The year has got off to a tremendous start for Shettleston Harriers, with success across track, cross country and road running over the past week.
Last weekend saw 11 Shettleston athletes selected for West District vests, highlighting the depth of talent within the club. The standout performance came from Joseph Lanahan, whose 6.99m Long Jump not only confirmed a Scottish Record, but also ranks as the second furthest jump ever achieved by an athlete of his age in the UK – an outstanding achievement.
Further good news followed with Jamie Burns, Clare Stewart bothl selected to represent Scotland at the Home Countries International, to be held on the famous Parliament Hill course in London on 7 February. Brogan Wallace has also been selected to represent Scotlan in the Armagh Road Races in an 8-strong Scotland team. Congratulations to the trio of athletes on their well-deserved selections.
Brogan will look to be building upon a successful season in 2025, where she picked up numerous medals across a variety of events. We are excited to see how she gets on at the event, which Scottish Athletes have excelled at in recent years, running over 3k in the Town Centre of Armagh.
Jamie has been a member of the club since the age of nine, with an accompanying photo showing him winning his first national medal over 1500m in Aberdeen as an U13 athlete. Now working full-time, Jamie has successfully learned how to balance elite-level athletics with the demands of a full-time job.
This selection marks Clare’s first senior international vest, following an excellent junior career. Originally from Stonehaven, Clare’s progression was temporarily slowed due to the demands of her medical career, but this season she has begun to show her full potential. A 2nd place finish at the West District Championships earned her selection alongside Jamie on the Scottish team.
All three of the athletes are coached by John Montgomery, who recently won Glasgow Coach of the Year, he can now add these international vests to an already impressive coaching CV.
Cross Country Action in Strathaven
It was back to the bread and butter of cross country on Saturday, with a strong Shettleston turnout at the LAAA / West District XC League event in Strathaven. Covering all age groups from U11 through to Senior, this league provides an excellent introduction to competitive cross country for our younger athletes.
A big thank you to East Kilbride AC for hosting the event. It was particularly encouraging to see several Shettleston athletes racing over the country for the first time.
Shettleston competitors included:
- U11 Girls: Rebecca Ryan
- U11 Boys: Henoch Woldeselassie, Joseph Paterson, Arran Murray
- U13 Boys: Rio Biddlecombe, Lucas Millican
- U17 Combined: Sam McGowan, Emma Lockie
- Senior Combined: Luke Howard, Allan Neil, Michael Paxton, Ronnie Strachan, Paul Sorrie, Charlene McCallum, John Duffy, Molly Quinn, Harry Wong
The race also incorporated the LAAA Championships, where it is believed that Luke Howard, Michael Paxton (Masters) and Charlene McCallum claimed individual medals, with the men also securing a team medal (confirmation to follow).
Nigel Barge 10km – Maryhill
On Sunday, several senior athletes competed in the Nigel Barge 10km run around the Maryhill area of Glasgow, producing strong individual and team performances.
Individual Results:
- 9th – Tom Porter – 32:54
- 10th – Angus Lindsay – 33:01
- 19th – Max McKee – 34:07
- 23rd – Calum Oates – 35:02
- 54th – Alex Manley – 37:34
- 295th – Gerard Mason (MV60) – 57:19
The club also claimed 3rd place in the Team Competition with 61 points, thanks to the combined efforts of:
- Tom Porter
- Angus Lindsay
- Max McKee
- Calum Oates
A fantastic all-round weekend for Shettleston Harriers, showcasing success across disciplines and age groups as the club continues its strong start to the year.
Allan Scally Relay: 28th February- Call For Volunteers
A call to action for all our members: the Alan Scally Relay will take place on 28 February on Glasgow Green. The event is the UK’s biggest relay race and is always a highlight of our year. The club is looking for volunteers to help with course setup, takedown and marshalling. This is open to all of our members, and if any of our young members wish to use these volunteer hours towards volunteering awards or Duke of Edinburgh Award,s the Club is more than happy to support them in this. If you are interested in volunteering, then please get in touch with John Mackay: Secretary@shettlestonharriers.org.uk
