The Brig Bash was a huge success with a record numbers entering on the night. Over 200 lined up on the start in Bridge of Earn on a very hot and humid summer’s evening. The course is a flat 5-mile loop on country roads around Kilgraston School.
Mike Carroll is well on the way to regaining his top form after being out injured for the last few months. He won the race in a time of 26:04. The next Perth male runner home and 4th male vet was Alan Burns in 29:41. David Hunter continues to improve and was third in 30:53. Carl Duckworth had an impressive first race in Perth colours finishing 4th in 31:37 outsprinting Steven Bonthrone to the finish line by 4 seconds.
Amy Greig is continuing her recent Edinburgh Marathon form and was first home for the ladies in a time of 36:33. Claire Douglas followed in 37:24 and Angela Park in 38:35. Marianne Crichton and Tania Greenhorn ran a competitive race and crossed the line together in 39:59.
The roadrunners came up trumps again for the post race teas with a great display of home baking and sandwiches for the hungry competitors.
Three teams of Perth runners took part in the Corrieyairach Challenge last weekend. This event raises money for the Speyside Trust Badaguish Centre that provides outdoor activity holidays and respite care for people with special needs.
The sponsored challenge consists of a 17-mile hill section over the historic Corrieyairack mountain pass (2350ft) followed by a 26-mile road section. Runners, bikers, duathletes and walkers of all levels take part so consequently there is great camaraderie and mix between 'elites' and 'have a go's'.
All three Perth teams competed in the run/ cycle event and most found it a gruelling challenge in the hot and sunny conditions. Mark Cooper finished in an impressive 3:42:12 and was 10th overall. Keri Weatherhogg was 4th female in a time of 4:02:40. Andrew Millington pipped Meike Cooper to the post - their respective times were 4:15:40 and 4:15:46. Meike was 6th female. Robin Wombill finished in 5:02:58 just ahead of teammate Fiona Manson, 5:04:38. Steve Bonthrone was plagued by cramp on the cycle section but finished in 5:10:11. Karen Walters, an experienced Corrie challenger finished in 5:53:37.
Angela Park and Kenneth Stewart proved to be invaluable marshals at both the transition and finishing stages. Their teammates were grateful for their hard work throughout the day.
Debbie Jackson also ventured north last weekend to compete in the Stonehaven Half Marathon. This is a challenging race with the first four miles being mainly uphill. Debbie endured the hot conditions and finished in 2:03:58.
The summer series continues this weekend with the Crieff 10k at 11am this Sunday morning.