Thursday Night group building up the minutes .

Well done Thursday group! Up to one minute run 2 mins walk after a warm up. Even some 2 minutes runs in there as well for some. Good going! Homework (unless otherwise discussed):- 5 minutes walk to warm up 2 mins run 2 mins walk repeated x4 or more if you are very comfortable. Cool down walk 5 minutes then STRETCHES!! ...

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome.Beginners group 6.15-7.30 Funace Village Hall  6-7pm Shelter Shed Inveraray primary school.   £1/session. 01499302160

Sprints, steps and skipping

Not so much distance but twice the work!! Spot those sprinty bits in the car park...Well done all!! Good luck to js members Rosie and Garret this week in the Bute Triathlon.





Kerry, Jacs, Liz, Ann, Alison, Fiona, Kirsten, Fee, Linda total mileage 53.35miles...yah!! Over the 50 mark at last.



inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome.Beginners group 6.15-7.30 Funace Village Hall  6-7pm Shelter Shed Inveraray primary school.   £1/session. 01499302160

Thursday Group up and running!!

 Sorry all, that was a really bad pun! Well despite lashing rain and at first strong winds the new group walk/jogged a very respectable 2.52 miles. 

The homework is to repeat tonight's session.10 mins warm up walking followed by 5-7 repeats of 30s jog and 1.5 minutes walk followed by 5 minutes walk,don't forget your post stretches. Try to repeat this twice  but definitely once before next Thursday if you can. Have a rest day between running days..it is important to rest too.Stay in touch with us especially if you have any problems.

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome.Beginners group 6.15-7.30 Funace Village Hall  6-7pm Shelter Shed Inveraray primary school.   £1/session. 01499302160

The midges are back!

 Good session tonight thanks! Great turn out from club members and midges alike! A run and a few sprints followed by a bit more running..good stuff!




Kerry, Jacs, Fee, Fiona, Ann, Alison, Linda, Toby,Liz 49.59 miles...so near to the big 50!!!!



inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome.Beginners group 6.15-7.30 Funace Village Hall  6-7pm Inveraray.  £1/session. 01499302160

Fee's Jail break

After a week of anxious trouble shooting and panicking the day of the race did not dawn fair and clear as it jolly well should have done but rainy and warm after a torrential downpour and thunderstorm on Saturday. A trip up the hill on Saturday in the aforementioned storm revealed a couple of very loose stony patches and considerable mud at the start of the hill. Huge piles of logs dominate the once lush field at the lead into the hill with sticks ready to flip up and catch the unwary runner (which is why it only seemed to happen to me). Having not been able to run or assess the hill much due to the felling operations left Freya in a quandary...to have a go the day before and have stiff legs or wonder if would as hard as last year...well...go she did both up and down and yes it was as hard as last year. Back to race day...up earlier than anticipated due to husband's doubt on his own ability to drive into Inveraray to put the last minute signs in place (there is a story there which I am willing to share!!). Rosie  volunteered to go keep her father company in case he got lost at all. Back home to get breakfast and to collect the other Corners for registration and to lock the two dogs, now in a high state of excitement at all the running trainers being put on in the lobby. Registration inside this year due to the now drizzle so hasty sellotaping of direction signs to be done. Registration started prompt with our first runner arriving five minutes early but went smoothly from there on in with Freya,Toby and Jacquie doing sterling work. Marshals starting to arrive bless them and donning bibs...a sea of yellow in the registration room led me to fear that we may have more officials/marshals than runners but no the final tally is a respectable 36. Briefing of marshals and away they go to be transported into position. On to the photos and runners briefing...Bill is ready with his clock, the jailer is ready with his starter horn, John is ready with his camera and David and Toby prime their iPods....11am. The horn sounds, the camera click and everyone is off...and then I remember.Ah, got to run up the hill now! As race organiser obviously the most responsible place to be is at the back to sweep up and encourage others......
Across the front Green we go in a steady stream and onto the Castle Estate. A few runners have a wee chat as they flow effortlessly past me. Rebecca runs a few paces with me  then enters into her and David's own private competition to beat each other.Liz is comfortably running along and pulling away from me. I catch glimpses of her until the 3k and then no more. Into the field and the heat is getting to me so I have to remove the buff from my head and go for it.The marshals are fabulous doing exactly as asked and cheering me on! First Rhia and then David, I am counting them off. I can still see runners in front taking a walk on the steep bits. I know my run is slower than a walk but fear if I begin to walk I shall never start again. Matt ahead of me walks all the way up the hill and I never catch him. I am not sure if I am last but suspect I am. Up to the 3k mark and down come the first finishers. I hear the higher marshals shout as I pass Simone in her marshal position (she is such an expert now I am going to make her chief marshal next year with a special hat!!). No need for warnings as they both jump the scree and continue down the hill. Still trolling up and past Sharon and first Aider Bill at the steepest corner..Bill checks I am okay and I feebly ask for a leg transplant. Runners coming down thick and fast now. Toby chasing David but David is not to be caught. All the local faces passing me now and giving great encouragement including " Garret is not far ahead of you!" Hmmmm. The ground underfoot is now soft and easier going and up I go to the top. Yay! there is Rosie taking pictures and Marcus. Round the tower and down....to discover I am not quite last after all. No, the 69 year old Ian and Mary used to running in flat Delhi and conned into entering by Liz are still making the ascent. Down I go still desperately trying to catch Matt. At about 1km to go I see my boy running back to meet me and to encourage me over the last wee bit. I don't know who thought it was a good idea to put the finish line over the bridge but it was cruel....But hey..the cheer as I went over the line..it was THE BEST THING!!!

Photographs Inveraray jail Break 2011

inveraray jogscotlanders coming over the line at The Jail Break...alright Freya isn't (yet) an member but still.....Well Done All!! The group came out well taking four prizes with Toby 2nd Male Junior, Freya first female junior,Liz second female Veteran and Fee Third female Veteran.
More photos here

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome.Beginners group 6.15-7.30 Funace Village Hall  6-7pm Inveraray.  £1/session. 01499302160

Inveraray Jail Break 2011 Race report

Race Report 2011

The Third Inveraray Jail Break run did not enjoy the blue skies of previous years but nonetheless records were smashed as a field of 36 took on the challenge of Dun Na Cuiche. After torrential rain the day before runners were warned of slippery conditions on the route with loose stones and low branches adding to the fun. The front runners were soon circling the tower and making ready for the descent. Peter Davenport (27.04) and Tom Smith (27.49) raced down the hill clearly in the lead with Peter breaking the previous course record by 1 minute and 42s .Paul Thompson (29.00)coming in 3^rd overall and first Male Veteran broke his own record set in 2009 by 14s closely followed by first female Nicola Meekin (29.36) . Nicola took the FS course record set in 2010 by a magnificent 2m 58s. The male Juniors  David McAllister (30.37) and Toby Corner (32.27) had a fast and furious race with David coming home 5^th overall, and first Mid Argyll finisher with Toby finishing 8^th.  The minutes between 34-36 were busy ones for timekeepers Bill McCallum and Jacquie Patrick with the majority of runners coming in. John Dale (34.19) from Mid Argyll Triathlon Club did the local runners proud by taking the third Male Veteran prize. In the Female Veteran category all prizes stayed in Mid Argyll with Dinah Bosomworth (38.10),Ormsary retaining first place for the second year running. Liz Taylor Feeney (43.10) was next in followed by race organiser Fiona Corner (45.58). First female junior Freya Corner (44.00)and record holder from last year was having a tactical run overtaking Minard’s Kirsten Paterson,(44.08) taking part in her first hill race seconds  from the line. Marshals and First aiders provided fantastic support as always and were much appreciated for their cheerful encouragement. Bananas and Water were available at the finish line courtesy of David and Kathy Owen ,Londis, tablet made by Shannon, Argyll Adventure was a hit for the third year running. Spot Prizes were kindly provided by Purdie’s Soap Shop and inveraray jogscotland. The organisers would like to thank His Grace The Duke of Argyll for allowing the race to take part in the beautiful Estate grounds and Inveraray Jail for their sponsorship and prizes.  Special thanks to the timekeepers, John Patrick for his photography  and Marcus Van Stone for all his help.

Fiona Corner was running the race whilst having chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer as part of her three races to raise funds for The Mid Argyll chemotherapy Unit. Since the Crinan Puffer, her first race, she has raised £462 taking the total to £762. She would like to thank everyone who has sponsored and supported her especially members of the Mid Argyll Triathlon Club and inveraray/Mid Argyll/Ormsary jogscotland groups.

Pictures Courtesy of Iain and Sarah Walker.

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session. 01499302160

Inveraray Jail Break 2011 Results

Results 2011

Course Records in Red

Category Places

Male senior 18-39 years

1^st Peter Davenport  Bellahouston RR   27.04

2^nd Tom Smith  Lochaber A.C  27.49

3^rd Tom Barr Hunter Bug Trotters 31.00

Female  senior 18-39 years

1^st Nicola Meekin Lochaber A.C 29.36

2^nd Angela Park    Perth RR  34.37

3^rd Sarah Walker  Helensburgh     36.52

Male Veteran 40 years and over

1^st Paul Thompson Helensburgh  29.00

2^nd Alan Murray Ochil hill Runners 31.09

3^rd John Dale      Mid Argyll Triathlon Club   34.19

Female Veteran 40 years and over

1^st Dinah Bosomworth Ormsary 38.10

2^nd Liz Taylor Feeney MATCC/jogscotland 43.10

3^rd Fiona Corner      MATCC /jogscotland 45.58

Male Junior

1^st David MacAllister Lochgilphead 30.37

2^nd Toby Corner Mid Argyll Athletics club

Female Junior

1 Freya Corner Mid Argyll Athletics club

Place	Race No	Time	Name	Category	Category Place
1	23	27.04	Peter Davenport	MS	MS1
2	12	27.49	Tom Smith	MS	MS1
3	17	29.00	Paul Thompson	MV	MV1
4	2	29.36	Nicola Meekin	FS	FS1
5	25	30.37	David McAlister	MJ	MJ1
6	10	31.00	Tom Barr	MS	MS3
7	6	31.09	Alan Murray	MV	MV2
8	42	32.27	Toby Corner	MJ	MJ2
9	15	34.16	Gregor McGregor	MS	MS4
10	30	34.19	John Dale	MV	MV3
11	29	34.44	Iain Thistlethwaite	MS	MS5
12	34	34.47	Angela Park	FS	FS2
13	31	35.05	Tony Thistlethwaite	MV	MV4
14	35	35.06	Johnathan Wier	MS	MS6
15	32	35.45	David MacPherson	MS	MS7
16	1	36.06	Neil Campbell	MV	MV5
17	11	36.52	Sarah Walker	FS	FS3
18	7	37.04	Bill Halliday	MV	MV6
19	21	38.10	Dinah Bosomworth	FV	FV1
20	28	38.23	Naomi Dixon	FS	FS4
21	22	38.25	John MacKenzie	MS	MS8
22	16	39.01	Andy McKay Hubbard	MS	MS9
23	24	39.03	David Payne	MS	MS10
24	20	40.37	David Ferguson	MV	MV7
25	27	40.45	Ken MacDougall	MS	MS11
26	13	41.09	Jo McGuire	FS	FS5
27	8	41.21	Garret Corner	MV	MV8
28	26	42.26	Rebecca Helliwell	FS	FS6
29	19	43.10	Liz Feeney	FV	FV2
30	18	43.23	Kerry McKay Hubbard	FS	FS7
31	4	44.00	Freya Corner	FJ	FJ1
32	9	44.08	Kirsten Paterson	FS	FS8
33	33	45.51	Matt Tierney	MS	MS12
34	5	45.58	Fiona Corner	FV	FV3
35	3	49.29	Ian McManus	MV	MV9
36	14	50.20	Mary Cuttle	FV	FV4

 Course Records

MS Peter Davenport 2011 27.04                                           

MV Paul Thompson 2011 29.00                                            

MJ Paul Cameron 2009 28.54                                              

FS Nicola Meekin 2011 29.36 FV 

FV Dinah Bosomworth 2010 37.0

FJ Freya Corner 2010 40.07

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session. 01499302160

Weekend of events

 Very good luck to all those competing this weekend. Sunday is a busy day with Ann and Alison in the Glasgow women's 10k...a fantastic race with a great atmosphere. Closer to home Toby, Garret, Kerry, Liz, Kirsten and Fee are taking part in the Inveraray Jail break. More importantly jogscotland members Jacs, Rosie, Fiona are marshalling and Janet with fellow jogscotland members from Ormsary Simone and Mary travelling over to help too. Good luck all!!


inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session. 01499302160

Greetings from Jog Scotland Oban!

I just wanted to let you all at Jog Scotland Inverary about the Atlantis Leisure Race Series. Our Jog Scotties are looking forward to the Fearnoch 5km race on 24th May. Its a very informal race heading out from the Car Park at Fearnoch Forrest near Taynuilt. It is a no frills run and costs £2 to enter. There are no water stations and no prizes or medals! Its just for the hell of it! The race is run each year so its a good time trial. The route is along forestry commission tracks and has some small hills but isn't too arduous. We welcome joggers/ walkers and runners of all abilities to take part. So please spread the word to like minded individuals who may fancy a run with us.

June 26th is the Oban 10k. Some of the route is road and some along the newly tarmacced bike track. Some hills and again, joggers/ runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. There will be water along the route and more information, application forms are available at www.atlantisleisure.co.uk.

For those working towards a half marathon the Atlantis half marathon takes place Octobe 2nd so plenty of time to start a training schedule with your jog scotties.

Jog Scotland Oban run out of Atlantis Leisure every Tuesday at 6 - 7pm and Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30 costing £2 and we would love for any jog scotties to join us if they are in the area and looking for running buddies.

 All of our local races are listed on the Atlantis Leisure website and also the Atlantis sport and leisure FaceBook page. They also have a news letter that you can sign up for to keep up to date of any up coming events.

Happy Jogging from all at Jog Scotland Oban :O)

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7-8pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray Primary School during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session. 01499302160