Group night and round up of the year so far

What a fabulous night...thanks to all who came along and ran on Thursday night. So many folk ran their furthest ever and really showed what inveraray jogscotland is all about....pushing yourselves that wee bit further but having a good chat at the same time. All arrived at The George on schedule and in fine form. Special well done to Becs and Francisco who did a magnificent four miles after only a few weeks with the group. It has been a great session from Christmas to Summer and I hope that you have enjoyed it as much as I have. We have had lots of new starters, some have faded away for a while but please be reassured that we will always welcome you back. There is now provision on Tuesdays for a beginners group each session with a more advanced group at the same time for those who choose to go a bit further/ faster. I would like to thank the other leaders especially Penny, Jillian and Alison for all their support in recent months and Janet too who has been a great honorary leader for the beginners. We have two jogscotland babies on the way so very much love and best wishes to Vicky and Wendy. There have been a few injuries around this year but let's hope they are behind us now and everyone is on the mend. The achievements are many and varied with Janet completing her first Dun Na Cuiche race after much dedicated training, Freya took first junior and first local in the same race, and Garret first local male. Linda, Paul, Alison and Fiona flew the flag for us in the Crinan Puffer with Alison, Garret and Fiona representing the ground at the MOK. Toby took on the Polaroid series in Glasgow and achieved 1st junior in three races. The are many goals being set this summer, ten km races ,1/2 marathons and a marathon for Penny and Alison which is great to hear...the 50x5 challenge sparked a few folk off into striving to continue to improve. This session has seen the start of The Inveraray Wild Swimmers, a group anyone is welcome to join in although at the moment possession of a wet suit is a definite advantage! We meet mainly after the Tuesday session, occasionally again through the week but this is posted on Facebook.

Club awards

Moira received the award for most attendances at the Tuesday Group

Janet and Moira shared the award for the most Attendances on the Thursday Night

Inspirational group member

In the end there was a clear winner for this award although there were some very good contenders- I think that it is safe to say that we all inspire each other! A special mention here for Julie Anne and Rhona who have inspired many of you to keep going by their own achievements and constant enthusiasm. The person for whom you voted for in the end is motivating, cheerful and committed. She has a unique take on running and has definitely changed the way that we all look at hills! She has, by upping her own level inspired many of us to do the same and so, in Fiona's words The champion Of the Hills is Janet. And very well deserved too.

Future Plans

If anyone has any ideas/ plans for the direction of the Friday group please let me know. I am happy to re start it after the holidays if there is still a need. I think we need to have more than one or two regular attendees though to make it social and interesting.

Throughout the holidays the Tuesday and Thursday sessions will continue at the usual times with a less formal training structure and more straight runs. There will always be accommodation made for all levels of runner with different options of time/ distance. I am very happy for anyone to suggest a route on Facebook, we sometimes meet at alternative venues over the summer so if you have one in mind suggest away. Please stick a note on Facebook if you are heading out for an evening run or a weekend on and would like some company.

Club tops

New running T shirts are on order a present and will be between £7-8.

Feedback

As always I very much value all your support and feedback. Please continue to let me know how things are going, any advice/ suggestions gratefully received!

Inveraray jogscotland meeting times

Beginners walk to jog 6-7pm Tuesdays

Advanced Beginners 6-7pm Tuesdays

Intermediate 7-8pm Thursdays

Meeting place-Inveraray Primary Shelter Shed. £1/session/ Contact fee 01499302160 for more details.

Furnace to Inveraray....etc etc!

As you should have gathered by now the annual big run is coming up on Thursday with several options available .Everyone welcome. 

1.   7.5 miles from Furnace to Inveraray start time 6.30

2.   4 miles Claonairigh to Inveraray start time 7.15

3    2.5 Caravan Park to Inveraray start time 7.40

4  Start Inveraray..walk for 1/2 hr and then turn and run back …start time 7.15

All routes finish at The George. You are welcome to come along  for the meal even if you cannot run that night. we aim to be there at about 8pm.

PLEASE let me know numbers on the Facebook events page and route if you have not already done so. The routes are very suitable for everyone so choose your distance and sign up!! we would love to have as many as possible for this social night and I need to let The George know numbers.

Sunday 30th

Seven mile Group run with guest runners from SOS fitness.

Everyone welcome. Dogs welcome too but there are some bits where they have to be on leads and there are several road crossings. The route has a couple of muddy bits (weather dependant), some trail and some tarmac through the Estate. The hills are short and moderate. Need a back marker if anyone would like to volunteer? I can go over the route in more detail. If anyone wants to do a shorter route and run out and meet us then turn and run back with us that would be fantastic.Main group setting off from the school at 11am....Second group set off at about 12 and go the reverse way round (to castle Grounds). Any problems just get in touch.Please sign up on FB or pm me for definite or even possible attendance!!

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One more thing…this year I would like your help for a special award for the person who has inspired you the most with your running whether you are a beginner or more advanced. it can be someone in your group or another group, if anyone is kind enough to think about voting for me please don't this is your Award!  Please e mail me with your vote….don't put on fb. Even if you haven't been in a while please let me know.

Inveraray jogscotland meeting times

Beginners walk to jog 6-7pm Tuesdays

Advanced Beginners 6-7pm Tuesdays

Intermediate 7-8pm Thursdays

Run and chat all levels Friday 9am

Meeting place-Inveraray Primary Shelter Shed. £1/session/ Contact fee 01499302160 for more details.

Three mile time trial

Great night tonight for a time trial..I am sure you all agreed with me! Your times were great anyway and have set a great base line for next time! Good to welcome Francisco to the group, he Lynda and Janet had a really fast session with 2.6 miles or so in about 40 minutes or so and then we taught them how to peel and how to weave!

Time trial results

Moira and Jacs 35:19

Cheryl 35:57

Rhona 32:47

Rosie 37:10

Julie Anne 29:44

Lizzie 27.54

Mile upon Mile

Lots of miles covered this week starting with 10k each for Toby and Fee at the Vale of Leven Event which wrapped up the Polaroid Series for this Year. Fee was 51.34 and Toby 36.24 making him first jr and also first jr over all the four races. The unofficial Monday group did a 10k around the Leicann Route...not an easy run! Tuesday Group held their heads up high with beginners doing a brisk 2.66 miles and the Advanced Group a Fartleck and run session of about 4 miles. Thursday was cooler but not for long as we took off for a "see how far you can go in 1/2 an hour challenge". Five miles was the pre-imposed limit and all were back from this or the four mile option in well under the hour. As per e mails etc the Friday group will be held if there is an interest in attendance. Please e mail or Facebook by Thursday evening so I can arrange a leader.

Details for the End Of Session Run are as the below post. Please come along and join us if you can. there is a route for everyone with 2.5 miles, 4 miles and the Biggy 7.5. Anyone from any group is very welcome, please let me know so we can start to organise transport and book The George.

Inveraray jogscotland meeting times

Beginners walk to jog 6-7pm Tuesdays

Advanced Beginners 6-7pm Tuesdays

Intermediate 7-8pm Thursdays

Run and chat all levels Friday 9am

Meeting place-Inveraray Primary Shelter Shed. £1/session/ Contact fee 01499302160 for more details.

Furnace to Inveraray or bust (and the alternatives!!)

End of session run followed by a meal and relax in the George

Route one Furnace to Inveraray 7.5 miles starting at 6.30pm (you can start at 6 if you want a bit more time).

Route two Claonairigh to Inveraray 4 miles starting at 7.15

Route three Argyll Caravan Park to Inveraray aprox 2.5 miles starting at 7.35 or so

All three routes end at The George where we have a meal, and a wee round up of the year etc. The kitty can't stretch to buying the meal but there is usually a drink. It is great to have as many folk as possible to this. We need to start getting organised for lifts etc so if you can manage to sort these between yourselves that would be good ie obliging partners to drop off in Furnace etc! This is not a race or high pressure run just a steady pace and a chat. Any worries please contact me.