This was the  final week of the Spring Handicap (Chariots Edition).  The title was a nod to the legendary runner Eric Liddell, who ran 8 races over 4 consecutive days to come home from the 1924 Paris Olympics with a Bronze in the 200m and a Gold in the 400m, as well as setting an Olympic and World record in his 8th race,  the 400m final. He also gave up the very real possibility of medals in the 100m, 4×100m and 4×400m as these involved running on a Sunday. More of his life story can be found here Eric Liddell They also made an Oscar winning film about him and his fellow GB runners called Chariots of Fire.

Back to this weeks results and the final placings in the table. Neil McCabe ran a PB (by 2 mins 30secs) to claim the 200 points for June. Danny and Scott also ran PBs.  Dany going under 18 mins for the 1st time, a massive improvement on his first Parkrun in 2018 of 33:28, well done sir.

The top 5 handicap performance for June were from Neil, Stacey, Jude, Philip and Mick, four of whom won medals. Neil, next Spring get yourself a sat-nav and find your way to the flat/downhill Parkrun at Polkemmet!

63 members ran over a 13 week period at Parkruns (Auldcathie, Polkemmet, Livingston),  the final medal winners are.

Champions League

1st Philip, 394 points

2nd Jude, 393 points

3rd Mick, 375 points

Europa League

1st Sandy, 342 points

2nd Clare, 338 points

3rd Stacey, 337 points

Conference League

1st Alan, 317 points

2nd Danny, 302 points

3rd Kevin, 297 points

The only change in the medal positions, as a result of today, was in the Europa League.  Neil grabbing the 200 points meant that Clare was able to hold off Stacey who now claimed 198 points. On the plus side for Stacey she still beat partner Callum into 4th place by 2 points.

Huge congratulations to Philip on his deserved victory, he found a yard when it mattered coming up that final hill at Polkemmet in May. Well done.

Short video of the Spring Handicap 2024 apologies if I have missed you.