Xmas Handicap 5k

Perfect conditions greeted the competitors with a combination of balmy weather and laser-accurate race handicap time predictions by Scott “Rainman” Coulter. With the absence of Andy, Andrew and Kevin through work/illness and with Kenny and current Champ Sullivan out injured, valuable merit points were up for grabs on the men’s side (no such luck on the female side – everyone turned up). With conditions ideal, the traditional 5k route was used with Fletcher kicking things off and Alan bringing up the rear of the race. There was a close finish with the first 10 in all finishing within 90 seconds of each other.

Congrats to Alan and Linda (1st female) on their victory and to Craig G for convincing Scott he hadn’t run in 6 months.

Pos Name Finish Time Handicap Time  
 1 Alan Richardson 18:50 19:30 Champion
 2 Craig Gilmour 20:00 20:20  
 3 James Prior 22:55 23:10  
 4 Linda Sinclair 25:13 25:20 1st Female
 5 Chris Hever 23:37 23:40  
 6 Caroline Hever 25:18 25:00  
 7 Natalie Somerville 20:13 20:00  
 8 Scott Coulter 20:28 20:00  
 9 Duncan Riddell 22:00 21:20  
 10 Catriona Nisbet 24:30 23:40  
 11 Margaret Peebles 26:54 26:00  
 12 Chris Gunn 27:42 27:10  
 13 Fletcher Murdoch 31:32 28:00  
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