With almost spring-like weather, the attention turned to cross country this weekend.
The first West Cross Country League match took place at a new venue. Thank you to Kilbarchan for hosting the event at Brediland Park, Foxbar, Paisley.
Fourteen Shettleston athletes travelled to take part across various age groups and distances. Full results will become available over the next few days, but early indications suggest that Jessica Martin (Senior Ladies) finished first lady, while Sam Lesley finished in the first six in the Senior Men’s race.
Matthew McEwan was the first Shettleston athlete over the line in the U18 event, with Emma Lockie first Shettleston U18 girl. In the U16 event, Naod Woldeselassie finished 4th in the race, with Charlotte Reilly also well up in the U16 age group. In the youngest age group, Dominic Boyle was our first finisher.
Results to follow.
Athletes who took part:
- Seniors: Sam Lesley, Jessica Martin, John Duffy, Stephen Clark
- U18: Matthew McEwan, Sam McGowan, Lucas Millican, Emma Lockie
- U16: Naod Woldeselassie, Charlotte Reilly
- U14: Dominic Boyle, Henoch Woldeselassie, Joseph Paterson, Louie Millican
Thank you to the parents who brought the athletes along, and to Elaine Mackay who looked after the athletes on the day. John Mackay also officiated on behalf of the club.
Moving on to Sunday, Elaine was on duty again at the Springburn Harriers Young Athletes Race. Five young Shettleston athletes took part, with Hannah Ollik winning the P1 race.
The other athletes who took part were Aron Murray (S1), Roza Ollik (S1), Nyree McKenzie (S1) and Martha Wallace (P3).
Looking Ahead
Next weekend we travel to Kirkcaldy for the Short Course Championships.
Early indications suggested that the next West Cross Country League event, scheduled for 21st November, would be moved to 13th February at Alexandra Park. This has now been confirmed.
Key Dates Ahead
- Short Course Championships: 7th November
- Glasgow Sports Awards: 13th November
- Scottish Athletics Awards Dinner: 14th November
- Scottish Young Athletes Indoor League: 15th November
- Shettleston Harriers AGM: 2nd December
- West District Championships: 5th December
- National Relays: 12th December
- Shettleston Christmas Handicap: 19th December
Parkrun Results
Well done to all Shettleston athletes who represented the club at parkruns across the country this weekend.
Tollcross parkrun, Glasgow
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ronnie Strachan | 17:23 |
| 11th | David F Murphy | 23:03 |
Battersea parkrun
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cameron Muir | 15:13 |
Cuningar Loop parkrun
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 74th | Emma Maclean | 26:30 |
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Scott McKelvie | 17:22 |
Drumpellier Country parkrun
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 110th | David Gillespie | 29:40 |