East Lothian Summer Series

THATS THAT FOR 2011 THEN......

2011-08-19T19:02:00.000+01:00

Well. The rain stayed of the race and the BBQ....JUST. But it was another dark and blustery night last night. The sort of weather that's been all too familiar this summer.

Still. A good race from those who were there and once the results were in the overall scores on the doors could be calculated and trophies awarded.

The results for the last race can be found HERE:

The worthy winners for 2011 were:

Female:

1st Susan Lyle, Dunbar

2nd Margarie Kelly, Dunbar

Mags Maxwell, Dunbar

Male:

1st Ali Dewar, JogScotland

2nd Steve Pattison, Musselburgh

3rd David Woods, HELP

Richard took advantage of marshaling duties to take some cracking photos that are available HERE.

If you enjoyed the shorter distance of some of the Summer Series races then you might want to consider doing some of the Borders Cross Country races later in the year. Same sort of distance ... but with added mud!!

REMINDER - LAST RACE. THURSDAY @ DUNBAR

2011-08-16T14:55:00.000+01:00

Just a quick reminder that the last leg of this years Summer Series will be at John Muir Country Par, Dunbar on Thursday.
Meet about 6:45(ish) and we will try to get the first runner off by about 7:00.

Remember that its your best 4 results that go towards your overall place. The scores so far (after 5 races) are here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdF9fbGxUUFdxai1IaUl4UUxFYzVKMFE&single=true&gid=2&output=html

And remember that there is the usual post race BBQ afterwards at John Muir.

See you there.

RACE 5, MUSSELBURGH. RESULTS

2011-08-03T08:13:00.000+01:00

After a bit of a wet day, the sun came out last night for the fifth leg at Musselburgh making the conditions a bit muggy for the runners.
Still, some good times were posted.
Full results can be found HERE.

Remember the last leg in a couple of weeks time at John Muir Country Park in Dunbar (meet at the car park).
Remember too that the BBQ will follow the race! See you there.

NEXT RACE - MUSSELBURGH, 2nd AUGUST

2011-07-29T11:35:00.000+01:00

Just a reminder that the next leg of the Summer Series is at Musselburgh.
Usual route, up the Esk from Eskmills.

MAP OF THE ROUTE HERE

There will be sandwiches (and hopefully some pizzas) in the Levenhall Arms after.

NORTH BERWICK - PHOTOS

2011-07-23T16:24:00.000+01:00

Pictures of the last leg, at North Berwick, can be found here: https://picasaweb.google.com/stu.hay/EastLothianSummerSeriesNorthBerwick2011?authuser=0&feat=directlink

RACE 4: NORTH BERWICK - RESULTS

2011-07-22T08:13:00.000+01:00

Holidays etc. meant a slightly reduced field at last night's fourth race in the series.
A 5.6km there and back run along the sandy shores of North Berwick.
Thanks to Saartje for laying on this route.

Full results can be found HERE.

RESULTS - RACE 3

2011-07-01T07:53:00.000+01:00

Well. It was a lot lot drier than it was last week.
And 22 runners turned up to have a go at the four mile "there and back" route starting at Longniddry Railway Station.

Full results can be found HERE.

RACE 2 - RESULTS

2011-06-22T09:00:00.000+01:00

It's "summer". Apparently.

If one picture can sum up the conditions for last nights second leg of the series then it's the one above.
Horrendous conditions for the twenty souls who still decided to turn up and take the challenge of the 7.5k route round Little Spott and Spott.

A slight change to the results format this time. Due to the weather it was decided to start "en mass" (a few runners had already set off).
Results this time are based on the difference between the runners actual time and their handicap time (those runners who set of before the main field have had their times adjusted).

THE RESULTS ARE HERE.

Lets hope for better weather next time.

2011 GETS OFF TO A START - HADDINGTON RESULTS

2011-06-02T09:52:00.001+01:00

Last night saw a large turnout for the first leg of the 2011 series.
Runners "enjoyed" dry but muggy conditions round the 3.2 mile route.
Results can be found HERE.

Thanks to HELP for hosting the race and for the sandwiches and pies later on!

Next race is at Dunbar on Tuesday 21st June. See you there.

HERE COMES SUMMER

2011-05-12T14:35:00.000+01:00

Well it seems like no time since last year, but here we go again.

Provisional dates for this year are:

Wednesday 1st, June, Haddington
Tuesday 21st June, Dunbar
Thursday 30th June, Longniddry (hosted by George Armstrong / JogScotland)
W/C 18th July (Date TBC), ELT probably at North Berwick
Tuesday 2nd August, Musselburgh
Thursday 18th August, Dunbar (plus BBQ)

Meet for the first race at the Aubigny centre in Haddington at 7pm with a start time of about 7:30 for the first runner.

The rules are pretty much the same as before:
A one of entry fee of £3 covers you for all six races!
Your handicap for the first race will be based on your most recent 5k/10k race time. If you haven't yet competed in a race then your handicap will be estimated.
All handicaps thereafter will be based on your last actual performance.

Keep an eye on this site for updates about locations, times, routes and, obviously, results.

THATS IT - SUMMERS OVER

2010-08-20T07:47:00.000+01:00

The last race has been run, the signs taken down and the embers of the BBQ extinguished. If not Summer, then at least the Summer Series is over for 2010.

The results of the last leg (race 6) are HERE ( https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdDJCbUNLVGZPQThPcVZyUUpWM3R4ekE&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html )

This years worthy winners are:

FEMALE

1st Mags Maxwell, Dunbar
2nd Jacqui Cotterell, JogScotland
3rd Jane Timms, Dunbar

MALE

1st, Neil Scott, HELP
2nd, Scott Ferguson, JogScotland
3rd, Ture Neilson, HELP

A big thank you to everyone from all the clubs who helped lay out the routes, provide refreshments and help with the time keeping etc.

SCORES ON THE DOORS (AFTER 5 RACES)

2010-08-08T17:09:00.000+01:00

Here is a table showing the overall standings after 5 races.
Remember its the best 4 places that make up your overall score. So even if you've only done three races so far there is still a lot to go for in the 4th race.
Or if you have done 4 or more - still go for it and try to bring your score down.
Remember the last race is also the prize giving and BBQ - fingers crossed for the weather!
Results are HERE

RACE 5 - RESULTS

2010-08-04T08:29:00.001+01:00

OK Folks, here are the results of the fifth leg of the Summer Series races https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdFczSXpLUGt6amJCMm1GWGhYR3p2dmc&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Remember that the last race in the series is on Thursday 19th August. Meet at John Muir Country Park in Dunbar. And remember that there will be a BBQ at the end!

Musselburgh Leg of ELSS: Tuesday 3rd August

2010-07-23T09:40:00.000+01:00

The next leg of the East Lothian Summer Series is being held in Musselburgh on Tuesday 3^rd August. Route is up and down the Esk (with an Inveresk loop) as per the attached map. Distance is 7.1k.

Meet at the end of the Esk path just before 7pm. First runner off shortly after.

There will be sandwiches and pizza in the Levenhall Arms after.

RACE 4 - RESULTS

2010-07-21T10:14:00.001+01:00

The results of the fourth leg of the summer series races are now available Here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdGoyNFFRRkdzRlIxc0JsS0hnbjhZVHc&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Hope everyone enjoyed the new course at North Berwick. Luckily the rain stayed off for the race. Next year though lets see if we cant do something about all those little flies!!

Only two more legs to go!

Race 3 Results

2010-07-02T07:42:00.001+01:00

The sky's were dark, but luckily the threatened rain held off for the third round of this years series.
36 runners did the "there and back" route along the Longniddry railway line, and some fast times were posted.

Full results here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdDY4cW1RUW5Wb0JBdW82VXFYLTBONFE&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html

(Mr Wallace please note: Results posted at 7:42!)

RACE 2 - RESULTS

2010-06-25T09:13:00.000+01:00

Well done to everyone who took part in last night's race (the longest race of the series).
And a big thanks to Jim for taking over the role of starter/timekeeper/horse trainer.

The results can now be found at https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0Ai3HZb5NT8NXdE14MHpXM0hkcE9jRUxqXzZ4R2oxQmc&hl=en&single=true&gid=2&output=html

As per usual these are provisional at this stage, please email us if you have any queries or we have made any mistakes.

Please note that,due to the cuddy,some runners had their start times delayed so start times and handicaps may be slightly out. We have tried to adjust all times, however, to give an accurate "actual" time.

Next race is next week at Longniddry. Meet at the train station car park.

RACE 2 24/06/10, DUNBAR.

2010-06-17T10:24:00.000+01:00

The second leg of the Summer Series is at Dunbar on Thursday 24th June.

A map showing the route and the start/end location is attached (click on the map for a bigger version).
Showering and changing will be available at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre. Refreshments will also be available.

Please try to arrive by about 6:45 and we will get the race underway as soon as we have everyone registered etc. Don't forget to bring your number with you.

Remember, if you have already completed race 1, your handicap time for race 2 will be based on your actual time for race 1.

RACE 1 - PHOTOS

2010-06-04T17:32:00.000+01:00

Only a few pictures, I'm affraid. But if you have any pictures of any of the events then please let us have them to puit on the website.

2010 - Race 1 - Results

2010-06-03T10:40:00.001+01:00

Well done to everyone who took part last night.
As seems to be the case with that particular route the weather was kind to us and really gave meaning to the term "summer" series (lets hope the remaining five are ran in such nice conditions).

The provisional results are now available HERE http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tPMBc8gkUs7giPZa7-2gRWA&single=true&gid=1&output=html.

Remember, your handicap time for the next race will be based on your actual results from this race (Dunbar, 24th June).

Thanks to H.E.L.P for hosting the race and the hospitality afterwards.

Some photos to follow.

2010 !! HERE WE GO AGAIN...

2010-05-20T14:05:00.001+01:00

2010 !! HERE WE GO AGAIN...

Well. Its that time of year again.

The 2010 East Lothian Summer Series dates are:-

Wednesday 2nd June Haddington

Thursday 24th June Dunbar

Thursday 1st July Longniddry (hosted by George Armstrong / JogScotland)

TBC W/C 19th July ELT (Date to be confirmed)

Tuesday 3rd August Musselburgh

Thursday 19th August Dunbar (plus BBQ)

A one off fee of £3 for six races! Where else will you get a bargain like that? (no comments about free Park Runs please).

Six short(ish) races in some of the nicest parts of East Lothian. You know it makes sense.

RESULTS ROUND 6

2009-08-19T09:39:00.005+01:00

Thanks to everyone who turned up last night to take part in the last leg of the 2009 summer series.

Results for the last leg can be found at http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tpDFBUN5AAmzEbWdLIVloKQ&output=html .

A shame that the weather didn't really live up to the "summer" part of the series title - better luck next year.

A thank you goes to everyone involved in the series this year who helped out setting up the courses, marshaling, time keeping, clearing up etc.

The 2009 winners are:

MALE

1st, Frank McPartland, HELP

2nd, Steve Pattison, Dunbar

3rd, Ian Wood, Musselburgh

FEMALE

1st, Gillian Smith, JogScotland

2nd, Rachel Watson, HELP

3rd, Rhona Anderson, Dunbar

Did see a few cameras going last night, so who knows we might get some more pictures to add!

OVERALL RESULTS SO FAR

2009-08-14T09:11:00.001+01:00

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tzazZHLGMw8Zso8_ARsNTtA&single=true&gid=2&output=html

The above sheet will give you details of how you are doing in the series, before you go into the final leg on Tuesday.

Remember, your overall result is the sum of your best four races, so the lower your score the better you are doing.

RACE 5 - PHOTOS

2009-08-07T07:52:00.001+01:00

There are some good pictures of race 5 at Musselburgh here.. http://ellp.net/musselburghac/component/option,com_flickr4j/Itemid,162/

RACE 5 - RESULTS

2009-08-05T08:49:00.003+01:00

A hot and muggy night saw runners take on the scenic but challenging 5th race in the series, up by the Esk and round by Inveresk last night.

A mass sprint finish at the end, for once, proved the handicapping was correct - but made life difficult for the timekeepers!! (Thanks to Henry for helping out).

Results are now ready:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tVLkyKOqpqQ8kZgrnJMLBvg&output=html

Remember the last race in the series is in two weeks time (Tuesday 18th) at John Muir Country Park in Dunbar.

RACE 4 RESULTS

2009-07-23T09:40:00.004+01:00

Results for race 4, held at Haddington on 22nd July are now available here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tVhvdwYOFcp1E0moXZ6d-Pg&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Well done to everyone who took part. Apologies for the handicaps being "slightly" out but we're sure the pleasant run more than made up for the disappointment :-)

See you all on Tuesday 4th August at Musselburgh for a 7.1k route (more details to follow soon).

RACE 3 - RESULTS

2009-07-03T09:07:00.002+01:00

Well done to the 38 runners who braved the heat last night to run in the third race of the series.

Results can be found here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ru1kKn9rF5kl3wTcNfx0deA&single=true&gid=3&output=html

Please let us know if there are any errors or omissions.

RACE 2 - PHOTOS

2009-06-17T07:53:00.003+01:00

Some photos of the second leg of the series can be found here...

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dunbar.running/SummerSeriesRace2Dunbar16June2009?feat=directlink

A "challenging" wee race with a few slight inclines.

Race 2. Results

2009-06-17T07:38:00.003+01:00

Results are now here http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rIHT-kUYNOS8qaOY8XioTDA&single=true&gid=1&output=html for the second leg of the Summer Series.

Please let us know of any errors, typos, mistakes etc.

RACE 2

2009-06-12T18:12:00.003+01:00

The second race is on Tuesday 16th June.

The route is shown on the above map (click on the map for a more detailed copy).

Runners start and end at the same spot and run in an anticlockwise direction - route is 7.25km.

You have the choice of meeting at the race point, or if you prefer go to Hallhilll Healthy Living Centre to get changed and jog down to the start from there.

After the race plenty showering and changing facilities are available at Hallhill. There will be something to eat laid on as well.

Hope to see you there.

RACE 1

2009-06-06T16:59:00.002+01:00

Wednesday's first race of the 2009 series (our fourth) saw 30 runners compete in ideal conditions round a picturesque 5k route.

First home was Gillian Smith of Jog Scotland who completed the distance in 36:40, just one second ahead of Valerie Bird.

Musselburgh's Ian Wood stunned the race handicapper by racing to his handicap exactly.

All future handicaps will be tighter and based on this last performance.

Some more phots are available at.....

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/stu.hay/EastLothianSummerSeriesRace12009?feat=directlink

RACE 1 RESULTS

2009-06-04T09:45:00.002+01:00

Results of last nights race at Haddington can be found at:-

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rnE5_iqjDPO9y-Avudve3Kw&single=true&gid=2&output=html

Well done to those who took part.

Haddington Race 1 Photos

2009-06-04T09:07:00.001+01:00

Photos from last night are avaialable on the Musselburgh website at http://ellp.net/musselburghac/component/option,com_flickr4j/Itemid,163/Task,sets/Set,72157619225142496/Page,1/

Hopefully see you all on the 16th at Dunbar, this time with a more generous handicap ;)

Stewart

What To Expect (Pictures From Series Past)..

2009-05-28T08:46:00.000+01:00

DATES

2009-05-28T08:43:00.000+01:00

This years itineary for the six races is:
Dates are:
Date Venue
Wed 03/06/2009 Haddington
Tue 16/06/2009 Dunbar (7.5k run)
Thu 02/07/2009 Longniddry (Hosted by Jog Scotland)
Wed 22/07/2009 Haddington
Tue 04/08/2009 Musselburgh
Tue 18/08/2009 Dunbar (plus BBQ)

Keep an eye here for specific details closer to each race. In general, however, races start about 7:30, but please try to arrive a wee bit early, just to make sure.

For the first race please meet at the Aubigny Centre in Haddington at 7 pm.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

2009-05-28T08:37:00.000+01:00

Welcome to the new East Lothian Summer Series website.
The Summer Series consists of six handicap races held between June and August by and for those involved in running at all levels in and around East Lothian.
Races are organised by Haddington and East Lothian Pacemakers, Musselburgh and District Athletic Club, Dunbar Running Club and JogScotland.
Most of the races are around the 5k distance but may be slightly longer (nothing more than 7.5k)
At a one off payment of £3 for all six races its fantastic value and either a good way to get into the racing "culture" or simply a way to keep your training topped up with a few "sharp" quick runs.
Most of all it's a nice way to spend summer evenings in the company of other runners.