Inter Districts return to Irvine and Parkrun action

Top athletics returned to Irvine, the scene of some classic cross- country events in the past, with the club well represented in a number of teams, contributing to the West ,North and Student teams.

Katie Woods finished in 20^th position in the U/15 event, being the youngest girl in the race and will have the opportunity to compete in this age group again next year.

Little did we know 18 years on, Lachlan Oates and Chris McGarrity would still be around and competing. Fantastic photo’s just unearthed shows both of them competing in the Young Athlete’s Final in 2004.

Top finisher in the senior race for the club was Ross Gollan who took the bronze, competing for the North District. Lachlan was 6^th position helping the West District take the silver medal in the team competition. Jamie Burns went one better helping the Scottish Students team take team gold when finishing 14^th in the Senior race. Peter Avent finished 26^th and was also part of the West medal winning team. Chris McGarrity continues his return to the top flight finishing 33^rd – Chris won an individual medal way back in 2003 in the U/13 event and his fellow club member Lachlan won an individual medal at U/13 in 2005!

The 6^th member of the club to be selected for a district team was Daniel Bradford who despite returning after an injury finished in 48^th position.

Two Ladies made the West team with super vet, Avril Mason, finishing 29^th and Ruth Joss 37th.

We can now look forward to the Lanarkshire Cross Country Championships and the National Cross-country Championships in February.

Parkruns – Tollcross

Simon Gay 4^th , David Murphy 9^th, Jodie Waite 57^th , Stephanie Zihms 58^th 

Rachel Cunningham 3^rd F, Arlene McKenna 4^th F, Joanne Harkins 7^th F

Springburn 

Evelyn Struthers 3^rd Lady

Victoria Park 

Duncan McCauley 41^st