Tag Archive for: Glasgow Parkrun

Glasgow Parkrun #251

Results The last time I ran the Glasgow Parkrun (apart from last week with the Baby Jogger) was way back in November 2012, when I finished 3rd in 17:25. This week it was cold and rainy. I set off reasonably fast, but without over-cooking it,…

Glasgow Parkruns 151 to 154

ResultsChristmas and New Year provided the irresistible opportunity to run 4 Parkruns in 2 weekends, and I managed to clock fairly consistent times of 17:51, 17:49, 17:37 and 17:38.Parkrun #153 was noteworthy in that the first 2 women both broke…

Glasgow Parkrun #124

ResultsAnother Saturday morning, and another attempt at breaking my PB at the Glasgow Parkrun (17:13), and hoping to get under 17 minutes, or trying to win the time trial.The weather seemed just about perfect for a fast run. I saw Robert Gilroy…

Glasgow Parkrun #123

ResultsWhilst the masses travelled hundreds of miles north in pursuit of a new mug, Peter and I pottered down to Pollok Park for the weekly Parkrun.There was no obvious competition on the start line, so I thought I stood a chance of clocking…

Glasgow Parkrun #112

5th March 2011ResultsFour Westies turned out for the 112th Glasgow Parkrun. Myself, John Quinn and John & Fiona Hutchinson. With 329 runners, this was probably the largest field I've experienced at Pollok Park.Jogging up to the start line,…

glasgow parkrun no.15

14th March 2009Not a forename in sight as the Westies duo of Hamilton Semple and Johnston Orr tackled the 5k parkrun on Saturday morning. The event now attracts well over 100 runners every week.The pace had slackened off a bit after Robert Gilroy's…

glasgow parkrun

27 Dec 20082 Westies were amongst the 25 runners this week, treading carefully on the icy course as they warmed up for the famous Westies Christmas Handicap in the afternoon. Both had ballast, not in the form of excess mince pies consumed,…