Press Report week ending 5th July

At the end of last month we had most recently Michael Diver running for Clydesdale Harriers in the Arrochar Hill Race finishing well up on the field in a time of 6.20.38 in this long distance hill event. The night before (Friday 26th) had five of the Harriers travelling to East Kilbride to run in the Calderglen Trail Races. First up was the 5k event where Marina McCallum finished as third lady in a time of 20.03 over the testing course. Next was the 10k where Gerry Montgomery took at least three minutes off his previous year’s time over exactly the same course and bagging 1st veteran over 45 prize in a time of 40.40 – an excellent time for this tough course. Next Harrier in was Bobby Rossborough (43.30), then Kath Scott (46.32) followed by Colin Gray (54.14).

Two days earlier was the Cooperative Jog Scotland 5k which was marred slightly by higher than normal temperatures and strong winds and had Marina McCallum running a slightly below par 21.06, followed a few minutes later by Colin Gray (24.00).

Some of the juniors made the journey to Gothenburg, Sweden for a track and field meet. Adults and children all enjoyed their trip and the competition, which saw all young athletes running well in the high temperatures. Fingers crossed this may become a regular fixture in the calendar.

Marina McCallum
Press Officer