ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY JUNE 24

Jun 24 2011 Perthshire Advertiser Friday

SOUTHERN discomfort might aptly describe the congestion and conditions experienced by Perth’s green vests during last week’s busy race schedule.

However, exemplary performances fuelled by determination ensured impressive results were achieved.

A delighted James Fotheringham led a trio of Perth runners over the finish line at Kirkintilloch 10k last Thursday, as he achieved his personal goal of a sub 40 minute time.

The former Arbroath and Forfar footballer notched up a ‘personal best’ with his 39 minute 59 seconds finish, and in typical sportsman’s fashion is focusing on the next challenge.

Hugh Daly was next home in 47.08, with Debbie Jackson completing the trio and course in 51.42.

Fife Athletic Club held the third 5k race of the Beveridge Park series on Friday in Kirkcaldy. Grant Strachan sprinted home to a new ‘PB’ in a time of 19 minutes 33 seconds, clipping 10 seconds off his previous time.

The Orchill 10k race was hosted on Sunday morning.

More than 100 runners were guided from the Braco road start west along a scenic but undulating course toward Orchill Fishery, unfortunately hindered by a headwind during the initial half of the 10k.

Ewan Taylor finished fifth overall in an excellent time of 34 minutes 55 seconds, followed by James Fotheringham in 40.19. Next home was Bob Brown and Debbie Jackson in 44.57 and 51.32, respectively.

Glasgow hosted the Men’s Health Forum Scotland 10k.

The fantastically organised and supported race, which has a very generous and fast course, was tackled by nearly 4000 all-male runners.

Kevin Judge weaved between club runners and Father’s Day entrants round Bellahouston and Pollack parks, earning an extraordinary 79th place finish considering the congestion, in 39 mins 8 secs.

The championship series continues on Sunday, July 3, with the Stonehaven half marathon commencing 11.15am.