I would like to recommend for our older athletes in the u13/u15/u17/u20 age groups who are looking to improve their race times, do a new activity in their training or just to have a regular time trial through the winter on a officially measured course a company called Parkrun organises a free 5k race in Pollok Park & Strathclyde Park every Saturday morning starting at 09:30. The only entry requirement is that you fill in the simple on-line entry form before 6pm on the Friday night before the race. There is no on-the-day entry.
This is a popular social running fixture in the running calendar since 2009 and many people from complete beginners to experienced club runners take part. Many of the senior Calderglen Harriers have done both events on a regular basis to help improve their running, and I include myself. Already some of the young athletes have done both Parkruns in Pollok Park & Strathclyde Park.
Any young athlete under 11 can do it but Parkrun state you need to run with an adult. So encourage / challenge your Mums & Dads to take part in it as it is event for all.
Pollok Park 5k start line is on the road in front of the Burrell Collection/Burrell Car Park. Please follow the directions on the above web site link for parking instructions though. The Strathclyde Park 5k the start line is down from the boat house.
More Info see links below
Glasgow Parkrun: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/glasgow/
Strathclyde Parkrun: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/strathclyde/home
Please let me know if you take up the Parkrun challenge.
Richard
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