Race positions and times

 7K hill race

Place	Race   No	Name	Time	Category	Category Place
1	40	Grant Cairns	31.33	MS	1
2	39	Iain Cairns	32,39	MS	2
3	16	Martin Cornish	33.04	MS	3
4	26	Alasdair Bisset	34.08	MS	4
5	5	Brian Robertson	34.24	MS	5
6	35	Iain MacNicol	37.43	MV	1
7	29	Jay Curtis	38.32	MS	6
8	37	Thomas O’Brien	38.43	MS	7
9	28	Lkesh Banerjee	39.06	MS	8
10	36	Graham Ramsey	39.07	MS	9
11	27	Charles Urquart	39.39	MS	10
12	10	Dinah Bosomworth	39.53	FV	1
13	3	Freaya Corner	40.07	FJ	1
14	25	Bill Halliday	40.13	MSV	1
15	4	Garret corner	40.20	MV	2
16	18	Donna Humphries	41.28	FS	1
17	21	Colin Burton	41.55	MV	3
18	22	Stewart Duncan	42.22	MV	4
19	32	Robert Semple	42.27	MV	5

20	9	Sandra Houldsworth	42.33	FS	2
21	19	Richard Arnot	42.53	MSV	2
22	15	Alexandra Hope	43.15	FSV	1
23	31	Andy Black	43.25	MS	11
24	11	Gail Losh	44.37	FV	2
25	14	Allyson McCulloch	44.53	FV	3
26	43	James Mumford	45.06	MS	12
27	13	Sue McCartney	45.34	FV	4
28	17	Karen Gallagher	46.31	FS	3
29	1	Fee Corner	46.32	FV	5
30	8	Sarah McFadzean	46.34	FS	4
31	33	James Blair	47.04	MV	6
32	24	Margaret Sinclair	47.21	FSV	2
33	23	Jacky Preece	47.40	FV	6
34	30	Scott Kennedy	47.51	MV	6
35	2	Janet Riddoch	48.48	FV	7
36	12	Charmion Campbell	49.54	FSV	3
37	7	Simone Balcon	49.54	FV	8
38	20	Rosemary Finnison	53.41	FSV	4
39	38	Catriona Semple	60.22	FV	9

children's 3k

place	Race no	name	time	category	Category place
1	67	Joseph Harper	14.05	M 10-13	1
2	65	Rachael Johnstone	16.59	F 10-13	1
3	61	Ruby Bosomworth	18.00	F 10-13	2
4	66	Ben Davidson	20.17	M 6-9	1
5	60	Tilly Cunningham	21.27	F 6-9	1
6	63	Brooke Gallagher	22.54	F 10-13	3
7	62	Kian Gallagher	23.05	M 6-9	2
8	64	Lauren Rooney	24.48	F 6-9	2

Inveraray Bluebell Trail run

Race report 2013

The Inveraray Bluebell trail run which broke from Inveraray Jail on Sunday was the largest field so far in the races four year history. Local runners from Mid Argyll were joined by competitors from Dunoon, Campbeltown, Glasgow and Helensborough amongst others. Also running were members of D Company 7Scots recreating a historic wartime training exercise. The inaugural children’s race was supported by a small but select group of runners who all performed extremely well and tackled the rough trail course with enthusiasm and energy. Joseph Harper of Lochgilphead, a seasoned athlete stormed around the 3k course in 14.05 followed by Lochgair’s Rachael Johnston, the first girl to finish, second overall in 16.59. Ormsary’s Ruby Bosomworth was third in, second in the 10-13 female category in 18.00. Ben Davidson (20.17) also from Ormsary took the 1^st in the 6-9 category closely followed by local runner Tilly Cunningham, 1^st girl. Third in the 10-13yrs was Brooke Gallagher (22.54) followed by Kian Gallagher second 6-9yr (23.05). Lauren Rooney was second 6-9 girls(24.48). Whilst the children were listening to Argyll Brass playing and enjoying much needed tablet provided by Shannon at Argyll Adventure, and bananas and water donated by Kathy and David Owen at Londis for the adult competitors the hill run proper was underway with a vengeance. As the middle runners were still making their way up the main section of the 236m high hill twin brothers Grant and Iain Cairns (Springburn Harriers) were chasing down towards the finish. Grant was overall winner (31.33) and Iain (32.39) second. Third over the line was Martin Cornish (33.04) the first of many prizewinners from Helensborough’s SOS Fitness Group. With the first three male seniors home the battle commenced amongst the Veterans. Iain MacNicol (37.43) from Lochgilphead got over the line first taking the jogscotland first finisher prize and First male veteran. Second male veteran Garret Corner (40.20) finished well after a fall at the top of the very slippery hill making him the first Inveraray male. Colin Burton (41.55) continued the SOS fitness prize roll coming in third MV. Mid Argyll Triathlon club’s Bill Halliday took the prize for the, new this year male super veteran category (40.13) with Newhaven trialthon club’s Richard Arnot (42.53) second. The female race was heavily dominated by the ladies from SOS Fitness but locals did manage to keep them from the most coveted first over the line spot which was taken by Dinah Bosomworth (39.53), Ormsary in a fantastic time, second over was local Inveraray jogscotland runner Freya Corner (40.07) who had a very good run winning the female junior prize and first Inveraray Female. Then those Helensborough ladies started to fly over the finish line. Donna Humphries was first senior female (41.28) with Sandra Houldsworth (42.33), Kilbarchan. Karen Gallagher (46.31-SOS fitness) was accompanied over the line by several enthusiastic young supporters to a third FS placing. Claiming second female veteran prize behind Dinah was Gail Losh (44.37-SOS Fitness), and third was Allyson McCulloch (44.53-SOS Fitness). The Female super veteran category was well supported with Alexandra Hope (43.15-SOS fitness) first, Margaret Sinclair (47.21)from Campbeltown running club second and Charmain Campbell(48.58) Ormsary Jogscotland third. Despite the increasing rain competitors cheered and clapped the members of D Company 7scots as Mr Andrew Montgomery, Factor for Argyll Estates presented Alasdair Bisset (34.08) with a Quaiche sponsored by Argyll Adventure commemorating his first place amongst the military runners. Organiser Fiona Corner would like to thank firstly Inveraray Jail for sponsoring the race’s trophies and for support of the staff, Kathy and David Owen for their very generous donation, the Inveraray Marketing group for the sponsorship of prizes and medals, the local businesses who donated spot prizes and His Grace The Duke of Argyll for permission to hold the race in the stunning Argyll Estate grounds. As with all events the volunteers behind the scene are the force that drives the event and the marshals, first aiders (First Aid for Gambia), timekeepers, registration officials were magnificent in every way. The organisers are also grateful to Argyll Brass for attending and playing beautifully to the competitors and spectators

Category Winners 2013-05-12 NEW COURSE RECORDS SET WITH ADJUSTED COURSE THIS YEAR

Male senior

1.Grant Cairns (Springburn Harriers) 31.33

2. Iain Carins (Springburn Harriers) 32.39

3. Martin Cornish (SOS fitness) 33.04

Male Veteran

1.Iain MacNicol (Mid Argyll jogscotland) 37.43

2. Garret Corner (inveraray jogscotland) 40.20

3. Colin Burton (SOS Fitness) 41.55

Male Super veteran

1.Bill Halliday (Mid Argyll triathlon club) 40.13

2.Richard Arnot (Newhaven Triathlon Club) 42.53

Female senior

1.Donna Humphries (SOS fitness) 41.28

2. Sandra Houldsworth 42.33

3.Karen Gallagher (SOS Fitness) 46.31

Female Veteran

1.Dinah Bosomworth (Ormsary jogscotland) 39.53

2. Gail Losh (SOS Fitness) 44.37

3. Allyson McCulloch (SOS Fitness) 44.53

Female Super Veteran

1.Alexandra Hope (SOS Fitness) 43.51

2.Margaret Sinclair (Campbeltown running Club) 47.21

3.Charmain Campbell (Ormsary Jogscotland) 48.58

Female Junior

1       Freya Corner (Inveraray jogscotland) 40.07

D Company 7Scots First finisher

Alasdair Bisset 34.08

3K Childrens race

10-13 category

Male         

1.Joseph Harper 14.05

 Female
1.Rachael Johnstone16.592. Ruby Bosomworth 18.003.Brooke Gallagher 22.546-9 categoryMale1. Ben Davidson 20.17
2  Kian Gallagher 23.05
Female1.Tilly Cunningham 21.17

  

  

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.

Too Hot? Too Rainy? Too Cold ?...

 We have had it all this week but typical scottish weather this week has not held us back with the Tuesday group running in temperatures of 17' at 6pm. A timely reminder to make sure you drink plenty during the day if you are running at night, and to not over dress when exercising. Breathable T shirts and trousers will help keep you cool and comfortable. The other groups managed to skip the rain showers that dogged the remainder of the week. Good hill sprint session on Thursday led (literally) by Freya..the good news is that wen you are sprinting for 30s she lets you get away with two reps, total distance was a respectable 4.2miles mainly trail running. Friday Group was just Julie Anne and Fee, with Assunta joining in the last mile or so of a three mile run on the Castle grounds.
Good luck to all competing on Sunday and thank you to all marshals, timekeepers, donators of time and prizes...and Moira for being the sweep for the children's run.

Here is a fab app for any one just starting...you can start at week one which is the same as our walk to jog programme and build up to 25 minutes running through a schedule of three sessions/week. It costs £1.99, maybe less for other phones than the iPhone but looks great to me, like having your own jog leader right beside you. If you are past the beginning stage you can skip to a later week. It prompts you to begin running again or when to walk.

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.

Sunshine, rain and running!!

Another busy week for the group with a great turnout on Tuesday for a wee surprise mile estmation challenge. The surrpise was that we are all amazing sprinters...or it turned out to be 3/4 mile. I am going for both! You guys did really well. We welcomed Becs to the group too...a first timer and she did great on a wee session with Penny. 

On Thursday we got to put on our new Tops...which was just as well because it was wet!! A good run round the Burgh and some sprinty things (see photo!!) soon sorted us out though! Running in the rain is cool...not awesome, just cool.

Friday Group was just some stalwart runners who fancied a wee challenge up Dun Na Cuiche and so up we went again!! Well done ladies!

A new event has come on line....the Tarbert 10k organised by Tarbert Jogscotland. Saturday August 17th...plenty of time to train!

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.

News and Views

All groups going really well now, it is great to see so many people out, about and joining in. We are still hoping to get some more beginners starting at the 6pm Tuesday group so if you know someone who is swithering please reassure them that the block has not really got going yet. Lots of ideas for cross training this week with Alison leading some kettle bell sessions, it is really important to strengthen and support your core muscles to maintain a good strong posture and stance to keep running on. Anyone wanting to borrow some kettle bells let me know as I have two that belong to the group up for grabs. Those who are doing the 50 x5 challenge are sticking to it in fantastic form with a variety of cross training and even some running from time to time. This weekend the cross training included skiing, surfing, open water swimming, cycling both on road and off...well done all...more than half way there! For those looking for a challenge of their own there are several races coming up.
The Oban Race Series

29th May - 10K Cregan Bridge
26th June - 5K Sutherlands Grove (still to be confirmed with Forestry Commission)
31st July - 10K Cregan Bridge (Reverse from previous run)
28th August - 5K Hosital/Glengallan

6th October - Atlantis 1/2 Marathon

Registration will commence from 6pm and race to start 6.30pm.

£2.00 donation for the 5K runs - over 13 years

£7.50 entry fee for 10K runs non-affiliated and £5.00 for affiliated - over 17s.

The Polaroid 10k Road Race Series

And of course our very own Bluebell Trail race on May 11th....Anyone still able to marshal for his event would be very welcome! The commitment is from 10am until about 12MD

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.

Crinan Puffer

Great week for the group with a really good attendance at all groups. The beginners group planned for last week had a no show so we are aiming again for this week. alison will be leading the Advanced beginners this Tuesday with Fee taking the beginners. Alsion has incorporated a kettle bells session into her planning and so if you have any spare ones please bring them along. Otherwise we have some to spare/share. The 50x5 challengers are really keeping at it with several topping off their week with the Crinan Puffer. This is an 8.5 miler along the canal banks, this year Linda, Fiona, Paul, Toby and Alison took part and there was some fantastic running from all! The results are not in yet, Toby came 7th but I shall post the rest of the times when they come in. Massive well done to all!

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.

Easter Break

There are some fantastic efforts being made at the moment with the 50x5 challenge being taken up by quite a few jogscotland members who are walking, running, cycling, yoga-ing and generally exercising for 30 minutes or 5k per day so well done to you all!! The summer session begins next week with a new beginners block running on the Tuesdays alongside an advanced beginners course. So, come along on a Tuesday and choose the session you feel most like, a wee reinforcement of the walk-jog or something a little more challenging. You can choose the session most fitting to you on the night, everyone welcome whatever their ability. Please spread the word, the more the merrier! Looking forward to seeing everyone back to the regular groups next week with the Friday group back on at 9am. With the lighter nights we shall be trying to get onto the trails around and about Inveraray as much as possible.....

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.