageo, Keith Builders, Hydro Electric and Buckie Quines).
Elaine Brown, Marie Third, Kim Paterson, Marlene Wilson and Barbara Anderson all smiles after receiving news of their first place.
May 2009
Keith and District AAC members did the club proud at the Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k (Sun 24 May) with fine performances from both the senior men and ladies. With previous winner Frankie Barton coming a respectable 5th in a time of 34.22, Mike Stewart 6th in a time of 34.42, and Nick Brown 12th in a time of 35.54, the men's senior team just lost out to Aberdeen AAC for first prize. Although missing out on the prizes, lady team members all ran well with Elaine Brown just short of a personal best in a time of 49.24, and Marie Third coming in just three seconds ahead of Kim Paterson in a time of 52.32.
Keith and District AAC triumphed again at this year's Benromach (Forres) 10k and also featured strongly in the overall Northern Scot 10k series (Nairn, Elgin and Forres).
The evergreen Men's Team of Frankie Barton (34.29) Ross Arbuckle (34.33) and Jeremy Whittet (34.48) won outright, with Nick Brown (35.44) picking up 1st Vet. It is a sign of the quality of the club that, despite its small size, the four all came in the top 7 out of a field of 230 finishers.
Frankie, meanwhile, impressively retained his title of overall Series Winner with a first place position in Elgin, a second in Nairn, and a third in Forres. Nick also successfully retained his Series 1st Vet award, whilst Elaine Brown was delighted to pick up her first running award in the Ladies Vet section.
K&D members are now in training for forthcoming events. For example, (i) the men are entering a team for the Aberdeen 10k at the end of May;(ii) 15 male and female club members (in three teams of 5) will be running in tribute of Rosie Slack at the Elgin Marafun on 7th June; (iii) Jog Leaders from the club will be supporting local joggers to take part in the Moray 5k Summer Challenge on 14th June.
Run 4 Rosie
Rosie Slack (left) was tragically killed in a motorbike accident near Tomintoul in easter 09. She was a talented athlete and the club is putting forward three teams to run in her tribute at the Elgin Marafun.
Winter 08/09
Rebecca Taylor negotiates the rather difficult conditions experienced at the Lochaber Cross Country race!
Summer 2008
Frankie Barton picked up first prize in the Northern Scot Series at the final race in Forres. With Nick Brown taking the 1st Vet prize and Jeremy Whittet coming third, K&D AAC easily claimed the Senior Mens Team trophy.
Winter 07/08
"The Men's Team swept the board, winning the North District Relays, Cross Country Series and Inter-Team Championships. Back left : Frankie, Mike, John, Knodboy, Nick, Ross. Front left: Steve G, Steve T, Coxy"
Jan 2011