Mark Alexander – Kilmarnock Harrier & AC

Changes to Club Standards Scheme from 01/01/25

Date: 20/12/2024
Author: Mark Alexander
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To motivate and encourage members to compete in races and to work and improve their times Kilmarnock Harriers and Athletic Club introduced a Club Standards Scheme where every member can gain an award graded Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Plus. The aim of the scheme is to give each athlete…

October 2024 Trustee Meeting Minutes

Date: 12/11/2024
Author: Mark Alexander
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Trustee Meeting Minutes – 7th October 2024

John Lucas 50 Mile Relay Race

Date: 18/08/2015
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Road Running

On Sunday 16th August in glorious conditions in the Lanarkshire countryside Tony Rodden, Scott Lyden, James Wales, Connell Drummond and Mark Alexander competed in the John Lucas 50 mile relay race hosted by Strathaven Striders. This is quite a unique event where a 50 mile Ultra, 50 mile relay &…

Virgin London Marathon 2015

Date: 30/04/2015
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Road Running

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…

Round Cumbrae 10 mile race 14/09/14

Date: 17/09/2014
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Summer Championship

On Sunday 14th September 11 Harriers made the short journey across the water from Largs to Millport for the Round Cumbrae 10 mile road race. From my perspective it was 3rd time lucky as I’d previously registered for this race in 2012 and 2013 but had to pull out through…

Kilmaurs 5K 30/07/14

Date: 05/08/2014
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Road Running

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…

Brodie Engineering 5 Mile Road Race 21/07/14

Date: 24/07/2014
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Summer Championship

On Monday night 18 Kilmarnock Harriers made the short journey to Irvine for the Brodie Engineering 5 mile road race. Despite the sweltering conditions our ladies put in excellent performances to claim 1st Female, 1st V40 Female, 1st V50 Female and 1st V60 Female. First Harrier home on the night…

GSK FREE 10K & Fun Run 28/06/14

Date: 25/06/2014
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Road Running

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

Strathearn Marathon 2014

Date: 10/06/2014
Author: Mark Alexander
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Categories: News & Results, Road Running

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…

Great Cumbrian Run 06/10/13

Date: 17/05/2013
Author: Mark Alexander
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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

Articles by Mark Alexander