MARCH 1989 ISSUE 31 £1.20

To celebrate the launch of· ·TofSion:' adidas bring you Britari•s most prestigiousm ld ·week race series: 5, 8, and 10K races at lhen11e"""-"'Sl1Sledbelow-aJI wilh lheSl.()ert>Otganisationand prizes y<>u"•ecome 10 exoect from adodaS. Af>r*1 nc:Nv for details of!he race "' )'(>Vr """' ENTRY FEES: £3 per '8CE> or £8 per""""" of 3 races~ 50p perrace surcharge for non attlliated runnets Se<"IOS entrants rece"'9 e ffOO adic.fas Torsion T·Shlrt and wristband GRAN O F1NAL: The TorsiOn Race Serles Grand Final for ind'Mdual race wcine<$ wlb be held"" 151h O.."tOber lncarparnle

London winners Bank renews WAL CONCllATUl.ATIONS to the lhrce "'innl:T$O( our ADT London sponsorship Marathon competition, which was h~Jd ln out last Issue. First out of THE BANK of Scotland hos 1hc hat, h3ving gol all four renewed lls sponsorship of lhc qu~ttons correct (Hcnryk Scottish \.\'omen's Lc:igues for a Jorgensen \\'On the 1988 ~vc1lt), on further three years. In addition to February 10 were: the money. £1,000 each y('ar · the Some ofthe athletes who train with Liz McColga11 and help William I tynd.olWalkerl>um b~nk i5 also providing back up her prepare for events like Bali and the Orland<> Red Lobster 1n Peeblcshlre; Marflyn Bro""'""" of sponsorshipsuchasstatlonaryand Braco in Perthshire; and John /OK (why do Americans always think up the great race race nurnb<.-rs. t.itles?). Peter Fa:t(far right) is profiled on Pages 29-31 o{tlus Me:Evoy of Girvan in Ayrshire.. The 1988 season produced Our thanks to aJI those who clear cut winnt'rS in each of the issue by James Allon. parlicipated. four leagues, with EWM (Oiv I), I ON ANOTHER matter, '"c're lnvcrnC.S."t 1-lrirricrs (Oiv 2), and afrotd ii ho.sn't been possiblc to JW Kilnwnocl< (Dtv 3) winning Adidas Series reply personally tooU those of you aU three of their malch~ In Divi-­ Change of format who wrote in volunteering to road slon 4,. Montrose '!\'On t'l\'O out of returns north test shoes for us. Did a.n y of you the three ML'Ctings. LACK Of support has led lo the not volunteer?! At one stage the On a typicol day tho league annunJ lnl~r·area a~ tow\lty postman was bringing in wcllover has over 800 athletes competing fixlure al Cumbernauld being THEPOPULARAdidasMidweck 100 applications every day. ove.r the four Divisions. Last year ditched. Series of rood races returns to We'll keep all your n11nte$ on there \\'ere 26 dubs involved, but ''Tlu~ nun1bers of runners Gl.isgov.• in th~ spring. Lnst year file, hO\\'CVcr, and on the ne.xt In 1989 the figure riscS to 28 with ta.king parl have gone down, and almost SOO runners complc1cd occasion hill choose from this list theentryof Irvine AC and Kirkin­ lost year I hod difficulty in getting coch of lhe three races - SK. 8k an0 of you still looldng clubs wiU be lnlroduc<'CI, meaning of Cumbcrnauld and Kiisyth again organising the r:>ces, the firs1 of wl\tch is on W«!ncsdoy April o~oB4JIKOFSCOTL411D for a free pair of shoes, there will six dubs in each division~ District Council. "\Ve h3ve be ~lar monthly compclitions With athletes making their decided to change to an OfX-'n 26. Entry rormsare now available, o A FRIEND FOR LIFE throug.houl the next few months bids to quolily for lhc Cownon­ meeting." and theSOpextra fornon·affillated to give you the chance of winning Wc.llth Games, the hope Is that The cvcnl will be hcJd 3t runners dOC'S noc 3pply to lhc your f;)vouritc models. SliJ ndMds will rise this year. CumbcmauJdl·lousconMarch 18, Glasgow series.

6 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 7 Let your legs Upfront Upfront Upfront Upfront Upfront work for ARMS. STAR boost for major Cambuslang travel well ARMS, a charity founded and run principally by Scottish road races people with multiple sclerosis and their close SEVEN MAJOR Scottish road races hove added prestige this year. They CAM'llUSLANG Harrlcrs, the have been induded in the Amateur Athletic Assod3Uon's '"Hot 100" Usl Scottish champions. finished • families, stands for Action for Research into 3S the b:>ttle (or the title of Britain's top road nmntl gCU W'ldcrw·ay. ttish research projects into the significance of diet, Livingston {all August), and the Groot Scotttsh Rwi 25K In Glasgow In dub, wasec:hieveddespitethelate exercise and other therapies in slowing, even S.ptember. withdrow:Jl from the team of stopping, the progress of this crippling disease. ERSKINE HOSPITAL MUST CLEAR IT Fraser Cync, Aberdeen's Scottish internationalist, got off 10 a flying internationalist Alex Gilmour TO SURVIVE. ATHLETES CAN HELP. start when he won the (irst OOWl.tiJlg race~ the Morpeth to NcWQsUe on because of a family illncos. Many thousands of people with MS have been January I. Andy Beattle led the helped by the work of ARMS. S1nct- 1916 EtSkine Ho~pital tuBca1td foro... l."r 70,0CIOmcn Explaining lhenewschemo,John Legge,chairmo..nof thc Road Runners Crunbuslang conHngc-nl home in 30th place, followed by Ross Ring us on 0279 815553 • • • • .ind \'"Omen from ~ry h!anch of the armed services alld the Oub, sOOd,, "Tennis, golf n'otor racing and other sports have devised Merdian! Na\')' national and v.•orld rankings. A rankings- system is the key to raise the Arbuckle (38th), Eddie Slowart or write to usa14a Chapel profi1c of any sporl • meaning more rc\'cnue, more resources, more (45th), Jim Orr {46th), Colin ~~.,IVIV.fa,.• We depel1d l.ugl"ly on public wpporl. ~ Ertic4~ WOt~t coverage and more Cun." Donnelly (60th) and Chorlle outside th~ N.ibOn.tl Health St"f'V1ce A.nd with 011er 360 m"n and Hill, Stansted, Essex ')'tl It •"'" Dovid Walsh, o ne of th~ organlscrs, said counting roccs were spread Thomson (70th). YIOmen toSOQS.:.aftc1. 1t now costs more than £3 5 milbon J year to SCOTTISH cross country CM24 8AG, and we'll j~, ~· throughout Britain with m3ny ill northern parts or England in addition to Sporting Cubof Lisbon, with provide !he consmnt nurS1t1g ca1e ,u,d reh3btlta11on they nttd champion NcU Tcmnant (above) is free . 1he Scottish events. their six nmnCT$ in the first eight, send.you your il• t· °'lbUI tffOrl\-such .tlra1s1ng money fromsponKKeo event-s. aiming to retain his title in 5tylcon The nuntbct of polnts QWD!dcxl ot each race will dt>p~d on a variety dominated the event which was runnmg vest or T·sh1rt, \\ asActlon ro / of factors, indudirig: size and quality of field. It is hoped to publish a Ha1vlck, writes Michatl Mar. Mu.ir hni; indicated 1hat he ls \Vould be considered In future. the lrfp was provided by Royal unlikely lo go Jor a ninth senior While the rankings scheme will concern only Britain's elite athletes, a llf~ Insurance and Cathkin title, but even '\!'Hhout hlm new AAA STAR•RANK standards scheme " ''U give runners at various Financial Sr:rviccs Umitcd ln a Tennant will facca stiff chaHens~ IC\'Cls a big inC\..""ntive to do well. joint spon"'rshlp deal. Tommy Mmray. fourth iJ1 Cub member and Cath.kin Standards have been set for SK, 10~ 10milcs, half marathon, 20mllcs 1987 and third lost year, has been directo:- David Lang WM also and marathon. ln excellent (onn thissc.ison, and For example, a senior nu1Jc running 67 minutes or under (or lhe h3lf booked for the trip but had to Chris Robison is coming bock to marathon qualifies (or a 7.star aw;;ird, while at the other end of the scale canccl nt the last minute because (onn after a long spell at sea with a l.:sser athlete .,..,,ho doclcs 1·37 or helter cams o l·star a\Vard. of •ppendldtis. the Royol Navy. Robison has been Simil;lrly, ~ f enlale m.ara1hon runner \\ill achieve a 7..st3r performance In another sponsorsh.lp dCla~ runner up for the last two years. Ifshe can C'.lock242 or foster, \VhHc a l ·stl.lr a\o\·ard is available.- for 4-02 or Cambuslong-bosod Hoover are Tcnna.nt's ESl·l team male STRUTH! better. For both men and wonlCf\, the qualifying times arc slower in th~ providing the entire dub with • • • John Robson Is also iikdy to run, various veteran age groups. vests and shorts. but former winnC'r A Ulster Flutton In addition to the standards scheme, reoords will be kepL for best 1s oooccntroting on the London Do we need performances in various age groups. M3rathon and is"hot expected to ootrtpete at 1-fowick. Kodak cracker you now The tea1n rqce should be an The l-leorl Reseorch Teom bosed ot Liverpool livelier for ladies Interesting '1lfolr also, with ESH AT THE TIME of going to press St !homos' HosPn 1989? sp.~owwd• ochooner goblets May 28. This entry makes It This year'ssponsor.o are Ragu, hall of thC'SC for the sc1\lor race. athletes who "·ere competing in You will be suppoT he v.·on th•themlght wishtooddC!asgow I om tunning in 1he London M0101hon/or_ . _ - -· _ -~· Event INVERNESS Harriers have Md a the East title and to his Itinerary. ond------wish to StJpport the STRUTH HEART RESEARCH TEAM. expected to be high as it \\-ill I incorporate the WAAA 1OK Road major boost from loponsonhip cord>. PLEAS€ PRINT Running Otantpk>nship. The race Hugh MacRaeand Comp:tny who country title! J \'.Hh Unford Christle, CoHn NAME ____ is also recognised as a national aresponsoringthedub's trodc and Sunday ~ the women's Jackson ai1d expected \-...Omens' event (or the British field meetingat Jnvemesson April championship a l Irvine. At the to compete. I sa.mc- venue: lasl year, Sandra ADDRESS_ Sports Association for the 9. The dub recently appointed Surprisingly, around 1500 Disabled. Brian Turnbull as commercial Branney of Glosgow AC took the tickets were still available for the Scottish runners have been manager, and the £1200 deal from honours. 83th.. based Karen metch, which# according lo I Mac:Racs is the first fnlition of a MocLeod w .. the highest ptact at the Gateshead world trio!, best indoor fixture we've ever Send too STRUTH HEART RESEARCH TRUST, fRfEPOSl, Pinner, M;ddx HAS SBR STRUTH Registered Chorlty No. 282280 I guaranteed for those venturing watching with Interest. finishing IOth. hod." 8 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 9 Upfront Upfront Upfront Upfront Upfront

Attempt being made to improve MORE WOMEN IN SPORT 10, OOO metre standards AN A1TEMPT is being made to strles of matches on April 30. lmprovc.! lhc stand:nd of men's Also, after the success of the 10.000 metres trock running in 1988 E#st v West match it has been ScoUand by introducing the event decided 10 continue the event. It Se<>IS don'• know the meaning or the word defea1. al m""tlngs of lhc HFC Scottish will take place at Crangemouth

In 1he figh t afiiJnSt cancer it's the same. Alhletics !.

15 Lynedoch Strctt. Glas!,'OW G3 6EF for the event in 1he whole of last Oarlington1 moves on tol--iarrogatc

Telephone; Oil-333 9'165 season. on July 301 and reaches a dim ox 3t or Mr Bill McKinlay. Cancer Research Campaign, Even Uz McColg®'s exp1oilS Notlingham on Sr in America, >re held on a ATHLETICS is lhe sixtli most popular sport for women in Scotland, With

bul now1 by Including the event trac:kor road circuit, and the Orilish 56,000 women pa.rtidpaling - according to figures produced by the @ Cancer Research Campaign on the timetable al certain league best Is 92 miles. Scottish Sports Cound~ wriltJ lins

It ., torn• ol Sir John Sinclair's slmple1 consisting only ol onimal Prtsidcni, 2011 the Kelvin Hall. enqulrles Into the Mode of rood and ml• brud. Sometimes, Putll StNth/ay I lomns. I agrte entirely lhat the Indoor Training lor l\thlctic Exercise;, le<• changeol dlel, lhUally over the 24 hour there any tns1ancc o( a very big in the moming. ln summer at five~ A$ an inamtivc 10 tU11ncrt., a timespan. Tomylke lhem Into a fairly the JO mile/ SOK dlstutoc. Th.,., runnc.n evt"I' known, Wt51 of take a ru.n ror lhttc miles, twice a impressive Top 20 1111 of all rccognl.std dttlCS indoors were on behalf of . 1;I Windsor, who, al the ageol 44, ron day; and the ,.wealing pr()C(SS,. performanca. One or lwo or the tct in events whete thecompetilor 31 m11.. 1n lourhoursandoquarter which ls Intended In remove the aU·time list may jog a memory: went on to run as much as four (dghl minute millng!!) ls only five obesity, is lnCl"e•,..i by pulling t, BHI Ewing (Abcrdcm AAO J).31 times again! rttt lour Inch.. high. Long thighs lh<"" between lcolhcr bods. (1966); 2. C.a n:th 8ry.an~Jonftl redln Scotlond's Runner readers iind J.hon legs a.re d<'Sirablc for 9. Quan thy ol 1lttp: Persons Ur\i) IJ..!H (1968); 4, Dori M.acgregor m.iy like to know that outdoors running. trained to athletic cxtrdscs ought (ESH) 11-47 (1968): S, ~1c l Edward• things a_re • Ut\le di((erenl. 2.Agt: Eighl.oenislheearliest to goto bedcorty, about ten o'dodc. (Aber AAO l>-49 0967); 16, T~try Several 30 mile/ SOK roces R~W ld, Olympk marathon runner Jeff one of the leading U.K. other times II will require thttt for men to b>the thdr foet In cold Norman from Altrinch.a~ who charities involved in the months "'hen thepencn Is n..hy. ~ter f!Yt'IY morning. PtrSOnS Thanks, ladies ran 2-42 lor 30 miles and 2-48-06 long-term relief of poverty 4. Mtdidnt: It is 5Upp05Ed tralnod nevn sitdown111« taking 10< 50K at >.Unchesler on June 7, that one emetic (something to exndse without changing thdr B, Ma..,..., Cowrr, 1980. Current Scottish rttard• and hunger in the Third World lnduco vormtlngO and three dose. clothes, !or lur ol rheumatism Grmb•>l4"g. (""htch ar<, mdden~ly, the Debbie Smi1h, ol physic will deM 111y man o( .U 1.1. 01...... , The only bad scc:ond fastest times on ttatrdJ att 1he noxious m.aller he may have crlectatlcnding training In modem SIR • I recen1ly took port ln lho held by Donald Ritchie (Fones) al ..r; lnlcrmcdialc Technology, had In his >1omach. In U"• 8<'11cmlly gave them an emeti.c best ordinary hcohh, whon he ract" - but more so I would like IO these records could wclJ be also, afttr they had been in traini.ng strikes or rcce:lves • (cw blows. lha.nk thel:.djcs "-'ho gave upthuir lowered by a further- 10 mlnule; ------You will receive bV return a T·sh1n ------NVM: I with him for tome rime; and if becomes gjddy. Thi• defect IJ S.turdayal1crnoon1oorgnniJCtho •hooldany2·1 0/ 2·12 morathonrdiMlor, ------palloncoolandcnt athlelr. 12 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 13 Allan Letters • • •

consist«! o( physlotherapy, ultra· lhereamnedalsfor all,s"°""1ing Wells Unsung heroes sound and Wt tttatmcnL This and changing facilities, food after Paralympics FOUR MONTHS have passed and Cologne? Or was he caught? Were there more cartk!d on for 21 ITNlmcnb, then the ~ and entertainment for since the in trying to beat the drug-testers efficient testing procedures, II w., doodcd this was doing no those who wish to stay 10< the omitted II, P-p« lloU, good so 1hey rdomd .,,. to an "'""lccnd or longer. Seoul, which saw the iaJgcst instead of the athletes? causing him 10 miscalculate S..Mdli<, orthopaedic swgeon who IOOk x­ U.st year we had c:ompetitors 16, IWlotoOr•at, ' number of athletes gathered The financial incentive to 1he time he had to be off the Afbr. r.ys. but th..., showed nothing from au ovtt the a>Wllry, and if /ollnsWM. together since 1972. It should run either of these races was drug? Or was his drink, as he obvi<>ltt. you a.re looking fOf a run or a have been remembered as the too great to miss. \Vhat was claims, spiked? SlR ·No doubt there ore many There was noortlvillsor bon< holiday whichisdiffettnl, you will SIR· I have road many $lorlriJ behind the kn«ap, and no be wry weloome on May 27. your magozlnc on 1he Olympic work V""f hard for the sport and instead it is romembered for all at the end of the race, and silver medal in the 1982 doolngofthckn«joints. AU they Cam'" in S.OUL South Ko

14 ------~Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 15 Women in Coaching Clinic SPORT with Derek Parker IN THE October issue, this has yet told her whethersheis in lWASdriving to the Kelvin Hall off to get blocks for themselves. AS ANOTHER cross country during the specific training training invariably prohibits.. no attemptto slavishly copy the column reatul't'd Janis Neilson, the team or not. But jokingapart, the other day in hot pursuit of For a £5 retrievable deposit they season comes to a finish, now is period would probably have a But what Is one athlete's programme of some Interna­ 1 prior to her trip to the Seoul Janis was "totally disillusioned" "my" four lads who had not took out three sets of blocks, the time t<> plan your summer "ticking ovcr ' mileage of "ticking over" mileage could be tional competitor who has been Olympics as a memberofthe4 x atthe way she was treated. It is bothered to ask me what training which were in fact even brought racing programme. This is between SO and 80 miles a week another's maxi.mum mileag·c running for years and whose 100 metros relay squad. difficult to believe that such session to do once they got there out to the boys on the track by especially important if you atothertimesolthe year. During during his or her specific train­ own particular lifestyle might As things turned out, Janis insensitivity could be shown to (being typically male and thcattcndants. The week before, intend to run in half marathon, the "ticking over" phase he or ing phase • depending on age, be more conducive to heavy, did not get a run in Seoul. The an athlete who has lived and thinking they know it all). I at Meadowbank, having paid 25K, or full marathon events in she would probably be racing ability, and experience. So it can intensive training, e.g. full-time team that finished sixth in the trained in hope for so long, and looked in the rear-view mirror their entry fee, blocks were the months ahead. much more frequently · be seen that each athlete must and/or sponsored athletes. semi-final consisted ofSallyanne who is obviously going to feel to sec my second eldest strapped unobtainable unless they were It cannot be over.. something which the need to have a training schedule which It can also be seen that it is Short, Beverley l(jnch, Simmone extremely disappointed. to his seat and brandishing a members of the complex or emphasised that you must have cover high mileage with long is individual to him or her, and absolutelyessential to plan your Jacobs and Paula Dunn. Jacobs Surely the policy is not to hoover attachment (or should I owners of a scholarship ticket • several months of progressive, weekend runs du.ring specific that there must emphatically be training and racing programme and Dunn had eaxlier run in the inform only those who have been say Ghostbusters 5un). What not very handy for thcocx:asional intelligent training bchiad you individual 100 metres a long with finally selected, and let the rest surprised me was not so much visitor to the stadium. h wasn't if you hope to tackle these races Helen Miles, who was of the pool find out from that part of my hoover was as if we would have absconded responsibly and do jusUce to unfortunately injured after the computer print-outs or accompanying us to Glasgow, with them - there's no room in yourself. It is recommended thal heats, but which seemed to open colleagues in the team? And but the fact that I did not notice my car what with four strapping an athlete should have been the door for Neilson to win a who is responsible for such this incongruous object even as laddies and various hoover training (or at least a year before plare in the relay team. Inconsideration? Perhaps the I helped the bairn into his seat. attachments. his or her first marathon .. and Beverley Kinch had more or coach in charge of sprints? Or What other activities are going (And if the frolicsome four for at least siJC months before less secured herrelayplaceafter does the buck stop further up unobserved, I dread to think. are reading this, for goodness attempting a half marathon. finishing third in the l OOmetres the hierarchy with the Director Anyway, having given "my sake cough up £1-20 between Experienced marathon at the Olympic trials, and of Coaching? Somebody must four lads" a nasty surprise by you for your ScoUand's Runner runners generally prepare Neilson must have felt that she surely answer fornot having the turning up at the track when · don't just stand there at the specifically fort he 12to16 weeks was in with a good shout, having common courtesy, if not the they least expected it, they went station book stall reading it!) before a major event. For the finished fifth. SallyanneShort, human decency, to take an hall marathon, eight to12 weeks coached by the highlysucx:essful athlete in Janis' position aside or spc<:ific training is the norm. hurdles coach Malcolm Arnold, before the team was finalised to l'hc term, "spC!Cific training", was also in Seoul as a member explain the situation and Jet her ~ ANTHONY NOLAN ~ describes the preparation period oftherelaypool, having finished down as gently as Is possible when the athlete generally seventh at the trials in under these circumstances. ~ BONE MARROW APPEAL ~ increases the mileage to a peak . All that aside, Janis told me St. Ma.ty Abbots Hospital, which is attained in the third Because Neilson felt she was she thoroughly enjoyed her Marloes Road, Kensington, London W8 SLQ. and fourth weeks immediately Tel: 01-938 4917 Te~ 02404 5351 running exceptio nally well in O lympic experience and hopes prior to the key competition. training in Seoul, it "'as that having savoured such an Our Chanty; You may remember The preparation includes extremely d isappoinling for her atmosphe.re will benefit her FoWlded in memory his mother Shirley, one long run, one fairly long of Anthony to fi9h1ing a one not to get a run at the Olympics, attitude to training and run, at least one inte.rval or help furure woman b.ln!e to but something she could acx:ept competition. sullerers of ' promote bone furtlekscssion,and several other Her coach, George McNcill, Themalngoalonthehorizon Leukaenua and marrow transplants runs of varied length and pace thought she had about a 50-50 is to qualify for the related diseases. in •his COWltty. each wcek. Spc<:ifictrainingalso chcrnce or running. so it was not Commonwealth Games at the WlTH YOUR HELP •• • WE NOW HAVE A REGISTER or takes intoaccount easy recovery as ifJanis had travelled to Korea Scottish Championships this VOWNTEER BONE MARROW DONORS NEARING J70 ,()()()f and rest days ·and makes any fully expecting to compete, year. To secure a definite place WHO KNOWS WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE MAY BE races du ring the build -up period although naturally enough she in thelOO metres,Janiswill have STRICKEN BY LEU'KAEMIA AND NEED A BONF MARROW totally subservient to the main remained very optimistic, to break the Scottish record. TRANSPIJ\NT. NOT EVERYONE IN THE FAM1L v L< event. The final two weeks of especially with her training NECESSARILY A PERFECT MATCH. ONLY I IN 'i ... WHAT Having5otovcrinjury problems HAPPENS THEN . .• I specific trainins are the easiest, going so well. aggravated by bend running.she because during that phase the What Janis Neilson did, and WE WlLL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OUR LITT: SA V!NC also plans to be back competing SERVICE . . • Btrr WE NEED SUPPORT. athlete is tapering down to still does, find totally in the . conserve energy for the big race. unacceptable was the way she WHEN NEXT YOU RUN P/.£ASE DONATE YOUR As Janis went off to finish SPONSORSHIP MONEY TO: When the athlete is not disoovel't'd she was not in the warming up for her Sunday training specifically for a relay team. No human comfort morning training session, the THE ANTHONY NOLAN BONE MARROW APPEAL marathon or half marathon, he and explanation for this athlete. Peter Pan of pro-athletics Further infollniltion from: Scotland's Runner, 62, orshemaintainsa "tickingovcr" Ne.ilson had gone to the stepped forward. ''I'll tell you Kclvingrove Street, Glasgow G3 7SA. mileage. During that period the information room the day before something aboutJanis Neilson," Name ...... athlete will be training for, and the heats to see which teams the offered David Valentine, who competing in, shorter distances UJ< had beendra wnagainst, and trains with the McNeill squad. Address...... on the track, road, and country. then realised from a computer "She keeps mucking up our The term, #ticking over"', is prinH>ut that she was not ...... handicap system by running too Please Stmd me • ~ee T-Shin (S1ate sizes. M. L Ot XL) and sporu;or pock,. relative. A.n international included in the final foursome. fast . .. " it TROPHIES TO THOSE RAISING OVER £100 it marathon runner covering She still jokes that nobody bctween80and 120milesweekly I Aerobic. Tommy MurN>y glides through IM mud on hi• way to the West Di•trict CC title 16 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 17 Schedules well in advancc of the the key You may be asking how it is But l would urge you not to bcth under and over his or her races which you intend to possible for muscles to function give up on physiology. There race distance. The aerobic FROM NOW on,thesch«lulcswlll participate in. All too often in the absence or oxygen as in are several good publications endurance lrom long. steady bealmVbic response from his or mint rest) + 15 mins warm up/cool pnrticular event. Therefore it is d iffercnccs between aerobic and requirements fortheSOOO metres her speedwork. down. Friday: Rrst or 10 to t5 mint jog. event cent aerobic and Because there is a high illogical to say that a marathon anaerobic running. Aerobic nrc 7S per Saturday: 10 miles steady. runner is fitter than n sprinter, Involves the use of a high 25 per cent anaerobic. percentage of both aerobic and or vice versa. Each lsspccificalty proportion of slow-twitch, rcd­ This percentage would be anaerobic running in middle Week Two fit forhisorherowncvent.That rolourcd, muscle fibres which rcn~ed in a training schedule. distancccventssuchas800, 1500, Is why a marathon runner would funaion effectively in theabsma If an athlete was training cigh1 3000,and 5000 metres, the need Sunday: 7S to 90 mins a0ut speed runs over 50 times a week, 75 per cent or his to establish the correct ratio or Mondoy: 60 to 75 mlns fartltk Inc 2 mct rcsdjf6cult, just asa sprinter have a higher percentage of red or her work would be devoted each form ofexercise can become x 15 x 30 l«S fast (45 "'-""jog be­ w9uld if attempting long steady muscle fibres, whereas sprinters to aerobic work (i.e. six sessions), as muct\ an art asa science. The twt."Cn reps/ Sminjog ~twccnsets). runs at a fairly slow pnce. have a higher percentage of while 2S per cent would coach must be aware of the Tuesday~ 20 to 30 m.lns tl"COY<'.ry This leads on to the white muscle fibres. concentrate on anaerobic work athlcte's capacity io handle Wtdnttday: 70 mins steady. importance of being able to Aerobic running involves a (i.e. two sessions). aerobic and anaerobic work and Thllnd• y: 2 x I mile laiJty list (S mlns rt or 10 to 15 mint jog. toallocatethecorn.'C\ proportion 1SO to 170 beats per minute. within the context or a single If, for exampie, aSOOO metres I Anaerobic. Brion Whittle and in the Dairy Crest 400m vera11s West Germany. Saturday: 12 milcss icody. Of CllCh to a training programme. Anaerobic running produces a training session. For example, ru nncrcan mobiliscsignlfica nt ly Aerobic mCllns "with a.ir", hCJrt·rate usually in excess of the 75 per cent aerobic and 25 his or her anaerobic (i.e. ability around 130 to 150 beats per Neither would bespccific to coachesshould beab le to justify Week Three and bricnystated it rcfors to any 170 to 180 beats per minute. per cent anaerobic ratio in SK to sprint) resources, then he or minute. while a shorter run of his racing requirements. These in physiological terms why they would only be met by a session arc asking an athlete to do a activity where the oxygen It is important to remember running could be achieved she can afford to tuck in behind five miles at a faster pace would Sunday.7Sto90mm.saosscoun1ry requirements arc being met by that all athletic events produoca du.ring a (,(] minutes' training an opponent for most of the raise the heart-rate to around ofsomething like 12x 400mctres particular training session. It is Monday: 60 to 75 mjns rartlt-k Inc 2 the oxygen uptake a nd relationship between aerobic session in the following manner: d istanceand then try toout5print 15010170beats per minute. Both 1n 70 seconds, with 20 seconds not enough to say that a squad x 10 x 45...,. last (60 Svt:ry. and refers to work which occurs demands or the 800 mctres race It is not necessary to be too lacking In anaerobic rcsourocs evokes a different cardiac would thenbeaimingtorunhis have always done so on that Wtdn.. day: 60 mins steady. Thursday s x SOOm fairly r.. 1 (3 In the absence of oxygen. Is approximately 33 per cent inncxiblcabout these ratios, but (i.e. he or she cannot sprint very response. Thercisalsocvidencc twclve laps in 70 scronds with particular night, nor is 11 good mint ~wcrn reps) + warm up/ recovery. Likewise, training enough 10 gct athletes to train lt is estimated that a aerobic and 67 per cent their role in providing a sound fast), then that person will have to suggest that the longer run no cool down. marathon race, for example, anaerobic. In the lSOOm, the physiological base and working to set a last, steady aerobic pace docs more to increase for a marathon or half marathon together In a group without Friday: R

18 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 19 ~ Q\STRICr C: GUIDE TO YOUR FALKIRK v~'?' A ol<'tci ~ '(' oS~ FI/{ DISTRICT SPORTS CENTRES Open Forum ~~~ __L~~ifln.\._ FOR LEISURE AND HOW TO USE THEM Roger Booth, former Scottish staff coach for heptathlon a nd treasurer of the Bank of Scotland Women's League, now has statistics to bock up his conviction that The Mariner Leisure Centre Grangemouth Sports Stadium Grangemouth Sports Complex • standards In younger women's age groups hove slumped over the post five years . Glasgow Rd, Camelon. Falkirk Kerslebank Ave, GrangemoUlh Abbots Rd, Grangemou1h Tel: (0324) 22083 Tel; (03241483752 Tel: (03241486711 Whilst not disparaging the efforts of today's young a thletes, he asks how • M1.rtno1 Centre with more clubs, coaches. competitions and facilities· this hos happened. r-::: K1rsl1bank Av I I Theories/explanations from readers will be welcomed. __!:::I ===--' _JI I j S~• Stadium Glasgow Road Cl lnchyra Road -:-1 I Hamilton Road Bookings tat(en rrom ~ a.m. Bookings taken from 9 a.m. Leisure Poot. Games Hall. 2 Squash Six Lane Running Track, Cyele Courts. Creche, Cafe, Bar, Sauna, Track. Field facilities. Football. Condi1ioning Room, Sunbeds. Gymnasiu1n, Cafeteria.

Polmont Centre Hallglen Centre Denny Centre Salmon Inn Rd, Potmont Islands Cres. Hallglen Station Yard, Denny Tel: 103241712654 Tel: (0324) 35425 Tel: (032Al 825262 Salmon IM Ro.ad I I ""-... ~·f'-' Hoallgllin c.mr. MY FIRST reading of the 1988 rankings for the younger women's C.-hsgow Road 0~ 1iRood age groups (published in the Janwry issue) appears to confirm my S1a1Jon Yar~d I belie! that standards arc now appreciably lower than they were five "'~·:::~ or ten years ago. I am left with this impression whenever I sec results O.nny Conlr•LJ Polmont Centre /~ ofsuch meetings as the Bank of Scotland Womcn'sAthletic League, Bookings taken from 12 noon Bookings taken from 9 a.m. Bookjngs caken from 12 noon Games Hall, Squash Coun Game5 Hall. Community Hall, Games Hall, $Quash Court or the various SW AAA Championships. and I know that my opin­ Committee Rooms. Sunbed, ion is shared by many others in the sport. Conditioning Room I have sometimes suspected myself ol comparing the poorer recent performances with the bestolearl ier years. For instance, I see T~ere are many Sports Centres located throughout the Fa lkirk District which offer everyone a I hat only two junior long jumper.; cleared 5 metres during the whole wide range of sports and activities in which to participate. of 1988, whereas I can recall 1980 when there were four such performances in the SWAAA West District Championship alone, Coaching and instruction are available in many activities - these mentioned below are just a and five in the Scotti.sh Schools. few .. . Similarly. only two Juniors broke 2-22.0 for 800m in 1988, a time bettered by no less than fiveathletes in the East v West match 011978. Trampolining · Squash · Badminton · Netball · Swimming · Gymnastics . Al Intermediate level, our third ranked 100m runnerof1988achicvcd a time of 12.4 seconds, which reminds me that there were five equal Karate · Volleyball · Judo · Modern Dance · Lifesaving or better performances (wilh a "legal" wind) in the final of the 1984 SWAAA Championships. Details of times, dates and locations where these activities are available can be obtained from Such selective and subjective approaches are obviously dubi· the addresses given. So, if you fancy learning to play a new sport or become involved in a new ous, and I have often looked for a more satisfactory way o( testing activity, phone for further information. my theory that did not involve lengthy periods of research. How­ ever, Ian Steed man's rankings have now given me that opportunity. Your 1.ocal sports ~entre can be of use even if y~u feel you don't want to join a club or attend I initially restricted my comparisons to the Intermediate and coach!ng classes. 1f you want to get together w ~t~ a group of friends to play indoor football, junior age-groups, though later included the Girls as well. Much badminton, table-tennis, squash or any other activity, then your local sports centre is available more research would be requ.ired to cover the Euro-Juniors, partly for this purpose. because their performances have only been listed separately in 1he last year or two, but also because the age-group has n.>cently been Yo1:1. <;1on't have_ to be a member of a club or even hold a membership of the centre - the extended to Include athletes up 10 a year older than previously. fac1ht1es are available for everyone, no matter what activity or sport you want to play. To obtain some comparison ofs trength in depth, I have listed in All facilities are open seven days a week and most are available from 9 a.m. until after 10 p.m. Table I 1he performance of 1hc fourth best a1hlcte in 1988. 1 chose fourth, because the rankings in some events do not ext.end any deeper. I have excluded relays and also pentathlon/heptathlon, lhe If you decide to use the facilities available, you can book by telephoning the centre concerned at the time stated. Bookings can be taken up to 7 days in advance. If you are still unsur~ of what your local sports centre has to offer why not pop along to have a - look .around. You will find the staff most helpful and willing to give you the information you require.

David J.G. Mould, The Director of Amenity & Recreation, Falkirk District Council, Kilns House, Kilns Road, Falkirk FK1 SSA. Tel: 24911 . Yvonne Murray (left), Orn! ofthe {me crop ofyoung athletes in 1979 and 1980, and Dawn Simpso" (righl), one ofthe few I athletes whose 1988 mark (2-13.36 in the 800 metres) stands Roger Booth's teat of time. 20 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 21 Open Forum Open Forum

latter because changes in the wondered how the bestScottish of the athletes whose perform· scoring tables would have made performance in 1988 would ances were highlighted, I foci it necessary to recalculate all the compare with previous years. their performances often repre­ results. Table 1 To investigate this I prepared sent a return to thestandardsof Table 2 Alongside the I 988perform· Table 2, in which l have listed their predecessors, rather than ances I have listed the number Event Fourth the best performance i.n each • an advance upon them. Sadly, Event Dest 1988 Best 1982 Best 1980 Best 1976 of athletes equalling or exceed· r anked No. better in: event in 1988 alongside those this appears to be more of a ing them in 1982, which was the 1988 1982 1980 achieved in 1982, 1980, and 1976. Soonish problem, though refer· Intermediates last year covered by the much The number of athletes who cncc to British Athletics annuals lamented Scottish Athletics equalled or exceeded the 1988 suggest an overall stagnation in Inter mediates 100 I l.62w 11.Sw 11.3w(I) I J.7w Yearbooks. Since the hurdles best is shown in brackets. fi rst and tenth performances at 200 24.28 24.3 23.llw (3) 23.9 (I) specifications were different in Comparison between 1982 UK level in a similar period of 100 12.4 9 11 400 58.1 54.85 (2) 51.16 (5) 55.7 (2) 1982, I have made a similar and 1988showsthat onlyonein eight years (1979 to 1987). 200 25A 4 6 800 2-13.97 2·08.77 (3) 2-08.8 (7) 2-12.2 (2) comparison for1980, which was t hreeollast year's performances Whereas it is good to see that 400 59.I 6 12 1500 4-37.92 4-22.51 (3) 4.25.s (4) 441.9 the year preceding the tempo· in the [ntc.rmediat'c and junior we now have a junior long 800 2-21.02 9+ 19+ 3000 10-21.0 9-48.0 (2) 10-11.8 (4) 10-520 rary change. agegroupswereasgoodasthosc jumpe.r capable of 5.44m, it 1500 4· 58.4 12+ 17+ SOH I 1.7w . I l.7w (1) 11.4 (2) Although I have not tabu· six years previously. The differ· should be realised that o ur lead· 80H 12.0 3 400H 65.4 63.7 (I) 63.7 ( 1) 66.9 lated the figures here, 1981 pro­ ence between 1980 and 1988 is ingjumpcr iothethrcc years up HJ 1.60 5 7 HJ 1.63 1.71 (2) 1.67 (3) 1.66 (I) duces very similar results. Fur· even more marked, with re-­ to 1980 always cleared at least u S.08 10 14 u 5.87 5.90 (I) 6.15 ( I) 5.70 thermorc, a similar approach duced performances in 20outof 5.50m. Similarly, although we SP 9.71 3 10 SP 12.85 11.05 12.77 10.28 comparing the second ranked the 23 events, and only slight undoubtedly had some very DT 32.12 2 4 DT 41.50 36.34 43.04 (I) 36.32 performance with those in 1980, improvementsinbothshotsand good young sprinters in 1988, rr 32.46 3 4 JT 33.40 49.24 (5) 43.14 (5) 47.50 (1) 198), and 1982, shows exactly theJunior discus. There has been reference to the more detailed the same trend. improvement in only just over NUTS statistics will show that The figures in Table 1 there­ half the events since 1976. only one of them had a "legal" Juniors Juniors fore appear to confirm my con· However, once again the Girls performance (11.99) faster than tent ion that the depth of the per· have generally improved, except 12.0 seconds. Quickly looking 100 12.Sw 12 19 100 127 12.0w (5) 12.3 (12) 12.5 (5) formance in both the Intermedi­ in thc800m. back through ten years of Brit· 200 26.Sw 12 10 200 25.6w 25.4w (2) 25.29 (2) ate and Junior age-groups has Although a lot of work ish athletics annuals, I found at 25.8 800 2-22.3 13 10 fallen appreciably compared would be required to make an least t\vosuch performances for 800 2-13.36 2-149 2· 11.4 (l) 2-17.3 1500 5-03.0 17 9 1500 449.9 4-39.4 (6) 4·32.0 (5) 4-48.8 (1) with those five or ten years ago, objective comparison in the every year except1984, 1985,and Kathleen Lithgow, whose 75H 12.0w 12 75H 10.Sw (l) though the overall standard pentathlon, current scoring 1987, when there was still one, 11.09 . 11.35 1988 Intermediate sprint HJ 1.48 19 16 HJ 1.65 1.70 (3) 1.67 (I) amongst our 1988 Girls is possi· tables generally give a reduc­ and as many as six in each of 1.61 marks are tM equal ofher u 4.90 11 13 5.44 5.30 5.62w (I} 5.23 bly slightly higher. Thccompari· tion of between 200 and 300 1981 and 1982. u predecessors. SP 10.16 3 3 SP ll.23 12.03 (I) son in middledistanceeventsis pointscompared tothoseinforce Interestingly, 1981 was the llJH 11.20 I OT 29.14 I 0 OT 30.82 30.14 28.24 34.20 (2) particularly bad, and our fourth in 1980 when the event spcciA· y~a r in which Scotland won the JT 26.10 7 6 IT 31.56 35.14 (2) 3650 (2) 40.72 (2) best Intermediate would not cation was identical. It is clear HomeCountricsundcr21 fntc:r· ings over the last few years. I even have figured in the top 15 that the six Intermediates and national, and may have been the certainly do not wish to dispar· or 20 in the earlier years. The four Juniors who had scores age any of our present athletes, Girls climax of a vintage period ro r only Intermediate or junior exceeding 3,000 points in 1980 young Scottish athletes. Cer­ Girls but I do wonder why, with the events where there may have would have been well ahead of tainly I can identify more than numberof qualified coaches and 100 13.lw 2 4 been a slight improvement are our top scorers in 1988. 20 athletes ranked in the junior LOO 1268 12.9w 13.0w 13.4w all-weather tracl

Do readers have an explanation for the apparent decline in standards? Write to: Open Forum, Scotland's Runner, 62, Kelvingrove Street, Glasgow G3 7SA. l outstonding Girls sprinter Myra McShannon, whose 100 and 200m marks eosily better those of 1976, 1980 and 1982.

22 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 23 West Germans OVETT'S MOVE NORTH /SA BOOST poor opponenets FOR ATHLETICS IN SCOTLAND at Kelvin Hall Pictures: Peter Devlin Report: Doug Gillon 1lll: SECOND Dalry Crest Indoor lntcmotiomu at the Kelvin Hall would never have taken place if lt had been a boxlng contest ThQ STEVE 0 YETT, theCommon~·eallhS,OOOmetrcs encounter ~·ould have been barred as a mismatch, and the proof of that championand 19800lympic800mgold medallis~ canu~ when Britain heal the West Germa_n visitors by ooe of the biggcsl has rcvitallJCS«Jucntly reaftmned thot the rule change TIinst £5 and .0 lor the inaugural French initiated by Kilbard'lan al the annual mcctlng ln match 3 year earlier triggered some complaints. But despite it aU. the December wUI apply relrOSJl"Ctively to Ovctt, 3100 fans in the end got value for money thanks to some great and others like hint. competition bet'wce.n the BriUsh. "I am a little surprised and saddcnt'CI by that. Olympic hurdles silver mMalist Colin Jadc:son v.•as just .02 short of l wO'IJJd have been happy to run for SCbtlMd the Comtnonwt"aJth re

Todd Bennett,, Ayr's Whittle was forced wide all the way round, a.nd runncr4 up to Nat Muir and leadiflg Annan to linished third in 47.59 sec team victory. II Is also hls intention to compete Tom Hanlon. still suffering from the effO M... • S1adium, and in Aberdeen, the a sound). There a re two ._...... 1c.11..... Chris Anderson Stadium. tTemendous atmosphere is in Scotland· certainly none arc and areas with pits .. guaranteed as spectators are more scenic. L••• llfl!ll•4 " Marathon Overlooking the River Ayr at both ends to cater forchanging l.IOCI ....'9111 ttMt is Dam Park, one or the most close to the athletes and so foci So who is reaping the wind directions. IHI lf!o.f "'"" t • t"Y fll U scenic locations in Scottish part or the action. Likewise, benefits or training in such One area in which Naismith athletics. The original red blase, athleles reel Inspired onto aesthetic surroundings? Ayr feels improvements could be Sunday SEPTEMBER 3rd The organising committee six lane track has been replaced greater heights with support in Seaforth and Troon Tortoises arc mad" is in facilities for training. at 10.30 a.m. with an eight lane,. tartan one,. such close proximity. regular users, along withathletes Clearly a large off court area for complete with a permanent PA Could Dam Park be coming from nearby Irvine, throws would beadvantageous, RACE ADVISER: RobBrt M. Dalgleish M .B.E. and everybody associated and international level lighting. Scotland's answer to the Bislett Cwnmno<"k and Kilmarnock. both from the sarcty point or SCOTLAND'S LARGEST ENTRY FOR 1987, with the race would like to Thiscombined with the fact that Stadium? local school children arc al>o view, and for the sake or thl! Fast course (Scottish record Sept 86) past the track lies in a windless. Nick Larkin, lhc Spons regular visitors for curriculum poor groundsman who will Alloway·s Auld "Haunted Kirk'" and Burns thank all the readers of naturalamphithcatrcmeansfast l:li!\'Clopmcnl Olli= for Kyle athletics u well a.s school eternally re filling in divots. Cottage - Ample car parking adjacent to times arc usually on the cards • and Carrick CICrtainly hopes competitions. At the moment the track is Stan/Finish on Ayr Esplanade. Scotland's Runner who eight Ayrshire Championship so. With thl! London train On the domestic side the being regularly used by Winners 1988: Tommy Murray 1-06-34 records were set at the track's stopping I wice daily at lhc track offers excellent changing Abl!rdren AAC and the Bon voted the event Scotland's inaugural meeting. nearby station he says and shower facilities, but as yet Accord Club for disabled Jane Robertson 1-20-37 On the home straight the accessibility Is not a problem for has no permanent carctcrla or athletes. The schools in the area ELECTED IN 1988 most popular race, the best track boosts not just a stadium, athletes coming from the south. caterlngarea. ((the facilities were are utilising the facility bul 1. Scotlend's mosl popular road race but a grandstand which seats With Clnsgow only 30 minutes developed in the future, this is Naismith frels they could make 2. Scotland's besl organised race organised race, and joint 700 spectators. Additional away by car or rail, it's a viable one of the areas where Larkin even more use of it. 3. Scotland"s most scenic route spectators can view from the and realisllc venue for mapr would like to sec money being On the competition scene, most scenic route. terracing which sun-ounds the competitions In Scotland. Apart spent. And to make Dam Park the track boasts an impressive Surname ...... , . •• remaining three sides of the from Meadowbank, Larkin absolutely pcrfoct? A list of forthcoming events. Major Foret'lame •.•••.•••....••.••.....••.•.••••...... ••...•.•••••••••••• Also, our thanks to the tr.ick. As the stand is situated believes Dam Park is conditioning gym which could events include the Scottish be used in conjunction with the decathlon and heptathlon Address ••••...... •...... organisations and track. "ith windows looking out championships and a Five ontothecxccllent view of course. Nations international decathlon Te!&ohone Number .•..•.•.•....••..•...•...•••.•..••. individuals who make the Dam Park is the home track l!Vent. Naismith fcclsoneor the of Olympian Brian Whittle, who reasons the Five Nations event P0$1 Code •.•••••••••.••••....••.••••.•••••••.•••.....••. VISIT ABERDEEN'S NEW race possible. like most of its uscn bl!liCVl!S it is being held at Aberdren is due Mate ...... Femate...... •••••••.•..... INTERNATIONAL***** SPORTS to produce fast times. A not her to their abundance or jumping who can be occasionally Is Date of 81nh ...... sc:cn and vaulling areas. VENUE: Tom McKean, who tra.ins there At £1.7m docs Naismith feel P1ev1ous bes1 11me (Hours, m 1ns)...... •...... DON'T FORGET TO while in the area visltln.g his lhe facility is worth the money? Es11ma1od running time IHours, m1ns) ...... THE CHRIS sponsor, Glen Henderson. "We are not in compctitlon with places like Crystal Palace Are you 1es1den1 w11h1n Kyle and Carrick D1stnc1? .... VES/ NO ENTER ANDERSON STADIUM or Mcadowbank. We would be FROM THI! south-west we delighted 10 hold major events Club (II opplocablo) ...... •.•...•....•.••...... ••...•...• IN 19891 "ALL WEATHER SOCCER & HOCKEY PITCH• travel to the north-east to visit but we are not out to buy them *INTERNATIONAL 8-LANE RUNNING TRACK• Aberdeen's Chris Anderson for the sake or it." KYLE AND CARRICK I SPORTS COUNC IL. 0 2 x IOOm STRAIGHTS• •4 LONG JUMP PITS• Stadium which opened 13st LikeOam Park,thecatering •4 POLE VAULT APPROACHF.S• October. Named after the late f\:lcilitics have been ignored, but CATEGORIES • JAVELIN• • 01scus• · RUG UY· vice-chairman or Abudocn F<:, it is hoped that a care will bi! For you1 1nf0001.IGHTl1'"G • •G RA>'>OSTANO • 1800 spectators in thel!normous open for a matter of months, mec:hcally In to run 1nd understand that I enter at my own rtsk. grandstand on the home things have taken off quidcly. and lhlt 1he Org1n1sers shall not be held responsible for any Park, or one of our many •SUITABLE FOR CLUB AND 1n1ury. lo1s or damage as• result of mypart•c•pa11on 1n the s11d IJo.'TERNA TIONAL EVENTS• straight. In the future it is hoped Without thesccurityofeven one Event. sports, leisure and this will be supplemented with competitive season under its • Cheque or P.O. 10< £4.00 payable 10 .. KYLE AND CARRICK a new stand built on the cast belt, the Chris Anderson HOSTING THESE EVENTS TlrtS YEAR: DISTRICT COUNCIL"" • Check your bank s101emen1 for side of the track. Stadium isfacinga.nexcitingand confirmation of en11y • Enclose SAE wi1h entry for written recreational facilities? •SCOTTISH DECATHLON, JULY 8·9• The sports development confirmation 'INTERNATIONAL FIVE NATIONS rigorous season ahead. When orficer in Aberdeen, Cordon Please help: Check all enclosure1 before posting to: RACE DECATHLON, JULY 29.301 asked to comment on the DIRECTOR. PARKS AND RECREATION OEPT., 30 Naismith, is cnthusiutk a.boul stadium, Naismithsaid: "It's the MILLER ROAD, AYR KA7 2AY. Tel: (0292) 281611 the undoubted qualities of the best track in Britain, but you'll TllE CHRIS ANDERSON STADIUM stadium. Hebclicvcsit has better Signed •.• ••..••••....•...••....•...... ••...... •..•••••.••••.•••••.•••• Thanks again for flnd that out for yourselves!" LINKSFIELD ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB2 t RJ. facilities than Meadowbank for Date ...... TELEPHONE INQUIRIES: field events athletes. With three your support. ABERDEEN (0224) 481371or642111 El

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LARGE RANGE OF PETER FOX OF COLOURS AS YOU CAN SEE CLUBS THROUGHOUT THE U.K ARE CHOOSING FASTRAX FOR QUALITY CLUB VEST& WE USE THE LATEST lJGHTWEIGHT "DRIRUN" MESH IN 11 COLOURS OR SOlJD POLYESTER IN 17 COLOURS TO PRODUCE YOUR DESIGN, WHETHER HOOPS, DIAGONALS, PANELS OR PLAIN. PRICES FROM AS LOW AS£5. FOR "SPECIALS" MINIMUM ORDER IS ONLY 12 IN TOTAL. NO LESS THAN 4 PER SIZE. HOWEVER THERE IS

NO MINIMUM ORD~ ON STOCK VESTS! WHY NOT PRINT IT? WHY NOT HA VE YOUR VEST INDlVIDUALISED WITH YOUR OWN CLUB NAME OR LOGO, FROM 80p PER PRINT, USING OUR QUALITY Story: James Allan F,LOCK PRINTING SYSTEM? Pictures: David Martin MOST POPULAR PRINT SIZE BEING 9" x 3"; SET UP £25 - PAYABLE ONCE ONLY. WHILEHll'Dprobablydescribehisrunning during training runs. Not that Fox felt he Fox's academic ambitions lay in the LOOK SMART AND COMPLETE career as, "up and down like a bloody yo­ was really "partnering" them. direction of medicine and he moved to yo•, it would be kinder to consider Peter "I used to get gubbcdout ofsight. It was Dundee to take up university studies in THE SET IN FASTRAX Fox's talent as mercurial. He has alway• eyeballs out every club night; he recalls. October 1979. UNlSEX SHORTS IN been blessed with an abundance of running Ho,.'CVCr, the hard training and skilful He wa• 17 and doing 90 miles a weclc. COLOURS TO MATCH VESI'S talent and an e:normouo capacity for hard coaching paid dividends over the next few Fitting this massi\'ctota\ in around studying FROM £6.50, OR LYCRA • work. but it is just this willingness to bang years as his prodigious talent came to the and socialising made for problems. After KNICKERS. out 90/ 100 mile week> that has led to regular fore. Mc won both the 1500 and 3000 metres finishing second in the Scottish Junior CC WE CAN PERFORM downfalls as he ovcrtrained frequently. in the Scottish Schools Track and Field Championship as a first year(1980), he was "MIRACLES" BUT AVERAGB The roots or big mileage training were Championships in 1978, then went on the cxp<.-

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CLYDESDALE HaJ'riers, who established, and a recruitment celebrated their centenary in drive was launched with 1988, arein great shape to look Report: Michael McQuaid youngsters from local schools forward to the next 100 years encouraged to try athletics at with confidence. Pictures: Peter Devlin Monday training sessions and Only four years ago things special coaching days. didn't look at all bright for the Their efforts have clearly Clydebank-based club, with borne fruit. The best indicator just threecoacheson the books oft he improvements that have and morale fairly low, except taken place is the position of among senior middle and long I.he men's team in the Scottish distance runners. League. They are now an The men's track and field established Division Two team were: st-ruggling at Lhe outfit,. and, with more and bottom of the Scottish Athletics moreyoungathletesbecoming League, there was was a lack eligible for the team, of competitors for field events, competition for places - let and little sign of young talent alone points in the league coming up through the ranks. matches - is sure to be intense A prcttygrim picture it was this summer. - and one that is probably not In 1985 the coaching set up unfamiliar to many Scottish consisted of Bill Hislop c:lubs. But the last few years (sprints), Brian McAusland have seen a remarkable (middle distance) and Derck tTansformation as the club McGinlay,a longstandingdub pulled together to reverse the coach though he had never dccllne. takenanyofficialqualification. Club members and pare.nts Nowtheyhavebccnjoined worked hard to gain coaching by Bobby Shields and qualifications in a variety of JosephineGiblln (both middle track and field events, a distance), Scott Govan (high comprehensive weekly club jump), Emily Hardware(long train.ing timetable was jump), David Gibson (pole

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vault), Agnes Cibson (shot, monthly intervals,• he With an eye to the future, there.• t«:hnical events - hclp

candidate for that, N said Brian frorn one coach to another." "Also, Bill Hislop's position in Division Three. survived their first session in McAusland, who has the Thcrearcspccialist tr3ining Monday night sessions in TeammcmbcrsthcnlikcDavid Division Two, they missed viewed the developments of nights at a number of venues Kilbowie Primary School arc Ross, Ally McLeod, Peter promotion by the narrowest of rcttnt years with dclight. including Clasgow's excellent introductory 5CSSions Halpin, James Austin, Phil margins. McAusland has been very Crownpoint track, the Kelvin for primary and younger Dolan and John Hanratty still "E"cry man pulled his much tot he forcorthings. Two Hall, and local facilities such scrondary pupils," says BriM provide the mainstay of the weight through last season, years ogo he gave up his post as Whitccrook Community McAusland. team today. and the enthusiasm for this ns Scottish secretary of the Education Centre. "Coaching within the club Thotidehad mostccrtalnly new challenge w1.1~ evident in British Milers' Club in order to Brian described the is going very well. Wcstillhave turned, and in 1987Clydcsdnlc every match where we devote time to Clydesdale. continuing support of the club a long way to go to meet our finished second out of eight managed to tum out all our "We have had a coaching committee as "'magnificent"'. target of one coach for every 15 teams to win promotion to best men almost every time; committcein existence (or two They have funded the club members, but given the Division Two. The runners said McAusland. and a half years now with cdu,ation of coache$ in a current level ofenthusiasm and made a valuable contribution •coach Scott Covan meetings at approximately six variety or ways. club support, we shall get but the Improvement in the produced two excellent youth high jumpers. Jason Allan and Max Hepburn, who after early support from Bobby Bell junior, made a great contribution to the team's success. Clydesdak coochca, le{c to right from back. Bill lli•lop, Emily HC1rdwan, Robert Bell, Agnea "Bobby Bell's group of I Gibson, Brian McAusU.nd. F'ront: Bobby Shield•, Derek McGinU.y. throws specialists really came young pole vaulters for 1989 a position to do even b(:tter Probably their most good with ncwmanlon Busby but turned out to be a natural thissummCT, withthcadditlon famoussonsarcDunlcyWright ""'ming up with young l.achie for the event!" McAusland to the team of promising and Jock Semple. The annual Carter in the shot, and with enthuses. youngsters Hke middle road race Tom Milne m the hammer. "The sprinters and middle distance runner John Watt, organised by the club is an Lnchie also throw the discus distance runncr5 as usual sprinter Craig McDald and established fixture on the and javelin with Tom Carlin. worked hard for us all season, jumpcrsDonaldCovanandjoc Scottish calender, and last None of these four was ever and the fact tlult promotion to Connolly. November saw the first Jock lower than third in his DiVlston One was missed by •Compared with 1985 we Semple Cross Country Races respective events. only one point In our first have a strongCT, younger and hcld In memory of the former "We also produ«'CI a pole season in the division is more confident team, 5'1id club member who emigrated vault specialist in David tcstnmcnt to the effort put in Mc Ausland. "We nro in a to the United States, but never Cibson · he took up the pole by everyone." positlontocoachand assist the forgot his roots, and was a great vault in order to help produce Clydesdale feel they are in athlctC5 in a more positive financial supporter of Scottish fashion, and there are many Athletics until his recent death. morcyoungstersabouttomakc ThcrcarcnowovCTISOclub the transition to the senior members, and while male ath­ ranks. What's more, we have lctks have been to the fore, of­ done it all withinourrcsourccs, ficfo ls arc encouraged by the NO MINIMUM ORDI;R without having to import progress made recently on the 1'0U11 CHOICE OF COLOUR AND STn£ Anglosor runathletC5 who are women's side and hope they * CIJSTOM MADE TRACK SUITS, Rl/NNINC VESTS ANt> SllOR'IS first claim with club5 in the will soon be making their mark. * HOODED TOPS * TROPlllES Highlands or Borders. All in all, there's a great • l'JID."l'ED SWEAT SHlRTS AND T.sHIRTS • PRINTED SPOR'IS BAGS HNex:t season our aim must deal ofoptimism down Clyde­ EXCELLENT PRICES be to perform even 1"?tter than bank wayasonechapterinthc RELIABLE DELIVERY TIMES last, and if promotion comes dub'shistoryendsandanother we will not tum it down:· exciting one starts. Clydesdale Harriers have a proud history with a string of road, cross country, track and field internationalists to their credit over the yc.~rs.

34 Srotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 35 ALL-TIME SCOTTISH MEN'S RANKING LISTS

~ Ptttr Stewut 10161n 2~.69 l\'>t MW.. lS/5181> 14.74 0.avtd McCu1ch'n 16/6/84 lt.68 David Walktt /5/70 56.02 Duncan am 04/3/50 lOOm 400m :>56.8 I.an McCafforty 1116/69 28-0.0 ()!ck \.'ledlodt 0516/70 14-68w 0117/84 Pole Vault 14.62 JohnCloog 20/5/78 5556 Ru.s5cll Divine 1418/88 (Autom• tic timing only) :>56.9 Rol'\ald Splt't1 i!IJ/•177 28-45.lS Jlm Dingwoll 15/7/78 14.89 Al.an 5umnc:r '1116/81 14Mw 30"!78 54.24 Eric Irvine 04/6/83 44.93 O..vid Jmidns 21/6/75 3-57.3 1.anStcwut 1116/69 28-48..99 NonNn Momson 16/8/73 14-Slw 2116180 521 Graha.tn Eggl~on 10/7/82 1459 NormanRou 11/5/85 54.22 Robtrt Nl 24/8/83 46.49 Roger Jenkins 0619175 3-5805 David Mei\ieckin 30/8/76 23'51.S Andy Rob 31/8/87 t4.9Jw 30/5/59 5350 John Scott 30/8/67 Peter Hoffmann ].SS.28 Adrian Callan Reilly IG.20 Elliot 8wm~)' 14/6/81> 46.76 12/6/76 13/7181> 28-58.75 l.awrle 0!/8/75 15.01 Sr.ad Mc5tr3vkk 09/8/84 • .70 Brad McStravkk 06/5/84 14.58 Stuart J~eson 14/6/86 10.21 Jamie Henderson 06/8/87 46.92 Mule McMahon 08/9/85 9-587 Norman Mnrrl.'IQn 31/5171 29-02.35 NcD Tcnn:.nt !3/6/86 14-62w 1.8/5/84 4.70 Allan Leiper 21/6187 14.67w 06/7/86 ].S8.8 10.34 Drew McMastcr 09/7/83 46.95 lain C-uthbcrt&on 17/8/79 Lawrie Spence 12/9/77 29-G3.36 P-eter flcming 13/6/87 15.08 fan Moore 31/5/87 us O.avid SteveN<>n 2017168 1457 John l.ew!s 0./6/83 Javelin Martinjohnslon 10.36 O.ivid Jenkins 24161n 46.97 25/5/85 9-59. t Ron McOon.a!d 01/9/75 29-10.• J!etgus Murray 111916' , ..70w 2617/87 4.63t Andte"W Wake 2218187 1457 Melville Fowltr 17/8/85 10.46 Leslie Piggot 15/7/72 47.0y John Md™c 22/7/58 9-59.2 MOO:t Berisford 18/8/62 29-19.50 Dougl,. Fr.unc 30/6/84 15.13 lainMcEwan 14/5/78 (4.?0 t988unconfirmcd) Wind-assi sted (indudc:s throw• with t ithtt" nt'W'Jold 47.0 Andrew W.Vkcr 0915/87 3-59.29 Alistair Currie 00/8/85 29-1.9.91 1"' Cilm<>ur 24/7182 10.•6 Coorge McCaUum 01/7/84 15.17 Stuart McAsla.n 26/7/87 4.60 Cordon Rule 0018168 14.90 Cavin Ci.Ui.aitt 2916180 javdin; lh.row• with new javdift 47.11 Jiml\qcou 14/6/81> 3-59.58 t Colin Humo 05/3/83 29-22.0 f.raM?:r"Oyno 06/4/83 10.A9 An&'U McCu•lg 17/7/84 t4-83w 2116/80 4.60 JNMt Jc>hnstone 20/6/8! 14.66 Oavtd Why1e dai:lgnated •) 47.2 Ricky Taylor 13/6/70 4-00.1 Tom H.1nlon 31/8/87 2516165 1052 Oon1,ld Ha.U!day 0819173 29-22.0 Croh•m t..lng 06/ 4/83 15.22 Alan &sldrle '1118/81 • ASI Angus McKenzie 2112/76 1'1.61 001vl,d Kid.ncr 2518168 75.88 David Birlcmyre 29/5/71. 10.56 S=L« 31./8/85 47.2y 0;1vid W-alktt 20/3/71 4-00.9 )ohnM((;row 21./8/66 15-JBw 21/6/80 4.451 Norman Oon1c.hie 25/3/78 72.62 John Cuthrie 2916185 10.66 Stf:\•c Crahm\ 06/7/83 47.2 Stuart Bell 05/7/n 4-01.0 Hugh&miw 2815168 15.33 Paul Wa..'"rilow 17/9/88 4A2 Stewart Stale 30/5/70 67.14. Ci.11hrie 0116/86 10.68 Peter UttJe 20/9/80 47.4 y Chris Lindsay 20/6/59 4.0t.1 Ken B~U.antyri.e 21./7/65 15.36 Oavtd Findby 27/7/80 •A2 N<>rm:an Foster 19/8/67 Shot Putt 72.48 Ken Holmes 29/6/74 Andin 17/5/76 4.35 Joh.n Elliott 2014188 1.850 Michael Und$:ty 02/7/63 7130 Akx81Kk 1917/81 47.6y Men:r.les Campbell 12/ 5/65 2315181 10.77 6N«: Uvln~tone 3016179 2'09-28 John Cn.lu.rn 1S.26w 14/5/76 • .30 Robtrt Egglerdon 05/7/69 3000m 17/4/83 1415181> 10.77 RoyH.erron 13/7/85 2·11"'4 Jim Dlngw•ll 15,49 Brl3.I'\ Marti.n 26/5/76 4.30 lain t»Kk 1017/88 17.54 f.ri c I.rvine 16/8/86 69.80 Stt'W'ut Maxwtil 17/8/83 47.60 Tom McKe.ln 1•16181> 2-11..SO Fr.asttOynt> 02/12/ 84 l0.79 Bt'.ld McSttavkk 24/5/81> 1557 Allan l,ciper 2118/ 88 •.28 Stcw~rl McCallum 23/6/73 17.44 Hamis.h Oavldson 03/6/78 6'.22. M~ 1658 Paul Mantle 11/5/83 68.92 Oa.nic) Scullion 0119179 746.83 IAA Sli.'WOll1 2615/76 2-13-30 UNl ..y Robon 25/10/87 W ind Assisted 1558 David Kidner -1-176 16.53 Chris Ula.ck 15/5/85 68.70 DoJgla.:s Flett 2915171 7-49.36 Nail Mulr 16/5/79 2·13-45 Alut.:alr WO<>d 0911166 Wells t5.2Sw 2217/70 16.48 Crorg< McHugh 02/7/69 68.10 Paul Stl.'Warl 0317/84 lo.Gl 04/10/82 800m 7.S2.82 LawtleSpe:nc:c 0919/77 2·13-59 Cra.ham 1.&in.g 29/3/81 Long Jump 10.rn Sh•rp 04/10/82 Wind-oassisted 15.94 Mltc'heU Smith 23/3/85 67.82 Doug1M Fowlie 20/8/69 7-53'06 CollnHurne 23/7/85 2.1... 1s ()on.aid Ma('g:rtogor 31/1/74 65.92 Ahn He.llh 07/5/66 10.11 McM~!e-r 26/6/83 14..62 AUnMurr.ly 1117170 15.93 Jamaul Forbes 08/6/83 7.SS.03 Ron McOona?d 2215174 . 2·15-27 AlmtWig.hl 08/5171 15/7/71. 15.21 AndtewThal.n 1416186 7.58 Stcwoart Atlcin~ 16/5/73 1.5.76 Crorge PaWmcc 31/7/85 64.94 CeoCfrty Sw~nn 04/8/84 10.36 Piggot t-45,6 C'h.am WtUi.a:mson 1216/83 7-SS,851 AlistairCu.rrle 15/1/89 2-15-28 OavidClar-k 09/5182 1.0.38 H.t1llldaiy 17/7/70 152 6 KcnMcEwan 21/6/80 7.61w t5/7/n 15.44 tome Robenson 20/5/67 63.66 Bruce M(£Wlln 0916/79 145.76 FrAnk Cement 10/7/76 7.S6.2 i 1.m McC&l'fcrty 25/2/67 2-15-32 Fergus Murny '1317170 7.57 Anp McKenzie 26/5/80 15.29 Bru<• McEwan 251•173 63.40 Adam Whyte 0.15181> 10.40 MeKenrie 25/8/81 146.63 Peu:.r Holfman 11/ 6/78 7-56.62 Nl:'UTcnnant 16/7/88 2·15-43 Jim Wight 0815171 10.43 CrVl.m 2 1/ 4/84 7.65w 2"1/5/80 1.5.16 Sandy Sutherland 04/8/70 63.10 )ohnSmlt.h 27/7/68 146.8 O.ivld Mc::Meeldn 061611• 7.S6.78 Allhller 1lutton 22/8/81. 2-1547 Androw~Jy 21./4/85 10.45 i... 26/6/83 7.51 Joh.nSc::a.l 11/7/81 15.15 Colin SuthC'rland 0818176 62.82 J~es Burnett 0618167 1 .....7 .4 Oav!d SlTa.ng 23/4188 7-57. 11 C'hl.m WiW11rn.~n 13/7/80 2·16-01 Wwrle Spcn 1-47.43 StuaJ1 Paion 06/8/88 7-57.3 RossCo~!.3ke 17/8/83 2-16-12 S.ndyKellh 25/10/75 17lw 21./6/85 15.09 Ian McPherson l.U6162 10.63 M c:Sttavick 27/5/84 1-47.5 Jim Patcr5<>n 29/ 6/57 7.S7.6 Prmk Ocment 09/5/ 76 2·16-50 Colin Youn.g:;on 1.8/6175 IG.65 l:tt1Tumbull 17/7/70 50.7 S1t:wilrt McCaUum 21/3/76 7.46 Stewart MtCallum 31111n 14.95 Hunltt Mabon 0./6/60 147.7 Mi):.e Mon 30/7177 7.S7.8 Cordon Rimmer 18/5/83 2-17-04 Paul Kenney 30/9/84 Hamish RoberlSOn Decathlon 10.70 joh:tlhan Stark 27/8178 5 156 N0rma.n Cregor 201917• 7.41 2917172 1-41.88 y Du.nca.n M!dd.leton 15/7/67 7-58.6 Chrts Robison 1517181> 7.44w 1416169 (tt:S(:O~ u nd~rcurT'l!nl scoring 1.0.70 Llvin~tone 2116180 5 1.66 Roger Jenkins 18/8/79 1-48.19 Cneme Gnint 2815166 7.S8.83 ~cBrMdwood 23/7/85 Morrison 10/6/72 10.n St.,,happ ro priatt-; indudf'.!I t-48.45 Nick 5mllh 02/7/88 7.S9.39 Rob~rt Qme'l'On 14/6/81> 51.85 Oavi.d McCulchoor. 08/6/&6 7.38 Rodorlclc My 19/6/81. Discus n.n¥ alld old l.a veUas) t.-48.6 y John \\f'enk 2215/61 8-00.4 Lawrie Reilly 1117/78 7.48w 01/8/81 1-48.90 Ken Glass 22/8/81 3000m s/chase 51.89 AntotU 18.rqul.ni 14/6/l!ll 51.91 Peter Ympbd.J 19/6/88 7.35 David Kidner 1918tn 59.84 Colin Suthcrbnd 10/6/78 7885 Brad M&avick 0615184 1-49.0 ltay \Vealherbum 08/5/76 AUa.n \\ltllj; 52.l Rk.ky Taylor 7.32 1619/72 58.62 Paul Mardle 12/6/78 7922w 28/5/84 149.0 Hamish l\idnnc-s 18/5/83 S.20.73 Tom f-l:anlon 10/7188 0616170 200m 0.lvi.d Cr.ia.c 7.31 David MKbflh 2017/68 56.<2 Paul 9wcton 0618176 7329 Sttwan M Mcl(..Wo 0316179 y: 880 yd.s lim11: • 0.7 ac< 13-17.9 Nat Muir 1517/80 lhJJ.8 Cat'th Bryan·Jones 2317/70 20.47 0919182 526 Mtark Dtivtdson '13/8/88 12!J O;lvid Brown 07/7/54 52.94 DiLrl'inMc>rris 0917188 6695 Callum On' 25/9/88 13-19.66 Im McCa.Uerty 1517/n S.39.30 Joh.n Graham 1.6/7/78 20.66 O.vid )enl 21.. 1.4 EWotBunncy 0218187 0318168 7.22 f.mt.>st Ktrr 1515/71 48.96 Bnd MC-'Stnvick 6'22 Alan Rankin 02/6/85 3'15.66 Frmk.Oemmt 12/8/78 1>47.02 Norman Morrison 1818173 s.47.5 11/7/81 53.1 Al..-x Robertson '1315170 15/8/82 21.23 S..m Lee 15/7/84 Ni~Jones W ind ~anlsled 47.36 Rw:seJJ Oiv!.ne 6405 ~Md..tcht.n 11/8162 3-38.2 retflT Stewart t5/7/n 13-47.28 Ad'n Wealherheid 24/7/71 s.47.8 W'illlam Ewing 3016187 2124 P~('r Uttle 2118177 0816168 7.41 John Cloog 0216178 • 7.32 H•n')' Duguld 6300 [)avid Walker 0 1./9/68 3-38.59 TomHMlon TI/6/88 1348.0 Jim Dingwall 23/8/75 S.S0.54 Ad'n WeathcrhNd 12/7/74 12/5/51 21.30 AnpMc.Kmlie 22/8/81 High Jump • 7.04 AlexBIKk 191•170 6294 Ben Thomson '1116187 3-39.1 lanSlewut 01/9/69 13-48.14 Cordon Rimmer 18/8/79 S.51. 11 CtaemtCroU '1317188 21.34 Brian VVh.111.!e 28/7/U 46.84 Oj'vldYOW\g 2516138 6401w 26/7/87 3-39.43 ALul~r Cu.rrlc 19/7/85 lJ.49.0 Fergus Murray 22/7/6' s.53.2 ):aft Elliot 17/9177 21.35 NeUTumbull 13/6/U Triple Jump • 6.80 Colin W1tSOt1 1217/75 6288 Kevin M.lguiro "15178 3-40.04 Stuart Po!On 17/7/84 1$-49.47 Ndl Tennant 18/6/88 3'53.S Robert McJ 21.AO D•vid Ouk. 17/8/88 • 6.78 Erle lrvi:\e 01/9/85 6256 John jon • 6.68 Keith Christie. 2918182 6249 Bru e~ McEw.an 00/8/73 J.41-12 Ad,rian Call•n 1617188 13-50.85 Ion Cilmout 1419/79 S.54.81> Ian Steel '13/7188 2L48 Ctah>Jn Mol 16.32w 2016187 •6.66 ~Sho.cm.a.rk 2015167 6212 Allan Wiper 05/6/88 J.41.35 Ad'D We~thtth~.id 02/8/75 13-Sl.20 Pettt Romlng S.SS.2 001vld CIUMd~ 1119177 21551 WilUeFruer 17/1/88 09/5/87 2.10 Tn:v<>r Smilh 15.78 Willi.am Ouk 12/7/74 6225w 2617187 J.41.75 Na.I Mu.i.r 2016181 13-52.64 Brian McSloy 18/8/79 31/8/80 2 158 Paul Gilroy 17/6/83 2.08 Ross Hepburn 2911178 15.47 O.vid Mainpbdl 3115/75 27~43.03 h1n Sttw&rt 09/9/77 21.17 l<.21 David \Vllwn 15111n Q.06 1968 unoonfmn 21.31 Stu.a.rt Bell 21/7/70 H.28 An.pMcXenzie '15/5/80 2.05 I Alan Scobie 1511189 1.4..921 Stuart Mmtmm 1312/88 51.96 David Va~tine Mile 28-11.8 l.achleSttw1M 18/7/70 0517/86 Women's lists 21.31 Slnie Craliam 13/8/83 l ..Zlw 21/5/80 2,03 Douglas Hendry 00/6/78 14.84 John Scott 01/5/88 57.n f.ric Joh.nston 0117/70 2~11.&5 l.awrleS~ce '1915183 14.28 Cltt1n M;acOonald 22/8/82 1t.88w 30/8/81 William Robt>rtson 21..35 Stephm Scott 06/1/86 3.50.6' Craham WUli1mson 13/7/82 28-36.6 Paul&Mon 2.02 Alan Paterson 02/8/47 57.30 2216/74 will follow 241'176 14-2Sw 13/6/82 OiavJd_Kicl.neT 14.83 Ian Tomlinson 2218/81 2UO Bruce Uving>"'"' 0817/79 3-52.44 John Robson 11 /7/81 28-39.35 Chris Robison 2016/U 2.02 '19111n 56.62 Ru... urayne 0015/U 1'.38 John Wolla«. 15/7/8' 14.74 HughMWT•Y Ol/7/58 Alex Valentine next month yi 220 yds II~ · 0.12 sec 3-54.2 Fnnk Otmtnt 27/6/78 2.02 Callum Orr 0917183 56.50 18/5/55 14Dw 26/7/86 14.68 2A/6/66 56.08 Im &in 10/5/56 AIAn "°"'" 36 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 37 Senior Boys' Rankings John THE SCOTIISH S.Onlor Boys' 23.80 C. Purves Black 80mH 11.66 L Und Abt 20 242w S. Tobin C'bnl< ll.8w I. Didde AytS Shot Putt Edinburgh Commonwealth 800m. olds ·found ourselves now not a realistic proposition ycars(1987tge, Md the 13tl'1' Indoor 2-03.13 0.1 lalllday Sheu 35.40 L Sandl.'froml>c Eo.t top class compt.>tition. mosl athletes by the that I rip were invaluable as events (lo be U.ted ocparotoly) 2°03.7 c. Youns Conk (1987: 1.60) 34.60 S. Uunklgh VP Pole Va ult Ms Troller and Mrs S (C'bank) 6.98m; 3, S. 14 Stirling (FVli) 32.58; 5, T. Dolan January Peglor (Sale) 6.85m;4, J. Scott houston K. Dodson (Law)4l.36; 0/45: I, M. letter fromJohn Stcede, b ronze Davidson (Aber) 49.13; 2, D. Anderson (EAC)54.E0;3, D. Kitchen Mulhorron (Shell) 49.57; 3, I. 36; 3, Shettleston 125. Robertson (Troon) 51.23; O/SO: I, beauty • of cross cou ntry medalisti n theM45100metres (EWM)54.95;4,C.McArthur(Monk running. Campbell (ES~O 51.20; (D. Whittle M. Moore (C'glen) 44.46. in Melbou rne. Shell) 56.48; 800m: 1, K. Hutcheson North District Cros.J Country Charlie McDougall had it What John's letter (Ayr Seo) !hushed first but di5CJ.); (Derry Hill) 2.06.32; 2, A. Molloy 8-00m: 1,J. Rigg(WOlTJ1.51A9;2, T. t.cagut, Morriston Par~ Elgin . Dyce Scout Croup 5000 metres all hisown wayatEast Kilbride, emphasises, and what many (Pumo) 2.08.63; 3, M. Anderson Brannon (NSPJ 1.54.82; 3, A. James Men: I, C. MclnlyTe r) SVHC marathon MSO 3, G. McAslan r • and racc Cibsonsccmed toalmost relish governing bodies for veterans organtS<.'f'S Muntcrs Bog Trotters . could throw at them 10 dinch the scrijor Clyde Coast R()ad Ra

Kilb~rthan AC Op 7.32; 2, (Aber) 39.58; 13, I. John5ton (FVH) Teamo: 1, EAC 13 pts; 2, Bothgoto 1.57.15; 2, T. Clllcspic(Clos) 4.09.9; vacation (except forStirling who not to wait for the presentation the past few years. were all preparing for a trip D. Scott (Ayr Sea) 7.38;3, A. Russell 40.10; 14, C. Horkon (EAC) 40.16; 31; 3, Aberdoen AAC53. tSOOm: 1, C. Brown 4.09.7; 2. T. were still enjoying their ex­ at the end of the meeting. Other notable winners across the Irish Sea. (Airdrie) 7.54; Teams:!, Airdrie H 15, G. Grieve CFYH) 40.20; 16, J. Gillespie (Clas) 4.09.9; 3000m: I, I. tended break), there was a rea­ The most successful male included Freshers' champion Alas, we underestimated the 18pts; 2, Kirk Oly 33; 3, JWK 38. Connolly (Galo) 40.28; 17, M. SCCU we,1em Oistritl Cross Homer (H. Wall) 8.24.19; 2, D. sonable tum-out of athletes. athlete on the day was Dundee's NickTaylor(StralhdydeJ in the cunning of our"colleagues", and Ferguson (EAC) 40.30; 18, M. Country Championships, Dean Donnell (Clas) 8.26.96; 60H: 1, N. Unfortunately, some of the bet­ Stuart McMillan. He won the 60m hurdles, Jan Hamer(Heriot sat back thinking we had won a 21 Slrachon (Flfo) 40.35; 19, B. Country Park. Kilmarnock· Taylor 8.86; 2, B. McClure (Strnth) ter kno\vn runners decided to long jump with a distance of Watt) in the 3000m, Glasgow's memorable political victory. Kirkwood (EAO 40.41; 20, A. Senior7.Smilos: 1, T.Murray(CCI 0 9.13; HJ: 1,J. Sioddart (Cw) 1.9Sm; miss the championships, but it 6.55 metres, and followed that Gregor McMillan in the 400m (a Despite the majority vote, Jenkins (EAO 40.47. 40.21;2, A. Russell (law)41.14;3, A. 2, N. Robbie C5lroth)l.95m; LJ; 1, S. Norlh Dislrict Cross Country gaveothersa welcome opportu­ up with a comfortable win in his splendid timcof48.97), Melanie however, they will be held in Lcagut, Cr.1nl Park, Forres - Te•ms I, EAC lOOpts; 2, Falkirk Puckrin (CCI-I) 41 .16; 4, E. Slcwart McMillan (Dundee) 6.SSm; 2. C. Scniors:l,J. Bowman (lnvcr)30·10; Victoria 114; 3, DHH 137; 4, ESH (Cambus) 42.I»; 5, H. Cox CGCH) Stewart (Dundee) 6.26m; TJ; I, S. nity to participate and compete main event, the triple jump Neef (Glasgow) in the 60m, England. No arrangements were 2, R. Arbuckle (Keith) 30-23; 3. K. 150; 5, Aberdeen 186; 6, Teviotdale 42.13;6,A.Gilmour(Cambus)42.40; McMillon (Dundee) 14.53m; PV: I, lnsomeverycompetitivecvents. (14.53 metres). Janice Ainslie (Edinburgh)in the made for thcchampionships, the Best (Fom'S) 31-52; 4, A Reid 204. 7, S, Ovett (Annan) 42.55; 8, J. Orr A. Anderson (Clas) 3.00m; SP: I, P. Three athletes were To complete a good day's long jump, Strathclyde's Nikki Irish hosts were not contacted, (C'.oosters) 32-19; 5, C. Md..oan Juniors 7 mile: 1, T. Rdd CDHH) (Cambus)42.55;9, C. Ullle(Vic Park) Allan (Aber) 13.66m; 4 x 200 Relay. outstanding. In the women's work, McMillan ran a storming Murray (high jump), and Karen and so they were reluctantly 37.44; 2, C. Murphy (Pit) 37.55; 3, I. 43.23; 10, D. McShane (Cambus) I, Dundee 1.34.7; 2, Edinburgh (lnver) 32-36; 6, I Collon (lnver) 32- events, Edinburgh's Sue Burgis leg in lhe4 x200m relaytocnsure Savill (Heriot Watt) in the shot. forced to disassociate Falconer (Ho.rmony) 40.19; 4, M. 43.25; 11, C. Thomson (Cambus) 1.34.9. 40; Teams: I, Inverness H 20pts; 2, won the double of 200m and victory for Dundee. It remains a This year's championship themselves rrom the fixture. Forres l·l 45; 3, Mo.ray RR 48. Currie (Crnlral Region) 40.55; 5, S. 43.37; 12, C. Spence (Sp V) 43.55; 13, Women: 60m: 1, M. Ned (Clos)8.t; mystery to myself and many Youths: 1, B. Fraser (Black Isle) 21- Rankin (FVJ~o 41.07; 6, C. Murphy R. Carey (Annan) 44.03; 14, D. 2, E. Butler (Edin) 8.5; 200m: J, S. 400m. She was largely was supported by the Glasgow The championships will now 40. O'cviol) 41.17; 7, M. Steel CEAO Halpin (Clyd) 44.08: 15, C. Burgls (Edin) 26.78; 400m: 1, S. untroubled throughout theday, others in university athletics Sports Promotion Council. beheld "somcwhcn' in the North Scnior Boys: 1, l.Murray(lnvcr) 14- 41.49; 8, C. Vemon·Porry (St. And. McDougall, VI, (C'Clcn) 44.18; 16, Burgls 59.37; 800m: I, C. Kitchen and rounded it off with a relaxed how Dundoo can always turn University athletics would be of England". The favourites at 03. Univ.) 42.35; 9, C. Gardiner (Pit) D. McFaydcn (GWJ.0 44.29; 17, M. (Edin) 2.19.72; 2, E. Scott (Clos) run in the victorious Edinburgh out excellent relay teams despite unable to maintain such a full present are Gateshead and Junior Boys: 1,J. Brooks(Lochaber) 43.03; 10, s. Cadand CEAO 43.27. CoUacher (Mary) 44.34; 18, o: 2.27.05; tSOOm: I, A. Rose (Dund..-) 4 x 200m relay team. their lack or success in the programme of matches without Derby, although in my school Teamt 1, Pitttavle22pts;2, EAC29; William•(Oyd)44.38; 19, K. Conley 4.51.48; 2, C. Smith (Edln) 4.54.46; 9.57, In the men's sprints, individual sprints. It seems to outside funding. The thanks ol days Derby was not In the north Women: 1, S. Colian (lnvcr) 15-43; 3, Falkirk 3Spt1 (Annan) 44.39; 20, J. Broodmnn 60H; I, A. Callon (St And) 9.95; 2,S. Edinburgh's Alan Doris was a be another case of success ol the all connected with studentsporl of England! Personally, my 2, D. Leonard (Bl•ck Isle) 16.16; 3, Youths 4 mil" l,A. Klnghom(EAC) (Dunrries) 44.48. Teams: 1. Ross(St And) 10.83; HJ: 1, N. Murray M.McUcath (Cailh) 16.20; Team I, 22.49; 2, R. Sutherland (Aber) 22.58: Cambuslang 81 pls; 2, CCH 144; 3, (Stroth) t .70m; 2, S. Watt (H. Watt) clear favourite in the absence of British 4 x 400m relay disease. go to the members of the council money is on Crystal Palace, Inverness H. 3, S. Wright (Aber) 23.11; 4, T. Annan & Dist 183; 4. Oydcsdale 1.50m; LJ:I, J. Ainsley (Edin) 5.52m; Jamie Henderson. He was an Oosely following Stuart in for their help in ensuring that where the English organisers Juniors: 1* K. Thonoon (Fraser) Mrndrum (C'.orstorphine) 23.2·1; 5, 202; S, Bcllahouston 328; 6, IBM SP: 1, K.Sovlll (JI. Watt) 1t.28m;4 x easy winner in the 200m, easing the medal haul was Stirling's universities can have an indoor wanted it to be held in the first 11.08. R. Crook (l'il) 23.32; 6, A. Short (Pal) Spang<> 367. 200 Rcloy 1, Edinburgh 1.55.9. through the tape in 22.86 Gary Brown. He was victorious season. place. So much for democracy. Girls: 1, L. Groyden (Blad: Isle) 23,36. Teams 1, Aberdttn 14 pts; 2, Juniors 6miles::1, A. Currie (Mary) 10.57. EAC 16; 3, Pilreavie 21. 43.27; 2, I. Tierney (E. KJJb) 43.40; 3, 22 Senior Boys 3 miles; 1, M. Kelso S. Murrey () W Kllm) 43.57; 4, I. (Pit) 16.14; 2, G. Johnston (FYI-I) Giiiespie (Qyd) 44.29; 5,J. Houston Bellahouston Hanirrs Pollok Park Linda Trotter (Moth) 44.35; 6, D. McGlnley 10,000 mctru R.,,d Race, Pollok. (C'bank) 44.58;7, R. Blair (Vic Park) Schools Athletics Glasgow· 45.14; 8, D. Gardner (Moth) 45.15; 9, 1, N, Muir (Shell)30.SJ ;2.J. Hendry 3 THERE WERE some marvellous performances being faster than Darren CaU0 \'13 Y ot the same Stonelaw ~Ugh, only 14 years old, dcored on THE------Kirki.ntilloch Olympians 7.5 mite road rac~ received boost \1.•hcn F. McGowan (Vic Pork) 46.05; 10, B. (Bello) 32.59;3, A. Mclndoe(Sprlng) at the first undcr-16 indoor invitation match al venue last February. Jn the 800m, Colin Young l'xc.ellent PB of 1.81, easily winning the almost 80 runnCTS registered on the day (Jan 29) to take the fiold lo nearly McEwan OW Kilm)46.28. Teo ms: J, 33.33;4, W.Jukcs(GGH)33.55;5, D. 200, writes I ltnry Dochtrty. Th~ wifldy conditions were obviously not seen the Kelvin Hall on Fcbruory 5. As expected. the v.·as matched stride by stride by Bannerman competition. Coacl\cd by Madge Carruthl'.'rS, JW Kilm 25pts; 2, Moryhlll 28; 3, Thom (West) 34.I»; 6, J, Hornsby dt'pth of talenl ln lhurse. Oydebank 29; 4. Vic. Park 31pts. CEAO 34.14, Vt, M. Bla), The Olympians. y.•crc pleased 10 :iCC a rise in ihe standard yet again and Youths 4 mile: 1, M. Campbell (C' overcame the territorial advanlage of the North out on the final bend. Colin dockcdandexcellenl jumper$ for lhe SSAA, Cary has an all-roUJ'\d 12th, 35.59; V2, C. Roodon (Unall), 2w043. [n the Boys 1.500m. no-ont> could cope reel the event (lnauguratOO in 1985) Is fl0\'1 ...accepted". because more than bank) 21.27; 2, A. l~usscll (C'bank) and East, the final score being tQ&.87 1alent to look (or in the futwe. 14th,36.4 l; V3, B. Betchlord (Spring) Despite having been taken to task for '...Sth Mark Mc.Beth's gradual 3CC'elero1ion, the Long jump continues lo concern SSAA tl'.':am 75 per cent o( the entr\lnts now are club meinbers, "'"hcrct)S lnltlally more 21.56; 3, N. Fret'r (C'bank) 22.12; 4, 15th,36.S t; L 1, M. Reddon(Australi• th.an half ""'ere unattadled. con«"ntrating on the track In prl'.'vlous rl'.'ports. it mo~ exciting race bring between Neil Johnstone nH1nagcrs but young Linzi Kerr (Kilsyth A. Mc&th (E. Kilb) 22.33; 5, S. I Low & Dist), 27th. 38.07; l2, R. · one many visit · is impossible not to praise the prowess of Myra (Currie Migh) and David Fotheringham Alan Robson of ESH of ma.king a return easily beat Bartlett (Vic Park) 22.44;6, S. Wylie Murray (Giff N). 31sl, 38.31; 1..3, E. Academy) leapt 5.02, just ahead of M_i11btJJTI Hugh McKay (Fife AO and Ken Rankin ol Folklrk Victoria. Robson was McShnnnon (l'o.rk Mains High). Katrina Leys (Oydebank Mlgh) for second plare. (Hamilton) 22.57; 7, M. McBride (C' O'Brlan (CGH), 5Sth, 41.06. Academy'$ Debbie Douglas, '"•ho has a wind delighted. lo t•k• f'O""'SSIOn ol the Klrklnl!Uoch Herald Shield, whlch was bank)23.03;8, W. Rfchardson (SpVJ (Hazlehead Academy), Catherine Murphy {St By far the best field event contest was the assisted 5.44 to her aedlt. Debbie oompetoo In donated this year for annual award to the winner. Ninians, Eastwood), Stuart Mc:Co"'•an (Airdrie Girls' high jump. Coming in at 1.50 (both N/E four events, after a Sam start from lnvcrness, and 23.09; 9, C. Hart (Be!l) 23.11: 10, C. Womcns Inter Leagu~ Cross The firSt v~t4!7an was tan Scggte of Uvingston, ''l'ith Andrew Stirling Amdcmy), Colin Young(Boclair Academy), Mark athletes having finished lheir own duel at 1.45), CTaham CVicPark)23.14. Teams: I, Country M<1tch. Halifax-· ha$ stiU lo find her true athletics strength, being second, 20 S<:ed 36th. all, Isabel linaker (Queen Anne I ligh). In the (llclmont Academy) took up their S/W riv,>Jry, Cambuslang 67; 4, Oydcsdale 69. Dilnot ($) 19.48; 3, S. Ellis (Mid) 3lso 3 aoss-oounl:ry lntc.rnalionalJst • swcly the AustTallan International Margaret Red.don, cum'ntly representing ISOOm, Isabel ran an lnaedible4·50.3(th• fastest matching each other jump for jump, until K:itrina S~nior Boys 3 mil~s: 1, M4 McBeth 19.52; Scots places: 7, L. I larding cpHomy of .. the natural athlc-ic". Uvlngston, was first woman bya long way, finishing62ndovcrall ln 43-46. ever outdoor SSAA 1500 by an under-IS being cleared 1.64 -at her first attcrnpt (a new personal CCambus) 16.42; 2, C. Creenhaulgh 20.13; 12, l . Adom 20.42; 19, L. Van Talkingofaoss-rountry ,all entries have now The locals had success with Linda Brown, a regular prizewinner. second (VkPark) 17.10;3, D. Whiffln (Nith Andre-a Evttl!tt's4-47.91n l 978 ·Andrea, of cour.;e, best) to ~tazcl's sccond. been received for the Secondary Schools Cross­ 0101h overall). Dyd: 21.05; 28. S. l..anho.rn 22.04; 29, reprcscntingScoUandin the J986Commo:nwcallh Both girls opted for now PB's at 1.67, only VJ 17.16:. 4, E. Tonner OW Kilm) J. Armstrong 22.12; 30, M. Dunlop CountryChampionshlpol lhe Beach Park. lrvlne, The well known David Morrison of Shctlleston Harriers had a fine Carnes. norrowlyfalllng. For the first timeslnce the heady 17.22; 5, D. Tamburini (GCH) 17.45; 22.14; 31, V, Olnton 22.22; 32. J. on March 11,from which the learns iocompctcin shoWing, recording 54--08, while the team event was narrowly "''On by In the 60m, Myro, Katrina and Julie Calvert days o( Ja:ynl'.' BMnetson, the SSAA can hove 6, S. Fllis (low) 17.49. Teoms: 1, Stevenson 22.24, 38, S. Granger the BSIAB International In Barry, Woles, will be Kilbarchan with good packing (9,13,15,21). Carnbuslang 16pts; 2,Ayr Sea 37; 3, (Bearsden Academy) all betteroo their pcr;onal confidence in the potential or the girl htgh selected. The Primary S; 2, Midlands 59; 3, North 114; In the Boys' sprints$11rn-l M

lntcnnedi>t•s: I, A. RMkln (N) Girls: 60m; 1, M. MtShannon (CAO 15.33:2. D. Whcl•n (N) 15.36; 3, N. 8.07 (roe); 2, K Sutherland (EWMJ Ashe (S) 15.38; Scots pbccs: 5, ), 834; 3, L Cunnlnghom (File) 3.48; Artis 15.55; 10, S. Mom: 1. Inland items for our younger readers. 9, C. Fowler 11-02; 10, C. Boyes 11- Revenue. 06; 11, H. Brooks 11-07;20,C.Lcitch Also in the April issue, full colour photographs from both the men's and women's National Cross Country 11-15; 23, C. Symc 11 · 18: 31, D. Church;35, C. Lcltch;39, K.Stcwo.rt: Championships, profiles of Maryhill Harriers and top middle distance runner Chris Hall, the all-time women's 48,J .McDowell;57, L Duffy;T ums: RESULTS Top Twenty rankings, and of course our regular columnists Allan Wells and John Graham. North 61pts; 2. South 69; 3, Scotilllld Liz McColgan will be joining the Scotland's Runner team shortly too. 69; 4. Mldlru1ds 161. Plo.ase accept our apologies We are also pleased to announce our 1989 prize draw for subscribers. Following our trips to Barbados and Ed inburgh Woollen Milts Indoor for the results o( the last Junior Ch3mpionshi.ps, Mcadow­ weekend in January and Portugal for readers in 1987 and 1988, all 1989 subscribers will be entered for Uie new prize draw: bank Stadium· the first weekend in ~nior Boys: 60m: J, S. Cun1mhigs (ESH) 7.40; 2, C. Allon (lnver) 7.55; February beins omitted 3. s. All•n (Pit) 7.56; 60H: 1, I Dickie from this issue. A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND FOR TWO TO THE (Ayr Sea) 8 ..8 1 (rec:); 2. C. )cssim•n This is due to factors (Aber) 939; 3, D. Poisly (Pit) 9.85; completely out with the HJ: I, A. Molcx>lm (EAO l.60m; 2, control of both ourselves M. Dobbin (llotb) l .S5m;3 •quat A. and our compiler, Colin "That was a bit nwddy," Davie Fotheringham of D>vles

44 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 45 e...... _.,,_. n:...... -- ______....,.. ___ .. ,, ------=· ... ~ -·-· ------_._.._------t - on day. Ottailt from Dr CUmort;, - 27 10 - --- February 7, MarchJ'J'l_Ont Te.met, Oowanhill,­ Clasgow. SCHOOLS Athletics Leagues, Kcl­ KODAK Classic CB v USA v USSR GREENOCK "\ ,j 25 vin Hall International Indoor Athletics ~ NORTH District CC League, Muir M•l 5 26 16, Cl•be Road, N•im. Tel' 0667- .. ge group.s). Cont.act 041·357·252S Mlle CC R3CC, Cateslde, Greenock 52208. &~ SWCCU National CC Oiampion· for further details. Organised by EOINBURCH AC Roberts0n Tro­ ships~ Bc<'K°h Park, Irvine LASSWADE AC Open 10 Mile phy 7 5 MU~ Road Race, Saughton. INVERCLYDE ATHLETIC INITIATIVE 31415 Ro.id Race, Bonnyrigg s~ and re1ntroduc1ng THE INVERCLYOE MARATHON MARIN£ Rorvest Open lOK Ro•d SCOTTISH Alf Training Corps v Race, Fort William ((i.ts-t of Loe:h· JAAF World Indoor Champion­ ABERDEEN AAC cc Chompion­ £AC Young Athletes CC Ma tche, abt.r Spring Treble). Starts 2pm at ships, Budapest ships, Balgownie Tucnhouse. SUNDAY 20th AUGUST 10.30am Town Park. Entry on day £1.50. For further del3ils conta(t Sandy 4 6 ENTRIES CLOSE 3rd AUGUST 1989 Haa:lings, lnveroy, Roy Bridge. 12 DUNBARTONSHIRE AAA Bal­ SCOTTISH Schools Athletics "THE Smokit.t Ttn" Road Ract, SCOTTISH Veternns lndoorOiam· Joch to Clydebank U.S Mile Raod League, Kclvln I-I.all plonshlps, Kelvin Holl. Rac·e. Start.s J.lSpm, B:alloch Rail· Arbroath. Ttn Mileswomen'sonly race.! organised by Arbroath Foot· way Station. E • £2 before d.ste, £3 trs. Stut.s llam from A_ri>roath MARATHON MALE 10K MALE MARATHON FEMALE 10K FEMALE 1st£500 1st £150 1st £300 1st £70 over £3,000 worth of prizes to be won ~~· With assistance from Inverclyde District Council SEND TO: Mr. J, Gallagher, Mail PT OSK, IBM UK Ltd, lnverkip Road, Spango Valley, Greenock, RUN SCOTLAND'S Scotland PA6 OAH. ORIGINAL THE HilCE WHEHE NAME I I I I I I I I iltt CilSH IS iii/SEO, ADDRESS HALF MARATHON FON THE • DEVELOPMENT • OF ii THLETICS THE LUDDON/STRATHKELVIN HALF 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1111 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 11 MABATHON NAME OF (Under SAAA. SWCCU and SWAAA Rules) CLUB OR r-.---.----.---,--,--,--,--.--.-,-,-,-,-,-,-,--,--,--,--,--r-1r1r1--i--i (Incorporating the 1989 Scottish Women's Half UNATTACHED L,_L_L_L-L-L...l-_;__;__;__c__,__,__.___.___.__._,__..__..__..__~~~~~ Marathon Championship) AGE ON DAY Nominated Chadty - StobhW Hospital DAY MONTH YEAR !OK MARATHON FUN RUN OFRAC£ ineoroofMi.~ 11-A! DATE OF PLEASE Hydrotherapy Unit Si'RATHCL'fOE flEOIONAL COUNCll. HALF MARATHON BIRTH TICK l!.11,.. \l!!dltf SAA A'5ViCC A RilA ~!n I I I D D I I D SJJNDAY, MAY 14 CATEGORY D MALE D FEMALE Full details and entry forms from: SUNDAY, 11th JUNE Entry Fee-Marathon £4 Fun Run £1 Prizes to theValue of 10K £2 ENTHYFEE £1200 £f.OQ Strathkelvln District Council, including I enclose my cheque /P.O. for being lhe entry fee for the Race. Leisure and Recreation Department, £300 first Pri zc value I£ I I ag1ee to the organisers right to refuse any entry without being bound to assign a reason. 14, Springfield Road, I declare that I am physically fit and waive and renounce any rights and claims for damages t may have against the Organisers for any Blshopbriggs, lossfinjury as a result of participation In the event Glasgow G64 lPQ. twill be 18 years of age or over on the day of the race. Tel: 041-772-3210. The race is P

46 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 47 LOTHIAN AND HUGHES BORDERS Spol'UCenttt.Fwthcrdctailsoa.vail· Cradtd MUs. SCOTTISH Young Athletes1 lMdl­ ide C3p ~1t"Chng. Uvlngston. BRmSH Vctcrans CC O.ampion­ 8 Presents GLENROTHES shlpo 26 /\All 12StagcRood RcloyCh•mpl­ the RENFREWSHIRE 10 Milo Road onshlps, Sutton Coldfield. STEWARTRY AC Crlffcl 7 Mll<'I Ra"" Chnmplnnships and Open Hill Race, New Abbey BRITISH Votcr•nsAthleticFedern· lion lndoorChompionshlps, Kelvin Race, Spang<> Volloy, Greenod<. 16 I lall EDJNBURCH Uruverslty Open 5 BORDER AthMlcs l.4'aguo, Tweed· ~ HALF 9 MUc Rood Race, Kings Building. W!1Zil NORTllERN Rock Cl< Assisted by West Lothian Sport and Re<:reatlon Sandy Hastings., lnvuoy, Roy Ownplonships. llbcrde, Kirk­ SUNDAY SCOTTISH and North 1Ye$tcm Road Ract, lfaddington. Entry wall Incorporating lht Seotllsh Hatt Mmlhon Cha~onshlps ClACKMANNAN District Sports Athktx 1.4'aguc Oivo I and 2, lonn1 lrom R~ct OrganiJC'r, 65, Council People's Half ,_1arathof1. Crownpolnt Divs 3 and 4. Dam High Sttttl. Haddington. Ttl: 062· 21st MAY 1989 CANA VA Open CC R.>a.;, Oban Allo&. Starts 12 noon. Entry {onns Park; Diw 5 and 6, Crangemouth. 082-40'23. Sunday 27th August 1989 a1 10 a m fAlKIRK Distrlct Council Open availabl< from: Mn J King. D a.nd 20 Changingtparl Crangemouth; 0.v i Uvings:ton Entry Fee £5.00 (£6 00 air.or August 13. £7.00 on August 27). site swimming pool and cafe. CUMBERNAULO Opl'n Cross cttd.t to ~1 NS • contl ct55l-0507 for Ind~ Fun Run 0119< I 25 m*'• • medal< to all IW>ishers - SOO - Country Raus., Cumbcm.au1d. furthtt dttall.t.. 22 sponsoOCl!pln. 5, Wulfird of 17-48-30, act In 1985. Signeo O«e --- - PERT!i Stn lht:ay Harrie.r.s North It has to be remembered that this is a.n oxtremtly tough. demanding Com,oltttd ~ry to R«« Secrt11ry, tlwngsron Fi,. SrarlOO, Wng$t()(t EH54 60T Organised by Fife Institute of 24/25126 Inch Relay Race, Bellt Sports a.nd unrelenrlng challenge, and oil cntro.nlSmusl have mara1hon, hOl, and Ctntrt, Ptrth. Rtgistntion on d1y, long fell run OlCJ>ericnre. Lt mUSl be stre$5Cd thot each partldpant must Early entry compo61ion: lree Gore-Tox sull draw to entries bolore julv 16. Physical and Recreational Education (ntry ftt SOp, Sl"1rtt 2:pm. ln(o from ISLE of Man Easter Athletic Festi~ provld< his/her own back-up of food and clothing changes, or ted. -­

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LOCHAUCR Ptoplt'• Manthon, 29 ~Portfolio Fort Wiiliam. St.\rls 12 noon. De-· ADVERTISING PAYS! 1ail1 from E.. C1impbcll. Kithnu1, El LEAN Donan lOK Road Race, City of Edinburgh Alm.a Road, Fort \\lilliam. E - £S. Dornlc. Are you staging a first class event, but ST MUNGO'S IOK Ro.id R.Joc. SCOTTISH Women'• CClcRRA Bcatsdi:n agm, GlasgO\\'. neglecting one very Important aspect - 1 OK Road Race publicising It? ADT London M>rathon. London DUNllARTONSlllRE /\AA T le F Sunday 9th July 1989 Entry Fee £3. 50 Champion.sluf>9:, Scotstoun If that ls the case, telephone Fiona Caldwell DUNDEE Hawkhlll Hamers IOK Sponsored by Rood Rae<>, Caird Pat k. Dundee. 30 and discuss how best to advertise within your budget. ..;BROOKS lb.mn!M GRAMPI /\N 1V /\thlctics League, BUSF/ UAU 0.amplon.-.hlps. Organ~ by Edinburgh Sou1hcm Harriers and Edinburgh S1\Jdcnis Chant~ Appeal undet SAAA. SWAM & SWRRCCA laws South, Pcterheod; North, lnvcm C$S. Open to m~n and ~vomcn 18 years and over. HFCScotbsh /\thletlQin1. ADIDAS Tor.ti<'n Strics SK Jtoad Colin Campbell Sports and Edinburgh Evening News. Ract, GJa5gow. l)clalls from Eu· BANK of Scotland Women's Ath· Tel: 041-332-5738 gent> Donnelly, .SJ, Anchor Crci.· lctJc lcJguc-, Oiv 1 Co::itbrldgc; Oiv cc.nl, P.aiJlcy. 2. Wisfl01w; Oiv 3. Grnngc.•n,outh; Oiv 4, PitrcJvie

EIGHTH CUMBERNAULD OPEN Entryfonn LOCH RANNOCH CROSS COUNTRY RACES EDINBURGH ROAD RACE(S) 1989 MARATHON (Under SCCU and SWCCU&RRA Rules) I I I I I I ccrtf'( lhal llt1'IC eniran< """ ., meocafy ft (INCORPORATING TI/£ Tfl/RD L.OCH RANNOCI/ ...... anrt Uf"O:fstil"O U'lal llltt- cnrr.n •1'\(ftf. Cl: - ft'!y'ltiie' r'"llr•nc \ CNrn riy"" the f'Vr•fl( .lnd nave ro: School. First race starts t2.30pm

Individual and team prizes TO BE COMPUTED BY ALL ENTRA~ RUN IN ONE OF BRITAIN'SMOSTBEAUTIFULMARATI~ONS. THERE IS Al.SO nre CHANCE TO RUN IN A HALF MARA nlON I I Further information from: ' EVENT · WlllCll WE HOl'E WILL ALLOW MORE RUNNERS TO "' "' ..... ENJOY THE WILD SCOTTISH SCENERY, BUT OVER A SHORTER Stephen JWbertson, D COURSE. EXCELLENT FACIUllES INC.UDE DRINK/SPONCE Cumbernauld and Kilsyth District Council, ... ST/\TI ONS, MILE MARKERS, MEDALS FOR ALL ANISHERS, Council Offices, I-· I I I I I I I I I I COURSE ACCURATELY MEASURED BY RRC. EXC£LLENT PRIZE Bron Wll)', ~-~~.:...·c;;"'c....., ,._ ..... ~ .... • UST INCLUDINC WEEKEND HOUDAYS, AND ABOVE ALL A ._._I...... l_.l__._I _._I _,I I I I I I I I I I I I THE f lRST MAILING TO SUCCESSFUL FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. Cumbcrnnuld. APPLICANTS WILL BE POSTED IN THE WEEK COMMENONG 17lh APRIL IHALF Tel: Cumbernauld 722131 Ext 2503 ENTRY FEES (non refundable) MARAl HON)OR t9th JUNE(IOK) Half Marathon £4.50 Entry form• from: unsucce"isful appllcdnts will be advlsed Arthur F. Andrews, Loch Rannoch Marathon, Sponsored by: IOK £3.50 t1y return ot post Rannoch School, Rannoch Station, Perthshire, Save £ 1.00 emer bo11l events now PH17 2QQ (PLEASE SEND SAE). Cumbernauld and Kllsyth DC Cumbernauld Development Cheques payable to: Edinburgh Road Race WHY NOT MAKE A DAT£ NOW FOR THE FRTENDLY RUN SEND EN rRIES TO EDINBURGH ROAD RACE. PO BOX I ~s. EDINBURGH EH8 9TS (Enclose 19p st.>mp) INTllE H£ARTOF111E HlCHl..ANDS ON JUNE 2STll? Corporation ENTRY FORMS AVAll.ABlE FROM Corm Campbell SPOr!S 55 Raicblfe Terra

50 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scolland's Runner March 1989 51 City of Dundee People's Health Marathon e QUI;JZNSf-EIUIY & D!SllUCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL BLACKPOOL: FVLDE: WYRE and 10K Road Race Forth Bridges INTERNATIONAL MARATHON ~"nd.,,, Sponsored by:- ~~~· .. ~ Half Marathon and Fun Run .:: ~. Main Sp~nsor Dlgilal Equipment Scotland Ltd If/• o~··. ~~ " Bullaw, Soulh Queensferry ~ o.,.,_. co~~v SCOTTISH H•ALTH ORGANISED BY City of Dundee District Council SDUCATIOlll GROUP Sunday 30th April 1989 Start 11.00am DUNFERMLINE Sunday, 14th May, 1989 at 10am and 10.45am respectively Race Venu&: Hawe's Pier. South Oveensterry DISTRICT Spend a weekend (or more) 11 Britains Pr«iml6r Seas.ide Resort Entry lees (non rcluncJcblo) D and u11te In tho exciting lntornationo1 Merethon on: CO UN CIL t4 Hatt Mera1hon Please tick Medal and certificate to all finishers a5 apprq:iria1e SUNDAY 11th JUNE 1989 Extensive prize and trophy list £2 Fun Rtm (5 miles) -----D (under IAAF/AAA & WCCA Laws) "People's" Permit Open to all over the age of 18. Both event routes contained within the City of Dundee, Start 9.00 a .m, I enclOS-e my C~ue/PO lor lhe en1ry fee for the race payablo to the Fast Flat Course measured to IAAF & RAC standard through the streets Oue-enslony and Oist.rid Communily Council Organisers: Fred Pollard, Margaret Vickers PITIENCRIEFF PARK I ~roe 10 lhe organiseis· right 101aise any ontry wirhoui being bound to Specially designed medal to aJI finishers Forms available from: ass;gn a reason SUNDAY12JUNE PRIZES: C& GSPORTS Marathon Race Organiser, FIRST 25 MALE FIRST 10 FEMALE 9.30 am OUN(l rt~1l INI I declare Iha;. I am physically fk and warve '1Jld renounce il"Y rights and City of Dundee District Sports Council, claims IOI damages I may have at)ams. the FIRST 5 MALE VETS FIRST 3 FEMALE VETS EACH FIVE YEAR AGE GROUP organisers ior any lossf.njury 3$ a resutt of participation in 1he event. Applications to: .;· '~iJ Leisure and Recreation Dept., Entry fee £6.00 AAA Club Members. £6.50 Unattached includes Free Pre and Post Race Supplement Race Administrator, 4 , ~ 353, Clepington Road, S9nod,--,.,,,---.,,-.,,.--~~------­ Dundee DD3 SPL. lsigneo by patat'll or9uttdi~ id e.nlfa.nt is undef 18 yean of age) and Results Sheet The Carnegie Centre, Dunfe1·mline Daio ______Tel: 0382-23141 Ext 4045 AU PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE Pllmulr S!ree~ Building Society BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL ENTRY FEE £5 FOR MARATHON; £2.50FOR10K. ~------REGIONAL CARDIAC CENTRE Dunfermline, Pf\OVIOING COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION Entries close Aprll 21 for both events DLEASE PRINT Return to; FO{: NameotCJub -':"."""--,,,------,=--~~---- I 28th MAY, 1989 - WISHAW SPORTS CENTRE Hrs: Mins Day Mlh Yr KINCARDINE & DEESIDE DISTRICT STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE SPORTS CENTRE Eslirnoled time ...... Oa1e of Bin:h ...... COUNCIL Age on day or mce ...... MEDALS TO ALL ANISHERS C1osing Oote 2:2/ld Apr11 19a9 STONEHAVEN llUE 1100 a.m PnCIMPT UNDER SAA.A AND SW A.AA. LNNS OfflCtAl. EHTAY FORM All proceeds from 1he rwo events will be oona1ed to rocrea110nal t.:i cilltie-s ~J SURN/\ME ENTRY FEE £3.50 !HON R(,UHOABL(I children. HALF MARATHON CHRISTIAN NAME CHEQUE/POSTAL ORDER No. CROSSED ANO MADE PAYABLE TO (SAAA & SWAAA Rules) Furthe1 lnlormation and rurvi1ng nurnbefs Wll be lorwarded a-s soon as posSlb'c. AOOAESS MOTHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL ~,..,, 1<#¥/-.n ..,.,,.,,.,,. *-' A Commemoralivo Medal will be given to oil runners 11 .00 a.m. ~1:'.i:fe~ :~~·~ I~~~/ 0:~11!".!! ::~~! .!~ :::~' completing the event. ~tN =Jro.c.. ..,. a u•r •t,.110 '11•t' •...i.....,. ••O• Sunday 2nd July Oi\TE Of BIRTH e1on -'•r . or r•K wP"";i• •v•fll n • pu,!•U-•I j t lalt 1'..t01rathon run under 1.ne Aukts ot UlO SAAA. SWAM and SWCC, RAA ..... ~.iir M IO N!1 tin •~•M - ' WIOIOC."4 tM! -1~1• •to•ll'•lr I t l'lr O&oll !l lto l"CI U -4 llOIO MAl E/ FEMALE *"otloto • .. Dla•J.1:1 C<-'1 ., ,,,. ~,., , , .,_...... •• Main Sponsors: Kincardine & ' "' ...,..le t ....,_..,Of l"ONll•ll ------TiiE THIRD South Qucenslcrry Holf Marothon commonces lrom the historfc lia\ves Pier, ne>CI to the 1-lawes Inn \vhere Robert Louis Scevenson t Entry Fee £4.00 ~YIOUS ~;TIMES ... stayed 3.nd "-'TOie Treasure Wand~ M edals to all finishers HOW DID YOU LEARN OF - So, why not hav~ a.n enjoyable stan to ihe season and blov.• the t Tl tE HALF MARATHON? cobwebs away hiith a re&eshing and invigorating run along the River Forth, through the beautiful Da.lmeny Estate. nnd bttck to the finish line '11 t Free swim in Scotland's only outdoor heated \ the Ha, ..· es lnn? swimming pool / This ycru- Digital Equipment Scotland Ltd, \\•ho are opening their nc'v fudlity in Soulh Qucensferry this summer, \\ill be acting tlS major sponsor, Entry forms, send S.A.E.: Race Administrator, providing f3st computer results for runners on the day. The event i ~lf is Leisure & Recreation Section. Kincardine & FOR OFFICI AL u s e ON LY being run by the local South Qu.ec:nsfcrry Community Council, and ii is planned that the proceeds !or this interesting 1Wl will go to ina~asc Oeeside District Council, Viewmount, Stonehaven. rccrC

52 Scotland's Runner March 1989 Scotland's Runner March 1989 53 CLACKMANNAN THE MACALLAN KIRKCALDY DISTRICT MORAV PEOPLE'S DISTRICT SPORTS HALF-MARATHON MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON AND 10K COUNCIL SUNDAY 28TH MAY • START TIME 9.30 a.m. Seventh annual Allos Half Mara1hon. sponsored by the Alloa RACE Advertiser. on Sundny, Much 26, " I 2 noon. PcrmilS issued by the lnC

CLYDESDALE HARRIERS THE DUNKY WRIGHT ISLE OF ISLAY GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES MEMORIAL ROAD RACE CUMBERNAULD Sunday May 14 PEOPLE'S Including Highland Dancing. Pipe Band Open 5 mites road race: HALF MARATHON HALF MARATHON Competitions. Tug of War, Wrestling and Athletic• Saturday 1llh March. Saturday Sth August ri.1 aJn athlell.e <.>vents: SAE R•ce Sccrwuy, Sunday 4th June lOOm and 200m handicapped open; one n11Jc h:lndlcap: SI Columba's ~gh Schoel, CfyBr.ll Kine ~I CJt llCt, , Birth 3,000m Individual and team (men and women): IGOOm medley 3pm s1an • En1or oo day Drive, Bowmore, Isle of bb.y. relay: putting lhc shot: tossing lhc caber; weight for height: nnd Men and women: inchvidual and toam Tel: 049681 -479 Entry Fee £3.50; Over £1000 in prizes ln<-orporattng lhc Details from: Phil Colan, I. Russell AccommodatiQn help given Road, °"11ochar. Tel: 0389·76950. Commemorative medal to all finishers Gourock Half Marathon Unatlached runnen. welcome. for men and women Entry forms from: l!nlryform.s (please send stu:Jfrom: Hon Secretary, Come and enjoy lhe lihh Gourock Highland Games, e/o Ree depl. In1Jerclyde District CUMNOCK HALF Stephen Robertson Council. Municipal Buildings, Grec:nock, PAlS lLg. Tel: SEUORK PEOPLE'S HALF 0475-24400 Ext 384. MARATHON MARATHON Cumbemauld and Sunday, April 9 (1,30pm) and• mie f uo Al>n (lllm) co Enuy rotm1 (ewic uc) (tom R. J, Y/il.$10f1 , SIJNDAY21S1MAY Kilsyth District Council 3. l.adyw.ds Tcmcc. Scl.k..irlr.. f'nt prizt £200 Council Offices, Bron Way Pllll 4.S mile r'WI Run Adptning ride! daye11:onanmenl$ 81"1! 1•""'1 •Id lrionds THE GREAT ANGUS RUN Emry fori.a ll'ld illfo Crom: Cumbemauld G67 lDZ. Aobatt Low•, IC, Oltna.monc, Cumnock 'FORFAR 15' Tai: 0290-21562 (15 miles road race) LOCHABER SPRING TREBLE 1989 Organised by Forlar Road Runners uncfor SAAA & SWCC&RRA Rules Csol IOK Feb 26 2pm Tgwn Park Eon day 1:1.50 RING NOW ON C0482l 212828 Sunday 2nd April Glen 10 mi/6 March 26 2pm Eon day 1:1.50 COUNTY LEISURE & TOURISM, PROSPECT HOUSE, Marathon April 23 Noon Closing date April 18 by: 11am1 Station Park, Forlar PROSPECT STREET, HULL HU2 8PU Sponsored Entries limited to SOO. Fee £:4 Prizes for polrus winners over THREE races Prizes for each race, ma.le and femalo Cumbemauld Development Corporation Entry forms, sae Bill Logan, 5, Wostfiolcf Cres.. Forfar 008 1EG. Enq<.1iries ro Saneo/ Has6ngs, lnveroy, Roy Bridge Kilsyth District Sponsored by Reebok/Dundee Runner !~'.) A Humberside County Council Cumbemauld and Council Maralhon dara from E. Campbell, Alma Rd, Fon Wrlliam \j Sponsored Event Cumbemauld News and KiJsyth Chronicle

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ABERDEENAMATEU R ATHLETIC Cl.US BRECHIN ROAD RUNNERS avallablc. AU age groups nlne and KllBARCHAN AAC dub for the futwc. All 5tandards or VALE OF LEVEN AAC Sec· W. H. Watson, 14, Bumiebooz.lc Ne\.,. mcm~ always v.•eJcome. up\\-ards calered for. Contact. Youngsters and men and y,,•omcn of runners wcJcome to our friendly Nlnc years to vetera.ns: All age funds benefiting Ploce, Abcrdl'<'n, ABl 8NL Tcl: Thcclubcatcrsfortheserious runner Cordon K, Christle. 767 Dolmnhoy oll oges \vho are interested ln trock dub. For Jnfo contact: Ccoff lamb, groups and ablllties, male 01nd 0224-310352 and the keeJ"!il jogger. Meets Drive, Dundee, DD39NP. Tet0382· and field, rood and cross country. or 7, GollhUJ Drive. Bonltlll, Dunbar· fcmo.lc, very \'/Clcome. Track and Wednesdoysot 6.30pm and Sundays 816356. In c:oadtlng these dlsdpllncs, ore tonshlre Tel: Alexandria 5%0. field, road and crOS$ country. ABERDEEN SISTERS NETWORK al 930am. For futlhcr information, \ \ 1elc:ome. Trolnlng nights ·?pm Further det3.ils from: Sen Morrison, from our offer? District Organiser • E. McKay, 71, contact club secretary: M.r Alan DUNDEE ROAORUNllERS AC Mondays at Thorn Primary, and MORAY ROADRUNNERS Scctclary, 71, McCo11 Avenue. llrocside Placo, Abcrdl'Orl. Tel: 0224· Young, 11, Cellotly Place, Brechin. Secretary • Mrs Cill Hanlon 9, Wcdnesdoys at Johnstone High Welcomes alJ l'lgL~ and abilities. Alexandria, Dunbortonshlre, C83 314861 Tel: 03562-3807. Lochinver Crescent, Dundee. School, Johnstone". Con\e along or Friendly, cnthusfasticclub, Rcgulor ORX. Tel: 0389-53931. Eulier lhis y ear w t circulated lhe secrelories of •II lh o club s ronto.cl secretary Jason Pender at sodaJ events. Wc meet at lhe Deaf below w ilh • unique offer 10 boost club funds. The offer is ARBROATH FOOTERS CAMBUSLAllG HARRIERS EDINBURGH SPARTANS 34, Victorin Road, Brookfield, lnslitute, Institution Roa~ Elgin on AH shapes llnd sizes, young or old, AJI oge groups and s11:1ndards Brand new, extr<'me:ly smaH athletic: Renfrewshire. Tel: OSO.S.21217. Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday al open Ull April 30, ond del•ils are available from your se< re t~ry. \\'Clcomc. Meets every Thursday \'lclcomc, young or old; serious or club hopes to attract suffidenl 9am. For fwther dctaJls, contac;.t SCOTIISH TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION 7.30pm, Sundays 10.00am at sodaJ, \'le cater for everyone. Mee.ts memberstoput11 teamin the Fourth KIRKINTILLOCli OL YMPIAllS Anne Sim (sccrct:iry), 10, Brumley Membership sccretary • Ceo!f Atti-ro.thfCIO'lcf9 ColdumAC Crtttlk1c WH Ob•nAAAC Arbroolh Sports Centre. All dis­ every Tuesdoy and Thursd•y 7pm; Division of the HFCSootllsh Athletic Age 9 lo 90. all \\•cloonte, ITr.lck. Broe, Elgin. T•l: {}343-41543. Buchan, 22. lossondale Drive, (I) Monkllt1d S-1. Centorphl11~MC Hl!:t..P r:.l•lcy H ct"5S "' "' "' tances catered for. Secretary ... Bill S.turdoy 2pm; Sunday I 1.30am. League next season. Contn<:t:Ccrry Fleld, ro.1d. country). Cirls Wcsthill, Skene, Aberdeen. (10 Powell, 11, Glenmoy Plocc, Further information: Robcrt Gemcnt, 1551. Community Centre. Telephone "'co <":atcrc.>d for from 8 years up\\•ards.. in the Lothions. Rcgulor training all oges lllld olldlsdpllncs including NAIRN DISTRICT AC 038~733370 day. 731063 evening. "9Wtg'o wtle itR "'l>vinbartoll Udie. "'Hewkw-ifdnAAC Uunler.IST "'f~1t«hwf AAC groups especially welcome. Quoli· Secretary • Andtcw Spcnceley, 26, tt>W\lrY and roads. Whether you're Training every Monday and Thurs­ 9pm in Nairn Academy. Road run­ EAST KU.BRIDE TRIATHLON CLUB " "' "' fjed BMU cooches ovail.ible al all Rankclllor Street, Edlnburg)i EJ-18. a beginner orserious athlete wchav(! daynig.htsat7pmin Un\voodSports ners (18 and over) mt-ct ThursdnY' See. MorogSlrnpsoll, 6 Rutherford "OundM RR "'Oullli riffaC "'l1INSpa11.to "'l"ilrt ~•lc MC training sessions. PartJdpants In the Tel: 03H'i67-5740. oomelhing for you. Depending on untrc, Bredlmnd Rood, Linwood 7.3().9pmot the Seo Scout Hut at the Square, Munay, East Kilbride. Tel; ,. to "C~low •J'H l>.litbu Ol•t 'ICC fnvt:r1101 H "'S..-agu llt WAC cross country lc01gues, \Ve>mcn's your:uc:i,contact Klrkca.Jdy-Dt1.vc AU age groups and stand.uds v.·cl ~ harbour. All v.•clcQme, and further EK 45780. co league. a.nd yoWlg oih.letes lc;;ague. CLYDESDALE HARRIERS lt1.wson (Burntisland 874489); come. Contact Mr P. McAtier on details .:iv:llla.ble from: Danny Bow, "Uvlt1:,g1ton AJ\C Oul'blanc AAC "'hvlMAC "'S-VHC (J) Sccrct.-.ry .. Mrs Freda RitchJr. 24, Rood, track, cross country, field Clcmothcs-lonGordon(Gknrolhcs 041-887-170;, or Mr W. Toole on 16, Glebe Road, Nairn. FAIRPORT TRIATHlON Cl.US "Sfomow•y JlC Dul!ldttHH bl•of J1o1ra AC "'Slldl&llCI ltR. Ro\.. •an Path,. Arbrooth. Tel: 0241· events, hill running, Jogging, 755405); Cup•r ·John Oorkc(Cupor Johnstone 25306. See • Dicier Lomino, 9, Millgote. "' co 74(,80. coaching avallnble In rul ospccis of 53257); St Andrews • Mitch PETERHEAD AAC Abetdtt11MC CNl'd~ Uni AC KUlh " DAC S>idtle.1ton H l'rioc:khclm. Atbrootll, Angus ,." "'co "' ath1etic:s: social events. If you Or (' McCread1c (St Andrc\VS 73593), LOCHGELLY & DISTRICT AAC Meetscve:ry Monday and Thursday, Ab1ttdeeft UnJ 1111 OundttYMCA "'Kd v-1.11 KC "'S\l)"flAut ARDROSS AN ATHLETICS CLUB lookiug far a friendly club (a!Mng Small friendly club loo~ing lo be­ (>.7.30pm, from March to October al FLEET FEET TRIATHLON Cl\18 ,,, co to Small fricndly dub Invites novices for all grades o( athletes conlacl: HARMENY ATHLETIC CLUB tom<' J3rger and fricndlier dub. AU Collo ParJ<, Peterhead, and from AflOfl Waru MC. I).in.. AA "'Kil b.-rdun MC Solw.ty$1'1ollen Sec • John O'Donovon, Bowmont (I) 10· Sec. Ken jack, 2 1 CorslN Crascont, or experienced runners with an Mole Sec • Phil Dolon, I, Russell ag~ groups 1cquircd, male and October to March •I the Community House, Arbuthnott Place. "'Albion A.C "'Wt JCilbrid1t MC "'JW Klhn.u nodc Sp!pl!'l llAC tcrest in cross country and/or road Rood, Duntocher. Tee Duntocher Currie, Edinburgh. rcm01lc, tr.ick 01nd field, ro;id and c.cntre,Pet~head.Allagesweloomc.. Stonohaven. Tel: 0569~5. r:ic:ing.. Contact Se;in Warden on 7flJ:t>. FemolcSee-Josephine Ciblin, crCb-s country. also anyone hilh "'A.1111&11 " Di.- AC "'EK ln!~.llod Jll!Y "'Ki111«hlcvt.ft AAC "'Spd n5bwm H Club ""': Mn M. Macdon..Jd, 13, (D co (0 Ard10sson 61970. I, Lyon Rood,, Llnnbur n, En;.kine. GARSCUOE HARRIERS COQd\lng sJdlls, 3Jl very \\'Ck.ome Prunier Drive,, Peterhead. WESTER HAD.ES TRIATHLON Cl.UB Atbroath 4 Oba ltSu.Uicrt.,,d M.C "'Kintyn-AC Sri Chlfunoy AC Tee ()11-812·2706. Tr:iinlng every Tuesday and Thurs­ Training rour nigh1s weekly, Sec . Andrew Grant, \Vester I-fail~ ,. ,. Anlro.u n AC "'Edlnbu~AC Kfr\dptlUuth Oly "'At A"dfO"'t Uni BEITH HARRIERS doy evenings at Blairdardic Sport~ Pit'rcavie Stadjum, Monday and RENFREW ATHLETIC CLUB Education Centre, 5# Murrayburn (J) Serious ruru..,cr, run tunocr or CUMBERNAULD ROAD RUNNERS Centre, Blairdard.ic Ro;.id~ Clnsgoh' WcdnC$day. Plcas.c C'Ontaci Mrs Small, friendly, rcc:e.ntly formed Drive, Edinburgh, EHl4 2SU. Tel: "'AC E"yun.outh "'ESH Ul:l. Tl•c.ll Clwb "'St~attiyAC novice. Do you fancy compony S«rctary-MrsMaun.."l.allYMC\ Stood\ouK AAC Wcdnesdoy •t llcllsd•le Povlllon 7- all abilities from absolute beginner. Wcymnuth Drive, Glosgow G l2 LOMOND Hill RUNNERS AND AAC us. We meet Tuesday /Thursday ,. ,. ro 8..nchoryMC .,,... U uwMl•AC St~>y.$c 1Jo.I 9pm. Adjacent to Beith Juniors FC Malcs/£en13Jes aged 16 Md over OFP. Tel: 0 14-J'.!4-5012. Ne'v members sought. Small, 7.30pm al Moorcrofi Sports Cround, PERTH ORIENTEERS "' ,. Park. AU welcome. Also most are \vclcome to rontttct the ~c..... friC'Odly dub for hill races, roads, Paisley Road, Renfrew. ContactJohn Tayslde"s premicroricntccringclub! "'1.'16! S H.-rritn "'EldffllJ.tlc.otA.AC "'C...w 4' om Strathe.arn H Sundays 01 l0.30om !rom Comock taryorcall at Mulrlicld Comnlunily GLASGOW ATHLETICS CLUB aossroun1ry etc. Training Tucsd3y Morrison on 886.5853. Vile cater Ior beginners and ,. co "'8tilh ff.t nie."' tlgh1AAC "'U 1 di1hgow MC St111thkdrin L Pool, Kilbirnie. PhoneJim Swindole CenlTC Wcdnesdoy and Thursday Women interested in tracka_nd field, 7-9fm, Sunday 8pm al Glenwood intcmaUonaUsts alike. For a ropy of (0 01 Beith4156 !or !urther dotoOs. al 7pm and Saturday at lQ.un. cross country, or rood running ~ HighSchool,Glenrothcs. Sec -Allan SCOTIISH Hill. RUNNERS ASSOC our latest n~wslcttc-r, ron1act club "'ISdlthllJTh1CA "'[11'1.n • l>l•t "'1.Jll ·wooct FAC Taytidc MC co (J) why not join Cl•sgow AC? All Graha1n, l2,&hool Road, Coallo'vn Sec: Alan Famingham, 13, Al> sec Yvonne Millard,~ B,,!Jontine "'Blackbum MC f.all(hkVH Lochikr AC "'T"'kltd.\I• H BELLAHOUSTON HARRIERS LADIES CUMNOCK AMATEUR ATHLETIC.CLUB roaches are BAAB qu3tit1ed. We of Balgownic. Tel: 0592-771949. bots.lea, Twecdbank, Galashiels. Ploce, Perth. ,. (0 Meet evory Tuesdoy ond Thursday Meets every Tuesday at Cumnock meet on Mqnday evenings at Scot ~ "'IJlac:khOJH F4(jldh111,.uc MH Lochgdly A.AC "'TIOOft TAC at Nethcrcraigs Sporls Cround, Aoxlenly from 8.30pm nnd every stoun Sho"·grounds, 0,1ncs Drive, LOTHIAN ATHLETIC CLUB ST ANDREWS ORIENTEERING CLUB to ro "'Blat k hie MC "'fcaantiAC Lom.ond Hll TwuWc AC Corkerhlll Road, lrom 7-9fm. All Wednesdoyat Nctherthird Primary, Ctasgow3t7.1Spnl, a11don Wedncs-­ 1\ srnall cluboffenng'W ltC who enjoys running • serious alh· Training nightsT ucsda y and Thurs­ male, wc.lc<>me from 9 years to vet­ at John·Paul Academy In Summer· Locl\Side Park. Casile Douglas. 9718 Ext PE (w). co Camdhy H.I C lete or fun runner. For further lnfor.. day 7pm •I Doerpork, Dw1bor. All eran. Qub mets Monday and ston. Meets every Tuesday and "' C.ana.ibe H "'Montrow:AC "' AU totals u 11 mation about the dub, contact Ray oge groups •ged 9 years upwards Wednesday 7-9pm, llJld Sunday Thursday 7.00pm. All ages and Cutl•111lllit AC CilfftlKkN "' "' "'Mo rq l lt Felmluy 14. tr Cameron, 5, Rose Cron, Muir o! catered for. Cont.ad Hugh Rooney, mornings. Coaching avaU::sble !or abUltlcsmost v.•clrome Further info: TAYSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB TROSSACHS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS you.r dub ls noc "'Ce.ntn.I lhgloft AC "'Cirvui M C "'Motl\ t rw t:IJ YMCA Ord, R055-shlre Cfel: 0463°870805). 0368-61D61, or Flono 1-lill, ~ track and field, road running and R. Stevenson, 75, Friarton Ro.id, Track, fleld, aoss country and road New members wekome:d from (I) listed,, or ifyou 64317. Wccaterforallabilitygroups! cross country. 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