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14 11 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K Race Report

Posted by events in News, Racing, tags: achilles heel, Bella 10K, Jimmy Irvine

Runners at the start of the race

Saturday 12th November saw the second running of the Jimmy Irvine Bella 10K, sponsored by Achilles Heel. The race is named after the founder of Bellahouston Road Runners Jimmy Irvine and the race made its debut on the calendar last year to celebrate the 10th year of the club.

Bright autumn sunshine and slightly breezy weather greeted just over 400 runners on the start line in Bellahouston Park.

The race was won by Robert Gilroy (Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers) for the second year in succession in a time of 32:07. Second home was Kieran Docherty (33:47) and third was Russell Whittington (34:38), both from host club Bellahouston Road Runners.

In the ladies race the honours this year went to Julie Doncaster in a time of 40:03. In second place was Yana Thandrayen (Portobello RC) in a time of 40:30 closely followed by Sheena Jack (Fife AC) in a time of 40:48.

The male V40 category was won by Michael McLoone (Greenock Glen Park Harriers) who also finished 5th overall in a time of 34:50. Andy Law (Mid Argyll AC) retained the V50 title finishing in 37:34. Clydesdale Harrier Watson Jones took the V60 category with an impressive 45:58.

Katie Mathieson from Bellahouston Road Runners took the V35 female category with a time of 42:06. Julia Harris also from the host club capitalised on good form by taking the V45 category in a time of 43:17. The V55 category was won by Margaret Deas from the Scottish Veteran Harriers completing the course in 52:07.

Given the number of purple vests on display it was no surprise to see Bellahouston Road Runners take both male (Kieran Docherty, Russell Whittington and Greig Glendinning) and female (Katie Mathieson, Ann Robin and Ciara Baxter) team prizes.

Outside of the prizes all runners received goody bags and medals for their efforts, with an impressive spread of savoury and sweet eats, alongside teas and coffees on offer for all. This years race proved to be extremely popular with all entries sold out in advance of the race. Many returned for a second year, and we hope to see them all again for the Bella 5K next August and the 2012 Jimmy Irvine Bella 10K.

Full Race Results are here.

Race photos available for purchase from http://www.scottsportphotography.co.uk/

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12 11 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K

Posted by events in News, Racing, tags: achilles heel, Bella 10K, Jimmy Irvine

Big big thanks to everyone who made today’s race happen.

Provisional results can be found here.

Any race queries please send to races@bellahoustonroadrunners.co.uk

Full race report to come.

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01 11 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K Race Update

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All race numbers were posted today Tuesday 1st November. Please remember to bring your number on the day.

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30 10 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K Race Update

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With just under two weeks to go until race day we are delighted to announce that the race is now completely full. All 500 entries have sold out with the last one going earlier today.

Race numbers will be posted this coming week. On the day entry is not available.

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28 10 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K Race Update

Posted by events in News

We now have only a small number of entries available for the race on Saturday 12th November in Bellahouston Park. It is looking highly likely that the online entries will sell out in the next few days taking us to 500 competitors. When this happens ON THE DAY ENTRY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. To avoid disappointment, please take advantage of the online entry.

Race details and entry details are here.

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21 10 2011

Jimmy Irvine Achilles Heel Bella 10K Race Update

Posted by events in News, Racing, tags: achilles heel, Bella 10K, Jimmy Irvine

The race takes places in Bellahouston Park on Saturday 12th November starting at 11am. We have 115 places remaining (at 21st October) of the 500 available. There is just under three weeks until online entry closes on Wednesday 9th November.

Race Numbers

Due to the number of runners entered for the event we have decided to mail the numbers in advance of race date. Numbers will be sent to the home address given when you entered the race. If you have changed address since you entered please contact us at races@bellahoustonroadrunners.co.uk asap and the address will be amended prior to posting. We will update the event webpage here and this News section to let you know when the numbers have been posted. Please remember to bring your number on the day.

Course Details

After taking on board feedback from last years event, we have made a change to the course for this year. Course maps are now on the event webpage here.

Series T Shirts

Series t shirts should be collected at the Palace of Arts after the race. T shirts are available to those who pre entered both the Bella 5K and the Jimmy Irvine Bella 10K through Entry Central.

Post Race Refreshments

Remember to head back to the Palace of Arts for post race refreshments. We will have the usual sweet and savoury selection as well as teas, coffees and soft drinks.

Spot Prizes

We have a number of spot prizes available. Come back to the Palace of Arts after the race, drop your number in the entry box and wait for the draw.

Thanks to those who have already entered, we look forward to welcoming you on the day from everyone at Bellahouston Road Runners.

Please send any queries to races@bellahoustonroadrunners.co.uk.

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