ROAD RUNNERS – PA TUESDAY JUNE 21

Jun 21 2011 Perthshire Advertiser Tuesday

MANY of Perth’s fine runners opted for a quiet weekend to catch their breath, particularly as imminent championship and Summer Series races are gaining precedence and priority.

Although one plucky green vest displayed great determination as she took on the Vale of Leven 10k.

Debbie Jackson was among the 822 competitors who ran from Loch Lomond shores, up through Balloch Park towards Alexandria and back to the loch’s shores, where an initial climb and uncomfortable temperature threatened to make this 10k a slog, nevertheless a pleased Debbie finished in 52mins 16secs.

Club members should be aware that the Milnathort Dash is included in the Summer Series and scheduled for Thursday. The 5.5-mile race kicks off at 7.30pm, with registration beginning an hour earlier.

As always, there is the novel ‘King and Queen of the Hill’ competition, dauntingly incorporated into the initial hill of the race.

Only three days later on Sunday is the Championship Series and Glenrothes 10k race.

This midday race is a chipped event and part of the popular Glenrothes road running festival.

Exceptionally high standards were set with the Perth Heaven and Hell half marathon, gaining rave reviews in national running publications and websites and verbal acknowledgement from running clubs and during such running events as Edinburgh marathon.

Thankfully the team behind its success are relishing the next challenge, the Brig Bash on Wednesday, July 6, at 7.30pm. Registration commences at 6.30pm from the Bridge of Earn village hall for this fast flat five-mile countryside course.

A pre-entry option is available for the Brig Bash at the Perth Road Runners website. Karen Walters, Fiona Manson, Nicola Crowe, Allison McArthur and Neil Muir appreciate the invaluable voluntary work of the club members and their families.