Cover photo – the LLV Couch to 5k graduates get ready for their first parkrun
Tuesday Night Training
Another large group at training this week. Great to see!
Couch to 5k Graduation at St Andrews Parkrun
It was a momentous occasion for 17 new runners from Leven Las Vegas on Saturday 14 October when they successfully completed their first ever 5km run at St Andrews Parkrun.
Ten weeks ago the group were absolute beginners but since then they had been following the carefully planned Couch to 5k program which started with jogging for only 1 minute at a time and culminated in running up to 40 minutes non-stop over the 5km distance.
Successful completion of the program required a determined and enthusiastic approach from the participants in order to overcome the inevitable aches and pains and to keep their training going on dark, cold and rainy nights, but, combined with the expert assistance of the experienced runners in the Leven Las Vegas group, they saw it through.
The graduates who received medals and certificates for completing their Couch to 5k journey were Angela Wood, Carol Paterson, Caroline Peter, Caroline Robertson, Dawn Watson, Donna Comrie, Fay Allen, Jaime Muir, Jenni Johnstone, Kirsty Barclay, Lesley Turnbull, Louise Fraser, Lynsey Bell, Moira Boyle, Nicole Kelly, Suzanne Paterson and Vikki Rollo.
Other Parkruns
At other weekend parkruns, Paula McLean set a new PB at Kirkcaldy and Willie Goodfellow achieved a PB at Carlisle.
Loch Rannoch Marathon
Alan Davie ran the marathon around the shores of Loch Rannoch, finishing 38th in 3:33:07.
Alan relaxing after completing the Loch Rannoch Marathon
Aviemore Half Marathon
Gordon and Kenny at Aviemore
Brothers-in-law Gordon Christie and Kenny Ritchie were at Aviemore for the half marathon. Gordon was 225th in 1:47:51 and Kenny was close behind in 232nd place and a time of 1:48:25 – a new PB.
Lochore 10k
Bob at Lochore Meadows (photo by Gordon Donnachie)
Bob Wylie was the sole LLV participant at Lochore Meadows, completing the two laps of the loch in 57:35 to finish in 98th position.
Lisbon Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Josephone Lenachan spent her weekend in Lisbon where she tackled the half marathon, finishing in position 7308 in 3:21:57
Josephine running through Lisbon
Upcoming Events
Dramathon Marathon and Half Marathon – Saturday 21 October
Ruth Cruickshank and Matt Holden will be aiming to sample some of the produce from the distilleries which lie along the route of the full and half marathons. Ruth is doing the half and Matt the full.
Further ahead:
- Anster Haddies Marsbar race 1 – Wednesday 25 October
- The Nightmare Series race 1 – Friday 27 October
- National Cross Country Relays, Cumbernauld – Saturday 28 October
- Path of Condie Half Marathon – Saturday 28 October
- Muckle Toon Pumpkin Run 10k Trail Run, Langholm – Saturday 28 October
- Pentland Hills Flash Mob Run – Friday 3 November
- Glen Ogle 33 Ultra – Saturday 4 November
- Bob Stark Memorial Race – Sunday 5 November
- Lasswade Open Cross Country – Sunday 5 November
- Templeton 10 – Sunday 5 November
- Men’s 10k, Edinburgh – Sunday 5 November
- Kelpies 5k – 10/11/12 November
- Short Course Cross Country Championships, Kirkcaldy – Saturday 11 November
- Glen Clova Half Marathon – Saturday 11 November
- Silvery Tay Trail Race, Wormit – Sunday 12 November
- Livingston AC Open Cross Country – Saturday 18 November
- Hartley Cup – Sunday 19 November
If any events or participants have been missed out, please let the editor know.
Whoever is at any events, please remember to take lots of photographs and post them on the club Facebook page.
Runners of the Week
This week it is the achievers of the Couch to 5k group who deserve a special mention. Well done everyone!
The Retired Runner 