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inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray primary school during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session 01499 302160

May 11th.

A somewhat depleted group (due to the school meeting) shivered in the shed tonight during a hail storm but the compact and united group still set off for a four mile run with "short bursts" as they say in the training programmes! The four miles turned out to be slightly longer (didn't account for the short bursts!)and still home in under the hour so well done!!!



inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray primary school during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session 01499 302160

Race report from Alison

After an extremely early start, and an hour of Ann and I hanging around in the muster areas in the south side of Glasgow, the Ignis Management Woman's 10k started with a lively warm-up session at 9.30am. As loud up-beat music boomed out from the Radio Clyde stand at the start line, thousands of women followed the instructions of the fitness instructors on the strategically placed podiums in a 15 minute aerobic/stretch routine in preparation of the race.
The race began at 10am prompt, where the elite runners (in white) were first off the mark, followed by the purple group 2 minutes later. Our group, yellow (and the second largest group) began to cross over the start line at the 5 minute mark.
Pounding through the wide streets and avenues allowed plenty of space to allow for setting a personal pace without too much dodging from others. With no long straights, only a few slight inclines and declines and plenty of supporters in the sidelines, the first few kilometres of the route made pleasant conditions, and we managed to complete each kilometre in approx 5 mins. We managed to run a whole 7km before any significant struggles apeared.
Round about 6.5km, the route took a turn through the entrance to Pollok Park where the road became a path a third of the width of the roads. It became harder to stick to your own pace as personal space became more of an issue as others in front slowed down and faster runners overtook from behind. Around 7km there was a steep incline which we managed to run up with a bit of difficulty, but determination prevailed. After a short flat gave time to recover, turning round a bend revealed the real bone of contention - a very steep hill, trees either side closing us in and no end in sight. This hill was about 0.5km long with a bend halfway leading the first-timers into a false sense of security. Having done this run before, I knew what lay ahead, but didn't say too much to Ann who was enthusiastic as ever. However, mind over matter took over, and as I struggled to keep the momentum and motivation going, I had to admit defeat and broke the run into a walk. Although I had to give up, I insisted that my buddy carry on but she stayed with me (thank you). In 20 seconds, recovery was done and the remainder of the hill was tackled. Knowing that sub 1 time was running out, we allowed the downhill from the 8km mark to speed us to the park exit and back to the wider roads. The 8-9km seemed the longest part of the run, and the sun had come out by that point (as if we weren't hot and sweaty enough).
Turning into the boulevard to see the markers of the finish line was a welcome sight, albeit that the "homerun" was still a good 400m away. As we neared we could see the clock counting through the seconds toward 1h05m. We knew it was still viable to get a sub 1 time, and as we pounded along, gradually getting faster we decided at 1:04:46 that we needed to sprint and where we'd start. Keeping the eyes firmly on the clock, ignorant to everything else around, sprint commenced at 1:04:53, crossing the line at 1:05:05 and completely unsure whether we made it over or under the hour!!


inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray primary school during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session 01499 302160

news report.....

Scottish Running guide report

Glasgow womens 10k and Inveraray Jail break

Well done to all who were performing in some way over the weekend be it running or marshalling. Ann and Alison smashed their previous PBs in the 10k in Glasgow coming in a sub hour time...those sprints do work! Ann managed over the finish line a full second ahead of Alison...what were you hanging about for Alison?
Alison- 59m57s Ann - 59m56s
next challenge sub 1.50??
Other jogscotland members were busy on Sunday with the second Inveraray Jail break. Jacs, Fiona, Rhona and Rosie sacrificed their own chance to attack the hill and took on the hi vis mantle of marshals/time keepers. Kerry, Garret, Toby, Fee, Liz and honorary member Freya took up the gauntlet and RAN that hill. Below is the official race report but here is the less formal one

YOU DID GREAT GUYS!!

Liz overall position 25 Time 40.00 category position 2FV
Fiona " =26 " 40.07 " 3FV
Toby " 7 " 32.24 " 2MJ
Kerry " 29 " 42.41 " 4FS
Garret " 11 " 34.56 " 6MV
Freya " =26 " 40.07 " 1FJ

jogscotland website report.



The weather was perfect for the second Inveraray Jail break run slightly cloudy, cool at the start and no midges to bother the marshals. Thirty four runners from near and far set off from the town centre at 11 am prompt to the clang of the gaolers bell for the climb up to Dun na Cuiche, the watch tower above Inveraray. The lead was hotly contested through the castle grounds by the males with juniors jostling with the vets and seniors. The crowd thinned out as the steep climb took hold and by the time the summit was reached the result was decided as Philip Price reached the top ahead of all others. No time to look at the view as hot on his heels came the others including David McAlister eventual male junior winner (31.22). Philip crossed the finish line in 29.06 closely followed by Crispin Walsh (29.29 2nd MS) and Alan Smith (29.55 1st MV) with Samuel Way ( 32.05 2nd MV) not far behind. Second junior local Toby Corner came next (32.24). David Duncan (32.18 3rd MV) and Emma O’Shea (32.34 1st FS) showing her experience along with Jonathan Weir (35.06 3rd MS) were swift to circumnavigate the watch tower and begin the fast descent. The women’s race started to hot up now with the fastest ladies battling it out. After Emma came Lizzie Rose (36.57 2nd FS) and Ormsary jogscotland’s Dinah Bosomworth (37.20 1st FV)). The local support for this event was fantastic with Minard’s Liz Feeney (2nd FV) reaching the finish line in 40.00 ahead of mother and daughter Fee (3rd FV) and Freya Corner (1st junior female) chasing her 7 seconds later. Fellow jogscotland member Naomi Dixon made 3rd FS in 40.55. The rest of the field followed fast pulled along by Pipers Eoghan Anderson and David Proven standing on the Aray Bridge, a perfect setting. The race organisers are very grateful to Argyll Estates for allowing the race to take place, especially Marcus Van Stone and to Inveraray Jail for their sponsorship and fantastic prizes. Kathy and David Owen from Londis donated water and bananas for the finish line, Inveraray branch of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Loch Fyne Whiskies gave spot prizes. Shannon from Argyll adventure obliged for the second year running with large amounts of fabulous tablet which was much appreciated. Fiona and Bill Nelson provided first aid cover. Above all the marshals did a great job and without whom none of the above would have been possible. Many thanks to John Patrick for his photos and support.

inveraray jogscotland meets every Tuesday 7pm at the shelter shed at Inveraray primary school during term time. All levels of runner welcome. £1/session 01499 302160

From Liz