2011 Statistics
This is my 2011 in words and numbers.
This is my 2011 in words and numbers.
Races (including Parkruns)- 37, constituted thus:-
Road- 15
Track- 13
Cross Country- 9
1st places- 7
2nd places- 7
3rd places- 3
1st places- 7
2nd places- 7
3rd places- 3
Clubs/Regions/Nations Represented:-
Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers- 28
Whitemoss- 5
West of Scotland- 2 (UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and BUPA Great Edinburgh 10k)
West Coast- 1 (Scottish Inter Regional Championships)
Scotland- 1 (Home Countries Cross Country Championships)
West Coast- 1 (Scottish Inter Regional Championships)
Scotland- 1 (Home Countries Cross Country Championships)
Personal or Course Bests Set- 13 (not including courses or races run for the first time)
Championship Results:-
Scottish West District Cross Country Championships 2010/11 race (9.6km)- 31:02, 4th place, individual bronze (senior) and team silver
Scottish 4km Cross Country Championships 2010/11 race- 12:15, 8th place, 4th placed team
Scottish National Cross Country Championships (12km)- 40:21, 9th place, team bronze
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships (12km approx)- 38:22, 63rd place, team silver
Home Countries Cross Country International (10.8km)- 35:36, 10th place, 2nd Scot and 2nd team behind England
Scottish National Cross Country Championships (12km)- 40:21, 9th place, team bronze
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships (12km approx)- 38:22, 63rd place, team silver
Home Countries Cross Country International (10.8km)- 35:36, 10th place, 2nd Scot and 2nd team behind England
Scottish Senior Track and Field Championships- 5000m, 15:17.91, 10th place
Scottish Inter Regional Championships- 5000m, 15:20.27, 4th place
Scottish Inter District 10km Championships (BUPA Great Edinburgh 10k)- 31:07, 12th place, 3rd Scot and 2nd team
North of England 10 Mile Championships (Brampton to Carlisle)- 50:42, 2nd place (ineligible for a medal)
Scottish West District Cross Country Championships 2011/12 race (9.6km)- 31:14, 7th place, team silver
Other Achievements
Scottish Mens League Division 2 Track Athlete of the Season
Scottish Mens League Division 2 Track Athlete of the Match, 21st May 2011
Scottish Inter Regional Championships- 5000m, 15:20.27, 4th place
Scottish Inter District 10km Championships (BUPA Great Edinburgh 10k)- 31:07, 12th place, 3rd Scot and 2nd team
Scottish West District Cross Country Relay Championships (4km)- 12:38, team silver
Scottish National Cross Country Relay Championships (4km)- 13:28, 4th placed team
Scottish 4km Cross Country Championships 2011/12 race- 13:04, 14th place, team bronzeNorth of England 10 Mile Championships (Brampton to Carlisle)- 50:42, 2nd place (ineligible for a medal)
Scottish West District Cross Country Championships 2011/12 race (9.6km)- 31:14, 7th place, team silver
Other Achievements
Scottish Mens League Division 2 Track Athlete of the Season
Scottish Mens League Division 2 Track Athlete of the Match, 21st May 2011
Longest Race- 10 miles
Shortest Race- 800m
Worst Race- there's been a few. I'm not the biggest Parkrun fan. So far this winter, I've had one or two slightly below par runs in the relays plus the 4km championship due to asthma induced breathing difficulties which thankfully a visit to the GP has sorted out. To pick one race though, the Sunderland City 10k, run in a heatwave. First 5km in 15:31, second 5km in 17:04. Painful from beginning to end. I'd been losing enthusiasm for a while. This performance was in the post.
Best Race- Bristol 10k brought a huge new 10k personal best (30:41). However, for the result achieved, it's the UK Inter Counties Cross Country in Birmingham. I still look at my team silver medal and wonder how on earth I got it.
Best Race- Bristol 10k brought a huge new 10k personal best (30:41). However, for the result achieved, it's the UK Inter Counties Cross Country in Birmingham. I still look at my team silver medal and wonder how on earth I got it.
Most Enjoyable Race- races with a good social side are the best ones. Probably a toss up between the Bella Belter 10k and Brampton to Carlisle. The former brought nothing more for winning than some food, drink and chat. Prizes aren't always necessary. The latter was a great day out in good company. Running well too does no harm.
Summary- the year can be broken into 4 parts.
1. January- March: a series of big races and achievements- West District, National 4km, Armagh, National, Inter Counties and Home Countries- with success all the way.
2. April- July: summer with one or two bright spots on road and track. Overall however, started the summer flat and never really got going with a combination of winter tiredness and one or two wee issues outside running, all of which combined to drain all my zest and enthusiasm. Ended up overtraining in late June/early July resulting in a knackered run in the Scottish 5000m. By my summer holiday in mid-July, I had lost all interest in running. I used the 10 days away to work out a way to recover it.
3. August- returned from holiday with a bit of appetite back. Wrote off the rest of the summer and ran for fun. Won the Dundonald and Bella Belter 10ks in the one week to restore some confidence, my first race wins all year. Had a poor run in the Inter Regional 5000m which I was very angry about. It was the kick start I needed to get my act together. I set out a training plan with the Round Cumbrae Road Race the target.
4. September- December- won the Cumbrae Race in hellish conditions, more importantly, taking two good scalps in Conor McNulty and Michael Deason. Felt good about getting a call up for the BUPA Great Edinburgh 10k and fully redeemed after running a strong race, Andrew Lemoncello and John Newsom being the only 2 Scots crossing the line before me. Cambuslang club captaincy has brought a sense of self responsibility and helped me keep a focus. Some medals in the relays and West District and a couple of wins, in a Parkrun and at Ayr, helped end a difficult year on a positive note.
Looking back at my 2010 summary, I can't believe some of the steps forward taken. Health and fitness permitting, I go into 2012 with a clear idea of what I want to achieve, short and long term, and how I want to go about it. Fingers crossed.
Summary- the year can be broken into 4 parts.
1. January- March: a series of big races and achievements- West District, National 4km, Armagh, National, Inter Counties and Home Countries- with success all the way.
2. April- July: summer with one or two bright spots on road and track. Overall however, started the summer flat and never really got going with a combination of winter tiredness and one or two wee issues outside running, all of which combined to drain all my zest and enthusiasm. Ended up overtraining in late June/early July resulting in a knackered run in the Scottish 5000m. By my summer holiday in mid-July, I had lost all interest in running. I used the 10 days away to work out a way to recover it.
3. August- returned from holiday with a bit of appetite back. Wrote off the rest of the summer and ran for fun. Won the Dundonald and Bella Belter 10ks in the one week to restore some confidence, my first race wins all year. Had a poor run in the Inter Regional 5000m which I was very angry about. It was the kick start I needed to get my act together. I set out a training plan with the Round Cumbrae Road Race the target.
4. September- December- won the Cumbrae Race in hellish conditions, more importantly, taking two good scalps in Conor McNulty and Michael Deason. Felt good about getting a call up for the BUPA Great Edinburgh 10k and fully redeemed after running a strong race, Andrew Lemoncello and John Newsom being the only 2 Scots crossing the line before me. Cambuslang club captaincy has brought a sense of self responsibility and helped me keep a focus. Some medals in the relays and West District and a couple of wins, in a Parkrun and at Ayr, helped end a difficult year on a positive note.
Looking back at my 2010 summary, I can't believe some of the steps forward taken. Health and fitness permitting, I go into 2012 with a clear idea of what I want to achieve, short and long term, and how I want to go about it. Fingers crossed.
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