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.