phew, what a scorcher!
Hard to resist using a tabloid headline when the weather is so hot but that didn't stop Mags Barbour completing the Edinburgh marathon in 4:14:42 in very difficult conditions. Well done Mags!
the hills are alive...
...with the sound of gasping & panting as Alex Drain, Ian McNee and Tim Downie have scrambled up and down various hills in this year's hill running championship. Their most recent assault was on the slopes of Goatfell with Tim somehow getting to the top first but the bottom last. Alex finished in 1:54:52, Ian in 1:57:03 and Tim in 2:02:10
london marathon successes
Four tortoises completed
this year's London Marathon on the 26th of April
Steve Vallance 3:48:55
Natalie Fleming 3:55:35
Kirsty McKinlay 4:47:01
Anita Johnson 5:22:56
Congratulations to them all.
the fling is flung
Five tortoises completed the Highland Fling race on the 25th of April, an ultra marathon over the first 53 miles of the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum. Bobby Miller lead in 10:48:52, Stan Bland was next in 11:59:03, then Alasdair Skeoch in 12:24:55, then Tim Downie in 12:40:26 and all followed by George McGregor in 13:34:55. An excellent showing in an ultra distance race from such a small club!
| 24th Troon 10K 6th May 09 |
It was a wild night in Troon for the 24th Troon 10K but that didn't stop Shettleston Harriers scoring a 1-2 with Tsega Tewelde in first place (30:45) and Amanuel Woldeselassie in second place (30:47). David Phee (Giffnock North) followed up in a time of 32:04. First lady was Toni McIntosh of Ayr Seaforth in 36:05, Kara Tait (Kilmarnock Harriers) in second (39:04) and Emma Birnie (Bellahouston Road Runners) in third(39:54) .
David Phee |
Amanuel Woldeselassie |Tsega Tewelde |Toni McIntosh | Kara Tait |
Emma Birnie
Results Excel file Web page
Kenneth Phillips pictures here
Well done to all who
braved the elements.
Achilles Heel | Barr | Land Engineering | Maharani | Scottish Building Society | Scottish Water | Tunnock's
Sandy honoured with life membership of Scottish Athletics (24/11/08)
At the ScottishAthletics Annual Awards Dinner held in the Marriott Hotel Glasgow on Saturday November 22nd, Sandy Robertson a member of Troon Tortoises AC received Hon. Life Membership for services to athletics.He was the convenor of the Road Running and Cross Country Commission for three years and was on the organising Committee for the European Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh in 2003. He is a Starter and was a member of the course building team which set out the courses for the World Cross Country Championships held in March of this year in Edinburgh. Paula Radcliffe, guest of honour, presented Sandy with his award - and a kiss - which put the icing on the cake!
oops!
In my news round up last week I somehow completely forgot to mention Anne's tremendous performance in the New York marathon where she came through the crowds in an excellent time of 3:48:58. Not quite a PB but given that it's a crowded and hilly course, a great performance. She looks like the happiest lady in NY and there are more great photos of her here. I wish I could look so happy when running so close to my PB!
more news updates (12/11/08)
Quite a lot of things to catch up with so this'll be a bit long. Firstly, a huge (and belated) congratulation to Hazel who completed her first half marathon (with Anne's help) in Jedburgh in a time of 2:02:35. Better than my first half marathon by over 10 minutes! A fantastic achievement.
The week before the Loch Ness marathon Tim had a potter over the hills in the Two Breweries hill race, a tough 18 miler between Traquair House and Broughton brewery. Happy enough with his time of 4:29:29. Despite vowing never to do it again at the time, he has a strong suspicion he'll be back.
Following the Loch Ness marathon the was the October club 5k time trial. Bobby Miller was the first Tortoise home followed by Alex Drain in 21:58 and Kenny Fowler in 22:06 (a PB). Hazel and Alistair Kennedy also recorded PBs.
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Bobby Miller 19:55 |
On the 12 of October, Stan Bland ran in the Pentland Skyline hill race (a great race for anyone who has ever wondered "How many hills are too many?") and finished in a creditable 4:09:55.
On the same day, three ladies from the club braved the chill winds
to take part in the Ayrshire XC relay championships in Irvine
finishing fourth out of the ladies teams.
Anne Noble 18:22, Karen Robertson 21:18 and Mhairi Shaw 22:59.
Well done to the ladies for putting in an a appearance and putting
the men to shame!
On the 27th of October Alasdair Skeoch ran the Dublin marathon in a time of 3:42:51 and ran negative splits too so well done Alasdair.
On the 4th of November it was time for another 5K time trial and there several more PBs. Kenneth Fowler was first Tortoise home and improved his time again to 21:11 (PB). Stephanie, our visitor from Ayr also ran a PB as did Hazel who had an excellent run and knocked over a minute off of her time Well done to all runners.
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Kenneth Fowler 21:11 (PB) |
Lastly, it was the Kilmarnock XC race in Dean Park on Sunday and three tortoises ran in this one. This time is was the men who turned up. Alex Drain was first in in a time of 46:43, Tim was second in 47:13 and Owen settled for two laps finishing with Alex.
more photos from today.
A selection of photographs taken before, during and after the race may be viewed here.
The Fergie McDonald Memorial Run
A huge thank you to everyone who braved the elements for the run today. Over 100 people turned out to celebrate Fergie's life in one way or another and £981 was collected for Yorkhill Children's Hospital. The weather could have been a lot kinder but as yesterday's weather showed, it could have been a lot worse too! Many people entered the spirit of the event by dressing colourfully as can be seen in the photographs below.
More photographs and details will be uploaded later .
Once again, a huge thank you to all who turned out to run or help with this event.