Trio of challenges for the Tortoises

Troon Tortoise runners have been in action over the last few weeks at a number of different events.

First up was the Alloa Half Marathon which was originally scheduled for early March but was cancelled due to snow.

Liam Convery was first Troon runner to complete the undulating course in a time of 1 hour 31 minutes 11 seconds. Susan Carton was first Troon lady in 1.56.04.

Full results: Liam Convery 1.31.11; John Allan 1.36.09; Craig Rankin 1.36.42; John McCabe 1.38.34; Graeme Mackenzie 1.47.30; Andrew Carton 1.48.31; Susan Carton 1.56.04; George McGregor 1.59.51; Fiona Gibson 2.02.25; Murray Sherriff-Short 2.02.41; Marion Sloan 2.03.19; Deirdre Anderson 2.06.10; Ricky Sherriff-Short 2.09.49; Fiona Davies 2.13.48; Karen McLaughlan 2.13.48; Lucy McKay 2.17.00; Mags Barbour 2.16.56; Hazel McFarlane 2.16.57; Gordon McBain 2.23.26; Katherine Patrick 2.27.48; John McLean 2.29.18; Andrea McLean 2.29.199; Joan McIntosh 2.53.52

Next was Roon the Toon 10k organised by Kilmarnock Harriers.

This was an run around Kilmarnock starting and finishing at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena.

Liam Convery was again first Troon finisher narrowly beating Rob Carrol. Fiona Gibson was first Troon lady in a personal best time of 52.30.

Troon times: Liam Convery 39.50; Rob Carrol 40.06; Craig Rankin 42.34; Paul Deas 51.35; Fiona Gibson 52.30; Gordon McBain 53.24; Kate McKean 54.29; Nikki Craig 55.48; Judith Godden 56.21; Laura Mcgarrity 57.22; Karen McLaughlan 57.34; Shona Beatson 60.08; Kat Patrick 61.31; Annique Armstrong 62.59; Sharon Johnston 68.33; Lynn Maltwood 68.33.

The last race was Rouken Glen 10k in Glasgow which was held last Thursday. Times: Andrew Carton 49:17; Moira Connell 54:11; Kate McKean 55:15.