Perthshire Advertiser - Sport - Athletics

Mapping success for Perthshire outdoors

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HIGHLAND Perthshire is to face a major invasion of orienteering enthusiasts who are already limbering up for a renowned event at Easter.

Milnathort athlete in frame of Young Athlete of the Year

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A KINROSS-SHIRE teenager has been shortlisted for the prestigious Young Athlete of the Year award.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY JANUARY 13

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AS the beginning of 2011 brought the tragic news one of Perth Road Runners most respected members – Jean Wainright – had passed away, so 2012 brings a new challenge to club members in her memory.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY JANUARY 6

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IN THE countdown to the New Year, Perth Green Vests Steve Bonthrone and Allison McArthur visited Edinburgh for something a little different.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY DECEMBER 23

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE term Yahoo would not be the average response when faced with 9.5 miles against the clock on a dark, cold and icy winters evening.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY DECEMBER 16

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PERTH Road Runners proved yet again that they are a force to be reckoned with on foreign shores.

Kinross-shire runner wins gold in Europe

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A KINROSS-SHIRE teenage athlete has struck gold at a prestigious European event in Slovenia.

Harriers honour Jim Hunter

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PERTH Strathtay Harriers have awarded top coach Jim Hunter honorary life membership in recognition of his many years sterling service to the club.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY DECEMBER 2

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ENTICED by the challenge and spectacular landscape of the Glen Ogle 22 Ultra race, Perth’s Robin Wombill ran his fifth Ultra-marathon of the year.

ATHLETICS – PA FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THIS year’s Glen Clova half marathon was an absolute treat with perfect weather conditions and faultless organisation.

Perth Road Runners took part in the Hartley Relay

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PERTH teams proved tough competition as they lined up for the annual Hartley Relay's hosted in Alva on Sunday morning.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A BUMPER turnout of 270 runners participated in the 27th Templeton road race last Sunday morning, with a healthy Perth contingent, of 20 athletes, recording tremendous times.

ROAD RUNNERS - PA FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A PAIR of Perth likely lads gave the public of Newcastle great cause to be on top vocal form, as Simon Grieshaber and Kevin Judge ran in the famous ‘green and white’ round the Toon’s late October marathon last Sunday.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY OCTOBER 28

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

PERTH Road Runners produced awesome displays of athleticism at the Aviemore half marathon – the penultimate race on the championship calendar.

ROAD RUNNERS – FRIDAY OCTOBER 7

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

AT the Loch Ness marathon, legend Kenneth Stewart received a trophy commemorating 10 years of dedication and effort of epic proportions to the event.

ROAD RUNNERS – PA FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE incredible running exploits of a few dedicated Perth runners provided a bountiful fortnight as the running calendar competitively intensifies.

Perth Harriers medal haul

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

FIVE Perth Strathtay athletes sparkled at the Forth Valley Championships – for athletes with a disability – held in Grangemouth.

Medal winning performances from Harriers at Tayside athletics Championships

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A LARGE crowd of spectators gathered at the George Duncan Athletic Arena to watch the action at the Tayside Track and Field Championships.

New Perth Ironman

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

PERTH Triathlon Club has a new Ironman!

Perth Road Runners out and about

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

SEVERAL of Perth Road Runners’ elite band proved size doesn't matter as they excelled in a variety of personal challenges and race distances.