Articles by Mark Alexander

In December last year I was fortunate enough to be given an entry through the club to the Virgin London Marathon. Although I’d considered London previously, the prospect of a ballot and potential disappointment at not getting in had put me off so I was delighted to get this opportunity…

A large number of Kilmarnock Harriers competed at the Kilmaurs 5K on Wednesday 30th July. First home on the night was Neil Walker, closely followed by Kara Tait who claimed 1st Female. Robert Lindsay was next Harrier in to take the 1st V40 Male with Lindsay McMahon claiming the corresponding 1st…

GSK are organising a free to enter 10K & Fun Run this Saturday 28th June, starting at 13.30 at Irvine Beach Park. If interested please let John Cairns know either in person or by email John.M.Cairns@gsk.com

On Sunday 8th June in the glorious setting of the Perthshire countryside I took part in the 3rd Strathearn Marathon in my 3rd attempt at 26.2 miles. Following on from a failed attempt last year at Edinburgh it is safe to say I was more nervous than normal when I…

A number of Club members are planning on running at the Great Cumbrian Run on Sunday 6th October. If you are interested in joining them then please contact Liz or Les McDerment for more information. Course details and entry info can be found here: www.cumbrianrun.co.uk

An impressive field of 35 Harriers took their place at the start line on Wednesday night for the 28th running of the Troon 10K.  Conditions were not ideal with runners having a strong headwind to contend with from the off, however that did not prevent good performances all round.   Ladies Club Captain Kara…