Congratulations to all four Disability Sport Fife athletes who are members of Fife AC and were competing at the City of Stirling 10k at the weekend. The Stirling 10K also incorporates the Scottish Championships.
It was a tough run in very blustery conditions. All athletes found the occasion a massive challenge but stuck to the task in hand and of course all successfully completed the course. As Derek Rae was quick to point out in true and honest fashion the conditions were the same for everybody.
Derek went into the race feeling in excellent shape and knowing that the block of training he had just completed had set him up for the challenge ahead. Derek’s main focus is on the 2018 Glasgow Half Marathon and the Stirling run has set him up perfectly for that great occasion. Derek has three more weeks of hard intensive training then after Glasgow he is looking forward to an easier week or two which will be most welcome and of course is well deserved. Derek recorded a time of 32.14 which is a personal best of around 18 seconds. Derek is coached by Ron Morrison at Fife AC.
The remaining trio of Fife AC athletes completed their runs as follows: Owen Miller – 34.16, Sam Fernando – 34.48, Carter Taylor – 38.03. There were 163 starters in Stirling and DSF is fiercely proud of the performances of all four representatives. Owen and Carter are coached by Steve Doig at Fife AC and Sam Fernando by Ron Morrison. The partnership between DSF and Fife AC is very special and continues to produce excellent inclusive initiatives.
Photos: Derek Rae and Sam Fernando
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife