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W476 Made with the sertous woman •th~e In mind. the Women's 476 t'utun:s • lhcnnoplmtkc::nem.I heel countcr-$1vlng unmatched rearfoot atablllty and control. ThelWIOUNDWWOehe1pooprtnglh< runner through the gait eyde-and makes this model the Ideal choke ror the mkldk--blg.hdtstance "l'UnneD• • WIDTHS: ll.D Sl%t.S• 5-JO, U , 12 - wwww...,... --- lllADE 11"1 THE UK

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MADE 11'1 THE UK "' MANUFACTURED IN UK SUPER OFFERS SUPER OFFERS ~ From Mail OrderSpecialists lLJ !QY~~JP.9~~.~ 8COHAN/f8 Cowleni& RUNNER A Beginners Guide .April, 1988 luue20 Derek Parker starts a series of Edltan: articles for novices and beginners to running.

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Jim Black MChS Dumfries And Galloway Pn>I John Hawlhom Gl&g McLalchio MB ChB FRCS David Inglis finds a wide variety Lona Wlghlon MCSP of options in the forgotten corner of Scotland.

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Charily Newo: Fiona Calclwoll Ritchie In The Long Run Evanta and results complier: Don Ritchie is making another COiin Shiokls Land's End to John O'Groats attempt. Graham Milne reports . .Adver11alng Manager: Jim Willde Junior Profile Adrnlnls1111don MQIOger: Clark Murphy and Claire SandraWlillal

5 Inside Lane 26 Veteran Scene 7 Up Front 26 Schools Athletics Front cover: 12 Charity News 32 Results Spmg Is lh& ume 13 Letters 39 Events When people's ihocighls l!Jm ID 15 Women in Sport 50 Alf Tupper nmnlng 17 Orienteering 52 Sports Network Photograph by Gymnastics Peter D

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The Post Office have issued these colourful and striking stamps to commemorate the centenary of the British o, the Glasgow Marathon is dead; When marathons in Scotland are Amateur Gymnastics long live the Great Scottish Run. dropping off, is it sensible to allow two SSomehow this toast is Wllikely to the same day (Dundee and Locha.ber Association, the Lawn be proposed in Livingston, Ayr, or on Apri.124)7 Can road running in Association, the Football Aberdeen far less in Glasgow (or at Scotland really accotntnodate four half least those parts of ii Joyo.I to marathons on June 12 (Clydebank, League as well as honouring the Bellahouston Harriers whose own marathon in the dty • i.e. did not dash Dumfries, Dunfermline and Loch Ski Club of Great Britain, which Glasgow Hill Muathon is being held with other sporting fixtutts for outside R.annoch)? on August 14). The Livingston Half broadcast Wilts. Given that lhere is now a hard core ol has contributed so much to the Marathon, the Ayr Lind O'Bums, and The most convenitnt uwlndow" was road runners who att prepared t.o travel worldwide development of the the Aberdeen Half Marathon September 11, and the district coW1cil all over Scotland (and beyond) for the now all fall on the same day· August 28 successfully applied for a permit on races which tickle their fancy, does the sport. - as a consequence of the juggling that date from the Scottish Amatew geographical argument· that it's all which followed Glasgow Oistrid Athletlc Association Oeavlng thdr right to have four on one day provided Council's move forward of the trad· options open for a m.irathon should a they're in different parts of the country itional Glasgow Marathon dale sponsor have emerged). • really hold watet? (September20 last year) to September U. Worried about the threat on the A glance at our events pages this Why not sprint to your nearest Post Office All four half marathons mentioned horizon, Ayr move the Lind O'Burns month will show th.it we ourselves are and pick up a set of these colourful stamps today. above could, in normal drcumsl.lnces, forward a week, causing the dash with benefitting from the 1Dlll1Y events now be expeded to attract in excoss of 2,000 Livingston and Aberdeen. It is on offer to Scotland's runJ\ers, but, runners, placing them among the top understood that at the pertinent permit ever-mindful of the need to ahead, The Post Office are proud to provide support for Scottish Athletics. Bowling, Canoeing, ten most popular Scottish road races. meeting .i. bemused race orgmiser is the preponderance of road races ln But in cilied competition with each asked Glasgow District Council whr danger of killing the golden goose for Clay Pigeon Shooting. , Curling, , Gymnastics, Motor Racing, Rugby and . other, and also the Great Scottish Run? they didn't apply to have th.e dale o the everybody? Doubtful, I think, unless an Olympics changed as they'd moved The views of readers on this subject accommodation can be found. evel)'thing else! would be appreciated. In the Leaving aside the issue of why the Glasgow cannot be blamed, ho·wever, meantime, to offer a. constructive Glasgow Ma.rathon was ditched in the for manipulating a system which is suggestion, is there a possibility that flrst place (the subject hn been aittd patently open to such manoeuvres. And Glasgow, Ayr, Livingsto11, and often enough in Inside Line), It must be with resped to the other races, Scotland Aberdeen could actually benefit from This is Cheryl pointed out in favour of the Glasgow NEEDS a flagship event ·a televised the Great Scottl!Jh RWl7 District Council organisers that they are spectacular with plenty of publicity Yes, hopefully. The race entry limit Cheryl can't see and she can't hear. only doing what isbest lo.r their event. which will attract the Eun runners, for the Great Scottish Rune is 10,000 ·a Faced with the problem of dwindling many of whom develop into athletic figure which stelllB certain lo be What must our world seem like to her. television inttrest, the district council dub members as they get hooked on the achieved well in advance given that approached Scottish Television and sport. Everybody gain1 In the long lerm 20,000 entered the full marathon three BBC Scotland to inquire what dale from a fully charged up Glasgow years ago. It would be a fitting gesture Cheryl is not alone mlght be best for coverage of a half Marathon or Great Scottish Run, but on the part of the dJstrict council if they Please help us in our marathon task to the problem is how to resolve what is devised a system to syphon the becoming a glut of half marathons and overflow towards these half marathons help and support other deaf-blind road races ·and which are now which are most likely to be affeded by children and their families. Ovtr 2500 e<>mpetlto111ook p1rt In 1111 SSAA beginn.lng to dash with each othet7 the new evenL For more information and sponsorship CJ\ilmplonshlpo on M11ch 12. Ho. 200, SIUart Can• permit system be working Barnett 1 the over 17wlnner lt a1r••dy In tht which allows Livingston, Ayr, and forms, contact: I Jud. Ful report tnd plclurn nut l111ut. Aberdeen lo be run on the same day? Alan Campbell Sense in Scotland (The National Deaf-Blind and Rubella Association) 168 Dumbarton Road GLASGOW Gil 6XE 041-334 9666/9675 ~~~~~~~~~-=-=--

4 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner Apri/1988 5 If a good run makes you feel terrific, just Imagine how fulfilling a successful sponsored run can be. Raising money for 'I CAN' (Invalid Children's Aid Nationwide) has earned a special place amongst many .big-hearted runners. And with good reason. Up 'I CAN' helps determined youngsters overcome r• rnany difficult and often 'llf..4 ,,. hidden handicaps. Fuelling Y C~N their hopes tor a bright future Front INVALID c HI L D II EN'S with pride and selt respect A 1 o N A r 1 o N w 1 o E Letting them take a responsible IT IS 12 years since lho lntem•donal Athletes Cub,!or the only time in its and watilll• Uon for lhecapilal. •All.,. Meadowbank, Jmy 29, is the dmo both sides of the coin. As a lhe meeting. I' m sure 1965 will bo WOrthwhlle. •nd place - just a wOrship Write to: Ramona Brown, 'I CAN:• mooting. puto! lhoworld·w!do 16- Zola Budd's partldpalion led lhc likely 10 call a spado a bloody contract involving tht Allen Graham House, 198 City Road, meeling IAAF/Mobil Grand Prix dty to complain loo publicly - w!lh !hovcl# a reporter's dream Yrith Moadowbank llming equlpmenL drcui~ will have £250,000 baddng London EC1V 2PH. Tel: 01-608 2462. a huge banner which lhe television statements like: "Tum on lhc lelly Watch this space for details. ·tri~ Cl'lildrtn'a Nd ..... od" IOn.AeQ. Chaltty No 2t003"l.. Patton: H M The°"'"" Pr~ The~ r.wrgaretCoul'll.eaeorsnowdc>n

Jock Semple WHEN Scotland, for the only time ln ilsathlelicsh.istory,senta. team to the USA· lo the world cross-<=OWltry Run to conquer ovenl In Now York in 1984 • lhe Scottish party anlved In their hotol 10 bo ~ed by• sprightly ~year old in the lobby. Jodc Semple had left his home ln ASTHMA Qydebank as a teenager dwing lhe Depression matt than 60 years There are 2 million asthma sufferers earlier, but lhe former Oyd...We Hanl), profiled lost minutes to spare from Ja.net bonanza monlh, gov• Scotland a more lh>n Stevenson of FalldrJc Victoria. 6 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner Aprl/1988 7 DAVE SMITH SPORTS SPORTS INJURIES CLINIC I Up Front I Up Front I Up Front I Up Front I Up Front I l!3 SPECIALIST RUNNING SHOP m Express Post Free Mail Order Service - •UNEVEN/EXCESm\IE WEAR? 3a WARDS END, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE. HXl 1 DO Tel: Hx. 56602 (Shop) Hx. 64818(Homeatter 5p.m.) •PERSlS"l'ENT IN)URIES? -OVER PRONATING? Whittle no longer Glasgow to be one-shoe wonder given the cream? WINTERSPECIALS !#'- SEND 18p STAMP FOR t I FREE BOOKLET BRIAN WHITTLE surely laid to rest DAIRY CREST, baclcers of the ffe&cM\\'IO!mrflwJ\ his main claim to fam~ to d.atc • as hugdy successful inaugural Indoor Oil ftlZPHOtCE FOR Al'POOllMEllT 1 -~meduli tl9.99 the man who won a European rday International between Brl,.tn aJ1d Rei'ecMIYnti.mer Ja:l:el £1l99 20 CADllAM CElm!E gold wearing one sh~ - when be Prance at the Kclvtn Hall, has Pllce a< Flef.ec:fltWnl'.mr~ tl.99 GLENROTllES. FIFE captuttd the Ewopem Indoor decided to lnaease its sponsonhlp >-;BROOKS ltY18RU Championship Individual 400 of the sport In Britain. Na§lnilXCJ.13 £19.99 (0882) 742.804 [any time) metres silve:r medal in Buda pest. The company has announced tfuat The former explosl.Yes chemist it is to put £280,000 per ycax into TlrlllJ.12 !:26.99 DAVSl'Ol!J BIOMEClllNICAL .lllESSMENTI & OJITBO'l'ICI !29.99 shattered the myth th•t long­ both juniorand :;enior athletlcs over o.mrn Mimlbn:e&a £1~19 striding tall runnctS don't do lt the next four Y""'- Support costs Graplje,6,~h,8'/f,10~13 £19.99 Indoors. The Ayr s..Iorth man and bocking !or other projects will Trialk\l/7·12 £31.50 If you suffer from broke his own Scottish indoor best Rheumatism or Arthritis, bMg total outl>y 1n that time to K!liO.ll 5000 tn both the first rowid (46.93 sec) around £2m. or a relative or friend of a •nd semi 8naJ (46.86), beating the Dairy Crest will continue to stage l'ftdlmerWrrerSe, each tim•. The East and the indications are that one of i.alttAillll r«.95 111GA-~cl ~!l)W~ !XO: Britain's Crow Road and participate O?rma.n was injured and could not those will be at the Kelvin Hall Cram lllnlilmr £24.99 in our various activities. contest the final, bu.t Jt'!IS Carlowltt Jenny Br•dley ol 0.Ury Crest says proved 1 more than adequa_te VeOOe!ll Tt £24.99 Rheumatic and We are open week-days th• oompany's managing director deputy, taking the ttUc In 45.63. was an excited spectator at the Thl1dad m.:o from 9.30 am to 4.30pm. SCOTI1SH Sporto PhotogBphor of the Year, Craig Ralkett, was Arthritic Sufferers You would be made most WhiWe set his third nationol best Glasgow meeting. "We'd be R\oal lSjlb £19.99 ACCESSORIES In two days, 45.98, to clinch the pteRnted with an unu.tual trophy at the awards ceremony In delighted to return to Glasgow,• welcome. Seven years silver, despite ii stumble with some Glasgow's City Chamber• Lut month. SORBOTHA.lfE ago we acquired a highly sophisticated vehicle for the 150 metres to go. ArtUt Catolt Madison, who was commissioned by tht Scotthh CLOTHING molls £8.99 transportation of disabled people. We hope to acquire a The abortive world rt'Cmd attempt Sports Council. basts htr dtslgn on a technique called "'Ctuo"". It £3.99 second vehicle this year. by Butch Reynolds at the Kelvin isa whittabsorbtntturlace made up fro·mground chalk to which a twrais gluey solution t. added. Tbt ruult .. a very effective and unusual Royal opening for fdeds !199 Hall had !liven him great Donations and enquiries to: Inspiration, said WbltUe · •showed piece of dt:sign. c:J Hety•H:ins.ft The Hon. Treasurer, 482 Crow Road, Glasgow G11 Flying Scot llOCURUH me what ii big man candolndoor.J." For sports o~bus who lltt looking !or 1he trophy with • lJaQerNeck Topi/$ £10.19 Tel: 041-357 1163 or 2585 Certainly coach Hugh Muir has got dllfen.nce, C.arolt maket lhtm in variousaiz.es, with U inch tquare Rii)elbnr IUlsadl £24.99 PRINCESS Arm• was due to open lJaQewNecl Weill'«Sii £99.99 S.ptembCI', the Women's Own Run the Scottish irldoor 200 metre ~73\;.1al5 March 31 (see letters pages). Ga!2xiillm!J.a.l £1.50 and record holder, and m.99 Oub president Norman Wa!Son In June, the Falkirk People's Half ~Stlmllll.SE!S !:19-99 Marathon In Octob<'r. the uslstant 11\0MS"""" wiU be We also stock an Big day on May 8 says: "We don't envisogc It bclng a Janis Neilson, Scottish 60 metre llmntlGIMs(i!d~lile) tl.99 A ''Round the Hou.set' fixture on PRINTING grand affair, but If we can dr.>g indoor re<:ord holder. Reldit~llb £4.99 extensive range of mens peopleawaylrom Eastend=foran February 14, John Fa.lrgriows first for Glasgow promotion, a ttni cled a record en try, Fadlltics will Include a mixed ltam.llliay £2.95 hour or two, we'll be doing well'" and womens shoes In GLASGOW'S Kodak IOK h .. wlth innovations such as video exen:ise xoom, a speedbaU gym. Perhal"' Norman i$ being modcsl ..,,.rate l>dles' arul gentlemen's sizes up to UK 14 by .Just a quick call away changed both time and place. beacu:;e the. programme reveals a recordings of the races being :!O't!Olled In the afternoon provh1g saunas a.nd steam rooins, two ~ Walsh, , New f<>rmerly staged in the dty's East varied m"'u. indudii\g videos, very popular with competitors. solarlums and• mixed spa bath. Bttsmr TraiingBotim £9.99 End ua fe«fcrraoe to the UK·widc mobile a_nd $la.tic displays, and, Balance, Brooks, and Anolht?r feature at Cr;mgemouth IYla l'l'lol\~&JQ. £7.95 series final ot Herne! Hempotead, lt "somethtngqulte$1UM!ng !Tom the Wia Tcps?Jl>wih 21! £10.95 Nike. GLASGOW: 711 Great Western Road will go ahead this year on May 8, a distance daftlcs." this season will be a pole vault l'lialaq.lcm £7.95 wecl< aft.,. the British final The dub, lndudmg Its 200 athletes «>mpetltion on Moy 21 - but unless The race will reta.ln the status o£ athlotcs have competed before they l'a:ilj !ids{-httM!\I) 0413349272 and 17 BAAB ooaches, Cl-;111111 the first tlme in th• race's postage and 1st class. festlval site. For Rind!G'ey~yebj £19.99 2 Dundas Street A profe$$lonal

SCot/and's Runner Apri/1988 9 8 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Upfront Upfront UpF How to run the perfect boddAA end • neW, 0.11.. ,..,.,,..., marathon whkh 1w been awuded British End of the Association of Road Runn.,,. Cndcl sutus. in 26 minutes The prir.e Ust hat boon extmmisaion-t\mded Kh~ The C""'t Scoltlsh Run will be 'The recruitment drive ts a1med at compeuuon. Joan Benoit-Samuelson will take 4 SUNHI I'll/I.\ ?( i...... held on ~r 11, and is people with a coac.h.ing you through a step by step guide to better Many people - young and old - are ,,a 00K llE5 :1 la:cal'ttn\•i ""p«led to be fully cov..-.d by quatlficiition already (and running fiom how to warm up conectlv 10 stopped m their tracks by arthritis. It can 1 CJ FJI « Jll 11 ~"''""'.i. either Scottish Tolcvlslon or BBC unemployed), but the dlstrlct specrtrc tr11n1ng and compe1.11ion tactics. strike suddenly, restrict mobility, cause Scotland. As wilh sponsors, councU has m1de provision for a With TRACK AND FIELD TECHNIQUE you cen leam and train ncgot-lations with the television •pocbl course to be run under lhe dreadful pain and even lead to total gutd•ncc ol nadon1I a>och D•vid oven in wet weelher and et home at your leisuro. Everylhing you disability. companies Wt'.!rc not cxp«tOO. to learn on this programme can be put into practice as part ol your CONTACT 'r'OUR LOCAL JOB CENTRE be concluded until mid·April C..."" The paymcnl 111round UIJ or the 8 million arthritis suiferers in this Race organ™'r Bob Dalgleish lor121 hour wed<. normal training. All for a special pnce ol £14.95. country, over 12,000 are children. .. ,_. ____ _ 10id ti... date had been moved Road Running 1s one ol 13 trtles >n the comprehensive TRACK forward hom the tradit!on.tl ANO AElD TECHNIQUE senes backed But Arthritis Care does everything in its Cwgow Marathon penniJ date to Sprint challenge by the International Amateur Athletic's power lo help sufferers live their lives as ensure televitlon coverage. Federation and Red1ffusion Ftlms. Send normally as possible - and retain lheir D•lgleish hinted otrongly tNit chance for Scots a ppcarancc money would be paid 1n Iha coupon below now and take independence. It is the only charity devoted to ensure, .,a high quality fiekf, A "SPRINTING for Brll1ln" edventage of our hell-pnce solely to the welfare and rehabilitation of IT'S THE GREATEST SPORTS WENDAR including a number of O\lllenge to find thef1.-boy •nd merethon offer. gjllIn the UK gll!ytng events ~ .._ _, __ ..._ilM"'-_...... '-"""" ...... _ ...... tlvoug)>o\11 theCOW>try. , ____ ...... attractt'!d 20,DOO runners at its Through sponsorship your gilt for peak. and "only" 8.000 last year, The challoysl. and 14.S S«Ollds ,...... ~ ...... ~ ...... ~ ...... roods of the Clugow Carden (Idris), for 100mottts. Forms, T-Shirt, etc. It's a cause worthy of ...... _...... " ... ~ ... Festival 'h.e Scottish qu>ll!y!ng .-its l>lce ...... ra .. ~ .. ._.,,..,.., •._,,_4._.,...... ,...,,._.,_4_.-- .... The change of date and distana.­ your efforts. pllcut Pitreavie plry 0110 I are modes~y oUowed lo reveal by resul,.lnour FebruaryllltJAl. James roa: orgiuililcr 0..vld AmotL hid the ten.th equal futest lap lime I Signature------Fonnerly lhe CR. Smith Hall II Cnngemouth (~?). 1 ChequH 1nd p0>,.I o•d•rt should be ~ I llA ARTHRITIS CARE Muathon, lhe t9ll8 Dunfennlinl! ...m•d• ______p1robla10. RKittUS

AN ASTONISHJNC ono ln 30 Glasgow, N Bon Spencer, a chl.ldNn born ln Britain wlll be development worker for Sense, weighed down by the burden of a says. "'The org1ni.Jation is ""'ntalorphyaicalhandlcap. That partlcularlyconcftrH!d to Increase io the aad statistic highliglited by awareness and wid.,,..tancling of the national charity I CAN deaf·blindneo,.ndtof"'!"°'ethe Send your letters on any subject, to scouand's Runner, 62 Kelvingrove Stree~ Glasgow G3 7SA. (Invalid Children's Aid devcloprnent ol tervice for deof· N11ionwldei blind people ol all oges." The charity hclps fOWlg dlaabled It is not just during the school years that deo!·bllnd children and handicapped peopl• and easie<), It 1.. 1gnlftcant that Iha men·s noed so much help in learning the:lr £amillcs, offering cxt<:Nlve to Maryhill short track 1eam are now bad( In Ofvlslon Track and field pracria>l 1nd emotional support. communicate • 11\cy often need this help for life. Wilhthlslnmind. Onool theSconishAlhlelic:s League, It ha• ostabllshed four special changed tho women's tract< ream are In results required SENSE In 1987, along wlth that 1chools around the country, OiVislon Two and that our young cotmng for the need. of chlldten Quamer's Homes, operied the 10. Kilnbank Cmsoont. first resldmtial education/ athlelllS took some ..--scalps wlth "'"""' handk:aps, osthmo on t>t tracl< last year (eg Edlnbcirgh Holmlton. and cystic fibrosis. For young training centre in Scotland for Ayr. deaf-blind young aduhs. WM) p«>ple of after school.. go, the SIR • I refer to Honry Muchamore·s In addition to hos~ng the famous charity has !M1t up and malntalns Ovorbridge House ln Clugow is attlde on John Emmot Fanol ln the SIR • t was disappointed that your now nearly one year old and Cupar road raoo. the Uta Allen Crou special projects, training the Marchissueandcongraivtatehlmon and lho hill March lsauodld notlndUdea Rowlts SENSE say that lttclevcnstudenl$ Country. llugo Law race. young people ln s!cill$ whiCh will a tribute to a lino athlete. lho dub also hosts more than Its fu soctlon, although the reason Is are progresolng at• rapid rate. holp them - and hopefully get UntortunalD!y. Honry's facts are not shate of district "'1d natiOung consider rOWltrodld>g complete of throwing dwarves in the help nlse fw1ds that make I painlul coi>dltlono olorthritis and Manthon have raised in.,.....of and fairly small, but the aim is to records ol al .....,,. and otfice A.A Undsay raise much more money In the West relay championships. CAN'1 work possi1>le. • rheumatism, and offers £1,200 for COBRA through beanlrs. I would bo Interested to Picture: Peter Mackle. information.advice and practical apoNO.. hlp . "We don't know U future, to ensure that deal-blind loam your readofs' vlowa on lhis. Dwarf throwing aid. there will buClasgow Ma..thon, people and thcir famU!os got the I Shift the coupon ONll OF Scotlal\d's bost·known Arthritis • nd rheumatism but WO hOJ"' that pooplo wi!l otUI attention and tho Mrviciet they A.A. Macdonald requested by athle18S). Your Highland Games chi rlly ru.nners is balloon· present uniqut': transportation run (or us in other eve:nts"" 801d deserve. \, section should lnolUdo rnoKb-upthebct Gr-. monthsltoronow11notb0r•newing 12. Kitl< llmplaln. the replr will be "susponolon• and dl.. bled arthritic suf(c,..,,. wlU explain why the charity needs St This year he has Anally Lowering the In whk:lt you always seem ID have 1ucceeded in gplo are conversions Ncalled FdoAC. Championships. Please do not got Putplt Rock. Howevc.-r, COBRA achieved a communication with the outslcfo successful.• -advertising· pages? Other £1000 by an anonymous donor. me wrong, t"m not trying to knock the but all I read waa that because: Oban. magazines seem to be capable ot For aomeone who liket to don tremencloua stop forw.rcl by world C0""'9 through our eyos As the charity statet: •Arthritis Indoor circuit, but ls"nt cross (l()Untry 1'here 1$ no running uad< In Nonh this • I htrvo cut many a coupon or fancy dress, Crowford is plannlng acquiring a unique German ancl ears. lmaglne what it would has noconsclcnce ·It can strike at East Fife the kids must travel to whOfO h all started and Is the SIR· James Wot1f a wide rango ot lo go <10mpletely O.T.T. (over the any age and i.s nC> retpecler of Pitroavle." boclOne to many a good crack March issue did not merit al the SLL~pe.nsion of advanced. design, £s hcarlng-oreven how confualng It n~• magazines OVOf the years. and nevor top) ln thi•, hJs probable last year occupation or This stat&men~ ofle< tl1an being Nnnor. abuse heaped on IL A lot ol what he of great bmelit to artliritls have I - tosacrltloe an ar1icle , running !Ntathons. would be ;.istto havea bit of both. The holiday ho""'9 give people You haw also started to Include I fully agree with and not just suft.r.,rs. The whide is used to wrong (our YOYng•- find h easie< said exoopt In your magame. The He hya: "I am going to the This disability i.s what SENSE in the chance to~ away to placa to travel to c;...., Perl<. GlallgOmOUlh C>th« sports such as Cyding. boeauselamanatlveolRenlrew. As carry c!Uabled ~ to the Scotlond (the National Doaf·Bllnd triathlon bllt London Marathon In my USU.11 wh<%e their ncieds are especially or Meadowbank, rather than Gymnastics. Orienteering otc. Oo an avid reader ol Scolland"s Rtnner loncy d._, but this limo th.,., COBRA day M>tre In Jorclanhill, and Rubs ol ll\e throoe Who is Scotland's champion charity runner? magarlnawhlch I haw 8l1joyad from magazine••. forthcoming ev lid Conbnued on Pago' 14

12 Scotland"s Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner April1988 13 Cumbernauld comments on how io lnpary Also, Mr, SwindaJo beflevos. "some inlcrClit ln •lhlctic:s- "as long as It P1osidon~ doosn'11n1crfcrc with school work.• lswo: ...It is dep<0$$1ng 111at lho unattac:hod runnors take mos1 Pe1ll1 S11all1tay Hanleon of CoUMn AC and no •landard of..-lnlO dubs. As Mr opinions theCf groood Carlton Spotts Oub, I wu shown a the trt..nd now is for smalltr Pr0$~vlck, faml!ltll, snd with all tho labour monllott at al of Ct.mbernalllcl AAC. Mclean po1nis out. blandishing rue A)'IShire IO bo gained in lhls manor lift tlu.1 took me to lhe bowcls of the For inlormabOn on coactq books and blwww1g unattac:fied F...Uy, I -*' like IO see the omh me! floor "minus tlutt", Members of the jazz dance class at the carlton Sports Club. Nving dcvlas lhey are fr routines. c:fub. who have teams In 1110 SQoltish lho event En1rios in many OYOnts magazine. events can be glvlln a proper water work·OUI,, tqun-.h, (ootbaJ.L memorising the routine, you do not [)cnJse "ill about now be leaving standing ai a double sink e1th d•y Women's L.eaguo, ll1o SQolllsh have already dropped alarmingly This yoa< will see me In ll1o suporvot plattorm and I had toll 111at rho snooker, wefghtS and nluJti..gym, a realise how hard you a.re actuaUy 1he C1rlton to go off on a wcll· hand washing napples, my f111hcr VO\lng Athlems L.eagoo and 1110 (lorexamplo,thefa1<>ollheG1asgow carogory so Alt Tupper Is no s11angor dirocllon lhe magazine was laking Hve mUe jogging route, sauna, working your body-thal b witll tho d('$Cf'Ved maternity leave to h:sve coming In for his dinner and havlns Scotlloh and Norlh Wost Leagoo, Mag publicabC>ns, lrom Ukon by 0eru.e Woodburn. tl'lld; IU!tt. olthaugh bare led al.Uot cbnuseo( all the Thert""' ~d•durlng• &Mdding • lcw cxtro pounds while ""1lng • which i..s prob>bly pw 1 opportunity lot all local rtJMOrs to crlllclso yO\I, allhough not to rally, in abO\ltothcf spoe told mo lluir mike do "1th sllppcr9 could do a lot WOfSO than go gonorailsatlon In his last paragtaj)I\. d is pmrnised a rogutar column on seen In muoicals Uke "\\lest Sid• 1orobrcs rccords lorjaudln«', and Ul So, ii you've r:va wt 11 the jaz:r..,t peoplo 110 pi.ctures or in front of the tclcvision means Cumt>ernautd MC moet at Corsielll, Alf 11""""5IOmo10boloclih to use out heritage OIC, so on tllat SC0<8 I and lilm$like "FI.uh 0.noe" and"A very much a~re. o{# espeaiUy u a walchlng somo dancmi Ja=g II round the park at 630am in your Cumbernauld High Scllooi on Penh. fcUI pages Of SUCI! an infolmalMI shouldhaveno~alnrttyouhave Qorus Une". Jau.erd.se is fit.,... pognunme. A3 jar.I. d•n« upanscnenand thought t.hlor It was husbanct•s old S'Whts, or mnding Mondays at6-45pm, and at Ablonhll magazino to piomulgate acomfcSIJip piovfoosly stalOd your ftl!Alnt baslc:allystaged1nce. b 11 valuable pocks up momentum and g>ln$ something you would like 10 have a In I gym In a poJr of long navy High School on Thursdays at 6- SIR·OnThursdayMatol13t at7pm, whic:fl is anachronistic, clllkllsh, and VO\I say lho artfde on gymnastics as ~ fitness routine? Omise says more pubildly, gradually people go al, well you con It may, ktittktrs swinging a couple cl 45pm. During sc:flool holidays the Pe,. EAOi PERSON h.ls IO be looked 11 room, bur the spo give alllledcs a compllmentary Jamos Workman thing Is. pul rogcthcr 10 music •nd ~formMtheloYTOngmovement,or other quarters~ then 1he ls far more Glasgow IO join In, and lor once, local comor. the routine "'l"'•l<'d again and indeed totally lo•g<>I the routine llkcly to continue portldpoling in concilors realy wll be lor lho high My major crilldsm Is of lho docldoCy •gain. lh>t Donl"'madeoosimplo looldng. -we1., double pmcs is 17 and 18 conceming unanached inlempetato reply --10 Mr, The 40lll """"'"'->' QOletlfatlons WO'• - and lho comments Ka!vfngrove StrasSI, the concentrate on CUQln groups ot IUCS ICl'Oblcs (which has indud

TRUST COMPANY route to the -~ " -- - -- Burial Pot --..... -:..-::.- TSB TRUST COMPANY IS -" bont, bore!ooted, weather· Scottish orienteer boatct1 Clllncs.. peasant DELIGHTED TO BE ASSOCIATED Astumbles off the path u I Richard Jones made a --· thundcrp..i,mapinhand. Whois fine start to the World more ourprised? Over the paddy WITH THE BRITISH ORIENTEERING fields, round the edise of the Orienteering Cup, impcnctTllble jungle>, ptc:k Uf the finishing 20lh and 19th ----... -· ---- br.. k of olope; now whores the ------·--- FEDERATION control? in the first two events in I glanco at the list of con.trol Hong Kong and deociipriono. Numberthree;code Part of Ille men's course for the World Cup in Hong Kong NQ; Durial Pot. Wh•tonearthisa Tasmania. Here is lhls year. Left, Richard Jones, alter Britain had finished You know your way around the countryside. burial pot? The control flag hung Richard's account of eighth at Ille Wor1d Relay Championships In Ille Vosges. from tho comer of a low, rough· these two events. I We know our way around personal investment brick tomb. lnoide were• couple of t-atthenwaro pots, each con· My foarS are unfounded • the I'm Into the routine so often and insurance services. mining the skeletal remains of World Cup terrain is somo of the practised. The navigation ju.1t long dead Chlnese lolk from past fastest rve e:ver k'en, and it's also happens; almoot all decisions are dynsstl"9. t«hnically difficult with very In toe sub-concious. No problems TSB Trust Company an insurance and unit Thl• time yesterday I was much intriate granite detail with the ..,1y controls. onpying fish and chips and Orimtecring at its very besL I sen.w SOml'One to my right. A trust arm of the TSB Group, offers a wide Claswogion drizzle. Here inHong Tomorrow is the big raa>. I'm Norwegian. lt'sPcttttThores>on, Kong lt'o 30 degrees Centigrade rather nnvousolcoune. We're oil an old lrlcnd and rival from our range of financial products such as home and and wry humid; sweat is powing here at the "model race" • • ;.tnior d1ys. He's aught me up off me. TNnk heavens for Ron practice """1\t to checlt technique and he's hurtling along. We 11ay motor insurances, life and pensions plans and Hiii mlcro""'5h. I'm despera!ely and to familiarise on...,u with the toge!Mr, he misses a little, thon he uying IO familiarise myself with type of tttraln lilooly to be ov~bs ~again. a wide range of unit trust and offshore funds. the Hong Kong rufture, the encountered in the race itsclf. A Something is wrong. Petter is to bizarre temtln, and the new style week ego in Hong Kon~ the my left ancfJ'msureM's too low, of mapping before my first World runners laughed and 1oked buo he •pu11s• me down the For more information on all our Cup raoc l.n two days time. together iA post·race rcllcf • now hlU..ide. Climbing a couple of Race doy orrivcs with light rain th ey glance at each other contours, I read the detail into the services find your way to your , and cool lempcraturos. Soil's law! nervowly. Llt~e is sold. controL I don't see Petter again, A Jong warm~up, scvcral trl~ to r warm u p and set oJI at • jog. and learn later that he missed out 1hc world'• most disgusting Joo, looking at the temin and t ~o the control all together. AU 100 nearest TSB branch .~~, ... then utcady jog to thestut. The mappiAg style. Drilliont. I run a ea1y in the pressure of terrain ls mountainous, and the few controls at rompeijtion 1pced, competition. / .,,. .. ~~ .,.'1:1' • _... weather la changing. TMracewill champion, is two places behind theneosedowntoajogagain. l~a Almoot perfect for the rest of the + - be hot ond hara. me. He won't be overjoyed with easy to do too mucfi. My COW11e, thon I'm wging my achlng I Slllrt stead Uy with• safo route to his pcrlorman«! concentration is awful and I make thighs tomanagea fimlsprint into the Rnt control No problems. I pack ujf•dosh to the airport, 1 hugcmistak.e·that'sagoodsign, the finish. The finish at luL I'm Subconciously I ;..,...._.., the andl'mo tothelandofFoot..,, ~mind is on tomonow's race. vague>ly aware of a couple of 1pced• Uule,ond flow through the Wallabies, and some of the Hmmm. it's pizza for t hci vy with tlie sweet, diy brain on what tbeY're s.tying. I'm go to the right • no jungle to get FROM THE hurry of Hong Kong smell of eucalyptus. We walk to totally knackered. caught in, 6ut my route is very to the lald·bock ll!e in theouobocli. the warm-up area in subdued Petter and I share a 1-r or two hilly (I later INm that it's about The luxuiy of a aporc week to silence. Sttttch, jog a little, and and discu>o the roce. He had had th...., mlnulet alower). recuperate, rc1ox, 1nd tt· then do some spnnts. I mcct the lhe fuoest time for a while, but Tiredn.. s sets ln and lc.!epiAg up acclimatize; a week of l"" cream. next bu> load of runnon on ohclr was of course dlsquaUAed for TRUST COMPANY theconci~ntration is moredillKult. cold tinNcs, and blc~tcnnia1 way to the wa nn-upand start atta. ml>slng out the control I oUcr to In the dloton"" I can hear ohe cclcbrations. t get to Nn in 50me The Norwegians say hcllo (veiy teach him how to count! He ••yo loud•peoloors at the finish. The of the forest$ near Hobart, Yuki cool!), the othcra stay silent. Th• 1ha1 he'll teach me how to runl TSB 'Ih m Company Limited. lut control ii ..sy, but I stray left It's rocky underfoot, vl•lblllty is tell·talc signs or nervousness arc So, the serious racing is over fora and gel aught in some savage low, and the Indigenous evident- slight clu.m5lness, funtve while. w. had • wocl< or 1... Registered office: Charlton Place, Andover, SPlO lRE. und"-'f'growth, losing haU a tn.inute undergrowth Is • type of thorn glances, thl!' occasional yawn. formal races, culminating ina 75K Tulephone (0264) 56789. orao. Shit I hprint aown the run· bush that makcs go..., ecem l'mlnthestart pen and the nerves two-cloy mountain JNralhon. Registered in and Wales: Number 1628564. ltl;lt' tovcr. Agoodrun..butthere lriondly. The thought of 15 have gone. Total conC!entn:Uk>n, Then it was bo

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such as jelf. about asking for a schedule. lot of clothing that they £eel Never underestimate the Nothing is more aMoying and distinctly uncomfortable. potentially harmful effects of frustrating for a coach than to athletes koow to their cost. The action by getting on to a grass Others never seem to feel the thesun. ltcancauseheatstroke, be asked for a training constan.t pounding on the firm verge. Walch out for objects heat, and ran run for miles in sunstroke, and serious skin programme - then to be told a layer upon layer of clothing ailments, so definitely do not surface can cause the leg such as poles or other muscles to tense up and fewweckslaterbyanathlete, '1 without getting loo hot. You train and acquire a tan at the implements sticking out of car have been too busy lo follow will just need to learn from same time. become liable to injury. It ran windows or from the backs of also, in some instances, lead to that schedule you drew up for experience what suits you best. Whereabouts to train is the lorries. ft is sad to relate, too, me." anaentia as a result of the I.hat the depths of decadence to Two other points are highly next question - and the answ~ How many times a week oxygen-rich haemoglobin which some people sink in this valid from a safety point of is very much anywhere within should you train and how for components of the blood being day and age means it is view: wear reflective clothing reason. There arc, however, should you run? There are no broken down by constant loot· necessary for runners to be or light-coloured garments some training places very set rules and here agaJn every strike against hard, unyielding constantly on the watch for when lralning in the dark so much more beneficial than person is an experiment olonc. that motorists can see you; and others. Most people tend to d.o surfaces. idiot drivers deliberately Both of these problems can be It all depends on what age you always run into the wind, ii their running on roads and forcing them off the rood • or are, how fit you are, ho\v much any, when you set out. This pavements and quite clearly minimised by regularly for passengers reaching out running on grassland, parks, exercise you have been in the means I.he breeze will beat your much of the work will have to and striking them or hurling habit of taking, and whether back on the homeward journey be done on these surfaces, roadside verges, or cross­ objects at them. cou.n try when daylight you are sedentary or active by and will reduce yourchancesof especially in winter when it is One other point: If you are a nature, inclination, or permits. The softer ground woman, try to find a reliable catching a cold or becoming difficult, if not impossible, to necessity. A training exhausted by struggling get onto suitable soft ground provides a natural cushion for training partner orstick to well­ the feet and allows more programme which is suitable against the wind on the final &ecause of the long dark nights. lit streets. And always tell for one runner may well be srages of the trai.ning run. But too much ruMing on muscles in the ankle region to someone where you are going be used, thus reducing the absolutely useless for another, In the summer, heat ran be a roads or pavements can have and when you expect lo return and that applies at major problem so it is advisable its drawbacks as many top chances of injury. home. Regular stretching exercises international level as well as Should you join an athletic with beginners. are also essential in the club? In my opinion, the It is generally accepted that prevent-ion of injury. Even a answer to that question is an few minutes each day touching you will need to train for unequivocal "yes". arow1d 15 to20 minutes at least your toes, or doing press-ups Membership of a good club but this should not fitness and getting the legs used to against the wall with your feet three days a week to attain a at an easy, comlorrable pace, will provide you with access to good basic level of fitness - so discourage you. the effects of exercise. flat on the lloor, can contribute information about races and one which you can handle right away you must decide TYy jogging for a minute Keep a training diary and record without getting too much out significantly to your staying bring you into contact with then walking for a minute details of the weather, how far you clear of troublesome aches and which days you intend to train. of breath, and lake a pride in people who share your interest Allow one rest day between until you have covered the ran, how Jou felt during the pains I.hat all too often int~~ere what you have achieved in running. But make certain sessions, e.g. train on mile or whatever distance session, an how long it took you with an athlete's trammg that the dub has a beginner's during every session, no matter Tuesdays, Thursdays,' and you have chosen. Or you to recover afterwards. You can do how modest it might appear. programme. Avoid jerky, section. can jog one minute and walk this by checking how long it lakes bouncing movements when Saturdays, in the initial stages Do not introduce spcedwork Ideally, you want a club at least. for two minutes- or jog two for your heart rate to return to doing mobility work, and slick which caters for rutU\ers of the at this stage. That will come However, you can soon minutes and \Valk for one normal after exercising. once you have developed an to the stretch-hold- relax same level of ability as minute. Eventually, you will It is also worthwhile taking a principle (i.e. move into the consider making Sunday a endurance base and the yourself, and with whom you training day unless you have find you can jog the entire note of how long it takes you to required position, hold it for cangoontrainingoutings. You conlidence and ability to keep rcligiousobj

ENJOY THE EXTENSIVE FACILITIES OF DUMFRIES, THE PEACEFUL rive south on the A74, bowling greens, swimming a nd ever-mindful of the the year, and Messrs Finlayson COUNTRYSIDE OF SURROUNDING NITHSDALE, AND THE VARIED then west along the A75, pool etc - are already well· problems • such as poor and Bogie help make up an and you'll see a part of established, wecanconcentrate transport - which plague rural •executive" squad for local SCENERY AND ATTRACTIONS OF THE SOUTH-WEST. D communities. half- marathons! Scotland rich in heritage on the tremendous potential of and natural beauty. Theregion the area. Annandale and Eskdale, to Co-operation with the region * Ancient castles and Abbeys * Whithorn Excavations * in which Robert Bums died and "For example, there is a new the east of Dumfries, wa.s the is also providing a sports bam Bladnoch Distillery * Glenluce Motor Museum * Creetown Hugh MacDiarmid was bom, three-way development at firs! rural district to adopt at Moffat which is intended for Gem Rock Museum * Drumlanrig castle * wanlockhead Lead Dumfries and Galloway Palmerston (home of Queen of Aclionsport (a government lhe use of both locals and obviously holds a unique place the South FCJ - a supermarke~ initiative) and remalns go­ tourists and, although the wide Mining Museum * Forest Walks and Visitor centres * Craft in the Scottish Lowland poetic leisure centre adjoining the ahead when it comes to Leisure range of responsibility Workshops The Glorious Gardens of Galloway - all linked by tradition but, as the homeland football ground, and a sports/ and Recreation. Director o.f (entertainments, sport for the * of Thomas Telford and John concert hall· and with the new Evironmental Health, Thomas d isabled etc) makes for a hectic Quiet touring roads, including the new Solway coast Heritage Paul Jones (not to mention running tracks, there is nothing Finlayson, and his depute life, things can be said to be Trail. Robert the Bruce and the to stop the area becoming a Donald Bogie, may operate looking quite rosy for the Covcnanters), there is also a centre of athletics." Dumfries, from plush new offices, but are district which currently holds PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES! practical side to its history. of course, already boasts a not resting in their laurels. A the prestigious Ellerslie Trophy With such traditions behind quality half marathon, 25m swimming pool has been from Ayrl'lower Show (get it?) * Unlimited choice for training runs through the countryside them it is hard to see how the organised by Dumfries bum in Annan and a £3/4m MovU\g west, lhe scenery authorities c.an fail in their Running Club, and Mr Mould covenant has gone a long way begins to change. The * Hillwalking and the challenge of the southern Upland Way * avowed intention to restore the is also quietly confident of the to establishing their new "Gallowa' Hills" and Solway Unhurried golf, fishing, birdwatching * Sea angling, sailing, area to a position of distict's ability to meet the running track at six instead of Firth are now in focus~ and it riding, for experts or beginners. prominence In Scottish life. challenge of privatisation: "We four lane standard. Loma seemsqultcappropriate to find ln the field of athletics, are a very clficicnt authority." Irving of Langholm is a former the Director of Dumfries & developments are dramatic to He is not complacent,. ho\vcvcr, district sports personality of Galloway Tourist Board, DUMFRIES, QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, IS THE IDEAL TOURING CENTRE say the very leasl At the * Riverside swimming pool, sauna and solarium * New Robert instigation of the Regional Council and \vith the financial Burns Centre with evening Film Theatre * Town Museum and support of an anonymous camera Obscura * Priory Christian Heritage Museum * philanthropist, three of the district councils, Annandale Regular fOlk and Jazz evenings * Wide choice of restaurants * and Eskdale, Nithsdale and Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival provides a superb range of Wigtown, each have "satellite# athletics tracks under music, drama and other entertainments in Dumfries and construction (at Annan, throughout the Region <27th May-Sth June 1988). Sanquhar and Stranracr respectively), while a floodlit, MAIN ROAD RACES: FURTHER DETAILS FROM: sub-national facility is taking shape in Dumfries. For May 21 Dumfries & Galloway Tourist climatic reasons, we are all Kirkcudbright Academy Board CSR), FREEPOST, going to have to wait until the Polymeric surfaces are laid, but Milk Half Marathon Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2SB everything else is at an June 5 Tel: 0387 53862 <24 hrsl I advanced stage, so look out for a new .sou' Westerly force in Galloway Sealink Marathon Scottish athletics. Facilities in Dumfries. John Mould is Nithsdale's Newton Stewart Details from first Director of Leisure and June 12 Recreation and, having Nithsdale District council, recently left Morayshire to take Dumfries Half Marathon Department of up the position, he is well­

ENJOY THE EXTENSIVE FACILITIES OF DUMFRIES, THE PEACEFUL rive south on the A74, bowling greens, swimming and ever-mindful of the the year, and Messrs Finlayson COUNTRYSIDE OF SURROUNDING NITHSDALE, AND THE VARIED then west along the A75, pool etc - are already well­ problems • such as poor and Bogie help make up an and you'll see a part of establlshed, wecanconcentrate transport · which plague rural "executive" squad for local D communities. half· marathons! SCENERY AND ATI'RACTIONS OF THE SOUTH-WEST. Scotland rich in heritage on the tremendous potential of andnaluralbeauty. Theregion the area. Annandale and Eskdalc, to Co-operation with the region * Ancient castles and Abbeys * Whithorn Excavations * in which RobcrtBurnsdiedand "For example, there is a new the enst of Dumfries, was the is also providing a sports barn Bladnoch Distillery * Glenluce Motor Museum * creetown Hugh MacDiarmid was born, three-way development at first rural district lo adopl at Moffa! which is intended for Gem Rock Museum orumlanrig castle wanlockhead Lead Dumfries and Galloway Palmerston (home of Queen of Actionsport (a government the use of both locals and * * obviously holds a unique place the South FCJ - a supermarket, initiative) and remains go­ tourists and, although the wide Mining Museum * Forest Walks and Visitor centres * craft in the Scottish Lowland poetic leisure centre adjoining the ahead when it comes to Leisure range of responsibility Workshops The Glorious Gardens of Galloway - all linked by tradition but, as the homeland football ground, and a sports/ and Recreation. Dirccto.r of (enlertairuncnts, sport for lhe * of Thomas Telford and John concert hall - and with the new Evironmcntal Health, Thomas disabled etc) makes for a hectic Quiet touring roads, including the new Selway coast Heritage Paul Jones (not to mention running tracks, there is nothing Finlayson, and his depute life, things can be said to be Trai l. Robert the Bruce and the to stop the area becoming a Donald Bogie, may operate looking quite rosy . for the Covenanlers), there is also a centre of athletics." Dumfries, from plush new offices, but are district which currently holds practical side to its history. of course, already boasts a not resting in their laurels. A the prestigiousEllers lie Trophy PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES! With such traditions behind quality half marathon, 25m swimming pool has been from A yr Flower Show (gel it?) * Unlimited choice for training runs through the countryside them it is hard to see how the organised by Dumfries built in Annan and a £3/4m Moving west, the scenery authorities can fail in their Runrung Club, and Mr Mould covenant has gone a long way begins lo change. The * Hillwalking and the challenge of the southern Upland Way * avowed intention to restore the is also quietly confident of the to establlshing their new "Gallowa' Hills" and Solway Unhurried golf, fishing, birdwatching * Sea angling, sailing, area to a position of disticrs ability to meet the running track at six instead of Firth are now in focus, and it riding, for experts or beginners. prominence in Si:ottish life. challenge of privatisation: 'We four lane standard. Lorna seemsquiteappropriate to find In the field of athletics, are a very efficient authority." Irving of Langholm is a former the Director of Dumfries & developments are dramatic to He is not complacent, however, district sports personality of Galloway Tourist Board, DUMFRIES, OUEEN OF THE SOUTH, IS THE IDEAL TOURING CENTRE say the very leasl At the * Riverside swimming pool, sauna and solarium * New Robert instigation of the Regional Council and with the financial Burns centre with evening Film Theatre * Town Museum and support of an anonymous camera Obscura * Priory Christian Heritage Museum * philanthropist, three of the district councils, Annandale Regular folk and jazz evenings * Wide choice of restaurants * and Eskdalc, Nithsdale and Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival provides a superb range of Wigtown, each have "satellite" athletics tracks under music, drama and other entertainments in Dumfries and construction (at Annan, throughout the Region (27th May-Sth June 1988l. Sanquhar and Stranracr ,respectively), while a floodlit, MAIN ROAD RACES: FURTHER DETAILS FROM: sub-national facility is tal. FREEPOST, going to have to walt until the Polymeric surfaces are lald, but Milk Half Marathon Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2SB everylhing else is at an June s Tel: 0387 53862 (24 hrs> advanced stage, so look out for a new sou' westerly force in Galloway sealink Marathon Facilities in Dumfries. Scottish athletics. Newton Stewart John Mould is Nithsdale's Details from first Director of Leisure and June 12 Recreation and, having Nithsdale District council, recently left Morayshire to take Dumfries Half Marathon Department of up the posi lion, he is well­ (Scottish Championship Event> acquaintcd with the problems Leisure and Recreation, facing an essentially rural Sept18 36 George street, Dumfries. authority. 'We're not as remote from centres of Stranraer Half Marathon Tel: 0387 53166. population, however," he says, "and, given that our normal Cheers I A post-race refreshment is obviously very welcome lo lhese Moffat youngsters after facilities - football pitches, I last years gala fun run. 22 Scotland's Runner Aprll 1988 Scotland's Runner Apr/11988 23 What's on in WIGTOWNI .~~ SUMMER 88 F S ON DUMFRIES ~ Full programme of boardsailing and dinghy courses May to September. __. ~ For details and application forms contact The Leisure OHice. (JifJ"8 AND GALLOWAY

THE GALLOWAY GAMES 1988 GLASGOW CENTRE Andrew Llanwame in Newton could thenbespentongrants to splendid new sports centre on which is only 30 miles distant, (Featuring the European Heavy Events Open 1st JUNIOR TOUR Stewart. Uanwarne is, himself, local organisations. the drawing board and, when and it is possibly in this area Championships) a keen runner and he wants There is a 1Sm x 6m this is combined with our rural that the overall athletics . London Road Playing Fields, Stranraer. 3·day stage cycling event others to know What they are swimming pool at Castle sports programme and the investment will prove its Sunday, 14th August. throughout Wigtown missing. "We already attract a Douglas (home of the satellite track, things will begin worth. ' . District, large number of sJ'orting mysterious Threa ve Rovers) to get really interesting." Wigtown dishict, like Stirling. Saturday. 30th April, visitors/' he says, 'golfers, and outdoor watersports are Atkinson also hopes for closer owns the parkat which its local A series of guided walks aimed at fitness and enjoyment fishermen, birdwatchers, and becoming increasing! y links with Northern Ireland senior football team plays, a.nd to Monday, 2nd May. for all the family. Routes vary in length and difficulty; so forth, and there is no reason there are plans afoot for this Send SAE for entry form to: why athletes should not also ground -Stair Park, Stranra.cr­ shorewalks. forest trails, hill rambles. Free transpon Race Orgsniser, Mr J. Ryder, provided. For details contact the Leisure Office. 50 Thorndyke. Caldetwood, come - for training, or along the lines of new dressing Eosr Kilbrido G74 JOXZ. competition. The Scalink rooms, greater public access Galloway marathon, for etc. The popular Galloway example, (race adviser Games arc staged at the STRANRAER Brendan Foster) is one of the London Road playing fields. GALLOWAY SEALINK '°' ,.,,.,• •, ;,,.,,..,_ Oft , •••• most scenic in the British Isles, Maki Jones believes that the HALF MARATHON lntt.b ., • ., •Wt ,.... . , . ,.., and at most times during the natural advantages which the MARATHON Sunday, 18th September. 1988. ftiSW't Kfi'tifit.J, toftttltr wi,. I frtt lir«htt .. .., ,,,. , ..,.. ' ltat-· summer we can offer some area enjoys - good sailing and Sunday, 5th June. 1988. Sond SAE fot~l)try form to: •'"- ,,..,,...,,.., ce.rtect ,... lti:nrn kind of competitive run. Or countryside facilities - should Send SAE for entry fo1m to: Leisuro OffictJ, you can take it easy with a alsobe exploited to the full, and The Race Secretary# Mrs M . Wolker. Technica/ Services Department, Off"tce. fec•aicoJ s.";c•• o.,.,t••-"'• Clydesdale lhJnk House. Wig town District Cot1ncil, Witt•• • Oi.strlt t Cot111tU, Co••ril training run along our Capricorn '87, a major British Offke.r , C•• rdl StrHt, Stnllr9w OGt beautifUJ, quiet, country roads, orienteering event, lvas Newton Stewart. Church Streo1. Srmnraer. 7JQ. ,,..., 0776. 2151 bf, 2'4). Phone06712265. Phontt0776 2151Ext. 244. and mix this activity with more brought to the south west last leisure sight-seeing along the year. coast or on the hills." "We try hard to get people to One of the top local attractions bring their events to Wig1own is the Whithorn Dig, the District," she says with some excavation of St. Niruan"s convictjon, and backs the. Christian community which policy up with a wide-ranging pre-dates Colwnba's Iona local sports and entertainment settlement, and it is programme. increasingly evident that I found my visit to Dum!ries ,-----~ - -- - -~----- ~~i'i=l'i't:"cS"Fiiill~-~~ - ~---~---­ "quality" is the new and Galloway most watchword in Dumfries and invigorating, and can think of RH In all secuons in blOck caphals al'd SOl'ld to:M eriel Walker, ()yde$dale Bank Galloway tourism. pcpular with centres al Loch Grit and determination no better recommendation to l House. Newcon S1owan. Wlg1a-.vnshffe ' Quality, of course, wherever Ken and Carlingwark. The exemplified by No. 95 a l others. :' AIY'jOnQU-byTolephono:(0671)2265 we find it, costs money, and the local half marathon, which is Moffat last year In this 1 SURNAME ...... FORENAME ...... budgetary function is of prime staged by !Grkcudbright battle of the sexes. importance to the (smaller) Academy, receives I district councils of Stewartry sponsorship from the Scottish I ~:~.~~~ .::~ : ::~:::: :··:::::::::::: :::: :::::::::::· ~;~ ~.:~:::::::::::::::::::... ·::··:: :.::::::: and Wigtown. Stewartty, in Milk Marketing Board. Whereas the Stewartry Small and intimate but still the PHONE NO ...- ...... TEAM TITLE fd awl'°8ble) ...... particular, is pursuing an independent course. It, alone officials administer leisure and I, CLUB ...... of the districts, decided against recreation through the district full marathon distance ! a satellite athletics track, Environmental Health ! ~~'l,!~~ii1988 ...... 0ATEOfSIRTH ...... Starting at Newlon Stewarl, oul of over e hundred road believing that ils proximity to departments, Ste\vart 25 mflea from Slranraor, the I MA~Tl-K>NPERSOHALBEST ,_,.,,_.. , _,,_,.,. .. _____ MAl.£/FEMALE- ._.. _,, ____,.,,,. re ..s held In Britain. Dumfries was such that local Atkinson and his energetic Seallnk Gallow1y Marathon Both the ffrat man and the run ANTICfPATEDTIMEFOOGM.l.OWAYMARATHON _,.,,.,_.. , .. ,_ .. _ ...___ , , ,., .,,_... ,. demand would be satisfied, assistant Mairi Jones the covers some of the most .. ! 0 llrst lady home In the 1988 and that the money saved Wigtown operation via beauUh..11 scenery In Scotland. ,..- Emry..,.of£5nwtbt~(n0post~a."tldd'ltquos), marat.hon will win a return 1 Technical Services. With 226 entrants In 1987, lhe joumev to France with Se1Unk • ChOquotlP. o . No...... , _,.,,,._,.,,.. _,_ ,•. .•._,, __ ,.,, Choques & P.O.sm.ie pa.yab6o to 'Geloway event la fslrly small and thlt MW•!t!Otl~.Nott4!1nd0fetJlryloos. Youmu&l0o«idoeea&od~enw1-- "Wigtown has taken a ror two adulle and 1 car. Olher helps to make lt parllcul8!ly I PIHM on1., "'-IOJ C.Galloway Matd!on. Illt'tl ~IC lo n..n lll'ld undorslanel .,.1191'11• a1. conscious decision to support prizes are apone good.s and Dalbeattle Forest Run friendly. Runners can also my own Mkat10 !hat lht ~-Mn in no way be responsiblo lot V'r'f"""1 «Illness irlcurrtd to 1 leisure and recreation, local Galloway glNs. my P8fWl during or as• t$5ull OI l:tlo evonlor erry ptq)Oft)'bston the QCMMorln 1t1e ~ 5 h miles i lot however/' says Atkinson . expect a warm welcome from Runne111 and their families or • SUNDAY MAY 8TH 2.30pm the locals of Newton Stewart friends can enjoy a weekend In """"'I bertby· deC:We lhell Iwll be t• Y91'$ot age otOY«Otl .... dayOl h raoe and NWI l'W)Ccompo!OCI "Management consultants in•"Y•~(W"llCkWfleld,roadrace,~~orroedwalllltlQ)OVtnt••proteulonai.« Sponsored by Arthur Young have beenasked • named•• the "'pollteal town Newton Stewarl based around I IMllling done to I~ bo«I ~ IO a-nateur SI.ii.. I horotly deolate d'lat 11e al)Ol.le pertlcu&ars In Brltaln" 1111 ye11I the marathon, wllh spe-elal weCClMPLETEal'ldCORRECTtltvtfyde'~ Robeftson (Newsagent) I to prepare a Leisure, In a recent poll held by the rate.a al guest hou.sea and ' SIGNED ...... DATE ...... Entry on dcry or SAE. to: Recreation and Tourism plan Br1Ush A"8oclatlon of Rood hotel• - lrom £7.00 a night for I Under S.A.AA. Rules C. Robertson for the area and our MSC Runnera, the Seaflnk bed and breaklast. •' Community Programme was Galloway Marathon waa I 16 High Street, two years ahead of Actionsport voted 141h moat popular race Dalbeottle DGS 4AA in its ideas. We now have a

24 ScoVand's Runner March 1988 Scotland's Runner Apri/1988 25 'DUMFRIES \~ On the VETERAN scene ... •)-- - HALF MARATHON F SON APRJL IS when what remains of The lir.;t four to finish will ROAD RACE marathon mania blossoms in constitute a team. It is ~ DUMFRIES BrltaID, and tho p<:mlfl~~ of complicated system, but Don incorporating vct~n.scompctingandcx gln Shclley. the organioer, thinks it will THE scomsH PEOPLES AND GALLOWAY such events: is a tribute to the be fall'(!r Jor the vets and wW HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP commiltment and dedication of provide a stimulus and lncenUve mature athletes, male and fexnale. for the older •gc groups to gain SUNDAY JUNE 12th, 1988 any runners have which, regretfully, leads one to They have oommiUed themselves se.lcctlon and a Scottish vest. 2.15pm Start lrom Dock Park, Dumfries through the long win~ months not 1 have ah•,1ays believed that the • praised certain races for regard thccourscasbeing what Just to the road and the miles oI the seeds sown in a good winter's Organised by Oumfrtes Running Club a variety of features, might be called "IOK-ishJ" "The biggest event In S.W. Scotland" M Dundee event but to London, training and cross-country running including organisation, Lochabcr and many othe:r:s a$ wcll. can be ripened and harvested the (Under SAAA & SWAAA Rules) friendliness, and scenic beauty. Indeed the Lochabe.rm,a_rathon this following spring and summer. Grade II • BARR It is quite difficult to find all Dumfri"9 Half Manthon year 19 not only the Scottish When l cast my mind back :s year J Measured to IAAF S1andards Championship ovcnt but also the can sec the benefits of what now three factors in one race,. bu l national veteran championships adds up to between 200 and 250 Medals and Certlllcates to all finishers exceedingly difOcult to find a UNOOUBTEDLY lhc "jewel in which, for the ~st two yC?a.rS, ha.s miles per month. Sponsored by S.M.T. Garage Ltd .. whole series of races with such the crown" of Oum fries and ~won by one o!ScoUand's most So take heart, any or you who feel NilhsdaJe OisJricl Council, Dumfries Standard, Gates Ltd.. a formula, all held within a CaUoway's summer road dedJcatcd "new" veterans, Brian down and out,. a_nd want to throw Northern Rock Building Society. thirty miles radius ofone major races, the half marathon Carly. Brian seems to have had an awciy those trai.ners. Throw away llndivldual, Tea attracted 700 athleles from all indifferent aoss- country season., those pills and polionsand got back town. preferring the firmer looting of the toSTliAOY miles. Entry Fee • £4-00 Virluall y every town in the over the country last year roads. I have had amolto(orthepast year Men. Vet Men 40-50, Ve! Men 50-60, Vet Men 60+ Dumfries area holds a gala of despite a course which has Allan Adams however, who had a · no race will spoil the onjoyment of Ladies 18-35 yrs, Vet Ladies some sorl, and as a part of that pic.lTllSH SCHOOLS Athl

26 Scotland's Runner Aprll 1988 Scotland's Runner Apri/1988 27 •~ End of an era as Tennant • and Branney take the titles

REPORT: Doug Gillon PICTURES: Peter Devlin

ince 1974, only three names have appeued on the W. H. SDunlop ttOphy for the oenior winner ol the Scottish national c:ross.«>untry Ullo. Andy McK.. n won thrice and Alllster Hutton twice, whUe Nat Mulr, with clght victories,. was in danger- o( being referred to the Monopo1Jes Commission. But Neil Tennant ended that era \Vhcn he beat Chris Robison at Lrvlneon • b!on, clear February day. The Edinburgh Southern Harrier, a n3tivc o( Hiiwick whose father miSnag~ a s1iughtcrhousc ln SANDRA BRAHNEY ••• led NEIL TCNNANT •• . ended Cambridgc,fairlypoleo•ed Robison Mul(s run of suceesses. \vho had a series of hard and I Glasgow to team victory. I sua:esslul , .... behind hlm. 1he top hall dozen, was a distant Victoria Park and Motherwell With his sights on the World Cross 46th. He still was suffering from a YMCA took the ...,,Of boys and Country Championship, and n tooth aba.ss w hich has plagued him youth team honours. marathondebut in London, Robison since the Mc.Vltie'sCat.eshead trial. The (ollo\Vi.ng day, just as there had kept his mileage up. So 25 y.. r He could not have been helped, had been lrustralion for Mtdr, It \vas old Tennant figured on making the either, by the 168 hours of \Vork he the tum of Chris Haskell. The former England international Md put In over 12 SUCC('SSive days Dundee "'Oman, a winner of the que5tion his confidence-"make him without a break. scnlortlUebacki.n 19n,011dchaslng f~J tired wly" as Tennant put it cambustang achieved one of the a reoord~xt~ding sixth crown, After little over a mile he had most spectacular team victories suffered a stomach up$Ct and could .escaped. Muir °"'''3.S absent with a wllll lllc low total of 63 poillls. ln not compcl'e. virus and HutlOJ\, though ritUrgh previous week, took third and a SS.year old record outni:ht, had to Woollen MIU could not even get ~ Greeaock Glonpark • first medal ln go to 89th pl•ec before ih.;r team team to the start line. Sonia the event for J\C3rly 70 years. was home. Grainger took the intcan«liate Peter Fox powered through from Clydebaolc could not matoh thclr crown and BJack Isle and Inverness the teens to (ourlh In the final mile historic tlOe treble of last year but made llleir long journeys pay off ond a half~ but 01nothcr doctor, w ith two lndividual titles and t\"o wl th the minor glrls and Alistair Douglas., who could team vfctorics, plU$ .a lhild they lntermed.Lttc tea.m titles. justUiably have expected• place In "'ere still top club. But lmprovil'lg Clark on course for world junior events

CLARK MURPHY, the only metres title in only his third home Scot to feature in attempt at the distance. "It Brilain's World Cross Country was a tactical race· the time team (Chris Robison was born was 14 min 39 sec· and l in Derby), is perhaps lhe most certainly can run a lot faster exciting talent lo emerge than that," insisted Clark. north of the Border since That claim is borne out by his Robert Qu.inn. 3000 metres personal best of He scraped into the UK team S..17, and his shorter distance for New Zealand by finishing bests reveal that he has sixth in the mud of the seconds from Terry Reid of nothing to fear in a sprint McVitie's lrial at Catchead. '1 Dundee Hawkhill. finish. just don't like mud," said the A year earlier he had He clocked 50-2 for 400 18 year old Fife athlete. But finished glazed and almost metres in the CRE Plate, and perhaps of more significant blacking out, rul\fler up has run 1-53-3 for 800 metres impact on his final place was behind Reid. "I had collapsed and 3-53-9 for 1500 metres. the fact that just six weeks with a chest infection at the His principal target this year before the race he could not East district event, and is the world junior jog the lhrcc miles from his probably should not have run championships In Sudbury, Ritchie - winner in long run home to the Pitrcavie club at all," he srud. but before making ii to where he trains. "I had to But what was a heroic silver Canada he hopes lo defend slop and walk," he said. medal was of no interest lo that AAA title. SEVERAL athletic clubs have had Donald Ritchie, ultra distance world record holder is much greater bravery was A chest infection, not for the Clark. "It's on the He is also cager to pursue oxpcri"'1ce of running the length ol to try the Land's End to John O' Groats run again, displayed in the following 14 hou~ first time, had struck him manUepiece at home - my some form of sponsorship. Britain, few tan have madeu many The problem was "shln stress mother dusts it, but I've not He has recently finished a fracture" and with the fatigue ol down, but the difference a attcmphl as Aberdeen MC. Three backed by his experienced Aberdeen support team. few weeks could make was even looked at it. ! lost after one-year YTS electronics times over the last 15 years a team of 2©-odd miles there was little 11 Aberdeen's best ha\IC pounded the Graham Milne, co-ordinator of the attempt, reports. rc5istance to the rapid deterioration dramatically demonstrated all/' course with Marconi. Now t roads between John O'GroMs and of the condldon. Malcolm Morgan when he scored a runaway Coachoo by John Wands of would like lo get full time Lands End, culminating in 1982 tried evttythlng possible that night, success in the national junior Rosylh, the teenager had cmploymenl, hopefully with• "record"tlmcof77hrs26mln and John Diffeywhotool:on the role juggernaughts. Through and ii v.•as hoped that with a day of cross country championships dramatic success when he something sympathetic lo my Clark Murphy winning the of d\arlty convenor, that we were 18 sec. O.ikhampton and on to the Devon/ walking with the leg stropped, the at Irvine, winning by 44 captured lhe AAA junior 5000 running," he says. national youth title Ont> of the main things people not able to ha.nd over almost £4000 In Somerscl border by Spm, Donald run could continue. I of the running fra tcmfty wantOO. to July of lost year. made Bridgewater by 9pm to Day lour saw the most lnaedible r know was: who ls Donald Ritchie! So h was "''Ith a schedule aimed at complete another 80 mile day. display of courago as Donald Thooc who achieve fame by virtue t O day• that Donald set off from The hllls e>cpericnccd on Day I limped his way up the busy A38, the of thclr eflorhl are little rccogniscd Lands End at 6-30.m on April 5. proved quite tough and D•y 3 ..y thought of any record long since in the sodutilul Wye within five or six weeks and the runs. problcro docs not exist abroad, and with short wa.ve radios, and the . substantial sum already mentioned Full Name: Clare: Maddntosh the multitude of Invitations Donald only mishap on the southerly One ol the duties of the support was hand.eel over 10 the charities. Born In Clasgow:2.4.J97t. Summer receives yearly a:re testimony to journey was the rather keen lntcrcst a~ was to obtain authentk AAA held by Ken Craig In1 2days, 1 hour, provisions, not to mention the odd intcnnedlated In the United Kfngdom. Has title In 1986 with a tim• of 9.19 sees and her aod 59 minutes although a time of and such was the problem that on meticulously obtained am the following morning, regjme. suvelopmcnt Squad 1986/87 years, the choice o charity was Donald was on the road again, minutes tha t running was Tel. (077982) 382. or Donald R.iUhlt, and200mctreshurdles. Shealsofinishedsecond and has now graduated to the.' senJor national obvious. It says mountains lor the dicing wilh the seemingly impossible. This effectively was the Tiu l..odg<, Stotfithl BJI, U>ssi.. m1Mh. ln the UK200m hurdies and second In Britain for event squad. On dlct she says 4: try to eat poopl e who supported the attempt, ncvercodlng stream or ena lo a brave attcmp~ allhough Moray Ttl. (034381)3398. that event. Training: sensjbly".

30 Scotland's Runner Aprll 1988 31 ._., - __R:.- ....___ .-_ A--····­ llesutts

November 10-11: 2. A. Srrlth (E.Klllxlde) Dragon Hlll . _• the stiff climb from lrvlne beach Is heavy 10•34;3.E.Mc:CsJreny(CMtbuolll('g) I0- gollllj for these runners In the national senior cross· 28 38: T11n11: 1. COmbu•lang H 17pto; 2. Bollthll YMCA 29p1$: 3. SC>rlngbum H counlry championships. Ayrahlre County Cross Country I ~Pll. Ju'*>r Boys: I . L -· Chltr4>i0nlhlpo, Troai - SGnin: I . G. (S"'"9-) 9-52; 2. M. MoCormo<:I< !FVH) 18111: TNm: I, F.V.H. 3Sptt; 2- J . MoCllJ 12-05. Grw11 (Kl-.-) \lltn win In a row>: 2. (Shtl11e110n) IO-OO; 3. P. ~ (Shtn­ Fl!IAC; L.adln: 1. K.Fllh« C.,_ (lnrlno); 3. _Ketr (Ki~. IHton) 1().()2; Te""": I . ShtttlH.., H (EAC) 23-12: 2. S. Durtiam (EWM) 23- Wom1na Open G,_ Indoor /\11111:1< JI. S. M.moy (~: VI , M. llpllAJ_H; 2. SOlehouse _ _ N:; IZ;>U; 3. 20; 3 L. Purdie (EAC) 23· 21; Mee""SI. Kel>i"1 Hell - Che)'no(lrvlno~ T-1.K1.....-H T....:1.E.A.C. llOm: I , M. - (Monk Sl>oll) 8-0; 2. T. 21pa; 2 Ayr -.iAC33p11: 2. ll'Jfno AC 21pll. Mt:Mlan (Kllbetcllanl 1511136-•5: 1. 1nvorneu RA 21lplll; 2 . LOCl1abe< HS GAC) 2·~6-8 ; 80H: I . A. Blown 9-5; Ju• Boyo: 1. J . Fe111uson (Ayr soa): 2. V2. R. Hodlltl(GGH) 2011137-111 : JI. P. 31pll: 3. CUlodon Aeodemy ~ts: Boys 2. G. MUrchlo (Al>Or) 9·5: HJ. K. Hou110n A. Sn-1111 (Ayr Sea): 3. L. ASc:Ntdson (Ayr Mc:Devln (Belta) 2411\ 37-54; Teams: (U/15): I I. MJrr>y (NonhornAead) (Monk Sl1tC) 1-SSm; 2. 0. GartlMf (Mel S.): TMml: I. Ayr SealorlllAC 1opu: GAC) 1·5Sm: Davidson (Aber) 1. ISM Spango Valley AC 46Pll: 2. I 1-32:2.0.HarOS(MUt..-nAC) I 1-34; 3. W; L • ·98: 2, Klfmernock H 28ptl; 3. Troan TOl1Dl.MI 8111111C>uSIDn H Np IS; 3. Groenoci< Gien­ C. B1:Gr­ 1. J . G\11(()pon). 1. G. -(~ - 1- R. ea,.,. <-1123-50: 2. K. 23pll. - ~ I. v. C&rD1 Md'..,,.., (OOH) I 1-"2:2.0 . Md'ldden _, 14-38; 2. H.-(~ -(G-.y) ~59:3 J . (lnrlno); 2. M. Ounlo!> (-); 3. L (llolo) 12·31; 3. Roonoy (Bola) 12-32 -.i 14-39; 3. J. Mar>ltall ,_ -<>•••(Dim) 25-33: VI. D. M!llgof1 s. (SOI SWOI) 27-35; V2. 0 . Cl"I i' Di McG4wiy (lrme): LVI. M. McGil (IMno): T-: I -.SIDn H IOpts; 2. Aaod).T-1. l-HS39p1S: Townt: 1. INIMAC llp1$; 2.Ayr~ GrMnodt Gl1t1patk H ISpta; 3. 2. MJltK.m Acod 43pl>; 3. GIOnurq..flltt (Ouml) 27-58; V3. J . Keenan (~) AC '?p11. fn1ermee1ta1e1: 1. V. Kl- Sondaiy ~ 30-25;JI, A. Andetl0'1 (tflll V) Mc-son (T"'°"): 2. S. Hamblin AC 24pu;Ju'*>rBoys: 1. D. Kerr (Splngo Sd1oell undtf 300 ral IOr Mala!g CUj)t I , 27•.27: J2. L- C«>ssan (Girvan) 29-20, (Troon): 3. S. l.00<11 (IMne): Teem.: 1. V) 9-18: 2. T. Wrlgh1(Bella)9-49; Gltnur""'"'1 SK. 13Spl&; Youlllo: I . S. Wh!,.1$-57;2.J. Howol lrvlnt AC 1 Opts. Joolcn: 1. G . Slaven 3. T.Gl•an(KllbarChan) 9-52:TelllN: 1, 2. Fort AUQUllUI SCl'IOOI 217pts. 17-13 (l>Olll Oumlrtes): 3. C. Ollpi'Gnl (Ayr Soa); 2. J , Roxl>ut0h (IMne); 3. R. KlJblrchan AC 14pts; 2. Bella- (Girv8") 17-30; SariOrBoya: 1. 0 . Pollock(Loudoo):Teams: l. AyrSeo!Orlll houtton H 16ptl. ~~~~:::e.;~ Groonoclt Gla11j>orlt H °'""""'cup 5 McDowaJI II.SO: 2. N. While 12-05; 3. G AC 12P11: 2. Loudon RunneJs (lrvlnel: 2. A. (IMno): 3. D. '-\Ar G4 Q-11 - 3. R. Jol1na27· « :•4. R..-tt McHtlll ...I (bolll Dumlries): 3. L Chutdt (Ayr Seo): Teams: 1. IMne AC SlnlOra:I R.Arbuclde(Ktllll)0-14;2 J. (VII - W. - l>Olll 2&-o2: LI. S. Mc- (G~) ...7 ; CCIII: I . M. 7pu; 2. /\yr SM!omAC 1epca• ....-...: I . -(-1)48-10:3. W. c.-n 35-31: L2. E. 01!/ion 35-SI. - S.OS; 2. "- Meme 5.()8; 3. A. H. Brooka(/\yr Seaj; 2. S . Sala (Ayr S.J; Gr•tnoc:.k W•ll~r k H Fergu&on "*"Pl1Y S-IS; (II Dum!llH); l..ocles: 1. L 3 K-S-(Kl....,,_,;T..,,,.: 1.Ayr - (Ce'lhn•.. •l 48-52: 4. B. °"""""' !"""") 411-32; s. "- Ralcl (Coullfl) -04.Cl;2.-H17pis; 50-35; 8.1. Sn#!(~ 5o-<2; VI, 1.J. Dul1y 25-41: 2.G. Gcllrey 25-48; 3. 17-52 (boll~): 3. L Cend 3. lrW1o AC231>1$. G. Mo1r1o ( P-"8ad) I Olh 51-51: H. Mooney 27- (Slew) 10-20: G>la: 1 G, Jont1 (Glu nl) 30-18; 5. P. \Mlson L-AC 37pca. Senior Boya: I . B. HlrvCI)' (N1lll V) 8·27; 2. R. Moaulllan (Vic Pla (Dumbarfon) Locheber) 17·20; 3. D. Hardt ' !Ot.11\fl'let) MO; ~: 1. K. Hallklay 8111 - : V2. C. -.sn (0-.non); SornChue--., Som, Ayrotirt (Nl11 Glasgow 39pts: 2. lnvtmlM) 17-28: Teamo: I. ~ T..,,,.: I. UrW. lN:; l'lpts: V) 8-03; 2. M. Mulrhood (Durnlrles) 8-1':3 ~ H 4Spca; 3. OUmbonoo AAC 2. lnvemlu H 17pls; 3. Orttnly lslls (law) 2e-ol. 22. M. McClm (CGH) V3. w. Scotr (Shoal 3'lh 33-22: JI. c. Slniora: l . A.Mclllar1(~)23- 8. Krle- (Kill V) 6-28. SOpll. You111: 1. G. s-.n ~ 2. G . WolliM (Ct.lrilllnUd) 22.S7; 3 S AM. Jlrior Bo¥a: I. "-McAae (lnver YCUfls: I . I. - (FVH) I...,.; 2 I. ~ (E-)'°"135-46: 42; 2. J . s.-2... 11: 3. A. s_. 2. McGregor (Amin) 24-30; LV1. M 3-4-15: 23. M. - (Matytjl) 34-49. -I 11~12: S. Blmo1J tvc Pw1<) 111· _, 11·5e: 2. G. Ramsay (81od< lslt) F-.,{Hwmo; 2. r_,.:1 .1nvtm1uH 1op11:2. BJar:l< lale VlcPlaH t6j><0; 2.ESH S.l 29-52: L2. E. Ow1klp (-1 --!Yo' -Dlrnll1ff) - Qyonl<) 16- 45; YOUllta; I, G. Reid (K'nodl) 25-57: rla P11k M C: 3. Clydebank '8'. J~ Clllhnoat MC. Junb"t: 1. A. Ramsay Pftrtmvlt) 19·2&: 3. S. Meldrum lamb 2. R. Turne< (FoM) 27-37: 3. o. Glt>ton HarQM (N.1) 13-28; 2. H. Halriig (W) 13- Boyo; 1. C. Young 10-19; 2..0.Fo-­ Whl11 tDumtri.. J 1a-sa: 3. o . Co"°" Preeco (Unen) 10111 25-54: LI. s. 52; 2. A. Mc:Boll\ (E.lW 35-00; 3. B. TNmt: 1. Wnt East 78; N. -i 13-24; 3. "- Mcleod (Celillnel•) 19-29:Ttam· I . PilreavleMC IOptl. 1Cn (Ayr See) 11-18: 2. G . McNtll l3. K. Bull« <3nl 31·01; LVI. D. 1. E. KllbrldoAC22PNtn (Nm V) au.:i. 1111 AC 21pls; 3. cmlllnHs MC 21 11-33;C01ts:1.G.Mc:Holm(S-..) N. McKi1non (Abet) 53td 33-33; A. Srrllll (EJrl!ead) 10-13; 3 L -.apencc-.ai. P•1t11t..ad · Woll 3'Pb: 2. E0$1 a:ll>ls: 3. N. lro!lnd 0u-­ A.-e(Du:nlries)S.24. Ju'*>ra; I - Porlt MC lllp4&.Jtrilr llllp!I: Girls: I. A. Cl1eynl (EUO 1-M11119Cou~=~- 10-US; T,_..; S1nin:1. R.Carey(Aman)34-1S;2 R. G . Sloven (Ayr See) 10-13; 2. S. Boys:l. lf_(_)9-20;2. 1. M.lo\ln'ay(Al>WMn) 1-(IOCOldl: ''°''°"''°'' (..__.) ._(llotdor) 3>32: 3. s. GMon December 9-33; 3. P. 2.C Y-(Vl)(- )20-03; 12-23: 2. D. Mchly (WosQ 12-24; 3.J -L I. E. -(<:aml>u&""1g) & I . Biid< IH AC 18pca; 2. -·H T- (Ayr Seal 10-31; 3. C - D. W.. ~ °"'...... - 21Pta: 3. °""'"Y Isles AAC. tvlltr> llog T,_..) 35-<&; 4 J . 3.A.-(eo.....)20-35;4. G.leuner -.O!Yo' 12•3t;T..,,,.; I . WHI ~; 2. D. Donnttl (JI) (Sprlngl>um); (~ 10-46; Gm; I . W lrY\no ~~· (SllOll) 9-34: Team: '­ 32:2 Elst48;3.N.lrtllandl31pa.,,.nors- &15; 3 .C. lhomson (COtnl>uslang) 29- - (Dl.mfll.. ) 35-IS; 5. C, o.r-o 12-<2: z. P. Rasj>lson carw.1 5 ~ AC lllpls; CollS: 1. S. (Al>or) - : 5. R. en.-(Al>orl Euwn Dlllrfel Cross Ccurnry ltogue Mclellln 21·33; LI , S. ~(Al>or) ZS.14: l2 C, 1, H. 8rooirlilgbum) 29-25: 1. 111- P1W1< MC 13pts. VI . E. Mclvi>r(Ctrnbuslang) I 21h 31-13; (Tevlol) 26·39: 4. A. Cre11well 6 . TGylor (Gallowoy) 41 ·<6: JI. I. ~t: I . J. Oddlo (Ellen) 10-07; G~IS; 1. Tropny by • rnol I. TOMIO: l . Cembul!MgH21pts; 2. J. Robson (ESH) 29-27: 3. A. (Abordoen) 26· 45: 5. J. Ro11 Hall (SordOf) 35-40; J2. A, Cc>drlngbum H 33pcs; 3. Shelllesm H Scotti&t1 Veteran Harrtera '4 Mlle CC 12 (Hlddington) (Border) 36-2&: J3. B. Willi!\ (Dtuslar,g) 22-": s-art (cembu 30-23; 8. G . Russell (LIW) 31-10; 3, J. Tt'f'loldlfe' H 11-'pta; 3. Aberdeen MC 22•23: Pen1«10at (FVt-O 3'·17; 4. C.Has.kOtt 1. Ahtalr CUnlt 30-51; 2. A. Adamt(VI) It St. Anl:trt'WI • E.KntwtOI) 13-56; Teams: t . Ea1t 2. R. You'll!~) ZZ.!Se; 3. F. C«>I (E.K) 30-35: 9. • Qrion (England) ! 13Sptt; Ol.il T•ma: 1. TeYlot· l3. R. Kerr (Cuml>eftand) 23-SI : (DHH) 31•'1: 5. T. Radlll(Plt)~ 31-12: 3. B. Pitt 32-07; V2. C. 1.C. Aob!Son(SCCU)30-09:2. T. Ml-1 Wl1gl1t (Spr1ngbUrn) 23-10; 0'50. w 30-43: 10, H. Cos(GGH) 30-57;V1. IQ_ AC I IPll: 2. CambuslorG H _,.., l . H. Hal'*1Q (N'Vl V) 20- "'"'*'411132-ll; 2.E~gl1AC2S2pcs; 3. Mc8r1an (-)24-23: 0'60. A E. (C.0--) 23ld 32-38; V2. 0. 8. N. "'"'*'(Alo) 32-37: Vt. K. o..nc.! - - zopu; - lloyo: I. G. Hin (BlltNI) "°"°' Yo.i>gMMies: l . S. -(SCCU) 30-38; 7. W. Aoborbcn -MC257p:s. 27: -(VicParl

32 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner Apri/1988 33 ...n-.-··•••9:!:0::. .... a.::. ------~.:oian-.-··•••------... ••.::.

(SCCU) 30-44; 8, G. Grindlay (SCCU) S.nlofS:l. A. Tooby(Walos) 15-45; 2.J. Vouths: 1. C. Callens (lrvlne}: 2. A. Freer (CAC} 13·•5; 3. G. ROid l . T. Mumiy ~38; 2. A. Puckr'ln3l ..34 : E. St"""'1 (cambus) 32·25: 3. A. 3o-499.A. Mc:Anou• (SCCUJ 30·53: 10. Huntllf (England) 16-57: 3. S. Tooby McEwon (Ayr S.a}: Senior Boys; 1. /\. {Kllm) 14-03; Team : t . Clydebank AC 3. P. Russell 33-00; V1. R. Hodelel GllmOUf (cam bus) 32·36: VI. o. G. Moofe (N,lrefand) 30-S4;Team$: (Wales) 11-01: Scots plad.,g:s t8. C. Mc84>th; 2. 0 . McPhets; 2. NI/eland 164p1S; 3. Ptlee 17·51; 19. P. Rolher 17-58; 21. L Mccafferty (all cambuslang): Junior Junlc:w Bo'fs: 1. D. WhUfen(Nilh V) 6-06; 2. Curtan 44-13. (8wan.. a) 34111: Team ; 1. Cambuslaog Scoulsh urwori1t1os Select 182pts; 4. Bain 18-08; 22. A. Jenkins 1&-2 9: Team~ Boys: 1. J. Ferguson (Ayr Sea); 2. O. O. F""1erlnghatn (CAC) S.07; Nocm Dls.trtct Cross Country League, H 19 ~s. Scottish Banks 346pt.s; (etv• SOo): 3. o, Korr (rBM SV) 4·04; Team : 1. Elgin· Voull1s: l . G. Stewan(GAC)20-19:2.F. Select dld not ftnilh a team). 3. Eire 7-4pts; 4. Sc:odand 80pts. cotts: 1. G. cox (Spango V); 2. H. Kerr Victoria Park AAC t 4pts. t. A. Mluckle (Ko1111); 2. 8 . Clllnnk:k Togntll (Molh) 21-01; 3. S. 'Mllrs wom&n: 1. T. caJder (SWCCU) 2HS: 2. lntotmecnates: 1. A. Whit&combe (AS); 3. 11. McDonald (Irvine): Ju'*>r Women : 1.A. Rldley(Sholt) 27'35;2. V. (forre&}: 3. G. Ml.no (Peter); (Oumlrles)21·24: Team: 1. Kllma.rnock H V. Clinlan (SWCCU) 24·32: 3. J . MoColl (England} women. 1. s . McDonald (lrvlne}: 2. G. Clnton (Irvine) 27-59; 3. M. Ladles : 1. J, Wilson (lnvor): 2. S. 23pts. (SWCCU) 2"36; •. J. Wison (SWCCU) 1335; 2. H. Halnlng (S'wn (KO) 32·05. 20: 2. M. Hand (law) 1"38; 3. S. C. 8al1lay(SWCCU);T"""'8: 1. SWCCU 17. R. deJ~or 16-11; 18. O. Kl lly 1S.14: Seatorlh}; 3. P. R..,p1>0n(lrvine):Mno<•y S&alotill AC 28j>tl. Match, St Andrews • cc Race. GOI. 38; L 1. l . Mclniyre (GAC) 3511126-08: Meldrum (PIQ 1306: Team : !. Ayr Cavers (East) 30-41 : 4. I. Stoot (Eall) 30· v2. J . Conagllen: V3. o. Mwlln; LI. J. 200m: I. O. ~lhenon (Shen) 22·6: Girl• ; 1.l. McGarrity(IBM S.V) 7·1";2 . D. Team : 1.Maryhll H 91 pts. S.a.!o 25-22 McMcOowe1111Hl6;30. V.Clln!on 1&-09: Junior Ladles ; 1. D. Ruthefford (Kllm} 1.. t. J. McFadden (Woll) 12· 27; 2. P. 9-20; 3. A. t.Udoc:h 9-51 ; PresldM l$ SP: M. McOonald (OumbMon) 13'30m. Sonald sonlor 7. t/2 m11es : 1. McCotgan (DHH) L3. Muir. run·ln at the women's national senior championship at Irvine. She n!escon Harr!e,,, Banachnie. 3. E. McCatterry; Fastesc 1. R. Fitz· Tums: 1. Gala H; 2. C&melhy H. A. 12·02: 20. J. Andorson 12·24; 21 . R. <320; 2. T. Mitchel (F~e) 43· 22: 1. J. Donnel~; Fas:est: 1. A, Swann 14· ~FM>Ons (GuosQ Bela 17·00: 2. E. Pollock 12-25' 31 . J, Roxburgh 12·37; 3. G. Gtlndlay (ESH) 4343; • . K. Ly;l'l Qyoeselille Hauiors Sindair Trol)hy 6 2•: 2. e. Curran 14·54: 3, w. Sca:ty Stowart 17·10;3. c. Thomson 17-39: 3 32. L. Fat!TlfXY 12-37;38. R. Houston 12• (ESH) 44-02;5. S. Hale (PSH} ..-17 ; '-'1• cc Race, C!ydebMk . I 15--12: Young Athlouslang Harriers Kelly Shield 7 ~le Mc::Calh..m 12·59: 52. G. Stavon 1:J..13: Duncan (PIQ 29111: Teams: 1. Tovlotdale e. Pons 29-23: v1. R. Young 'lltl PeNculk Hatrtors Open Cfoss COunlt)' 41 : 3 . W. Kennedy {Avonslde) 8·46: Oumt>w;on AAC 7. 112 Mle CC FW». ROOeo l•I; 2. Kir1Vnlilloc:h Olympians 2. J. Coopet 24· 16; 3. A. Mcindoe 24· 51; Race. S1epps Playlng Fields. Elphins.,ne (EAC) 23-28; 8. s. Allan (J2} AC; 3, Avonside AC. S 5. A. Cheyne 11·24; Pitreavlo MC 22 pts: 2. Edinburgh Untv. (Forres) Vt. 33-57; 3. 1. J~tone Voung Altllete.s; 1. S. Jatnl'oson 14-35; Handicap: 1. A. Swann; 2. A. Elder; 3. G. Kllbarchan AC Cross Country 10. Mcinally 11-3!l; 19. D. <:ampbell (l &LClJb) V 1. A. Lelham 9:11 0 . 3? pts: 3, Abetdffn MC 38 p11. (Forros) 34-31: L1. P. Atbudde (Kei1n} 23-32: 2. A. McPha!l 14--48;3. A. Ross 14·54. Slndalr; Faste.si: 1. G. Gony Champtonshlps. Mllllken Es1ate, 11·44; 24. K, Oyer 11·54: 28. J. (l&L Club} 23-48; Teams: 1. Gala H; 2. 19 YOU!h4 miles: 1.1, White(FVH> 24·00:2. 43·08; 1.2. M. KBy (Mor8y RR) 43•20. (PasQ 27·02: 2. A. Swann (Pr... n1) 28· l(llbarcllan . McDowGll 11-58; A. 12~5; J. Moodie (I'll) 24-39; 3. I. L&l. Club; 3. HadcinglOn. YOtslhs: 1. G. 34. Potts 36. Vlctotla Park MC, Scots!OIJn • 01; 3. A. Eide< (Pres811Q 2&-26; 4. I •T . Hearle 33-02; 2. R. Hawkins 33-37; 3. A. Rasplson 12-07; Purdie Faleonor (Haimeny) 24-45; Teams ; 1. Gibson (~ Oty) 14-42; 2. T. MGtldrum Oooens Drive Road Aaoes. Edfnburgh. •1 .s . 13 1. D. Low; Fastesi; 1, P. Wils.on 16-03; 2. D. BUtr (PasQ ~54; Ladles; L1. L. F\, Mc:C; • • Scodend rBajs: 1. 0 . McOOHell (OUmtrles) S..51; 2.. (OHHJ 16-02; 5. G. Har!n>rlngham(HELP) 22·30; Teams (<:ambus>lflg) 32·35: 3. J. l'f<>nchy(llHH) A. Shorl(P!Ueavle) 8·57;3. S. Burd> 8. H. McKay (FI!•) 18-05; LI. H. OUN Kllt>orchan • {Prtreavle) 9-04; Teams: 1. Pir.reavie (EAC) 1&-54; l2. J. S..'vona (lw g OISI) ; I . EdlnblJltllng.,n (C. (lleHa) 25-54; 3. C. Hall (A...., Thomson34·05: 14. O.McShane35-05; MC 21 pis; 2. Queen Victoria Victoria SchOOl;C.o!!s: 1, M. McNaughton 1. Fa.!klrk Vl<:toriu H 1epts.: Stn10t Boys: Pinavle (loaviO) t S-06; 2. L Dulguid) 29-58; 3. Peter Pan (L. CG/roll, (OUS) ..SO ; 3. D. McOona!d (Perth Culbenson (ESH) 15·21: 3. 0. Sly 111 Cnrwfor • 1. Younoson 23-15: 2. t, 2 • O. Ougufd 8nd M. Murray boin ~03; Mclnl)'TO (GAC) 471h 29-20; L2. A. Telmey (SooQ 25-23: 5. T. Rold Seo101y (FRC) LV1 30·06: 1.2. M. Staflord 2"20; 2. A. Gimour (Cambuslong) McAllister (EK) 2 .. 18;8. 8. Scally {Shen) ClydesdaiO Hatrie) 1. Boys.: II). 19;2. J.Ande0n (E'nglanbe11 (GACJ Clarkson 16-26 (bo111-<): 3. L c.iJms Women1 5 Nalk>ns CC lntefnational S. Hamb(ln (Irvine): z. M. McCtung Greened< Glenpartc Hanler1 Cup 8 Mle (BalhgalB} fl.31! 2. L Stowat1 (EWM} &- Maleh . gprs. Open M<>o:lng 20-07; 2. F. McGowan (VP) 20·57: 3. S. (Banchoty) IS.57. (Kilmarnoek); 3. K. Bronnan (lrvme): SenlotBoys: 1.0. Hlll(CAC) 1339; 2.N. Ctoss COoor:y Ftaee, Greenock. Se

34 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner Apr/11988 35 .,____ , ... _ --.:~-..--~------

PIWll MC 15 pea; 2 ~k 'n pl'I; CtalllOs casoe. lland'IOry -(Mofll Ult13&-19; Vt, 8.Cot1y Cer)21· 3. E»I - 49 261137-03. 113, B. Ml::Monagle - ~ H, 2. llM Spango son.. llOya 3 - : ' · N. Fr.. (GAC) 04; 2. M....,,., (Abt<\ 22.()4, • v-, AC: 3, llol-..... H. 16-ZZ: 2. 0. HO! (GAC) 10-33: 3, G. 3, S.-.~2247: 4 , G Sholl) 3111 37•27; VO'So, W. Mcllllm Y...... : . .... Md<-(GGH)1&o27: Han (lloll) 1"42: TMtnl : I . Cl~k c ... (K•llll) zz.oa: 5. S. Co-1 !Sholl)ll8fl40-30. THiii 1, -GtonporkH. AC 10 pit; Z. - Pal1< MC 33 i>CI (Abefl 22-11: 6, J. Doig (Abot) 22• I 2: VI, T""": 1 , A.Mdle1h(E. ~ 19-38;2, F. SeOIOt Boyl: I, D. Mr Boyl 2 Mlt1: 1. D. WhllfddoAC15ptt. ; 1, Bollh0ut1on H. ~ 10-49;3. I. F«1>0t (SIOl1t) 10·56; Teamt san...1(PSH)24·29: 3, C, -Boyo:t,A.SITllll1(E. Kll) 17-11: 2. Lodi" : 1,J. Armauong (Gll!N)32-51;2, ; I. Clydebank AC 17 p11: 2. Dumfrle• David"°° (Aber) 25-53. M. Hand (Law) 17-12; 3, M. Mc:Bolll E. O'Brien (GGH) M C !M p11: 3. Ayt S..lor1tl AC 39 pee, Senior Boy1 : 1, M. Slm1>1on (Aber) 1g. {Clmbu•l 17·31. Team : 1.cambuS1ano To°"" : I, Groenod< Gtonpark H Notlhlrn W11t1ct Ct011 CO~riy Loaguo SO: 2, D. Alchardson {Fru0<) 17·02: H 12pra. Not1n Dl1fllcl Cross Counl7Y Leaguo, Moolfng, Pt-· 3, J. Gowtvls (Tay) 17·"· Junlor8oys: t,J. Feeo (S"house) 10-54: Sonlot1 : 1, J. Bowmon (lrwor) 30-29: 2, Bowmlln (1,,.,.., 31·48; 3. c. SOlllolland 12-20; 3, M. RoH 12-35 3, D. Kon(Sll) 10-S7;Team; 1, Cotzlum A. Reid (C.0..s:trl) 30-36; 3. S. Mcln!)ft (C<>Ollltl) 32·21; VI , G. "1ne (alBladtlsle). AC 28 pet. Wrlgl11 (Cof1tl) 32·•8: v 1. G. Ml""8ll (PllOI) 811132-52. V 2. D. A>ldll• S.Olor La51; 4, s Lernl> ~. l:ZOOm :s - (Coflll) 22·23, 3, F. J.norllOyl: 1. A.McCtw(.,,...., 12· 27: ~IS; LV2, D. - {FFT) 20-48: - (1:,\0) 22· •: 400m : M. 0.Vldson EVMft (lrwtr) 22-35 (Al>Or) 40-S;eoom: K.Comttcn(EAC) I• ~ : I. J v.1-(....., 111-16; 2. A. LV3, N. MdOnnan(Abot) 21-47. - Boyt • I, P. Woll (Elgii) 111-43: 2. Bo)'d (FonH) 10-33, 3 M. G.­ l••ers: '· s. °'"*' (PSH) 21·21: 2, c . 55 1: 1500m; K -(EAC)35o.7; D --(Fru«) 19-10: (Calfl) lf.40:4. M.OUHe(FraM) 16-53. Mr:Uoaer) U9m, 2. a . - 11-40, 3, s.su­ _, TJ : J. S-(EAC) 1«;1m. S'WOCU Nallotwl CloMd -',OOO tneerM ""' (bOlll hit): T""" 1, Blad< t.odiet . K. S-(EWM) 7.S; 200/ 8!ack en... Couory ~- ...... Gil1s • I, N. CIOll< (Aber) 13-35: 2, L oom : lll•AC Forman (Poler) 13-58: s. H. Plflt 400m M. AnderSon (EAC) 25-7/SS-S; Senforl.odlt1· 1 . S. ~ (trwOl)20- 1. v. Murrav !EAC) 14·35: z. c. Price M (Abet) 14-33. aoom: D. Klldltn(EWM)2· 13.9: tsoom 45: 2. M. Mc8Mln (Coflll) 21-10; (DHH) 14·56: 3. A. Jriln1 (EWM) : J. Wloon (lnvll) 4·50.6; 60H : C . 3, M. Grttn (Cellh) 21-16; 4, J , Wll$Oll -1&-05-: 4 . s. Grainger (11\0 (EWM) 15-51: BellahoustonHarriert Polok Park 10,000 - (EWM) 9.0; w : c. - (EWM) {lnvtr) 21· 28: 1n11, J. Rankin 5. J, Mc;Oow1ll (V) (PI~ 11H3: Moires Roed Raoo,G-._. 5.41m; SP: M. Andefson 1W9m. {lnvol')00'\23-07. Team: 1, lrl'VemestH. 8. V. Clln""1 (VS) (trvlnt) 15-59. I, A. Dougla1 (Vic port<) 3"29: 2. T. Junior• : t ,A. Aamaay (8.1): 2, A. McL-M11111p11:2. MIA-ray (GGH) 31·33: 3, P. Ftomlng 31 (C11"1); 3, K. Mciver (NICll lnll): Kllbarc11on AC 28 pll. 32·06; 4, A. Ooly 32· 58: 5, R TNm : 1. lrweme11 H. Junior LadlOI : 1. G. Slaven (AIS) 0- 14: z. Fltufmmons 33-38; (al Btlo): 8. W. KlrklnDllOal Ol'JfOplanS 7 - Raod Girll: 1, L. H•Mtrton(kWtr) 10-43; 2,L. J. Rold>urph (llvlnt) 9-15; 3. s. Cofle (Shott) 33-55; V1, B. McMol\lgle Aaot, Klrldnallocn. Forman (PllAH) 10.. 7 ; 3, R. Ttll« tAJl>) 9-20; Teom : 1. Ayr SeelcM (Shell) ISch 36-00: V2, l Domtlly (low) 1, A. Robton (ESH) 36-55; 2. R. O..lm Blmlt (Forro•) 10-sa: Team : Blac>l lslt AC: 3. K. Dyor (AIS) 11-37: l""'111 : 17111 36-15: 113, T. "'"'8y (Gora) 22nd (KIO) 311-57; 3, A. Mcbllan (C'glon) ~ 1. IMnt AC: 2. A'Jf S..tordl N;, 3&-40; LI, M. W)!lo (Mel GAC) 47f> 37·33; 4,A. Mclndoe(Sl>-12: lz.C. Btown (NiOI II) 54111 »53: ~(Glln)38-12;8,P. Cly- AC Cluo Ct C-a Counoy ln""51Seniots: 1, IMneAC(S - 511134-19. Cho:npoNhlpo, ENI M. \1-41: E. =94fl 45-25: l2, R. - (Mon~ "'"'*Y Perk, t0-<>2: Mc:G• Youm • I, A. Ruuol 14-25; 2. M. Kl-· MoGwr)' I 1-14) 32-57; 2. S--n Shell) 17"! 45-49; l3. H. Ollva (law) MdMOt 14-38, 3.J. rulen 15--16; I . A. - (GG~ 2744; 2 A.Mtrnl ~AC(3043) ; 3, G­ 12811147-53. - Boyt: I, A. Thlln 1148; 2. D. Hit (Dumb) 'n·SO: 3. A.M AC 23- ~ H 108 plS; 3, Klrklnli_, Junior Boya: 1, D. F-• IQhatn 7·29;2, IMnt (Bl41t) 30.$5; 2. H, Mont-(EAC) « : 2, IBM Spongo Votlly AC24-40; 3, Of)'mplono AC 111 pit. A. Bruot ' ·32: 3, C. Ya..ong 7·58: 30-59: 3. J , Morrtaon (Abt<\ 3141: OISS: Cemalld MC 25-07. Ay"""9 Harri&r> AssociatiOll Opon Co111 :t. S Docl1611y 5-28; Z. T. Mooney I, W. SIOdden (GWH) 30-18; 2. W. Gfllo : I, VI- Pw1< MC 23-43: 2, C·43; 3, D. 7 wins the women's title. 3M3;0''1<> 1.K. Dod-(l.IW)3&o06;0' D. Mclnally (Vic Patti) 7·42 MoGroty (A'Jf Sea) 41-28: J 1, M. Cowan Right: onto the beach. 50: M. -·(Kilb) 41•56. Minor.: 1,Klrk/n 1110c110fy~lonaAC25- (D..-,):\/t, R. ol Counrty ~onlNp, Dll!mu~ 23 3, ta-k/mlnoc11 Olymplon1 '8' 27·54: Youllla : 1, S. W!iWI (DUmey; 2, 0 . R (2 miles) 1. N. Soonish U-raldo1 Croll Counrty Senior Boyt : I , G. ROid (Kllm): 2. F. I i'ill1Valleyj 12mln29-; 2,A. Moonlo GllmOur 39'04; a. c.Don nt!ly 30-19: 7. e. Brown (Tynedale) 13· 23: 2, s . I, C. Ya..onglOtl (Aber) 39-14: 2, K. p1g1 Chompionlhtp1, Bolgownl• Ploylng 71 Donol>oe (Dumey; 3, O. McDowell (Oum~ Du.- l""l 30-38; 3 , G. Milne (Aber) I COnUnuad lrom 36 I Fllo) 12-33; 3, M. ~IO (Pl,,_lo) 12- s-an (a1 cambuS!ong) »23. a. c. Modlonald (!Mne) 13-38: 3. R. f'oj­ l H""'8a (Dundff Hlwkhll) 39-25; 9. C. Fl@d1. AbtfdMn • JunforBoyo: t, D. W!;r!en(1"111V);2, D. 30-53: 4, ... Adlmt (Dumb) 40-02: s. J. DUmOtr""11hiro AM ~INl>S · 'ludon Runn"") 13-48. Team : 1, Mon 8 mllet: t , R. Arcl1er (5' Md) 30-08; Sooa!sh Clvl Sotvloe C-1 Counoy Ml:Ntll(Dl.rnl);3.P. MIK*lw MdMlon (Kilb) 40-ZS: 8, c. Mor1ln Senior• () 2, Klrtto1711140-55;2, : '· ... Mc&1clt 11.:::o) 10-11; 2. ... HtloMl>urgh 125: 3, ~AC 132. -(Edn)30-33;5,J.a-(Glas) t , W.-(P()IZ&o29;2, A.Ooly(ln Dl.mlrlo1): 3, H. Kerr (Ayr Seo!) A. Mcf'-(Abot) 100141-10; (S.-•11 •) 10-18; 3, s . N, F,_(~) 1M2;2,G G­ AttJuc:i.:e 13, J . O!T 14, C T-16) ln,.,_IH(2.112ml.. )1 ,S. Giaingor "*- (Vlclono Pork) 1•05; 3. S &wdl 30-48; &, B 00.0,(Edln) :I0-49 Rev) 2&-48: 3. G . Go.'1rt\' (MOO) -Lodlol: t ,S.-(Wno):2, F. 3 . A.-(GGH) 18:1141·57. --~) 10-21. Teams : I , 83; 2. ESH (N. T1man11, C. - (E~ WoOlon Ml) 15-28; 2. I<. T-: t . E~S2pet; 2,~ 2&-52; 4, W. -(bTtl) 27· 18, 5, J a.dl (Ayt Seo); 3.c . - VOSQ : t, J , Mo!Oond (l.och)..._.1;2.J. -OOUrgll AC 13 p) VIOllO ; I , W, ~ (_,) 47·55; 2. I peo; 2, ColzlumAC 20 p11: 3, Klrklnll-. Aankil (- 3, I. &..,,.,. (Glasgow AC) 23-46: 2. l. Teamo : t , E~ 13 pll; 2. Duodoo (In Rev) 10-31; 3, F • ...... , (DHSS) t&o ~ : I , A. cnoy,.. (-): 2. J. Ledley W.Gl'lffplt (FVH) 51<51; 3, J , c .., Of)'molanlAC 23 peo. Mncn: 1,J.ljrown Gl >p/O (~I<) 23-30. y..,.. : Pac1mak1ts 4 18 ; e. Edinburgh Hard.ng (HoughlDn) 23-51;3, L van Dyd< 14 pco: 3, SL AndrMI 31 pet. (V..W11>um); 3, D. Clludl (Ayr Seoj (I.AIU) Clydobanlc (l. Gllt>plt: 3, G. Siewort: 7, UIWorslty 474: 7, Vlc""1o Pork 519; 8, Euex Lad!e1) 2•~1•: 4, L. Reily 56; Toam:t, OKSS 12PIL 52·20. (K0)7-25: 2,J. Micl5 t: !AC) 24 ..7; 8, A. Rid~ (Shofabury) 2.. Handicap Cro11 Country Raco. W11111t tla Ayr Seaforth 72: 3, Atrctn. Hatl'l«t 11. AC (S. Brannoy I, M. W)!le 6, A. Sym 7) W : 3, l. Compbol (El'.M) 5 68m. (Bena) 34·02; 4, D. Mc:Shont (CMIOUI) Ronhewthlre AAA Road Race Part, OumbanOn • ea: l2, N. Mcl

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SCO ITISJi A.ltielic League - Oualltylng. 19 DUNBAR Boundaty Road Race, Dunbar March Mo.U:h, Coalblfdg<> FORTH Volley l..Gaguo. 02. DUNBARTONSHIRE AAA T 3 F 26 SCOTilSH Young Alhletes tlandJcap Grangomouth ChamP'ooshfps. Sootstoun SGhome, UVlngsion XIV IAAF World Cross Country 20 DUNDEE Uni110loll<:sleasue. Tweodbank tlieetlng, Ce!(d Park SRI Chlnmoy 2 Ml Road Raoo, Glasgow ROYAL Mah Sootb511 National 6 $ta~~ HAOOINGTON and Ea5'1 lothlan Green 24 Road Relay Chalnplonshlps, Uvlngs!Dn. Pacemakers Opon 10 Mao Road Race. ' Nelson PM<. Hacldlng!On, 2pm. E • Joo CITY of Dundtl'& Poople'a Hoa.!lh CHAPELGJLL 2 mllo Hiii Race, Fone SporlS, High $1191(, Hadd!rig?on Marathon, OUfteloe. E • Raco or~iu,;ser, • 8rough!On FORTH Vanoy l.ooguo. O 1. le!Sl#B and Roe Oop:... 353. Clcplng?On SCOTTlSH Young Athletes League East Grangemou!h Road, Dundee OD3. Subscribe to Scotland's 27 1 & 2, Grangomou!h • Treat yourself 23 fOINBURGH & Dll1rle1 Alhle~e League, and your par1ne.r Runner now, and you are BAEa-tlN Cru011hun Race, Sted\ln SCOlTISH Young A!Ne1c.s LO<)QUO Twe«ll>ank WORTH No!lh fas!. Dundee BEN Aha Hill Race, Reay, Thurso to cwo nights automatically entitled to LOCHABER AC Roaa Raco, Fort Wllllam FREE accommodation ct.ACKMANNAN [)jslrict Sports Council at a top British UPTO two nights free accommodation Alloa Holl Moralhoo. OeloJ!s. MrsJ, King, Oept of Leisute and Rectea!iOn, Mar St., hotel (including for two people at one of A!loa. 30 in Scotland £100! and another 15 200 top hotels in the UK. In the Lake District). April •This splendid offer Y&-:i.£~ f. ... 2 is yours by right I fiOT MY MAfx When you subscribe RENFREWSHIRE AM 10 Mile Rood to Scotland's Runner ...__.,-.-.o..,.DA;Y-· _,,, Race, Groonodt using the form below. 3 elnDecemberBen FIFE 0poo Graded Meeli.ng, GIC!fU'OlhoS Adam wentto Barbados cour1esy FORFARFllt0"'1.FOllar. SAE W. Lcvan of Sco11and's 5, Vlest!'ie!d Qesoent, Forlar. Runner, and now GLEN FnAn Ao.ad Race, Hetensburgl\ you have the chance 29th MAY 1988 MONKLANDS Open Gradod Moeli·Cf "" 1h~ d.y flf the !"UC, and h~'C' 10 nos romptre11 In •.ny alhlct.k (crllt-k and rK'.ld.,. road, rxc, cwu cou.nay, or roaJ w•kiil¥) c.-cnc tf. • 8ANFF Open ?Ml Road Race, 8ot1tt rofoJlonal I 11111 t'ncdlJ~lhcr with 1n INVERNESS Hatrlots Open Moen09, I ll4" i.; 9·· S.A.E for 1(:ktlowliectgit'met11 &Ml rut ltlcr.n1rt, &nvernes.-s NAME OF CLUij/UNATI'ACHED l'lur cnclfiw: $.A,E. apptoximi1dy llM'' ' P'" (or JIMMY Soon Memorial, Clydebank· ttailu U' ttqui«d Nameof our bank He«cnsburoh~ CtyOeba.nk S.,:fl•ll•f'C ------SCOTIISH & N We>1 le3gvo 01 & 2, IF DtSAKLEl) P~EASE TICK S•nkSort Code !if known! Bank AIC No. II! hownl D ilt•tvtn entr y tot RACE DIRECTOR, . SRJ, Crownpoln1; 03 & 4 , Wlshaw; OS, Ayr. ACE ON 01\ V OF RACE MOTHl!AWl!:LL OJSTAICT COUNCIL, Bank Address Sl1LJ

Slandlng Older (UK residents only). f1ease pey to the Older ot SoocRun PublicatlonsAooountNo. 002552<46 at Royal Bank ol Scotland, Oowanhl (83·21'17! the sum ol SRI Chinmoy 2 Ml Road Race, Glasgow £15.00 on the date shown and annualy lheieaner lhe same sum on the anrive

38 Scotland's Runner April 1988 Scotland's Runner Aprill 988 39 I STRATHKELVIN DISTRICT COUNCIL scomsH MARATHON CLUB THE LUDDON HALF MARATHON (Under S.A.A.A.. S.W.C.C.U. and S.W.A.A.A. Rules) (incorporating 1988 Scottish Women's Championship} AOIOAS CM!tenge SeOes, ""''°" Park...... SPONSORED BY LUDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED VICTORIA Part< SI Mungo 10K, RENFREWSHIRE MA ~onOhlp•. Entry de!ds as before. SUPPORTED by Nike, Run• po rt, Racket Sports & K;,k /ntilloch Herald Doattdtn SC01TISH UIW•11lty Cup Soml·~oJ, Ctownporn:t Road ~ MeadOwbenk AHCA Young Athletes Moodng, Now CUMO RIAN Hall Mlln>Nn and Fun Run. Cumnoek Otlail• • R.A. Mod.ood $,.,Ung, capon SHElTlESTON Hamtll Oj>tn Oradod r } SUNDAY, 15th MAY, 1988 ~~ Tiff Rold, Bmmp1on CM, Moollng, Clownpolnt Rood May LANARKSHIRE MA Trac:I< leagUr BUSFJUAU Chamo.onol'I... l,,,_. °"""1polnt - - (CP) RACE HEADQUARTERS: Tom Johnston House, Civic Way, Kirkintilloch ..>-. f:?U/lllW~ I?• Dundee Hawkhill Harriers SRI Oli'lmoy 2 ML Road Race, Glasgow CHANGING ACCOMMODATION: Male- Kirkintilloch Swimming Pool EDIMIURGH Poo!hl Hall - GtMn E~ Female-Woodhead Community Education Centre 1 OK Road Race Siii aftnorSK- Race, -. Off1ci1I Entiy Form- fill in all seaions in BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE. GRAMPWIS COOPER Parit Road Raco, EJgtn Entries 10: B. Davidson, 8 Pltkerro Road, Dundee. 2 EOINBUl10H 10 Nol1h 8et,Moadowbank £2.50 plus SAE. or £3.00 on the day. OUSFIUAU C/lamplonll'lpt, lonclon ADDRESS Under SWAAA and SAAA Rules (CP) SCOTTISH llnlV1<1l11es Cup Flnal,

SEVENTH Looking for a weekend of sporting fun LOCH RANNOCH and challenge then look to Aberdeen. MARATHON e FULL PEOPLES ~~~~LUI I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (INCORPORATING THE SECOND LOCH RANNOCH MARATHON HALF·MARATHON) CITYOF Day Month YN t e 10K FUN RUN. DATI!OF ABERDEEN AOEONOAY START11·20AM BIRTii OF RACE rn I I I I I 11 e SPECIAL CATliOORY D SPONSOREED BY BARRA TT ACCOMMODATION (pi•••• tick boa} RACKET SPORTS MUL Tl·OWNEERSHIP AND HOTELS L TO. TERMS F9mal• under 35 DFom• I• 39 • nd ov•• Kirlcintilloch Footwe4r and Clothing RUN IN ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST BEAUTIFUL MARATHONS. THERE IS ALSO THE CHANCE TO RUN e ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING DMotound o•40 DMale &0 and OVtlf' IN A HALF MARATHON EVENT - WHICH WE HOPE Will ALLOW MORE RUNNERS TO ENJOY THE WILD 'BLISTER BALL" SCOTTISH SCENERY BUT OVER A SHORTERCOURSE. ENTRY FUS-MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED ATill.ETIC CLUBS £3_50, UNATTA CHED RUNNERS £4.00. EXCELLEITT FACILITIES INCLUDE DRINK/SPONGE For your FREE STATIONS, MILE MARKERS, MEDALS FOR All 11·20 am I enclose he1ew11h my cheque/P.O. No...... being 1he amount of the entrv fee fnon-refundet>ie). Note entries Wiii not be FINISHERS, COURSE ACCURATELY MEASURED BY Information Pack simply accepted unless accompanied the entrance fee. The org1n1ser1 have the right to ref'use any entry w ithout bei ng bound 10 a$sign by RRC, EXCELLEITT PRIZE LIST INCLUDING WEEKEND contact: SUNDAY 22nd MAY 1 reeton. Cheques/P.0 .'s should be made payable to Str1thketvin District Council, cross-e-d and name and addrus on reverse s+de. HOLIDAYS, AND ABOVE All A FRJENDLY ATMOS· CITY OF ABERDEEN 1988 ~ease en1er me for the LUDOON HALF·MARATHON. I 1m medically fit to run and fully understand that I enter at mv own rist and PHERE. that the organisers or sponsors will in no way be held responsible for any lnjurv or illness incurred to my person during or as a MILK MARATHON result of the event, or for any propeny lost on thecourteor in tho changing 1ooms. I declare that (1) I em an amateur as defined by DEPT. OF LEISURE AND the S.A.A.A.; ~2) I will Bbide by the laws and Rules for Competitions of the respective governing bodies. Entry fonns from: Arthur F. Andrews, Loch Rannoch Marathon, RECREATION ~ ST. NOCHOLAS HOUSE Slgnod ...... Doto ...... Rannoch School, Rannoch Slatlon, Perthshire, PH17 ~ Cl -' FOR OJ!lllC.AL Ull ONl V 200. ABERDEEN (PLEASE SEND S.A.E.) Tel:(0224) 642121 Dato R~elved Raco No. P.OJCheque Initialled WHY NOT MAKE A DATE NOW FOR THE FRIENDLY RUN IN THE HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS ON JUNE 12TH? MILK - WHAT MORE COULD A BODY ASK FOR

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SVHC ·Glasgow '800 tOK ROOd Race, SCOmSHVoungAthle1esleaguoWost SRlChlnmOy 2 ML Road Rac;e, Glasgow GLENROTHES Holl Marathon. Garacaddon 1 & 2, CICWl'j)Olnt Road 03, Ayr Greon G:enrothes. SAE Ftte lnsiltute, Viewt i ld Roaa, Gtonrotnes, Fife. 8 JIMMY MooJyn E.. IXllD<'.Oe INTER Dl•Ulet CllaJIMgo Meot:ng, Oban KOOAK Garden Festtval i oK MCI Young 12 Athfetos Racca E • Ketvtn Hall io KAIM Hlil Race, Fairfle PITIENCRIEFF PARK &n:erna1lonal Spor.sAr&na.Argyle Stree1. FOAiH Valley League Di. Glasgow G3. RENFREWSHIRE/DunbMonshlre MA Grangemouth: 02. l lvlngston lUOOON Half t.~nuhon g Street t.t~•. 9.30 a.m. SUNDAY 12 JUNE Track League, Cc"ownpoint Klrldntil ooh. E • Race Secfeuuy, leisure ACCESS UX Womens League (11, 13 and Roe Oopt. StralhkaMn Df

SCOTffSHVoungAltll&!t)sleagueE.asl LtVINGSTON Evening Meeting , GOLSPIE Poop!os 10K,Golsp!o 18 1 & 2:, UvlngslOO Livingston KILMACOl.M Agriculiurol SOON HIU OPEN Graded Mooting, Twaodbank Entry Form SCOTTISH YOISIQ Athletes league SRI ChfMloy 2 ML Road Raco, Raca. KUmac<*n BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE Norl (M). Grangemo

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This year's Half Marathon is a qualifying event in the 1988 Scottish Road Racing Championship promoted by Sunday 14thAugU$1 - ()pen 'kMan,\thon- 3.00pm "Scotland's Runner" magazine. All Events-Neilson Park-tiac:J1 SRI ClwvNly 2 Ml - - · SChlmo. Bal1ga10 E~ RACE ADVISER: Robert M. Dalgleish M.8.E. Aecteatton. St Nicholas House. Mleclowl., E.Wgh MARATHON Aberdeen. WESTERN ••••• Half M.trathon, SRI OlirwT>ot 2 .... - Raoo, Gluoow SCOTLAND'S LARGEST ENTRY FOR 1987, SRIChlnmor2Ml.AoaclAace,Glup Stornoway, l1wt1, SAE Pe1er Greon Fast course (Scottish record Sept 86) past FORTH Bridget Helt ""'8tnon, Souin GIMn MacOomitct, 251, l1wl1 Street, Alloway's Auld "Haunted Kirk" and Burns SUNDAY Ouoenstorry s ..._. 111e ot L-. • Cottage - Ample ca r parking adjacent to ;::::======:::;-1 29 ..,. Olymplld, -.. Start/Finish on Ayr Esplanade. 15TH MAY1988 IRVINE Valley Ha!1 Mllnllhon. E • Nell $&.iu.utlon. 3. ~ -· Geisen. AyrtHn. CAAIGE .. lllco. ­ Winners 1987: LORNA IRVIN 1 :11 :44 Organised by Forfar Road Runners MOTHERWELl.HlllMlnflon. E · lllco EAST-SUmmer 10K Road Raco. (undu SAM. SWAAA, SWCCRR Nies) OifOClor (SR), Molhlrwoll Dlall1ct Eul- SAAA, SWAAA, SWCC & CY COiiege otTocnnoiogy HaJI Raco. Hllddlnglt>n E • Joe F- Spc>rU, RRA Permits, Medals for Matalhon, Klrly Address ...... TW90dbar.k Entry details (SAil) 10: W. Logan. 5, Wcslfield Ctcsccn1. Forfat UUAS Oly RoadRaca. Ki- Changing, Showering, On SWMAEalvWet1-, C...... Poft Accomodation available (Bed & Brukfas1 from £7-50) Tolepl>o"" Number ...... site swimming pool and cafe. Pos1 Code ••••.•.••..•.••••..••••.•••••••.....••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••• Entry£4.00 Mele ...... Female ...... City of Dundee Dato or Binh ...... Closing date for entries People's Health Marathon Previous best time (Hou'•· mln&) ...... lst May or 2000 entries Esr1m11ed running time tHours. m1ns) ...... -Oy.- ...i!:, ~ Ii Are vou re5'0enl within Kyle and C..rrlclt D1str1Cl1 ••. YES/ NO THE NACE WHEN£ Do you 11\tend 10 11~0 part 1n 1he Gluoow marathon/% matillhonl .••••••••• YES/NO Entry Forms, send S.A.E. to: ALL CASH IS RAISED, H FON THE • '~.F secrn1sH H•ALnt Club (II opplicobl•I •••·•·••·•••·••·••·•······•······••·•··•••···••·•·•••••• • D 1>£V£LOPM£NT ' City d Dundee District Council •DUCATIOll CROUP OF ATHLETICS KYLE AND CARRIC K • SPOR'lS COUNCIL HUGHES GLENROTHES HALF MARATHON Sunday, 24th April 1988 at 10 am

CATEGORIES FIFE SPORTS INSTITUTE For your 1nformauon lhe running categones ere Men : 18 to 39. Vat1r1n Metes 40 & over. Women: 1810 34. VIEWFIELO ROAD Medal and certificate to all finishers Veteran Femates 35 & over Pl11se enter me for the Ayr L.end O 'Burns Halt Marathon. I am Extensive prize and trophy list medically fil lo run and understand 1hat f enter et my own ,rsk. GLENROTHES end that t he Organiser• shall not be held responsible for any ~-1"'91M Route contained within the City of Dundee STRAnJC•YCC ROOIONAI. COUNCii. HAU' MAJ!An;c)N injury. loss or damage os a result of myparticlpalion i n the said FIFE Event. •loill lllidWSAAA/SWCC 6 ltaA I.ii.. e Cheque or P.O. for £4 00 payable 10 "KYLE AND CARRICK DISTRICT COUNCIL" • Check your bank a1e1emen1 for Forms available from: eonflrmatioo of entry • Enck>se SAE wnh entry for written For det~ils ea.II 0592 m 700 Marathon Race Organiser, SUNDAY, 12thjUNE conftrmauoo. City of Dundee District Sports Council, Pl.... help: Checlc 1ll 1nclosuru befone postln9 to: RACE Prues to theV&lue al DIRECTOR. • PA RKS AND RECREATION DEPT• • 30 Leisure and Recreation Dept., £NTNYF££ £1200 £f.OO M IU.ER ROAD. AYR KA7 2AY. Toi: (0292) 281511 Organised by Fife Institute of fJ.8.fO lnciudll'IQ 353, Clepington Road, £300 first Prize Vil lue £1.00. Signed •...... ••••••.•.•.••••• •••••.• ..••.•...... ••..•.••••.•••...•.••.. Physical and Recreational Education Dundee DD3 SPL.

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44 ScoUand's Runner Aprll 1988 Scotland's Runner Aprl/1988 45 LOTHIAN AND Skye Week '88 BORDERS Half Marathon & Fun Run scom51-1 MoUflla!n Trial• OORDER Alhl&llcs League, T""9dbank GO\IAN Garden F.. il'r March the Cl1ampl"'1shlpt, Ayr EAST Neuk of Ale Halt Motalllon. E • NEWG!as!l<""Hosplc:o IOK (SWCCRRA 21 5 Race Convener, 24, Viewklnh Place, cnamp),Glasgow. Plttenwoom, Fi.10¥ LOTHIAN O'league • 7, cardrona. AIRDRIE HIQhland Gon)oa, Alrdrio SAM Ooca1tllon Champlon•hips. Ayr CUMNOCK 1-1411 Ma!alllon. C..mnod< ANSTRUTHER Hall Marathon, scot.TY Hll Raoe, Banchoty MA ROC Nottlom Galc>ppeo EVonl ~ Ansttuthef Gl.ENGOVNE Gallop, S1anene1a -·· ea AUt~IJoaeh, Balfar.e:r. LIVINGSTON SAT 18th JUNE 10.30 am SCOTilSH Wildltfo Trull tOK Roe.d Roc:o, Aberdoon GLASGOW G-n • S, Stn>n<:hulln MALF,M ARATHON e £4.00 entry fee farm, f)Jnoon, 19... 8 7 GALLOWAYSealinkMaralhoo. E · M911el e Helf Marathon open to all over 18 THE scomsH CO-OP Walld. E1117Y 0 . Enuy Ftw:ms: MocAJ1hur Sjx>ns, Lollead, ~. 05.\61212 !Davi. 05.\6 202• !Ewn1ngl ROWiands Gill. P"""°'ed Ill' Mid Alpytf AC. Un<1!rWA &5.WAAA lilies BRrrlSH Alhle>cs Loeguo (2) 02, • Wheelchair entries welcome. alroj~efJle6~ ,,..._bank • Scotland's fastest course. Course records: Men - Biii Bedell Kindly Sponsored by The Scottish CO-OP 24 62:54 (Scottish best time) Women - Tricia Calder 79:05. OOl.LAR "'11 Race, Dollar • Entry Fee £5.00 (£6.00 aher 1418188) - ELO Local Event Woodhall. Orm1111>n. FRANK Slndalr Momodal Road Race, THE Groonoc:k INVOC ~Event KINCARDINE & DEESIDE DISTRICT ENTRY FORM HAMILTON lllllllcl SJ>Of1s Fos!lvol and 30 ...... CUMBERNAULD COUNCIL Gala. Hamilton II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I rn M f RALF MARATHON I I I I I I I I I I I I I STONEHAVEN May rostAl 400llUS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Sunday 5th June ,.... HALF MARATHON I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Entry Fee £3.50; Over £1000 in prizes (SAAA & SWAAA Rules) GALlOWAY Galoppon, Moble FOI08\ Dumfries. flOSt COOi UIUtl'IM Commemorative medal to all finishers I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 .00 a.m . 5 D.liYllMt ftU'**l fSTOCOOl fSStNl'WJ tlOMf fU.£"**1 ISTD coot USEHT I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Sunday 3rd July AOX R~ors local Evon_1, Bowmon.t Entry forms from: Fewest, Kelso. I I I I I I I Main Sponsors: Kincardine & P-1' .,.... y- Stephen Robertson JUfl:ITClAIM Alfll.IATUtQ.UI Deeside District Council BUCCLEUCH I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Cwnbemauld and ...... t Entries limited to 2000 runners ORIENTEERING I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Kilsyth District Council Permanent orienteering t Entry Fee £4.00 Council Offices, Bron Way courses at.: Dalkellb Park. Please ente1mt&or1tlo Gor..,Tex Fabrics livtngsion Hall M.-nnhon. I am med;eally ''' tnd t Medals to all finishers unders.tar\d that I l!tltet &I my OWft ri$1c, and that lhe GfVaruters.'sponsors shall "°' be held Cwnbemauld G67 lDZ. Edinburgh. Bowhlll. rts~I& for 1Jny inJurv. klis.s 0t damoge •• • result or my peirticlf)ttioll m tne uid event. Selklrk. Drumlanrlg Entry feet CS.00 chequei?.0.10l.Mngsl:on1-ia.lf Ma.rainon bef0te 141'8t88. t Free swim in Scotland's only outdoor heated Castle. Dumfrlesshlre. No acblowledgiemen1 -chec~ bon l~A1enieru Jor c-onfirmillloo ol entry FALKLAND FESTIVAL swimming pool Roows lluuugh 1"<111~ue 5'Qinea ·---... ·-·-·-"·"-·····-·····-·····-·-·-··-·-..-... Oat•·-·-.. ~ ~...... -...... -·- .... •... BILL RUN "''OOdlaod In ,;roo1Mtsor3 or Comp/fled .wry to R«:t S«rttl')', LMr>g.sron Hre Srar>0n, LJvnowsron EH54 Sf.P Sunday 26th June, 12.30pm Sootland'J most tn:'l.j(nlf\cenL blsLoric Entry forms. send S.A .E.: Race Administrator, 3 miles approxlmetoly Leisure & Recreation Section, Kincardine & Total climb 1200 ft Fadlitlcs for a famUy day out Entry Fee £1 tnclu!Je Jd\'ttl.tutti v•oocflands. Ootalls from Kon MeGulre -·na~ tralto;, pkntc ire.as. and by: Deeside District Council, Viewmount, Stonehaven. Sponsored TeJ: Falkland 57449 muoh more Cumbemauld Development Corporation 01her attractions In the Fe.M1vaJ For ope.nln, Umcs, m.aps or l\J:Rher Kilsyth District Council Closing Date 17·6·88 Week.. &-tarting 22nd June. ore: deuius wrfte or pbone: Richard Cumbemauld and Five-&·Sido 'Football, Musk: Wllll•fl'loSOO. DrunLlanfil r.astle, Cumbemauld News and Kilsyth Chronicle Ptodoction, Pram R&CC) , Street 'lbomhlll. Ounatneshlre OC3 4AQ. Market and Car Rolly Td t08"81315Sl 46 Scotland's Runner Aprll 1988 Sctllland's Runner Aprl/1988 47 -~ ------,,,_--""= Make the most of 1f

4 COMPt.ETE SERVICE FOR ~:!s~:iJ~o=~~:~ All ATHLETIC OCCASIONS : dedication from tts prime movers. PAOGAAMMES • If the race proves popular dther in Your race global or village terms, the chances *RACE COMPETITOR NIJ MBERS are that everyone will be prepared ' to go through It aU again and, as * Enterprising race organisers can make small the years go by, perhaps the °""nt OFFICIALS' SAOGES wW take on a character of ilS own. resources stretch a long way. Brian Smith reports. Once again, bow It groW!I will LAPEL" BADGES involve the entire depend on a number of factors, nol A PRIME example of how I.he least o( which is the be MEMBERSH* IP CAROS meagre resources can commun.ity. aforementioned dedication. stretched to the maximum is A "lucky programme" is Increasingly important,. however, CEflTIFICA* TES provided by the organisers brought out before the event, is the role of sponsorsh.ip and the of the Dexstat Irvine Valley which, judging by its extent to which additional cash B•ar l8ced cheek It the Klthldy content, is supported a:nd material support can ease the racff. POSTERS* Half Marathon ·an event which embraces the entire through advertising by burd.en of organisation. I community. virtually every local Crawford Mackle Is a l«:ttuw in and the Rfe Ftoo l'rt!$sccme n""1 *L£AFlETS Based at Galston, five miles business. One thousand media studies at Kirkcaldy College In the Usl of sponsors and local ol Technology. A keen athlete printers MacGUvray supply l*A8£lS east or Kilmamock on the copies arc sold round the himself, he undertook in 1984 to A7J, the half marathon houses, with the incentive or m.atcrta.ls at reduced rates. promote, on behalJ of the college, a The association with *OflAW 1tCKETS started in 1984 with an entry prizes for certain winning six·mile race and, sinoe then, the MacGllvray's is particularly of over 800. This fell to 600 numbers. •festival" hu both changed OJ1d interesting because managing the following year, and just Robert MWTay of Loudoun grown. Over the last two yevs, a *Cll.$Comt' Svvict i' 01.1r priorit li dir.a In front of the Town Hall) amateur sport more than three and_i t's good for us as a new mllllon pounds. buS.ness." The fun run In KirkG>ldy, will be AFC's sponsorship i! both In cash supported by Fo.bo Nairn, lhe •Jld kind, and the Japanese cars giant Ooor-vcring firm, and -~ which arc now largely made In anyone? who wants to partldpate Sunderl>.nd, w!U lead the runners. In this success story need simply Booker's Cash and Carry, the apply, then tum up in Kirkeatdy, GJiiK&iil HALF-MARATHON Royal Bonk olSootland, Multiprlnt on Saturday May 29. Sunday 29 May, 11 a.m. Fast point-to-point £100 value first prize DunnikierWay GENERAL PRINTING donated by Mitchelston (SMALL OFFSET: LEAFL.ETS, POSTERS ctc) Kirkcaldy Booker Cash & Cany, Kirkcaldy VERY COMPETITNE RATES (0592) 55995 For application forms, send s.a.e. to: LINDSAY & MACLEOD LTD., 5 BLAIR ST., EDINBURGH EHl lQR Kirkcaldy College of Technology Toi: 031·226-3580 St. Bryceland Avenue, Kirkcaldy K71 lEX

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ABERDEEN.t.IMTEURATHLETIC HARMENY ATHLETIC CLUB MILBURN HARRIERS FLEET FEET TRIATHLON CLUB • Scottish Club Profile CLUB Sec Ken Jaclc. 2t Cor$1ot All standards of rvnners weloome. Sec· Jol>n O'Dono\lan, Bowmont Sec • W H. Walson, Crescen~ Cunle, Edinbu111h. Friendly 18 monlh cld club wflh House. Nbarnon Place. A great new series featuring 14, Butniebooz!e Place, Aber~en plenty of social Mlcl!ons. SIOnellaven. "81 8NL Tel: 0224-310352. GARSCUBE HARRIERS For lnforma~cn contact Tal:~628AS. Training evory Tueoday and Thurs­ Geoftlamb, 7. Go!l11110rive. Bonhlll, Scotland's athletic clubs BEITH HARRIERS day ovenltl!ls at lllai ve18ranS" all age Sec. Mrs Maggie Mc.Gregor. G120FP Tel' 041-334·5012. WESTER HAILES TRIATHLON • Continuing On The Run groups - -"'-· ~ and fe. Glerl!Grna!e, Enochdllu, By male, VO<)'W· Tel: 031-«2·2201 , Road. lradc. aces oountry, llold Mceoll Awnue, .-Jexandria. events. hi rvnning, Jogging, mcro Suee~ KlrlO'l'IOl--11.,.. V• t G37SA. : 0 I will collect it 0 Please deliver it to my home : tltt ,. Of "°" ,. .. ,.. ,. ""° ~-- 12 IM' dttlon ""''"' '• ...- ..... I Na"1o I PEVERIL MFG CO.CSPORTSWEARI LTO•• I Adcfless I 1 ISRI CAMPBELL STREET. DARVEL.AVRSHIRO. SCOTlAND SCOUAN/18 Tet• OARVEl COS&OI 21985 RUNNER I I ~------· 52 Scotland's Runner Aprll 1988 Scotland's Runner ApriN 988 53 - The Sweal Shop's bfest prize draw could really send you flying. Purchase a pair of Nike Air shoes &om our Teddington or Woking IFYOU BUY branches, our London Mlralhon exhibition stand or our inU order departmenl and you will be eligible to win a five-day lrip to America for the New York City Mlralhon. NIKE AIR FROM You've only got lill lhe 17th April 1911 to nuke your purchase so nuke sure you get your Nike Air shoes soon or your running career may THE SWEAT SHOP, never get off lhe ground. {!) NIUAIR MAX: wi... ~.lllg (US9J,6-1l. GUt. WOMEN'S AIR MAX: wi.-. VOgtUSn.s-10. £SUt. @ NIKEAIR WINDRUNNER: ettti N-.J2S<(US9),(>.ll,£1Ut. WOMEN'S AIR WINDRUNNER : Wh11~fv.'h1Sd81""'· 279gCUS n.s.10. DUt. YOUR RUNNING @ NIKE AIR MARIAH: wt..1~1 81uol Ori11gt~ 20l& (tJS 9)1 ().1), £M.9'. @ NIKE AIR SUPPORT: C1ey&1eBlue, ll<~ (US9J , ...14 £59.99. @ NIKE AIR ODYSSEY: U~htC..,., llmgundy, ll!)g .&-,.,£1t,tt. WOMEN'S PEGASUS PlUS: r.1<81oo%;1e1G

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