Welcome to Garscube Harriers

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We cater for Road, Cross Country, Track and Hill running. SENIOR SECTION trains at 7.15pm on Tuesdays and 7pm on Thursdays at the Garscube Sports Complex off Maryhill Road, Glasgow. Training is organised in groups according to ability and new members are always welcome. We are an inclusive club that welcomes runners of all abilities.

JUNIOR SECTION for 9-17 year olds and we are taking names for an intake in early Spring 2010. Training times - see Young Athletes page.

Enquiries all age groups: ContactGarscube@googlemail.com


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While it is still dark for our training sessions please remember to wear bright yellow or white running gear.

Congratulations to Anna MacGregor who won the McCaa Cup at the weekend.

For sessions at Scotstoun access to the track is £3.90 or £1.95 concessions.

The Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon will be held on Sunday 14th March and needs lots of helpers. Contact Stuart Irvine to volunteer on garscube86rav2001@yahoo.com or 0141 638 7173.

Sunday 14th March
Beers, Burgers & Banter at The Esquire House (Wetherspoons, Gt Western Rd, Anniesland)
Post Balloch-Clydebank Half Marathon - 1pm (or earlier if you run faster!) onwards.
Feel free to drop in for as little, or as long, as you can - even if you're not participating in the race.
Everyone welcome!

Nigel Barge race has been postponed until 27th March.

The Training Weekend will be held on Fri 21 to Sun 23 May
It will be based at Trossachs Tryst - about 1 hour from Glasgow. See it at http://www.scottish-hostel.com/index.htm
There will be a variety of runs suitable for all abilities.
No need to come for whole weekend if you cannot manage, In fact it's fine to just come on the Saturday or Sunday for a run or two if you have other committments
Cost will be £25 for bed and breakfast for 2 nights. We also hope to have guest speakers along.

Members are reminded that they should run in their club competition vests in all races. Vests can be ordered from John Hamilton on johnw.hamilton@btinternet.com

Latest Club News

Glasgow Parkrun 5k -
Garscube young athlete Andrew Bell was in action in the Glasgow Parkrun 5k at Pollok Country Park on Saturday 27th February finishing in 172nd place in a time of 31minutes 23 seconds.
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Schools Cross Country League -
The final meeting of the 2009/2010 Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country League was held in the snow at Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 27th February.
Despite the weather conditions prevaili
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XC Champs -
The Garscube Harriers Club Cross Country Championship was held at Mugdock park on Saturday 13th February 2010 in conjunction with Victoria Park City of Glasgow AC, Maryhill Harriers and Springburn Har
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Parkrun 5k -
There were five Garscube members in action in the Parkrun on Saturday 30th January. Euan Mackay finished in 13th position in a time of 18:19, Laura Devine was 5th lady to complete the race in 20:43, C
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GADS 2k -
Three Garscube Harriers juniors competed in the Glasgow Athletics Development Scheme Invitation 2k Cross Country Development Races at Bellahouston Park on Sunday 31st January. Catriona Graves ran well
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