A busy summer of running

The start of the summer has seen a number of Tortoises posting some good times and running lots of races including the Arran Half Marathon, 10k’s and various 5k’s across Scotland coupled with various park-runs across the Uk from Cambridge to Burnley its been a busy start. Special mention for Bruce Walker who again completed the Hebrain […]

Irvine 5 Mile Road Race Monday 20th July

This popular local five mile road race is now open via Entry Central, £8 SAC £10 unaffiliated, a great way to spend a Monday evening, entry in advance is advised. http://www.entrycentral.com/event/101042

School Holidays Change of Venue

As usual in the school holidays we are meeting at the Scout Hall next to Troon train station, usual  time 7pm Tuesday & Thursday.

Calderglen 10k Trial Race

What better way is there than spending a summer’s Friday evening in a balmy (it was not raining = balmy) East Kilbride, those were my thoughts before my first running of this demanding trial race organised by Calderglen Harriers Four Tortoises gathered around the map of the course wondering if it actually could be that hilly over […]

Local 10k’s August

The two closest 10k races to Troon are coming up Dundonald and Irvine, lets ensure we have  strong Tortoise turnouts to support these local events. Dundonald 5th August http://www.entrycentral.com/event/101922 Irvine 19th August http://www.entrycentral.com/event/100844 Irvine will be a targeted race, each Thursday during July and August there will be a faster option to build up speed and staminia, […]

Club Championship

Sharon McNicol and Stewart Swan were the big movers on the updated club championship league table. With a PB at the Edinburgh Marathon Sharon eased into fourth place and with upcoming 10k and club 5k’s Hazel in third place is within touching distance, Caroline’s strong Poloroid series saw her continue to hold off Anne at the top of […]

Ladies club championsip including June 5k & Polaroid

Name 5K Points 10K Points 10 Mile Points Half Marathon Points Marathon Points   Caroline Mutch F 9 9 10 10 38 Anne Noble F 7 8 9 9 33 Hazel McFarlane F 6 6 5 10 27 Sharon McNicol F 5 8 8 21 Laura McGarrity F 10 10 20 Kate McKean F 4 […]

Mens Club Championship Including June 5k

TOTAL Name 5K Points 10K Points 10 Mile Points Half Marathon Points Marathon Points Jim Phillips M 9 10 10 10 39 Matt Pearce M 10 9 9 8 36 Stuart Swan M 7 6 7 6 26 Rob Carrol M 7 8 7 22 Fraser McPhail M 8 8 16 Jamie Bicket M 3 […]

Polaroid 10k series 2015

This years Poloroid series saw four Totoises take part with three runners completing all three mid week races over a four week period. Big well done to Caroline, Laura and Suzy for completing all four runs. Results on the results tab

Mens club championship (To end of April)

Name 5K   Points 10K Points 10 miles Points Half Marathon Points Marathon Points  Total Jim Phillips 9 10 10 10 39 Matt Pearce 10 9 9 8 36 Rob Carrol 7 8 7 22 Stuart Swan 7 7 6 20 Jamie Bicket 4 4 6 4 18 Darrell Dunscombe 6 5 5 16 Fraser McPhail […]