News Report weekended 28th April

On Sunday was the Balfron 10k for seven members of Clydesdale Harriers. Fastest harrier on the hilly  out and back course was Gerry Montgomery (39.03 and 2^nd vet 50) followed by Martin King (43.04), Paul McKendry (43.08), Fiona McCue (44.05), Marina McCallum (44.16), Brian Reilly (46.21), and Christine Duncanson (47.47 and 1^st vet 50).

The previous weekend was the Deafblind Scotland Canal Run 10k at Bishopbriggs. Hugh Laverty had a solid run over the undulating course to finish in a time of 42.00.

Also that day was the SAL (Scottish Athletics League) at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena. Pat McCloskey ran in the 100m ‘A’ to finish in a time of 13.33 and the 200m ‘B’ (26.49). David Campbell ran in the 100m ‘B’ (12.56), and the 400m ‘A’ (54.80).  Andy Hunter ran in the 200m ‘A’ to finish in 24.60, and jumped in the Long Jump (5.99m). Iain Robertson ran in the 1500m ‘A’ (4.34.76), and the 800m ‘A’ (2.08.69). Ryan Nelson ran in the 1500m ‘B’ to finish in a time of 5.18.13, and the 800m ‘B’ (2.28.87). T. Akinkumni competed in the Long Jump ‘B’ and the High Jump ‘B’ jumping.27m and 1.60m respectively.

Next up was the 4x100m Relay which had Andy Hunter, Iain Robertson, Pat McCloskey and T. Akinkumni as the team running well to finish 5^th in 51.31. The 4x400m Relay had David Campbell, Pat McCloskey, Ryan Nelson, and Iain Robertson as the team having another good run to finish in 4.10.95 and 3^rd position.

Marina McCallum

Press Officer