There are very few races in the world where you run from one country to another but Sunday’s X Border 10K starting off south of the border in Carlisle and finishing in Gretna is one of them.

With conditions cool and a little drizzly it was near perfect running conditions, and with a large number of Dumfries Harriers on the starting line, many of whom were hoping for PBs, the stage was very much set.

First Harrier home was Alistair Barclay in an impressive 40.56, again demonstrating his credentials before he heads to the Barcelona marathon. First female Harrier was Emma Gillooly in a swift 43.02. Next in was Alex Dingwall in 43.15 and ecstatic with a well deserved PB, taking a fantastic two minutes off his best 10k finish. Willie Martin ably demonstrated his pedigree, crossing over the line in 45.57.

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Over the last couple of years Donna Davidson has cemented herself as one of the top Harrier ladies, crossing the line in 47.53, just pipping Keith Ainslie who has completed numerous 10k races.

Next in was Lee Austin in 48.30 with Alison Todd crossing the line in 49.00 followed closely by Carol Elliot in 49.05, who very impressively claimed her second age category first place in as many weeks.

Andy Goodwin was another runner who achieved a PB in this race, finishing in 50.52. Jennifer Lee finished in 51.35 and Olga McCready achieved her PB in an impressive 52.28.

Injury stricken Jenny Mckinney fought her way over the line in 54.17, Kat Reid in 53.14 and Katherine Kerr home and dry in 53.15.

Aaron Stewart found his form in 55.34 and Lynn Goodwin brought home the second PB of the Goodwin household in 56.56 .

Tina Roscoe and Diana Taylor ran together, feeding off each other’s energy when needed and crossed the line in 55.29 and 55.3 respectively.

Christine Proudfoot finished in a solid 58.36 and Aaron Linden, another Harrier battling injury was still able to manage a solid 57.17.

Next in was Helen Anderson who crossed the line in 58.5. Bill Mckinney floated in on 1.01.35 which wasn’t accurate due to an issue with his timing chip. Karrie Milroy, whose running is coming on in leaps and bounds since joining the Harriers, crossed the line in 1.02.5,1 well under her target time. Vanessa Linden finished in 1.03.55, Fiona Nelson in 1.13.01 closely followed by Jane Lenza in 1.13.36.

The Harriers meet at 6pm every Tuesday and Thursday at the David Keswick Athletic Centre and welcome along runners of all ages and abilities.