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II OUR COMPEnnoN HA8 IT MADE WE MAKE IT OUR8EIJIE8 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 lllADE 11"1 THE llK MADE 11'1 THE UK new balance"' 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. E.lpetU: 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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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 on the same day (Dundee and Locha.ber Association, the Lawn Tennis 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 Adidas 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 look 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. Cricket, Curling, Golf, Gymnastics, Motor Racing, Rugby and Swimming. 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 ~~~~~~~~~<S>-=-=-- 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 wat<h me win a gold medal for hlslory, tooktheCoa Colamoetir1g Britain.,. Make vourefforts =~::. outside London. But this year they He sees the event as the major I ' • Peny Hinton will do 50 agiin, writet Doug Edinburgh lands stepping stone lo international pictured here knows CW.on. roh•1>illl• 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 w<clt ~ore lhe burled (o.rever,.. he says. child his chronic asthma and eczema stopped him Olympi< trials. And even if UK the Lite fantastic "Meadowbank, after au.