by Ten Greenock Glenpark Harriers runners organized a series of great performances during the Glasgow 10 km women’s race.
With a dry sky, calm winds and a hot summer atmosphere, the conditions could not have been better. The race began at the emblematic riverside Museum, with runners leaving along the Clyde before weaving the vibrant heart of the merchant city and ending in the lush Glasgow Green.
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The route offered a picturesque mixture of urban monuments and streets doubled in the crowd, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
The starting line burst, but among the participants’ sea, it was easy to spot the blue and yellow vests familiar with the runners of Glenpark Harriers – and despite the loaded start, they delivered brilliant performances at all levels.
(Image: GGH) Terre Wall led Harrier’s charge with an exceptional time of 51:21, placing fourth in his age category – while being hot on his heels, and remarkably fresh out of the Scottish Athletics race of the day before, Heather Lafferty finished in 51:23 despite a delayed start caused by the still reliable portalo queues.
Kirsten Robin had a revolutionary race, breaking his bp and coming well under the moment at 58:56, and Lorna McMillan was not far behind with a fantastic finish of 59:49.
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June Catéray continued the strong performance sequence of Harriers, finishing comfortably less than 1:03, while Lana Killeen kept a stable and concentrated rhythm throughout, crossing the line at 1:07:01, followed closely by Hanna Docherie in 1:07:59.
Mary McCabe launched a determined race, finishing in 1:08:45, and Mary Robinson and Sharon McNeil ran side by side with a great spirit, with Mary just forward in a sprint finish.
(Image: GGH) A club spokesperson said: “It was a day full of personal triumphs, strong finishes and the type of support and camaraderie that make Glenpark Harriers a special club.
“Congratulations to all those who ran – you have all made yourself proud in the streets of Glasgow!”
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Meanwhile, Seven Harriers represented their club in the annual 10 km race of “Roon the Toon” in Kilmarnock, on a fast and flat route combining the roads of the city center and the countryside.
Neil Lafferty led the contingent house of Harriers in 32:49, which was good enough to win him third place on the Podium V40 and a bronze medal during the day.
It was closely followed by Dylan Crawford in 32:53 after another narrow race between the two athletes, who both recorded the PBS during the day.
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Andy McCall was next to finishing in 33:50 – an excellent race after a busy racing period, most often from top to bottom.
Paul Monaghan worked hard in the background and his time of 33:50 saw him finished the second V50, winning another silver medal to add to the collection.
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Steven Campbell crossed the line in 38:13, followed by Gerry Gallacher in 45:41, with Sarah Jane Whalen finishing the performance of Harriers runners with a great time of 55:42.
This year, the race “ Roon The Toon ” was also the Scottish Championships of 10 km, with Jamie Burns of Shettleston Harriers winning the male gold medal in a new record course of 29:41, eight seconds ahead of Sean Chalmers of Aberdeen.
Brogan Wallace, also of Shettleston, won the female title in 33:35, ahead of the Lynn McKenna club club in 34:22.
