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On Saturday I headed through to Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh to compete in the Great Winter Run 5k and then watch a feast of top quality Cross Country action with Kenenisa Bekele topping the bill.

The 5k started on the road next to Arthur’s Seat went uphill for two kilometers, levelled out for one and then back downhill for two. The first kilometre was sheltered and I found myself out in front. We were then met by a fairly strong headwind and I held onto the lead until two kilometres. At that point Adam Priestley from Corstorphine AAC and Sean Gaffney from Inverclyde AC both came past me and then got about 50 metres ahead.

I was feeling tired, but dug in and hoped for the best. At about 3.5k I caught Sean and moved back into second place. At 4k I passed Adam and had the amazing feeling of only having the pace car and 1k of running between me and a win.

I managed to hold on and for the first time in my life had the incredible feeling of breaking the tape at a race. Neil Thin of Edinburgh AC came through to take second place.

My split times should give a flavour of how hilly the course was. The first mile was run in 6:03, the second in 5:52 the third in 4:49 and the last 0.1 mile in 4:52 pace. The third mile was the first time that I have broken five minutes for the mile.

After the race I met up with Stewart Roberston and Bryan Burnett to watch the cross country. It was very entertaining and we witnessed the race event of Bekele being outshone in a cross country.

To finish of the perfect day after the races had finished we headed to The Royal Mile for a few beers.

Report from Russell

Sunday 8th August was a fine day for the Achilles Heel Bella 5k race, with the sun making a pleasant appearance for the first time in a while.

152 runners took part in the event, 35 from the host club Bella Road Runners. Achilies Heel Bella 5k Results 2010

Winning the mens race in fine style was Paul Sorrie from Shettleston Harriers in an excellent time of 14:59, a new course record.

Eilis McKechanie from HBT won the womens’ race in an equally impressive time of 18 mins.

Paul was followed by David Millar, Irvine AC who took the M40 prize and third was Bella’s own Kenny Richmond. In the ladies race Garscube Harriers runners Lesley Chisholm and Kirsty Husband took second and third place respectively and Lesley first FV35.

First Male Team prize went to Bella Road Runners: Kenny Richmond, Ciaran Dougherty and Craig Ross. First Female Team was Garscube: Lesley Chisholm, Kirsty Husband and Jill O’Neil.

A fine selection of food was on offer after the race in the Palace of Art for runners and helpers to savour and enjoy the excellent sunshine. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped provide such excellent support to the event.

Photos will follow soon. Thanks to Gerry Scullion for the race report!

Entries for the Achilles Heel Bella 5k are now open.

This year the event takes place on Sunday, August 16th. Race starts at 11am, with declaration and changing (from 9.30am) at Palace of Arts, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

Pre-entry is £5 for SAL members, and £7 for non-SAL members. There’s an additional £2 for entry on race day. Minimum age of 16 on race day.

Visit http://bellahoustonroadrunners.co.uk/bella5k for more detail and to download the application form.

Well done to everyone to ran in the Bella 5k this year!! Prize winners and results below, or click here for the full 2008 results.

A huge thanks from me (Linda) to everyone who participated today, whether it be running or helping out. It was a huge success yet again and i’m looking forward to seeing everyone back in 2009!!!! 

• 1st Male – Paul Sorrie, Shettleston Harriers, 15.28
• 2nd Male – Matt Williamson, Bellahouston Road Runners, 16.16
• 3rd Male – Sean Fontana, Victoria Park City of Glasgow, 16.26
   

• 1st Female – Michelle Hetherington, Helensburgh, 18.52
• 2nd Female – Emma Birnie, Bellahouston Road Runners, 19.15
• 3rd Female – Donna Finlayson, Victoria Park City of Glasgow, 19.29
   

• 1st Male 40 – Alastair Douglas, Victoria Park city of Glasgow, 16.50
• 1st Male 50 – Graham Crawford, Springburn Harriers, 16.52 
• 1st Male 60 – Tony Hall, unattached, 23.10
• 1st Male 70 – David Murchie, Eastleigh RC, 23.40
   

• 1st Female 35 – Sarah Dowling, Bellahouston Road Runners, 19.56
• 1st Female 45 – Pam McKay, Broomhill, 19.58
• 1st Female 55 – Janie Hall, JogScotland, 26.35
• 1st Female 65 – Sallie Lloyd-Jones, JogScotland, 36.37
   

• 1st Male Team – Bellahouston Road Runners: 2nd Matt Williamson, 5th Scott Kennedy, 7th Colin McGill 
• 1st Female Team – Bellahouston Road Runners: 2nd Emma Birnie, 4th Amanda Wilson, 6th Sarah Dowling 

Also a huge well done to Emma Birnie and Andy Birnie (no fix honest!!!!) for winning places into the Great Scottish Run. And Colin McGill for his place in the Edinburgh Marathon or Team relay…….get training guys!!

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