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Several of East Lothian’s young athletes had outstanding performances at the second East District League Cross Country event at Broxburn last Saturday.
In the opening event for under 11’s Cameron Law from Dunbar Running club finished second in 5m16s for the 1.5k course and in 7th place just 30 seconds behind came Simon Archer (MADAC). Euan McDonald (MADAC) had his first attempt at cross country and finished 28th.
Broxburn East District Cross Country League : Saturday 22nd November
Juniors need to fill in the permission slip and return it by Wednesday 19th November. Seniors, pre-entry not required (can turn up on the day), although please confirm to Gordon Eadie (0131 665 2768) if you intend to run. Again more details on the attached form.
Cupar East District Cross Country Championship: Saturday 6th December
Juniors need to fill in the attached permission slip and return it by Wednesday 19th November. Seniors, pre-entry is required. Either fill in the form and return it to Gordon Eadie or e-mail Gordon with your Scottish Athletics No and date of birth. Gordon’s e-mail address is
The was my first official Cross Country race and it was with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that I made the trip over to Livingston on Saturday. Gordon had very kindly offered me a lift and we arrived nice and early and got set up in the field near the start. The Musselburgh tent was to prove a great success although was a challenge to get setup in the windy conditions (and without the help of written instructions). The Senior means race was last on the card so we had plenty of time to watch the other races while trying to keep warm as the conditions were a little on the blustery side.
Musselburgh and District Athletic Club celebrated another successful year at their annual awards ceremony on Wednesday evening. The athletes both junior and senior received their certificates and - for the hardworking few - their trophies for the year.
Councillor Andy Forrest presented the prizes to this year’s trophy winners who were from left to right; Simon Archer (boys junior champion), Gordon Eadie (The Ian Steedman Club Championship Trophy), Mhairi Howard (Chairperson’s Cup), Councillor Andy Forrest, Kristy Purves (The James Furnell Memorial Trophy for girls champion), Neil White (Handicap Race Cup), Audrey Grigg (ladies champion).
East District Cross Country Relays at Prestonpans (Meadowmill) Saturday 11th October 2008: All athletes (junior and senior) have to pre-enter. If you intend to run you need to contact Henry Muchamore (0131 653 2547) with your details. See attached form for more details.
East District League at Livingston (Deans Community High School) Saturday 18th October 2008 Juniors need to fill in the attached permission slip and return it to Gordon Eadie on a Wednesday night. Seniors, pre-entry not required (can turn up on the day), although please confirm to Gordon Eadie (0131 665 2768) if you intend to run. Again more details on the attached form.
Following the last ELADG meeting I was able to confirm that Access Sport has now confirmed that they are providing a grant of £1000 to us for Coaching in Athletics over the next year 2008/9. The grant is primarily to help us develop programmes for young athletes in East Lothian and therefore I am proposing to spend the money in the following way:
This year's Edinburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday 25th May. This year’s race will again be finishing in Musselburgh at the race track. As a club, we will be providing stewards, for which the club will be paid. So if you’re not running, it is a good way of being part of the fun.
Sunday the 30th March saw the 36th IAAF World Cross Championships being held in Holyrood Park. I took the opportunity to go along and lend some support to British athletes lining up in the world class fields for the four events of the day. An estimated 20,000 people turned up to watch the event which gave it a fantastic atmosphere.
EAST LOTHIAN OPEN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP MEADOWMILL PRESTONPANS 10th FEBRUARY 2008. RESULTS
The East Lothian Athletic Development Group in conjunction with Haddington East Lothian Pacemakers held their Open Cross Championships at Meadowmill on a clear Spring like day. It was the first time in over ten years that a cross country event had been held here but a fair number turned out despite the fact that it clashed with schools half term holidays. The event was also being reviewed by Scottish Athletic officials as a prospective venue for the Cross Country Relay Championships next October.
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